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Luxury hotel pool area with loungers, umbrellas, and a sea view at sunset.
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Large outdoor pool with sun loungers, surrounded by buildings under a clear blue sky.
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Hotel with multiple pools, water slides, and sun umbrellas by the sea
Cozy outdoor bar with stone counter and wooden furniture under a large tree.
Four people slide down a yellow water slide into the pool together.
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Bright, modern hotel restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows offering outside views.
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Hotel complex with pool, many loungers, and direct access to the sandy beach by mountains.
White houses by the sea with rock formations and clear water under a blue sky.
Family with two children playing with a ball on the beach by the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with white umbrellas and calm blue sea in the background
Family with two children running along the sandy beach by the sea in sunlight.
Large green tree with a wide crown next to a paved area and white buildings.
Water slide ends in the pool with two people swimming.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea with beach umbrellas under a clear sky.
Modern white holiday home with terrace, garden, and clear blue sky.
Open beach bar with stools, seating, and a sea view in daylight.
Dining area with wooden tables and chairs by the sea overlooking the blue water.
A sunny courtyard with whitewashed buildings, flowers, and a stone wall.
Modern beach bar area with stools and umbrellas under clear sky
Covered outdoor restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking the sea.
Modern buffet area with stone cladding and hanging lights in a bright room.
Modern restaurant with rows of tables and sea view through large windows.
Modern outdoor lounge with seating groups, sea view, and clear sky in the background.
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, table with chairs, and open balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chairs, and balcony access overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, cozy seating area, and view of a terrace.
Modern bathroom with toilet, bidet, shower, and sink under illuminated mirror.
White building with green doors and flowers on a paved area under a blue sky.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamp, and seating area by window.
Modern hotel room with white bed, decorative pillow, bedside lamp, and niche with shelves.
Modern bathroom with round natural stone sink and decorative round mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchairs, table, and wall-mounted TV.
Bright bedroom with large bed and view of the sea and balcony with chairs.
Bedroom with white bed, two pillows, wall tapestry above headboard, and two bedside tables with red lamps.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, balcony, and view of the sea and hills.
Brightly furnished bedroom with double bed, gray blanket, and white sideboard.
Bright bedroom with large bed, beige bedding, and view into adjacent room.
Bright hotel room with large bed, balcony, and view of green trees.
Brightly furnished living room with sofa, armchairs, and decorative coffee table with apples.
Bright hotel room with large bed, chairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with white walls and simple decor.
Family eating together in a bright restaurant with wooden tables.
View through a restaurant window onto a beach with umbrellas and trees.
Outdoor cinema at night with audience watching a movie under a starry sky near hills.
Open-air cinema with audience at dusk, circular seating rows and film projection screen.
Colorful outdoor water playground at a hotel under a sunny sky
Large water park with slides and big tipping buckets in a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Colorful water playground with slides in a swimming pool viewed from above.
Bird's-eye view of a hotel pool with water slides and swimmers.
Water park with slides, large flowers, and splash area in front of hotel buildings.
A smiling girl in a yellow dress holding an ice cream on a terrace.
Spacious gym with various exercise machines and large mirrors on the wall.
Aerial view of a colorful tennis court with three players in sunny weather.
Aerial view of two red tennis courts, a blue basketball court, and a green soccer field.
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Cozy spa room with two massage tables and soft red lighting.
Interior view of an indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Chersonissos

Creta Maris Resort *****

HER232
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Location

The Creta Maris Resort offers a high-quality All Inclusive package and is located near Hersonissos, directly on a beautiful bay measuring approximately 250 meters in length, which has been awarded the "Blue Flag". The small harbor, shopping streets, as well as bars and taverns are just a few minutes' walk away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 24 km away.
Aerial view of a beach with white umbrellas and clear blue water
Hotel complex with pool, many loungers, and direct access to the sandy beach by mountains.
White houses by the sea with rock formations and clear water under a blue sky.
Family with two children playing with a ball on the beach by the sea under a clear sky.
Beach with white umbrellas and calm blue sea in the background
Family with two children running along the sandy beach by the sea in sunlight.

