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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Chersonissos

Village Heights Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER544
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Highlights

  • 5-star resort in traditional Cretan village style with 200 units.
  • Free shuttle service to Beachcomber Beach Club with complimentary sunbeds and umbrellas.
  • Spa area for guests aged 16 and over with heated indoor pool, sauna, and hammam.
  • Extensive sports facilities including gym, tennis, minigolf, and yoga.
  • Select suites and villas with private pool available.

Location

Located above the resort town of Hersonissos, the Village Heights Resort hotel is surrounded by olive and carob trees and is approximately 6 km from the sandy beach.
The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 27 km. There is a regular complimentary shuttle bus to the beach in Hersonissos, which is approx. 6 km away.
Modern hotel balcony with pergola and clear sky sea view.
A shaded hotel garden path surrounded by green bushes and trees under a clear sky.

Facilities

Sunny garden path with trees and shrubs beside a hotel building.
Cozy dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative elements on the walls.
Hotel outdoor terrace with set tables overlooking green hills and trees.
Built in the style of a Cretan village, the complex features a total of 200 accommodations spread across several annexes. The main building features a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a small library, internet corner, a main restaurant (à la carte at lunch), the "Elia" à-la-carte restaurant with terrace, a mini-market, and the lobby bar. The lower level houses the spa area with sauna, hammam, and indoor pool, as well as the fitness room with a yoga deck, a pool bar, a kafeneio, and the Cretan à-la-carte restaurant "Rodies". The well-maintained outdoor area with garden offers two unheated freshwater swimming pools with an integrated children's pool and a pool/snack bar. Bath towels, sun umbrellas, and sun loungers are available free of charge by the pool. At the sandy beach of Hersonissos, sun umbrellas and sun loungers are available for a fee. Hotel guests have free access to the "Beachcomber" beach club. Sun loungers and umbrellas at the beach club are also included. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel complex free of charge.

Accommodation

Junior Suite Kitchenette

The accommodations feature a combined living/bedroom with a king-size bed, bath/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating (included), telephone, flat-screen smart TV, safe, fully equipped kitchenette with mini-fridge, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, dining area, and a furnished balcony or terrace (JS2). Also bookable for single occupancy (JS1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative pillows, and spacious seating area.
Hotel sink with mirror, white towels, and small toiletries on counter.
Cozy hotel lounge with comfortable sofas, wooden furniture, and decorative hats on the wall.
Balcony with a table, chairs, and a bowl of fruit overlooking the sea and landscape.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, white furniture, and sea view through the window.

Family Suite Kitchenette

With the same facilities as the Junior Suite, these feature a living room with a sofa bed and a separate bedroom with a king-size bed (2FS).

Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Kitchenette

With the same facilities as the Family Suite, these feature an additional separate bedroom and another bathroom with a bathtub (2F).

Simple double bed with white linens, colorful pillows, bedside tables, and a chair in a bright room.
Bright kitchen corner with wooden cabinets, oven, and tiled floor in a vacation apartment.
Bright living room with cozy sofa, white armchair, coffee table, and staircase in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative pillows, and spacious seating area.

Suite

With the same facilities as the Junior Suites, these feature a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and a comfortable seating area with a sofa bed in the living room (S2).

Premium Suite

With the same facilities as the Suites, these feature a spacious terrace with two comfortable sun loungers and a seating area and are located on the upper floors. Additionally, guests in this category receive a bottle of water, wine, and a selection of seasonal fruits (SA).

Villa 3 Bedrooms Private Pool

These very spacious villas feature the same facilities as the 2-bedroom Family Suite plus an additional bedroom and a total of 3 bathrooms equipped with a bathtub, a separate shower, and a private pool (V38, on request).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Heated pool next to a terrace with chairs and table in a hotel resort.
Bright seating area with a comfortable chair, two white chairs, table, and flowers in vase.
A simple hotel room with a large bed and colorful pillows next to a window with curtains.
Bright living area with sofa, cushions, and flower arrangement beside a large window.

