Which of the best hotels in Crete will be perfect for your holiday?

Bearing in mind the highest standards of accommodation, we attach great importance to the client's personal preferences.

There are over 100 5* hotels in Crete in various price ranges. However, the five-star categorization does not always refer to the actual category. Very often, a hotel assigns the number of stars according to local regulations. If you want a guarantee of successful holidays and beautiful relaxation both in Crete, Mykonos and the Peloponnese, trust experienced people in the industry. We personally visit recommended hotels, villas and other hotel amenities such as SPA, restaurants and kids clubs.

Holidays in Crete in the best hotels and Greek islands are our specialty!

We strongly encourage you to check out our selection of proven hotels in the picturesque and history-rich island of Crete.

What are the TOP 10 best boutique hotels in Crete? Do they also offer rooms with private pools?

Our unique and exceptional selection of boutique and exclusive hotels in Crete include:

1. Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites, in Mirabello Bay on the Elounda Peninsula in Crete. run by the Kadianakis family. A dream location for a wedding in a beautiful chapel right next to the beach.
2. Domes Noruz Chania, located near one of the most beautiful cities in Crete - Chania. It offers its guests elegant design, style and refined interiors as well as a private sandy beach.
3. Elounda Mare Relais & Chateux, located in the beautiful Gulf of Mirabello, offers delicious Mediterranean cuisine, carefully trained staff and wonderful wines. It's a perfect place for a honeymoon. For years, it has been a member of the prestigious Relais Chateux hotel association, the only one in Crete.
4. Elounda Peninsula All Suites, is another hotel located on the Elounda Peninsula. It offers its guests exceptionally comfortable bungalows with swimming pools and villas right by the sea.
5. Minos Beach Art, a hotel located in the charming town of Agios Nikolaos, one of the newest and most popular among demanding travelers. It guarantees an unforgettable holiday on wonderful Crete.
6. The Saint Nicolas Bay Resort & Villas in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, is a real oasis of luxury, new interiors decorated with great taste, a wide selection of villas with swimming pools, with two and three bedrooms
7. Cayo Exclusive Resort & SPA located in the northeastern part of Crete Lassithi, Crete, we highly recommend this exceptionally charming hotel for your dream vacation in Crete! On the beach, guests will find a wide selection of water sports.
8. Daios Cove VIP Mansion (the most exclusive villa at the Daios Cove hotel in Agios Nikolaos) is an option for the most demanding VIP clients who value privacy and space as well as the convenience of having a private SPA in the villa
9. Abaton Island Resort & SPA in Hersonissos, is one of the newest and best exclusive hotels in Crete. It has a modern style, phenomenal service and a wide selection of apartments with their own jacuzzi and swimming pools. It offers guests a fashionable beach with music, delicious drinks and sun loungers.
10. blue palace (despite 250 rooms, it has an incredibly boutique and intimate character)

These are the best hotels with less than 150 rooms in Crete and each of them offers rooms and suites with private pools. Bungalows with a jacuzzi, access to the sea and private swimming pools are standard in the office's offer CARTER.

In 2019, the best and highest-rated hotel in Crete according to TripAdvisor was Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas.

Is Crete the right destination for a unique and exceptionally romantic honeymoon?

Definitely yes. The island of Crete will be a great choice for a romantic trip for newlyweds. Many hotels offer special packages for newlyweds and additional surprises such as rose petal baths, welcome champagne and special decorations on the beds.

Every year we send many newlyweds on their honeymoon to Greece, we have many satisfied and returning customers who recommend us to their friends and family. Our travel agency CARTER enjoys great trust and according to the ranking among our clients, they rate us as number 1 in Poland.

The best holidays in Crete 2023 – hotels for couples and All Inclusive

If you are looking for the best hotel for a romantic trip for two, it is worth considering one of the newest hotels such as Domes Noruz, which only accepts adults. This is an extraordinary, exclusive hotel with a unique atmosphere, perfect for a honeymoon and honeymoon. For families with children and people looking for an All Inclusive holiday in Greece, we highly recommend the Daios Cove hotel. The beautiful Daios Cove resort in Agios Nikoalos is one of the best All Inclusive hotels in Crete offering rooms and villas with private pools.

