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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. Brand new, modern hotel with superb amenities – two outdoor pools, indoor pool, spa, and direct beach access. Quiet and relaxing, with soft background music in the bar. Very friendly staff, excellent breakfast, and a great à la carte restaurant. Perfect location right on the promenade with plenty of shops and restaurants.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,228 reviews
Price from
US$208
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. The location was excellent as it is close to many things but far from noise. The room was very clean, comfortable and like the pictures.

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9.3
Superb
1,681 reviews

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. It is a very cute hotel. We had booked two bedroom luxury suite. The room was great with all amenities.

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9.4
Superb
1,036 reviews
Price from
US$83
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. Amazing place. Perfectly clean, great location, excellent balcony, secure parking, wonderful breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay again!

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9.2
Superb
2,367 reviews
Price from
US$115
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. Nice accomodation, great location and very helpfull staff. We enjoyed our stay here.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,276 reviews
Price from
US$77
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. Great stay - all clean and comfortable, no downsides

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9.2
Superb
1,418 reviews
Price from
US$100
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. Cooking staff deserve all the praise, and all servers as well. Resort has an access to the beach with sunbeds, that is all you need for comfortable vacation.

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9
Superb
1,204 reviews

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. Great pools, super friendly staff; good beach bar and chairs!

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9.1
Superb
1,052 reviews

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. Great service. Clean. Comfortable. Good location. Easy to walk everywhere

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9.4
Superb
1,203 reviews
Price from
US$60
per night

Boasting a shared lounge and free WiFi, Cocoon City Hostel is set in Chania Town. The property is close to Mitropoleos Square, Municipal Art Gallery of Chania and Historical Museum of Chania. The accommodation features a shuttle service, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Modern well designed hostel in good location.

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9
Superb
1,809 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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