Facilities

Large green tree with a wide crown next to a paved area and white buildings.
Water slide ends in the pool with two people swimming.
Infinity pool overlooking the sea with beach umbrellas under a clear sky.
Modern white holiday home with terrace, garden, and clear blue sky.
Open beach bar with stools, seating, and a sea view in daylight.
Dining area with wooden tables and chairs by the sea overlooking the blue water.
A sunny courtyard with whitewashed buildings, flowers, and a stone wall.
Modern beach bar area with stools and umbrellas under clear sky
Covered outdoor restaurant area with wooden tables and chairs, overlooking the sea.
Modern buffet area with stone cladding and hanging lights in a bright room.
Modern restaurant with rows of tables and sea view through large windows.
Modern outdoor lounge with seating groups, sea view, and clear sky in the background.
The extensive hotel complex consists of 2 main buildings and a bungalow area in a village style. A section of the main building has been exclusively designated for adults (16 years and over) since summer 2025. The hotel has 675 rooms and a pool villa, and offers a spacious lobby with a 24-hour reception, several elevators, lounges with TV, internet corners (included), high-speed Wi-Fi (included), two main restaurants, five à la carte restaurants (one of which is the seafood restaurant "Alatsi", reserved exclusively for guests aged 16 and over on certain days), six snack points, and nine bars. Further facilities include a mini-market, a boutique, a jeweler, a hairdresser, rooms for late departures, a fitness center (included), an open-air cinema "Cine Creta Maris" (1 complimentary ticket per person per stay, June to September, cinema bar at a charge), a spa, and an indoor pool (heated). The hotel also features the "Nami" wine cellar, newly opened in 2025 (at a charge, for ages 16+, reservation required). The beautifully landscaped outdoor area features a total of 17 swimming pools (including 5 children's pools) and a whirlpool.
Guests have access to a water park covering approximately 4,000 m², with five slides (age and height restrictions apply), a swimming pool with numerous water features, a multi-level play structure with waterfalls, jets, slides, and a water volcano for children, as well as a relaxation area with seating and a bar offering drinks and snacks.
Sun loungers and umbrellas are available free of charge by the pool and on the beach; beach towels are also included.
The resort also offers the "Exclusive Adult" rooms area. This is located in the eastern part of the hotel and is exclusively for guests of these rooms (minimum age 16 years). This area offers exclusive access to the "Spira" pool and three small heated pools. Furthermore, the beach section there, with gazebos, sun loungers, and a SPA pavilion, as well as the "Sima" bar, are exclusively for guests of these rooms. A separate area in the main restaurant is also reserved for guests of these rooms.

Accommodation

Double Room

The double rooms are comfortably furnished with a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, individually controlled air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), Smart TV (with Netflix access), safe, minibar (filled on arrival, free refill once a week), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine, furnished balcony or furnished terrace, located in the main buildings or in the bungalows, and have a mountain view (DD2, also available as D2I under HER732).
Optionally available with sea view (DDM/MDI, also available as 2B under HER732) or as a super-saver room (SSZ, also available as XD2 under HER732).
Optionally available for single use with mountain/garden view (DD1/1TA, also available as D1I under HER732) or with sea view (DM1/AME, also available as 1B under HER732).

Bright hotel room with canopy bed, table with chairs, and open balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chairs, and balcony access overlooking greenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, cozy seating area, and view of a terrace.
Modern bathroom with toilet, bidet, shower, and sink under illuminated mirror.
White building with green doors and flowers on a paved area under a blue sky.

Bungalow

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms are located in the bungalows with a garden view and also feature a balcony or terrace (2BD/BI2, bookable under HER732).
Optionally bookable under the code HER232 as pool front (2UQ) and pool front for single use (1UQ), or under the code HER732 also with sea view (B2I), for single use (1BD) or for single use with sea view (B1M).

Double Room Exclusive Adult Only

These rooms have the same amenities as the double rooms but were renovated for summer 2026 and are located in the "Exclusive Adult" area. They offer access to specific facilities (2OA, also available as DDA under HER732). Further information can be found in the hotel services.
Optionally available with sea view (AOM/DDD, also available as DDB under HER732), under the code HER732 for single use with mountain/garden view (DEA), or also under the code HER732 for single use with sea view (DEB).

Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamp, and seating area by window.
Modern hotel room with white bed, decorative pillow, bedside lamp, and niche with shelves.
Modern bathroom with round natural stone sink and decorative round mirror.
Bright hotel room with large bed, armchairs, table, and wall-mounted TV.
Bright bedroom with large bed and view of the sea and balcony with chairs.
Bedroom with white bed, two pillows, wall tapestry above headboard, and two bedside tables with red lamps.

Double Room Exclusive Seafront Adult Only

These rooms have the same amenities as the Double Room Exclusive Adult Only but are located closer to the sea and offer a sea view (AOS). Further information can be found in the hotel services.
Also available for single use (ESO).