Meals

Accommodation/Breakfast/ Half board

The main restaurant with its fresh, modern ambiance offers a cozy indoor area and a terrace right by the pool.
Breakfast is served here from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the form of a varied buffet with a Cretan corner.
If half board is booked, dinner is also included from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in buffet form. Appropriate attire is requested for dinner. Drinks are available at an extra charge.

A set table in a hotel kitchen with stools in the foreground and a waiter in the background.

All Inclusive

A table with cocktail ingredients and a fruit basket in front of a pool with green surroundings.

Premium All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.) and dinner in buffet form (7:00-9:30 p.m.) in the main restaurant.
Lunch is available à la carte (12:30-4:00 p.m., some dishes at an extra charge) or in buffet form, also in the main restaurant. Drinks at lunch and dinner from the All Inclusive menu, including local draft beer, local wine, water, and soft drinks.
Dinner is available optionally in the "Elia" à-la-carte restaurant or the "Rodies" (some dishes/drinks are included, others available at an extra charge) with reservation.
At the Citrus Pool Bar, water, soft drinks, fruit juices, local beer, and local wine are included from 10:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. In addition, various dishes are offered à la carte from 12:30-5:00 p.m. (per All Inclusive menu).
The Lobby Bar offers local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., as well as light dishes from the All Inclusive menu from 12:30-4:00 p.m.
In the Kafenion, various drinks including water, soft drinks, juices, draft beer, and local wine are part of the All Inclusive program from 7:00-11:00 p.m. (some premium brands and an extensive wine list are available at an extra charge).
Guests also receive one free entry per stay to the Labyrinth Theme Park or they can enjoy an à la carte dinner in a local tavern (minimum stay 7 nights).

Not included in All inclusive

Selected branded beverages, room service, selected dishes and drinks in the "Elia" and "Rodies" à-la-carte restaurants.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis (equipment free of charge, floodlights for a fee), mini golf, yoga.
Three black yoga mats lie on a wooden deck with white curtains and palm trees in the background.
Two rolled yoga mats and four purple blocks on wooden floor in front of sunshade and garden.

Sports for a fee

Golf at "The Crete Golf Club" (approx. 2.5 km away). Hotel guests receive discounts on green fees and tennis lessons (upon request).

Children's program

The hotel features a playground and a playroom. For children aged 3-10, there is a mini club.

Wellness

A woman exercises with a TRX strap in a bright room with kettlebells.
A small spa area (16+) with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, hammam, and sauna invites you to relax. Massages as well as wellness and beauty treatments can be booked for a fee.

Entertainment

Soft animation and occasional theme nights.

Hotel service

Bicycle and e-bike rental (for a fee), laundry service (for a fee), wine tastings and cooking classes (each for a fee), and parking spaces (included).
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There is free access to the "Beachcomber Beach Club" in Stalis. Loungers and umbrellas are included here.
The shuttle service from the hotel to the beach club and back is offered several times a day. We kindly ask you to reserve this service the day before.
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Room service for a fee.
Daily room cleaning.
Daily towel change.
Bed linen change 3 times per week.
A laundry service is available for a fee.

Credit card

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Diners Club.

Sustainability

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

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
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Dogs up to a weight of 8 kg are permitted for a fee and upon request.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Village Heights Resort
Ano Hersonissos
Heraklion/Crete/Greece
Phone: 0030 28970 29065
Fax: 0030 28970 25395
E-Mail: reservations@villageheights.gr

Destination information: Climate Resilience Levy

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience levy, which the guest must pay locally, similar to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is staggered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room effective Jan 1, 2025.
For stays during high season 1.4.-31.10.
Category 1-2 Stars 2 Euro
Category 3 Stars 5 Euro
Category 4 Stars 10 Euro
Category 5 Stars 15 Euro
For stays during low season 1.11.-31.3.
Category 1-2 Stars 0.50 Euro
Category 3 Stars 1.50 Euro
Category 4 Stars 3 Euro
Category 5 Stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:22