Logo
Large hotel pool with white umbrellas by the coastline under clear sky.
Modern hotel outdoor area with seating and sea view under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with large bed and balcony view of the sea.
Large pool with umbrellas and loungers in a well-kept garden area near the sea.
Modern restaurant with large windows, wooden tables, and gray chairs, overlooking the water.
Beach terrace with tables, chairs, and umbrellas overlooking the sea under clear skies.
Modern hotel pool area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and sea view at sunset
Modern hotel complex with large outdoor pool and reflective water surfaces under clear sky
Hotel pool with water slide, playground, and lounge chairs under umbrellas
Covered terrace with wooden beams, chairs and tables overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Tables set with plates and glasses in front of sofas with cushions overlooking the sea
Hotel with outdoor pool, water slides, and sun umbrellas near the sea.
Restaurant terrace with tables and chairs beside clear blue sea and rocks
Two couples are happily sliding down a yellow water slide into the pool.
Modern hotel pool with lounge chairs and view of mountains and palm trees at sunset.
Terrace with wooden tables and chairs by the sea with table setting.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas next to clear blue water
Hotel complex with large pool and many sun umbrellas on the beach
White houses and trees on rocky coast with clear blue sky in the background.
Family playing with a ball on the beach by calm sea and white houses.
Beach with white umbrellas and a boat on the shore of a blue sea.
Family with two children playing on the beach by the sea on a sunny day.
Beach with rocks and sunset over calm sea.
Coastal landscape with rocks, trees, and blue umbrellas by the sea
Courtyard with large tree, white building, and flowering plants under blue sky
A clear pool with colorful, winding water slides and people swimming.
Cozy outdoor area with chess game, coffee, and flowers in a large pot.
White modern hotel building with balconies and terrace under a clear blue sky.
Open beach bar with bright counter, bar stools, and sea view on a sunny day.
Outdoor table with chairs under a tree overlooking the sea.
Bright white buildings and colorful flowers in a sunny Mediterranean courtyard.
Modern beach bar with white stools and orange roof under a blue sky.
Modern restaurant with stylish lighting, comfortable chairs, and elegantly set tables.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view through large windows
Modern terrace with seating and a view of the sea under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and round wooden tables.
Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds and balcony with mountain view.
White building with green doors and windows, surrounded by plants and stone pavement under a blue sky.
Bright hotel room with comfortable bed, nightstand, lamp, and seating area by the window.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamp, and built-in wall shelf.
Modern bathroom with round stone sink, large mirror, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with white bed, two nightstands, and red lamps
Bright hotel room with canopy bed, seating area, and sea view through open windows.
Elegant bedroom with canopy bed, white furniture, and calm, bright atmosphere.
Seating area under arches overlooking garden, beach, and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, chairs, and terrace view of the sea.
Bright, simply furnished bedroom with white bed, gray blankets, and a white dresser.
Bright bedroom in white and gray tones with modern bed and view into adjacent room.
Bright hotel room with large double bed and balcony overlooking outdoor scenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, white walls, and modern decoration.
Bright living room with sofas, coffee table, and two lamps beside large windows with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, chairs, table, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, desk, chair, and view into adjoining room.
Modern living room with gray sofas, wooden table, and window overlooking outside.
Modern washbasin with round mirror and stone sink in a bright bathroom with an arch.
Family with two children enjoying a meal together in a restaurant with rustic decor.
Restaurant with a view of the beach and sea through large windows with trees and umbrellas.
Nighttime open-air cinema with audience and clear starry sky.
People sitting in an open-air cinema at dusk watching a large screen.
Colorful water playground with splash features on a sunny day, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Water park with slides and a splashing water bucket next to a hotel.
Aerial view of a pool with colorful water slides and lounge chairs.
View of a swimming pool with circular water slides and swimmers.
Water slide and splash pool in front of a hotel building in a tropical setting
A girl in a yellow dress happily receives an ice cream from a hand.
Child playing at a water playground with slides in a hotel pool on a sunny day
Modern gym with various exercise machines and a wall of mirrors.
Aerial view of three adjacent sports courts in blue, green, and red with player shadows.
Aerial view of two tennis courts and a basketball court next to a soccer field.
Modern hotel lounge with soft purple lighting and curved walls
A relaxing massage room with red walls, massage tables, and soft lighting.
Indoor swimming pool area with loungers and large windows overlooking the outdoors.
Woman receiving a massage on a couch with a view of the sea through windows.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Chersonissos

Creta Maris Resort *****

HER232
Fitness
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
Air conditioning
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
Die mit unserem Label "Top-Hotelpartner" gekennzeichneten Hotels, gehören zu den weltweit beliebtesten Hotels von schauinsland-reisen.
Map

