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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. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We were upgraded to a room with a pool which was amazing! Nice music entertainment in the evenings which we enjoyed.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,257 reviews
Price from
US$181
per night

Located in Chania Town, 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only provides accommodation with free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. Definitely one of the nicest hotels I've ever stayed at! The 2nd floor rooms with the private pool are beautiful and very well maintained. Staff was very nice and the breakfast served each morning in the room was excellent. The hotel is a short drive to several very nice beaches. The hotel was expensive but worth it!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,429 reviews
Price from
US$217
per night

Featuring a magnificent outdoor pool and a restaurant, the 5-star NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only offers accommodation in Analipsi of Hersonissos. The resort features a private sandy beach. Free WiFi is available in all areas. The design of the hotel was beautiful, the food was excellent and staff was very nice and friendly.

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9.2
Superb
1,157 reviews
Price from
US$191
per night

The 58 elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature the latest facilities such as private telephone line with voice mail, satellite TV, complimentary WiFi, safe, mini fridge, soundproof windows, sprinklers and smoke detectors. The bathrooms are equipped with a TV, a telephone, a hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Additional amenities, such as spa bath, are provided in some rooms and suites. The people, they were amazing and extremely helpful. They were so friendly and warm. Truly made our stay special like we would definitely recommend this hotel to our friends.. the breakfast is yummy and a good variety, it is one of the best breakfast ice had so far. I already miss the rice pudding 🤭

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9.2
Superb
2,472 reviews
Price from
US$176
per night

Built amphitheatrically on a hillside of Elounda, beachfront Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only offers a view of Elounda bay and the island of Spinalonga. The 5-star resort boasts an outdoor pool, two restaurants & 2 bars. It's a great hotel, the pool is amazingly beautiful, very nice view to chill before heading to the great beaches around the area, like Kolotika beach! The staff is amazing too, very helpful and always there for you if needed. We've had a great stay there!

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9
Superb
1,417 reviews
Price from
US$228
per night

Located in Heraklion's elegant district, this 5-star hotel offers 2 gourmet restaurants, a free wellness centre and a large freshwater pool. Luxurious rooms feature balconies with pool and city views.

Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with pure Egyptian cotton linen and pure wellness or hypoallergenic rooms are available. Some units feature whirlpools. Excellent service and very clean

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9.1
Superb
1,900 reviews
Price from
US$182
per night

With magnificent sea views from a rocky headland above Aghios Nikolaos Bay, this adults-only resort blends together all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday.

Take time out to relax by the swimming pool or rest by the lapping waves of the hotel's private beach, where you can try various water-sports. Amazing luxury resort. Exceptional service, exceptional views.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,120 reviews
Price from
US$269
per night

Featuring a garden, a restaurant as well as a bar, Elysia Boutique Hotel is located in the centre of Chania Town, 1 km from Koum Kapi Beach. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service and a tour desk. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing accommodation, very luxurious, reasonably priced and excellent location. Service was 5 star couldn’t fault it!

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9.8
Exceptional
117 reviews
Price from
US$169
per night

Rocca a Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a terrace and restaurant in Heraklio Town. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. the incredible team at the reception/ the upgrade and welcome gifts/ the perfection in hospitality

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9.1
Superb
174 reviews
Price from
US$119
per night

Located in Chania Town, 1.1 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Nearchou Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service, a tour desk and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Very good location. Walking distance to the old city of Chania. Easy parking outside. Very clean. Very new. Very polite

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9.8
Exceptional
144 reviews
Price from
US$158
per night

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