Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Crete

With a stay at Douliana Villas in Apokoronas, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori and Dourakis Winery. This villa is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) from Port of Souda and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kalyves Beach.

With a stay at Hotel Christina in Chania (Chania Town), you'll be steps from Nea Chora Beach and 15 minutes by foot from Golden Beach. This beach hotel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Old Venetian Harbor.

Facing the beachfront, Caldera Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Plataniás and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With a shared lounge, the property also features a bar, as well as a tennis court. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk.

The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms at Caldera Beach come with a seating area.

An American breakfast is available at the accommodation. At Caldera Beach you will find a restaurant serving Greek and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested.

The resort offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and mini-golf at Caldera Beach, and car hire is available.

Gerani Beach is 400 metres from the accommodation, while Platanias Square is 2.2 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 26 km away.

When you stay at Loukas & Emma Eco Houses in Santorini, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Perissa Beach and Perivolos Beach. This guest house is 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Athinios Port and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Santorini Caldera.

When you stay at Blue Sea Hotel in Santorini, you'll be near the beach – a 1-minute drive from Kamari Beach and 6 minutes from Ancient Thira. This hotel is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Athinios Port and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from Santorini Caldera.

Offering free WiFi, a sun terrace with a swimming pool and a garden, Maison Dalidaz is set in Vóthon. It is located 5.2 km from Archaeological Museum of Thera and provides a concierge service. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

Certain units in the aparthotel have private entrance and are equipped with wardrobe and outdoor furniture. Some accommodation includes a balcony and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. At the aparthotel, the units are equipped with a private bathroom.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the aparthotel.

Santorini Port is 7.4 km from Maison Dalidaz, while Archaeological Site of Akrotiri is 11 km away. Santorini International Airport is 3 km from the property.

Set in Áno Voúvai, 16 km from Platanias Square, Elia Hotel & Spa offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 17 km of Agios Dimitrios Church. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, the units at Elia Hotel & Spa have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms will provide you with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek cuisine. Dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested.

The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at Elia Hotel & Spa.

Kissamos / Kasteli Port is 23 km from the hotel, while Municipal Garden is 23 km away. Chania International Airport is 40 km from the property.

When you stay at Panorama Hotel in Kissamos, you'll be near the beach and 5 minutes by car from Phalasarna. This hotel is 26.9 mi (43.3 km) from Agia Marina Beach and 29.7 mi (47.8 km) from Kalamaki Beach.

Located in Rethymno, Aloni Villas is within a 10-minute drive of Rethymnon Venetian Port and Centre for Byzantine Art. This family-friendly villa is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Municipal Gallery of Lefteris Kanakakis and 4.6 mi (7.5 km) from Fortezza Castle.

With a stay at Kassandra Garden Residence in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Agios Panteleímonas and 6 minutes by foot from Golden Beach. This guest house is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Voulisma Beach and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Karavostasi Beach.

When you a stay at Porto Enetiko Suites in Rethymno, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Venetian Loggia and Rethymnon Venetian Port. This beach guest house is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Museum of Contemporary Art and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Municipal Gallery of Lefteris Kanakakis.

Pal Calma Suites provides accommodation located 300 metres from the centre of Rethymno Town and offers a garden and a terrace. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

The units are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dishwasher, a coffee machine, a walk-in shower, a hair dryer and a wardrobe. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries are available to all guests, while certain rooms include a game console. At the apartment complex, every unit has bed linen and towels.

À la carte and continental breakfast options with local specialities, pancakes and fruits are available. A minimarket is available at the apartment.

Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rethymno Town, like walking tours.

Popular points of interest near Pal Calma Suites include Rethymno Beach, Archaeological Museum of Rethymno and Municipal Garden. Chania International Airport is 69 km away.

A stay at Domus Aries places you in the heart of Rethymno, within a 10-minute walk of Municipal Garden and Rethymnon Municipal Garden. This apartment is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Rethymnon Court House and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Valide Sultana Mosque.

Situated on a hillside with views over the beautiful Istron Bay or located at the entrance of Istron village, Istron Luxury Villas offers stylish accommodation with private swimming pool, free WiFi access and private parking. The beach lies within a short walk from the main property.

The fully equipped villas are elegantly furnished and decorated, creating a homely atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a refreshing dip in the private swimming pool, or soak up the sun on the terrace overlooking the sea. Some units are split level and some include a spa bath, while all villas include a microwave, a dishwasher and a flat screen satellite TV with DVD player.

Homemade Greek flavours can be enjoyed at the elegant setting of the on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner. Access to the facilities of the nearby Istron Bay Hotel, including a flood-lit court, a kid's club and a number of bars and restaurants, is also provided to guests.

The centre of Istron Village lies within 700 metres from the property, while Agios Nikolaos Town is at a distance of 13 km. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 72 km away.

When you stay at Pantheon Hotel in Rethymno, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Rethymnon Court House and Great Gate. This family-friendly hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from University of Crete and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Valide Sultana Mosque.

Located in Prinés and only 9 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Villa Despina provides accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. Outdoor seating is also available at the villa.

The villa is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Guests at Villa Despina can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.

Museum of Ancient Eleftherna is 33 km from the accommodation, while Municipal Garden is 8.2 km away. Chania International Airport is 66 km from the property.

Petres Villas is located in Plakias, 30 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, 48 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, and 49 km from Psiloritis National Park. With pool views, this accommodation features a patio and a swimming pool. The villa provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, all units come with bed linen and towels.

Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Plakias, like fishing and hiking.

Municipal Garden is 30 km from Petres Villas, while Venetian Harbour is 30 km away. Chania International Airport is 85 km from the property.

Boasting a patio with sea views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Mythos villas can be found in Damnoni, close to Damnoni Beach and 32 km from Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The villa has private entrance.

The villa complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a dishwasher, an oven, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also offered in the kitchen, as well as a kettle. At the villa complex, units have bed linen and towels.

Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Damnoni, like snorkelling, fishing and hiking.

Fortress of Frangokastello is 30 km from Mythos villas, while Municipal Garden is 32 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 86 km away.

Set within 2.6 km of Skinos Beach and 32 km of Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Pyrgos Exclusive features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Sellía. With pool views, this accommodation provides a balcony. The villa offers mountain views, a year-round outdoor pool, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Fortress of Frangokastello is 26 km from the villa, while Municipal Garden is 32 km from the property. Chania International Airport is 84 km away.

Located within 1.3 km of Koutsounari Beach and 43 km of Lake Voulismeni, Zax sea view villas offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Koutsounari. With pool views, this accommodation features a balcony and a swimming pool. The villa also provides free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests.

The villa provides guests with a terrace, sea views, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the villa complex, all units have bed linen and towels.

A selection of options including local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits is served for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. In the warmer months, you can make use of the barbecue facilities and dine on the private patio.

Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the villa, while snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby.

Panagia Vrefotrofos is 43 km from Zax sea view villas, while Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is 43 km from the property. Sitia Public Airport is 51 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.