Holidays – Crete as a place on the tourist map

Crete is the largest Greek island located in the Mediterranean Sea. Its coastline is over a thousand kilometers long and is rich in numerous beaches and paradise lagoons, and the diversity of the landscape attracts many tourists. This is a place worth putting on the tourist map for everyone who appreciates the comfort of lying on a golden beach combined with constructive sightseeing.

Crete – holidays on a sunny island

Crete is an island with an unusual rocky landscape interspersed with wide beautiful beaches. It is a paradise for lovers of relaxation on golden sand and blue sea water. While its rocky peaks are covered with snow, you will enjoy the warmth and sun by the beach. You can choose from a wide range of accommodation options, choosing the hotel standard that suits your needs, and travel agencies offer more and more interesting holiday offers in this place. A holiday in Crete may turn out to be an interesting and unforgettable experience combined with relaxation and holidays, which you can easily enjoy without a passport.

Holidays in Crete - an island in constant motion

Did you know that Crete is in constant motion and is currently moving south at a rate of about one centimeter every quarter of a century? Many millions of years ago this island was part of continental Europe, it is located on the Aegean plate and its western part rises while its eastern part sinks into the depths. This is why ancient ports such as the port of Falasarna today lie on rocks.

Crete – Greece with its history

Did you know that some of the oldest, almost 5,7 million-year-old traces of human ancestors have been discovered in Crete? This is a real treat for history lovers, especially since traces of settlement on this island date back to 6000-3100 BC and in the Lliad, Crete is mentioned as the place of a hundred cities!

Crete – holidays combined with sightseeing

Crete offers not only luxurious seaside resorts, but also numerous tourist attractions.
The most important of them are the ruins of Minoan palaces in Knossos, Phaistos, Malia and Kato Zakros. You can also see the fortifications built by the Venetians in Rethymno and Spinalonga, as well as numerous gorges: Irini, Imbros, Aradena, Agia and the largest - Samaria.
Your tourist map should also include visiting numerous caves, including the Dikte cave. Lovers of sea animals will find their way to Cretaquarium, which houses aquariums with sea fish inhabiting the Mediterranean Sea.
A must-see is the Venetian fortress Rocca Al Mare, the archaeological museum, the city walls which are Martini's bastion and the grave of the most famous Cretan - Nikos Kazandzakis, located in the city of Heraklion.
In the second largest city in Crete - Chania, you will see unique, colorful tenement houses with a wonderful view of the White Mountains and the Janissary Mosque, which is the oldest Turkish temple on the island.
When going on holiday in Crete, it is worth booking enough time to visit all these attractions.

Luxury holidays Crete

If you value quality and comfort, you can easily book one of many hotels that offer, among others, an indoor swimming pool, beautiful views outside the window, top-class culinary offer, and even an offer for children. You should also try excellent Greek wine, especially while basking in the golden sand of a beautiful Greek beach.

Crete – holidays on a sunny beach

For your holiday in Crete, you should pack a bikini or briefs in your suitcase, because its stunning beaches will tempt everyone to lie on the golden sand. Among the beaches, you can choose between Elafonsi with a shallow lagoon in turquoise water, Vai, clean and surrounded by a date forest, or Heraklion, Chania or Rethymnon.

Crete is an island of breathtaking landscapes, famous for its numerous gorges and caves, one of which is said to be the birthplace of Zeus. You will encounter ruins of ancient cities and Minoan palaces here, and if you are tired of sightseeing, you can relax with a drink in your hand on a sunny beach. Travel agencies offer numerous offers in various standards, so it is worth taking this place into account when planning your holiday trips, especially since travel agencies offer direct flights to Crete from many Polish cities.