Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Crete

When you stay at InterContinental Crete by IHG in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum and Lake Voulismeni. This family-friendly hotel is 10 mi (16 km) from Plaka Beach and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Folk Museum.

A stay at Dom Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Heraklion, within a 15-minute walk of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This luxury hotel is 4.1 mi (6.5 km) from Palace of Knossos and 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Knossos Archaeological Site.

Located in Hersonissos, Phāea Cretan Malia, a Member of Design Hotels is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Palace of Malia and 6 minutes from Malia Beach. This beach hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

Located in Hersonissos, Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live is within a 10-minute drive of Convention Centre Creta Maris and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Acqua Plus Water Park and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Crete Golf Club.

The 5-star The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort is a tranquil exclusive resort on the northern coast of Crete. A private bay, 38 pools, 4 restaurants and 4 bars are found within its 70-acre premises. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort’s superior rooms are stylishly decorated in warm and soothing tones and offer sea or garden views. They all feature flat-screen TVs, and spacious bathrooms with 2 wash basins. Upon arrival, all guests are greeted with a welcome drink.

The Pure Senses Spa offers massage, hydrotherapies, facial and body treatments. Guests will find a tennis court, as well as mini golf and soccer courts within the premises. Colorful gardens extend throughout the resort, while natural stone has been used to blend harmoniously with the surroundings.

Gourmet enthusiasts will savor the fresh approach to food and cooking styles from China and Japan or indulge in authentic Greek, Italian, Spanish and European flavors. Alternatively, experiment with Indian sensations or sample the purity of seafood or meat; the choice is varied and diverse.

Only 22 km from Rethymnon and 55 km from Heraklion, The Royal Blue a Luxury Beach Resort offers easy access to both Chania and Heraklion airports.

When you stay at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Agios Nikolaos and Plaka Beach. This beach hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Alykes of Elounda and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Elounda Windmills.

With a stay at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Agios Nikolaos and Ammoúdi. This beach hotel is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Plaka Beach and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum.

With a stay at Miramare Resort & Spa in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Agios Nikolaos and Almiros. This beach hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from Plaka Beach and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Ámmos.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort is a 5-minute drive from Alykes of Elounda and 6 minutes from Elounda Windmills. This beach hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Plaka Beach and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, SeaSide Gem Private Villa Olia with Heated Pool is situated in Kato Gouves. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is soundproof and is set 200 metres from Gouves Beach.

The villa with a terrace and pool views has 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This villa is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the villa can enjoy cycling and walking tours nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 4.5 km from SeaSide Gem Private Villa Olia with Heated Pool, while Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 20 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 14 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

With a stay at Stella Village Seaside Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This all-inclusive property is 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from Stalis Beach and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Heraklion Port.

When you stay at Paradise Island Villas in Hersonissos, you'll be near the beach – a 5-minute drive from Port of Hersonissos and 5 minutes from Star Beach Water Park. This luxury hotel is 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Malia Beach.

Overlooking the Blue Flag Hersonissos Beach, the all-inclusive Creta Maris Resort combines a Cretan hospitality and green-oriented environment with exclusive 5-star services.

There are 7 outdoor, 4 outdoor heated and 1 indoor heated swimming pools, 5 children's swimming pools, a waterpark, an open-air cinema, various sports facilities including a water sports and diving center, a fitness center and a children's playground.

Blending tradition with elegance, the spacious rooms of this eco-friendly resort have comfortable armchairs and warm earthy tones. Each is equipped with a satellite TV, a minibar, bathrobes, slippers, Nespresso coffee machine, tea and coffee making facilities and has a mountain, garden or sea view from its balcony or veranda. All the accommodation types are renovated. Air conditioning comes as a standard.

The all- inclusive program is valid till 24:00 and dining options include Cretan, Mediterranean and international cuisine. A total of 7 restaurants, 6 snack points and 9 bars are available on site. Features include dietary, lactose & gluten-free menus, theme nights and romantic dining next to the seafront.

The resort’s Hammam Spa features spa treatment rooms specially designed and fully equipped for multiple treatments, including face and body massages, treatments and scrubs. There are also a sauna and a hammam. Children enjoy their own pools, game rooms and playground. There is a baby room with toys and a kids’ club and a teenagers’ club are at disposal of younger guests, with daily activities planned for them.

Heraklion International Airport is 24 km away. Front desk staff are available to arrange car rental and transfers.

Creta Maris offers an Exclusive Adult Rooms Area" for guests aged 16+ staying in Exclusive Adult Rooms (renovated for 2026).

Creta Maris offers a unique package of enhanced services for Exclusive Adult Sea View Suites, Premium Rooms & Suites and Premium Villa room types.

