Where luxury and heartwarming hospitality meet jaw-dropping views and beautiful beaches! Follow us on a tour of the best beachfront hotels in Crete.
A common belief connects hotels with seclusion. While there is some truth to that, there are many hotels that base their design on a vibrant dialogue between the interiors and the surroundings. Hotels in Greek islands are a perfect example of that, especially in the latest years -a sophisticated approach to interior design that merges with the landscape and creates a unique environment of serenity and smooth transitions. Beachfront hotels are the best of this kind: infinity pools with a sea view and private suites with a passage to a lovely beach make for the ideal summer destination. And since beachfront hotels are the kind that you find in abundance in Crete, here are the best of their kind.
Below you can find a definitive list of the best beachfront hotels in Crete:
Daios Cove
A paradise-like hideaway at a stunning spot of Crete, Daios Cove in Crete stuns with its signature panoramic view. When seen from above, one cannot help but notice the triangular shapes that loom in the distance. First, one observes the triangle of the azure sea, then one more of the deep blue infinity pool and last the deck with the elegant striped umbrellas. Located in the privacy of a natural amphitheater that ends up in a secluded cove, Daios Cove also features impressive architecture that seamlessly blends in with the rugged surroundings. With uninterrupted views of the deep blue of the Aegean Sea and easy access to its isolated private beach, it is the perfect place to fully unwind.
The Royal Blue
Sunset at The Royal Blue is a spectacle you are going to remember for a long time. On a clear day, the unobstructed view of the sunset in the Cretan Pelagos can be a unique experience! A destination designed to be a luxurious Cretan home away from home, stylish and serene, with a privileged location and stunning views, it makes for the perfect getaway. Wherever you choose to look, there is the dominant “royal blue” of the Cretan waters that the veranda overlooks and the hotel’s hidden secret is the private garden of the beachfront suites with a cozy rattan lounge.
Blue Palace
One of the most elegant and original Cretan hotels has an unmatched view privilege: the legendary isle of Spinalonga can be seen from almost everywhere in it. And this is not the only highlight, as Blue Palace shares the spot with Arsenali, the hotel’s signature image due to the imposing architecture and the breathtaking view. The lobby – replica of the Venetian Arsenal of the city of Heraklion, ends at one of the most majestic verandas in Greece!
Numo
Situated in a sun-drenched, beachfront location and surrounded by evergreen gardens, Numo in Ierapetra of Crete opened its doors in 2021. Featuring 132 rooms and suites that connect the inside with the outside seamlessly and a secluded beach dotted with tamarisk trees, sunbeds, and cabanas, the cool new entry is in a constant dialogue with the surroundings, inviting the endless blue inside and creating the perfect spot for deep relaxation.
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Minos Beach Art Hotel has a way to seduce its visitors upon their arrival. First, it has a location that blows one’s mind with a 2.5 km coastline, lush greenery and crystal turquoise waters. The whitewashed water-front suites decorated in a laid-back but luxurious style meet the small decks by the sea, where guests can take a stroll of relax and gaze into the endless blue. Art is also a big part of this hotel with sculptures and other works of art exhibited in the hotel’s gardens.
Cretan Malia Park
Cretan Malia Park
One of the reasons Cretan Malia Park stands out of the beachfront Cretan resorts is its undisputable respect for nature and its dedication to contemporary design, both at the core of the hotel’s philosophy. A 200-room hotel with a boutique approach to hospitality, it blends sophisticated interiors with a privileged location and access to the beach, embodying the true essence of a laid-back luxury destination.
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