Location

The Creta Maris Resort offers a high-quality all-inclusive package and is located near Hersonissos, directly on a beautiful bay with a sand/pebble beach, approximately 250 meters long and awarded the "Blue Flag". The small harbor, shopping streets, as well as bars and tavernas are just a few minutes' walk away. Heraklion Airport is approx. 24 km away.
Beach with rows of sun loungers and umbrellas next to clear blue water
Hotel complex with large pool and many sun umbrellas on the beach
White houses and trees on rocky coast with clear blue sky in the background.
Family playing with a ball on the beach by calm sea and white houses.
Beach with white umbrellas and a boat on the shore of a blue sea.
Family with two children playing on the beach by the sea on a sunny day.
Beach with rocks and sunset over calm sea.
Coastal landscape with rocks, trees, and blue umbrellas by the sea

Facilities

Courtyard with large tree, white building, and flowering plants under blue sky
A clear pool with colorful, winding water slides and people swimming.
Cozy outdoor area with chess game, coffee, and flowers in a large pot.
White modern hotel building with balconies and terrace under a clear blue sky.
Open beach bar with bright counter, bar stools, and sea view on a sunny day.
Outdoor table with chairs under a tree overlooking the sea.
Bright white buildings and colorful flowers in a sunny Mediterranean courtyard.
Modern beach bar with white stools and orange roof under a blue sky.
Modern restaurant with stylish lighting, comfortable chairs, and elegantly set tables.
Bright restaurant with wooden furniture and sea view through large windows
Modern terrace with seating and a view of the sea under a blue sky.
Modern hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and round wooden tables.
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 reserved for adults (16 years and older) since summer 2025. The hotel has 675 rooms, a pool villa, and offers a spacious lobby with a 24-hour reception, several elevators, lounges with TV, internet corner (included), high-speed Wi-Fi (included), two main restaurants, five à la carte restaurants (one of which is the seafood restaurant "Alatsi," reserved on certain days exclusively for guests aged 16 and over), 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 free ticket per person per stay, June to September, cinema bar for a fee), a spa, and an indoor pool (heated). Additionally, the hotel features the "Nami" wine cellar, newly opened in 2025 (for a fee, age 16+, reservation required). The beautifully landscaped outdoor area features a total of 17 swimming pools (including 5 children's pools) and a whirlpool.
Guests can enjoy 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 area 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; towels are also included.
The resort also offers an "Exclusive Adult" area. This is located in the eastern part of the hotel and is only accessible to guests of these rooms (minimum age 16). This area offers exclusive access to the "Spira" pool and three small heated pools. The beach section there, with gazebos, sun loungers, and a SPA pavilion, as well as the "Sima" bar, is also 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 adjustable 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. They are located in the main buildings or 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).
Also 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).

Brightly furnished hotel room with two single beds and balcony with mountain view.
White building with green doors and windows, surrounded by plants and stone pavement 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 code HER232 as pool front (2UQ) or pool front for single use (1UQ), or under code HER732 also with sea view (B2I), for single use (1BD), or for single use with sea view (B1M).

Exclusive Adult Only Double Room

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

Bright hotel room with comfortable bed, nightstand, lamp, and seating area by the window.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, bedside lamp, and built-in wall shelf.
Modern bathroom with round stone sink, large mirror, and soft lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and balcony with curtains.
Modern hotel room with white bed, two nightstands, and red lamps

Exclusive Adult Only Seafront Double Room

These rooms have the same amenities as the Exclusive Adult Only Double Rooms but are located closer to the sea and offer sea views (AOS). Further information in the hotel services.
Also optionally available for single use (ESO).

Bungalow Premium Seafront

The Bungalow Premium Seafront rooms are located in the bungalow buildings and thus closer to the sea. They feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes, individually adjustable 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 optionally available for single use (L1B).
Guests in Premium Seafront rooms also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (on 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)
- One 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 7 nights or more)

Bright hotel room with canopy bed, seating area, and sea view through open windows.
Elegant bedroom with canopy bed, white furniture, and calm, bright atmosphere.
Seating area under arches overlooking garden, beach, and sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, chairs, and terrace view of the sea.
Bright, simply furnished bedroom with white bed, gray blankets, and a white dresser.

Family Room Open Plan

The family rooms consist of one large room and feature a bathroom with a bathtub, hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, individually adjustable 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 available as type B under 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 (X1R). Optionally available as type B under code HER732 (X1F).
Also 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 in the upper part of the resort (2FZ).