Bungalow Premium Seafront

The Bungalow Premium Seafront rooms are located in the bungalow buildings, thus closer to the sea. They feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes, individually controlled air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), Smart TV (with Netflix access), safe, minibar (filled on arrival, free refill once a week), coffee/tea station, Nespresso machine, and a furnished balcony or terrace with sea view (L2B).
Also available for single use (L1B).
Guests of the Premium Seafront rooms also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (upon request)
- Priority for table reservations
- Premium toiletries
- Daily minibar refill with special amenities
- Welcome gift
- Daily turndown service
- Early check-in & late check-out (included, subject to availability)
- Access to the VIP Lounge (e-books, coffee corner, laptop access)
- A complimentary experience at the Nami Wine Cellar (once per stay for stays of at least 7 nights)
- 20% discount on water sports activities & spa (excluding beauty treatments)
- Rental car for one day (for stays of at least 7 nights)

Bright bedroom with large bed and view of the sea and balcony with chairs.
Bright hotel room with bed, sofa, balcony, and view of the sea and hills.
Brightly furnished bedroom with double bed, gray blanket, and white sideboard.

Family Room Open Plan

The family rooms consist of one large room and feature a bathroom with a bathtub, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, individually controlled air conditioning, Wi-Fi (included), Smart TV (with Netflix access), safe, minibar (filled on arrival, free refill once a week), coffee/tea maker, Nespresso machine, and a furnished balcony or terrace. They are located in the Terra building or in the bungalow area (DF2). Optionally bookable as Type B under the code HER732 (FI1).

Family Room 1 Bedroom

These rooms have the same amenities as the family rooms and consist of one bedroom and a living/sleeping area (partially with 1 or 2 bathrooms). They are located in the Maris building, Terra building, or bungalow area and are bookable (X1R). Optionally available as Type B under the code HER732 (X1F).
Optionally available with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with bath/WC, 2 balconies or 2 terraces with garden view in the Terra building or in the bungalows located in the upper part of the resort (2FZ).

Bright bedroom with large bed, beige bedding, and view into adjacent room.
Bright hotel room with large bed, balcony, and view of green trees.
Brightly furnished living room with sofa, armchairs, and decorative coffee table with apples.
Bright hotel room with large bed, chairs, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with white walls and simple decor.

Premium Suite Sea View

The suites are located in the main buildings as well as in the bungalow area and feature a living room, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bath or shower (partially with 2 bathrooms), hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, individually controlled air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi (included), safe, satellite TV, minibar, coffee/tea maker, and a balcony or terrace with a breathtaking sea view (SMP).
Guests of the Suite also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (upon request)
- Priority for table reservations
- Premium toiletries
- Daily minibar refill with special amenities
- Farewell gift
- Daily turndown service
- Early check-in & late check-out (included, subject to availability)
- Access to the VIP Lounge (books, coffee corner, PC access)
- A complimentary experience at the Nami Wine Cellar (once per stay for stays of at least 7 nights)
- 20% discount on water sports activities & spa
- Rental car for one day (for stays of at least 7 nights)

Exclusive Adult Sea View Suite

The suites, renovated for summer 2026, are located in the "Exclusive Adult" area and feature a living room with two sofa beds, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a shower (some with two bathrooms), hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes, individually controlled air conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi (included), safe, satellite TV, a minibar, coffee/tea station, and a balcony or terrace with a breathtaking sea view (2MA, bookable upon request).
Guests of the Suite also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (upon request)
- Priority for table reservations
- Premium toiletries
- Daily minibar refill with special amenities
- Farewell gift
- Daily turndown service
- Early check-in & late check-out (included, subject to availability)
- Access to the VIP Lounge (books, coffee corner, PC access)
- A complimentary experience at the Nami Wine Cellar (once per stay for stays of at least 7 nights)
- 20% discount on water sports activities & spa
- Rental car for one day (for stays of at least 7 nights)

Meals

All Inclusive

Breakfast and lunch served buffet-style, dinner buffet-style or à la carte. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free dishes are available. Ingredients and allergens are also noted for all dishes in all restaurants.

Family eating together in a bright restaurant with wooden tables.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast served in two main buffet restaurants from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM, or in the "Arasmari" restaurant from 8 AM - 11 AM. Early bird breakfast from 6 AM - 7:30 AM available upon request at the buffet restaurant. Lunch served from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM buffet-style in three different restaurants. Dinner served in two main buffet restaurants (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM, reservation required at one of the two) or in the 5 à la carte restaurants (6:30 PM - 10 PM, reservation required).
During meals (lunch and dinner), guests can enjoy unlimited Cretan wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. Additionally, snacks are available throughout the day at the snack points, such as fresh, seasonal salads, freshly prepared fruits, as well as smoothies, ice cream, waffles, crepes, burgers, and much more.
From 9 AM to midnight, local and international non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, including cocktails, spirits, beer, soft drinks, water, coffee, and tea are available at the open bar. Special types of spirits are available at an additional charge. Guests can dine once a week in one of the six different themed restaurants (with reservation).
All services are valid until midnight.
Appropriate attire is requested for dinner (no flip-flops, no swimwear, no sportswear).