Premium Perks include: In-room mini bar refilled daily with special inclusions - Priority on table reservations - Early check-in & late checkout (upon availability) - Private hotel tour (upon request) - Dedicated Concierge service - Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge - One complimentary experience at Nami Wine Cellar (for 7-night stays) - 20% discount on all extras (F&B, Spa, Watersports) - One complimentary car rental for a day (for 7-night stays) - Farewell surprise

The resort offers enhanced facilities and in-room amenities for all room types and an upgraded family friendly area.

Creta Maris offers Nami Wine Cellar (reservation required, 16+, extra charge).

When you stay at Creta Blue Boutique Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos. This family-friendly hotel is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Convention Centre Creta Maris and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Acqua Plus Water Park.

Only 100 metres from the nearest beach in Hersonissos, Arminda Hotel & Spa is an all-inclusive 4-star hotel. It features 4 large salt-water pools with 2 separate children’s sections. The spa centre offers a sauna, hamam and hot tub.

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, all air-conditioned units open to a balcony with pool, garden or Cretan Sea views. They have a satellite TV, safe and a fridge. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer.

Guests at Arminda can enjoy meals, in buffet style, at the on-site restaurant. A variety of drinks are served at the pool-side snack bar or at the on-site Votsalo bar.

Sport facilities include: 3 padel courts, a basketball court and a mini-golf court, as well as a fitness room and an outdoor gym. (Padel equipment is available (for a fee). A playground and a kid's club is also provided for young guests. Massage, face and body therapies are available at the spa centre.

Arminda Hotel is 2 km from Hersonissos centre and 40 km from Heraklion Port. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 38 km. Free parking is possible at a location nearby.

With a stay at Minos Imperial Beach Resort Milatos Crete in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 4 mi (6.4 km) from Milatos Cave and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Palace of Malia. This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

Thalori Traditional Ecotourism Village is a complex of traditionally built houses in the scenic village of Kapetaniana on the Asterousia Mountains. It offers a swimming pool, a restaurant and rustic-style accommodation with fireplace and views to the Libyan Sea and the mountains.

Featuring stone and rock elements, traditional artifacts and wooden ceilings, all apartments at the Thalori Traditional Ecotourism Village have a well-equipped kitchenette with cooking facilities. Each includes an elegant, country-style bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Free internet is provided.

At the center of the complex there is a restaurant, constructed from wood and stone and overlooking the sea. There, guests can have breakfast with local pancakes, eggs, honey and yogurt. At lunch and dinner, the restaurant serves traditional dishes made from local ingredients.

Free bicycles are provided to guests. Other facilities offered at the property include a children's playground. The area is ideal for hiking.

Agios Ioannis Beach is 8 km away. This country house is 68 km from Heraklion International Airport. Free private parking is possible on site.

Boasting an outdoor pool, Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool offers tastefully decorated accommodation opening to a furnished balcony with mountain views. Set amidst a garden, it is 100 metres from Elounda centre. It has a restaurant and free Wi-Fi throughout.

Featuring soft tones and modern style furnishings, all air-conditioned units at Elounda Garden include a seating area with a flat-screen TV and iPod/iPhone dock. A kitchenette with coffee maker and a dining table are also provided. The private bathroom is stocked with free toiletries, slippers and hairdryer.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant, or have a refreshing drink and light meal from the snack bar. More dining options can be found 100 metres away. Mini markets lie within 100 metres as well.

Agios Nikolaos Town is at a distance of 10 km and Heralkion International Airport can be reached in 70 km. A sandy beach can be found 150 metres away. Limited parking space is available in the premises and free public parking is found nearby.

Phāea Blue, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is being reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooted in consciousness, innovation, and community. We offer a more intimate, personalized island experience—inviting guests to discover a truer, more timeless Greece.

Set amid Crete’s azure waters and rugged landscape, Phāea Blue has welcomed guests for over two decades with genuine Cretan warmth and hospitality.

Unmistakably Greek, the revitalized rooms and suites reflect a relaxed yet refined island aesthetic with natural materials, eclectic Greek pieces of art, private pools, a color palette drawn from the surrounding environment, and a style seasoned with historical detail.

Dining is a soulful journey into local culture. From modern Greek dishes at Anthós to seaside meals at Blue Door Taverna, every bite tells a story. Guests can harvest ingredients at the Phāea Farmers Feast or enjoy private dinners under the stars—each experience rooted in nature and connection.

We craft moments that become memories. From sunset cruises to authentic Cretan feasts, every experience honors the island’s spirit. Guided by kindness and a love for place and people, we don’t just create itineraries, we bring dreams to life.

With a stay at Rethymno Village in Rethymno (Platanes), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Rethimno Kart and 7 minutes from Rethymnon Town Hall. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Town Beach and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Rethymnon Venetian Port.