Bright bedroom in white and gray tones with modern bed and view into adjacent room.
Bright hotel room with large double bed and balcony overlooking outdoor scenery.
Bright hotel room with two beds, white walls, and modern decoration.
Bright living room with sofas, coffee table, and two lamps beside large windows with curtains.
Modern hotel room with large bed, chairs, table, and balcony with sea view.
Bright hotel room with wooden furniture, desk, chair, and view into adjoining room.
Modern living room with gray sofas, wooden table, and window overlooking outside.

Premium Suite Sea View

The suites are located in the main buildings as well as the bungalow area and feature a living room, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub or shower (partially with 2 bathrooms), hairdryer, slippers, bathrobe, individually adjustable 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).
Suite guests also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (on 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)
- One 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 7 nights or more)

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 adjustable 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 on request).
Suite guests also enjoy the following services:
- Welcome drink
- Concierge service
- Private hotel tour (on 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)
- One 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 7 nights or more)

Bright hotel room with comfortable bed, nightstand, lamp, and seating area by the window.
Modern washbasin with round mirror and stone sink in a bright bathroom with an arch.

Meals

All Inclusive

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

Family with two children enjoying a meal together in a restaurant with rustic decor.

All Inclusive

Restaurant with a view of the beach and sea through large windows with trees and umbrellas.

All Inclusive

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

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 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.
Modern gym with various exercise machines and a wall of mirrors.
Aerial view of three adjacent sports courts in blue, green, and red with player shadows.

Sports for a fee

Aerial view of two tennis courts and a basketball court next to a soccer field.
Billiards, arcade games, and tennis lessons. Diving center and numerous water sports offered by local providers.

Children's program

Asterias Kids' Club (ages 4-12, 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. Reservations for the Asterias Kids' Club can be made on-site or in advance online (recommended due to availability).
Teens Club (ages 13-17, June-September, Monday to Saturday).
Several children's pools, playground, kids' entertainment (6 times a week), kids' party (3-4 times a week), water park, baby cot available on request and free of charge. Babysitting available on request and for a fee.
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 children's menus.
Colorful water playground with splash features on a sunny day, surrounded by umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Water park with slides and a splashing water bucket next to a hotel.
Aerial view of a pool with colorful water slides and lounge chairs.
View of a swimming pool with circular water slides and swimmers.
Water slide and splash pool in front of a hotel building in a tropical setting
A girl in a yellow dress happily receives an ice cream from a hand.
Child playing at a water playground with slides in a hotel pool on a sunny day

Wellness

Modern hotel lounge with soft purple lighting and curved walls
A relaxing massage room with red walls, massage tables, and soft lighting.
Indoor swimming pool area with loungers and large windows overlooking the outdoors.
Woman receiving a massage on a couch with a view of the sea through windows.
For a fee: Hamam spa, massages, and treatments (face and body, guests receive a 10% discount on all spa services except beauty treatments).

Entertainment

For adults: full-day entertainment 6 times a week, evening entertainment 6 times a week, dance classes, Greek cooking classes, and karaoke. Open-air cinema "Cine Creta Maris" (includes 1 free ticket per person/per stay, June-September). Guests have access to the resort's organic farm to learn about Cretan agriculture.
Nighttime open-air cinema with audience and clear starry sky.
People sitting in an open-air cinema at dusk watching a large screen.

Hotel service

Reception (24 h).
Check-in from 3 PM, check-out by 11 AM.
Guest service.
Internal transfer within the resort by Creta staff with club cars.
Free parking.
Laundry and dry cleaning (for a fee).
Evening babysitting service on request (for a fee).
Doctor on call (for a fee).
Helicopter service (for a fee).
Luggage room.
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)
****************************************
High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all rooms and most common areas and is included.
****************************************
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
  • Sand beach
  • Massages
  • Tennis
  • Diving
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly
  • Direct beach location

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable business practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards cover 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 at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

The hotel plans to reopen after renovation in April 2026.
Please note that there may be restrictions on the scope of services offered during the opening phase. We will provide information on any significant changes.
Please also note that the images shown here are partly model images and deviations are possible.
********
The transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 30 minutes.
********
Accessible hotel complex.
19 rooms for disabled guests on request (HER232/DD2+DDM and HER732/D2I+2B)
********
Pets are not allowed.
********
Hotel Contact:
Phone: (+30) 2897027000
Email: reservation@cretamaris.gr
In the catalog "Family Holidays" Summer 2026 on page 122.
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 144.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which must be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from 01.01.2025, ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
National category 3 stars: 5 Euros
National category 4 stars: 10 Euros
National category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
National category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars: 3 Euros
National category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Seasonal information

Additional contingents can be booked under HER732.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 19.03.2026 10:12