View through a restaurant window onto a beach with umbrellas and trees.

Not included in All Inclusive

Among the culinary highlights is the "Private Dining" experience by the sea (at an additional charge).
The "Nami" wine cellar offers a unique wine tasting experience for guests aged 16 and over (reservation required, at an additional charge).

Sports included

2 tennis courts (floodlights included), darts, boccia, mini golf, basketball (3x3), table tennis, mini football (5x5), water polo, fitness center.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, arcade games, and tennis lessons. Diving center and various water sports offered by local providers.

Children's program

Colorful outdoor water playground at a hotel under a sunny sky
Large water park with slides and big tipping buckets in a hotel pool under a blue sky.
Colorful water playground with slides in a swimming pool viewed from above.
Bird's-eye view of a hotel pool with water slides and swimmers.
Water park with slides, large flowers, and splash area in front of hotel buildings.
A smiling girl in a yellow dress holding an ice cream on a terrace.
Asterias Kids Club (4-12 years, Monday-Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM, reservation required - on-site or online in advance, with activities tailored to children's ages, such as various team activities, projects inspired by Greek culture, "Live like a local" experiences, or various art projects. A reservation for the Asterias Kids Club can be made both on-site and in advance online (recommended due to availability).
Teens Club (13-17 years, June-September, Monday to Saturday).
Several children's pools, playground, kids' animation (6 times a week), kids' party (3-4 times a week), water park, baby cot available free of charge upon request. Babysitting service available upon request and at a charge.
Stroller rental subject to availability.
Baby room (up to 5 years, May-September, under parental supervision, 6 times a week except Sundays).
Surprises for children in the "Estia" restaurant and special kids' menus.

Wellness

For a fee: Hammam spa, massages, and treatments (face and body, guests receive a 10% discount on all spa services except beauty treatments).
Modern interior with curved smooth walls and purple lighting in a hotel.
Cozy spa room with two massage tables and soft red lighting.
Interior view of an indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows

Hotel service

Reception (24h).
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out until 11 AM.
Guest service support.
Internal transfer within the resort by Creta staff with club cars.
Free parking.
Laundry and dry cleaning (for a fee).
Evening babysitting service available upon request (for a fee).
Doctor on call (for a fee).
Helicopter service (for a fee).
Luggage storage.
Breakfast room service (7:30 AM - 11 AM, for a fee).
Internet corner.
Rooms for late departures.
Private Dining (Candlelight Dinner Experiences, for a fee).
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High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and most common areas and is included.
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Guests of the Exclusive Adult room categories (2OA/DDA/AOM/DDB/1OA/EOM/AOS/DDC/ESO) have exclusive access to the following facilities:
- Spira Pool and 3 heated pools
- Adults-only area in the "Enomy" restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Access to the "Sima Beach Bar"
- Adults-only beach area with gazebos
- Outdoor spa pavilion

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Golf
  • Internet
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Wi-Fi
  • Spa
  • Water Slides
  • Animation
  • Fitness
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kids' Club/Mini Club
  • Air Conditioning
  • Hotel Safe
  • Sandy Beach
  • Massages
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Club
  • Shopping Facilities
  • Family Friendly
  • Direct Beach Access

Sustainability

Travel with a Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Information

The hotel is scheduled to reopen in April 2026 after renovations.
Please note that during the opening phase, there may still be limitations on the scope of services offered. We will provide information about any significant changes accordingly.
Please also note that the images shown here are partly model images and deviations are possible.
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The transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 30 minutes.
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Accessible hotel complex.
19 accessible rooms available upon request (Deluxe Double Room DD2/Sea View DDM/Pool Front 2UQ).
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Pets are not allowed.
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Hotel contact:
Phone: (+30) 2897027000
Email: reservation@cretamaris.gr
In the "Family Vacation" catalog Summer 2025 on page 190.
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2025 on page 132.

Information on climate resilience contribution

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience contribution, which is to be paid by the guest on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and ranges from €0.50 to €15 per day per room from 01.01.2025 onwards.
For stays during high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars €2
National category 3 stars €5
National category 4 stars €10
National category 5 stars €15
For stays during low season 01.11.-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars €0.50
National category 3 stars €1.50
National category 4 stars €3
National category 5 stars €4

Seasonal information

Additional contingents bookable under HER732.

Country category

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