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Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. From the first day until our last in the hotel the staff was always responsive to our needs, always asking if we needed anything, very friendly from the receptionists to the cleaning ladies. Very clean private beach, spotless sand, quick sunbed service and comfortable sunbeds. Rooms with a high quality standard, modern and always clean. both breakfast and dinner were varied, for all tastes and from all international cuisines. We also want to mention Liana, from the guest relations service. She was so great with us. Ask her about anything you want or can do in the hotel or outside the hotel. She will help you with everything! For sure we will come back to Nautilux!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,244 reviews
Price from
US$179
per night

Situated within 1.3 km of Amoudara Beach and 2.7 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel features accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and full-day security, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. I loved the location, but the breakfast was just so-so.

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9.3
Superb
1,692 reviews
Price from
US$70
per night

Situated within 1.1 km of Amoudara Beach and 1.8 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Pavo Art Hotel provides accommodation with seating area. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The decor, the layout of the studio, the full kitchen

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9.4
Superb
1,047 reviews
Price from
US$89
per night

Facing the beachfront, Hyperion City Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Chania Town and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and shared lounge. Boasting a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around 300 metres from Koum Kapi Beach, less than 1 km from Saint Anargyri Church and a 16-minute walk from Archaeological Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. Location is perfect the view from the room Breakfast

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9.2
Superb
2,382 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Located in Chania Town, 700 metres from Nea Chora Beach, Morum City Hotel Chania provides accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel is in the city center, easy to visit attractions and travel to other places using public transportation.

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9.1
Superb
1,008 reviews
Price from
US$99
per night

Set in the centre of Heraklio Town, City Lion by Semavί offers rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has family rooms.

All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Everything was great; the location, the facilities to check in and check out, the recommendations…the website was really helpful and made our stay easier and a great experience. The stuff was really kind and helped us with everything that we could need.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,279 reviews
Price from
US$81
per night

Located in Heraklio Town and with Amoudara Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Artion Boutique by Enorme provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. Our time at Artion Boutique Hotel really added to our holiday in Heraklion! We loved staying in this hotel. The room was absolutely beautiful and it has everything you could ask for and more. We also really loved the jacuzzi! The breakfast was good. The staff catered to our every need and they were very nice and helpful. Would 100% recommend staying here!

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9.2
Superb
1,397 reviews
Price from
US$103
per night

Situated in Ierápetra, 200 metres from Livadi Beach, Enorme Santanna Beach features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. It is amazing place to be, but people be careful Sea there is not that see that people wanna see in Crete.

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9
Superb
1,221 reviews
Price from
US$190
per night

Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can make use of a garden. Very friendly and nice people. Food is amazing, also the facilities. Not enough words to describe how great it is.

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9.2
Superb
1,055 reviews
Price from
US$184
per night

Mosaic is centrally situated in Chania Town. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. The location was perfect close 15 minutes walking to the old town and Venetian harbor. Easy to find a parking, calm neighborhood. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was spacious and clean with a nice small balcony.

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9.4
Superb
1,215 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

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