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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Kokkini Hani

Arina Beach Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER322
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • Direct beach location on the Blue Flag awarded beach.
  • Spacious hotel grounds covering 10 hectares of gardens.
  • Annex building with private pool, exclusively for guests aged 16 and over.
  • Water park with various slides and mini club for children aged 4 to 12.
  • 5-star hotel with Green Key certification for sustainable tourism.

Location

The Arina Beach Hotel is beautifully situated on the Blue Flag-awarded beach in Kokkini Hani and is known for its excellent food and its spacious accommodation and entertainment options. The complex is set within a beautiful 10-hectare garden landscape with lush vegetation, making it an ideal choice for families and couples.
The village of Gouves is approximately 1 km away, and Heraklion Airport is approximately 10 km from the hotel. A bus stop is located near the hotel.
Luxury seaside resort with large pools, green palm trees, and modern buildings.
Large hotel complex by the shore with surrounding mountains and clear blue water.
A seaside hotel with white buildings, parking spaces, and a calm beach in the background.
Large hotel resort on a coastal hillside overlooking calm blue sea.
Modern hotel at dusk with illuminated entrance and tall vegetation.
Modern hotel building on the beach with sea view and palm trees in the background.
Sunny beach with lounge chairs and umbrellas by the sea under a clear sky.
Empty beach with blue lounge chairs and calm sea under a clear sky.
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Facilities

Modern hotel lounge area with blue bar, gray chairs, and circular LED ceiling lights.
Open hotel restaurant area with set tables and view of the harbor.
The hotel offers excellent service and features 313 rooms distributed across the main building and several annexes. In addition, there is an annex building located across the street (approximately 70 m from the main building), which has its own pool and is available only to guests aged 16 and over. Hotel amenities include a 24-hour reception, lobby, elevator, a main restaurant, "Asia-Fusions" restaurant "Sunset", à-la-carte restaurant "Avra", bars, sauna, heated indoor pool, souvenir shop, and a mini-market. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, pool/snack bar, and beach bar. The hotel also features a water park with various slides. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and beach.
Wi-Fi is included throughout the entire complex.

Accommodation

Double Room Pool View Annex

The Double Rooms with pool view are located in the annex building across the street. The 3-story building contains 32 modern rooms with a view of the pool belonging to the annex. All facilities of the main building may be used. The rooms feature a double bed and a shower/WC with hairdryer. They are equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, LCD satellite TV, telephone, safe (included), mini-fridge (daily refill of water and soft drinks included), coffee/tea station, espresso machine, and a furnished balcony with pool view (DA, bookable from age 16).

Modern hotel room with double bed, large mirror, TV, and stylish furniture in neutral tones.
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Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room area with wooden furniture, bed, and lighting accents.

Double Room for Single Use

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these rooms can be located in the main building, annex, or the secondary building (across the street) and offer garden/land view (DE).

Double Room Sea View

The rooms are located in the main building or in the secondary buildings near the main building and feature a double bed or two single beds and a shower/WC with hairdryer. They are also equipped with centrally controlled air conditioning (included), coffee/tea station, espresso machine, LCD TV, telephone, safe, mini-fridge (daily refill of water and soft drinks included), and a furnished balcony or terrace with sea view (DM/DMI/DMA).
A sofa bed is available for a 3rd person.

Bright hotel room with sea view, modern furniture, and balcony with chairs.
Modern hotel bathroom with sink, mirror, separate toilet, and shower.
Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony with sea view.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and minimalist decor.
Two chilled cocktails on a round table with a sea view on a sunny day.

Double Room Superior Sea View

The Double Rooms Superior Sea View have the same amenities as the Double Room Sea View and are located in the secondary buildings near the main building, featuring a double bed and a sofa bed (DMU/MSA).

Double Room Penthouse Sea View

These rooms are located in the main building on the 4th and 5th floors and offer a breathtaking view of the sea. They feature a shower/WC with hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, and beach towels. They are also equipped with centrally controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, mini-fridge (daily refill with water and soft drinks), espresso machine, and a balcony with sea view (PM2/DHI/PMO).
A sofa bed is available for a 3rd person.
Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed in the à-la-carte restaurant "Avra" by prior reservation.

Woman stands on balcony overlooking the sea and mountains, next to table with drinks and fruit.
Modern hotel lounge with sofas, wood accents, and abstract wall art.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, desk, and pool view through large windows.
Two white lounge chairs beside a pool overlooking the sea and palm trees.
Modern outdoor pool with palm trees and loungers by the sea at a hotel resort.

Bungalow Private Pool Beachfront

The bungalows with private pool are located in the front row, directly on the beach. They offer a relaxed and romantic retreat with a beautiful view of the sea. They feature a shower/WC with hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, beach towels, and bathroom amenities. Furthermore, they are equipped with individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, safe, telephone, mini-fridge (daily refill with soft drinks and water), espresso machine, and a terrace (2PX).
A sofa bed is available for a 3rd person.
Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed in the à-la-carte restaurant "Avra" by prior reservation.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Family Room Sea View

The slightly more spacious family rooms are located in the main building or secondary buildings and feature a double bed and full-size beds for additional persons, a separate sleeping area with a sliding door, and a shower/WC with hairdryer and bathroom amenities. They are also equipped with centrally controlled air conditioning, flatscreen satellite TV, safe, telephone, mini-fridge (daily refill with water and soft drinks), microwave, coffee/tea maker, espresso machine, and a balcony or terrace with sea view (F2M).
Alternatively available as a Family Room Sea View Type A with an extra sleeping option and slightly more spacious (FA2), or as a Family Room Sea View Type B in an open-plan style (FMB, without sliding door) located in the secondary buildings near the main building.

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and TV.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden panels, green artwork, and bright walls.
Modern hotel room with bunk bed, single bed and view of balcony and sea.
Brightly furnished hotel room with double bed, balcony, and modern wood decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, wooden accents, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV.

Maisonette Private Pool

Arranged over 2 levels with shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, and bathroom amenities. They are also equipped with centrally controlled air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV, mini-fridge (daily refill with water and soft drinks), espresso machine, and a terrace with private pool and sea view (MT2).
Breakfast and dinner can be enjoyed in the à-la-carte restaurant "Avra" by prior reservation.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access pose an increased risk for small children.
Therefore, for security reasons, schauinsland-reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Meals

All Inclusive

All main meals in buffet form.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Early bird breakfast (7:00-7:30 a.m.), breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), late riser breakfast (10:30-11:00 a.m.), lunch (12:30-2:30 p.m.), and dinner (6:30-9:30 p.m.), all served in buffet form. Late-night buffet dinner from 9:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with a selection of international and Mediterranean cold and hot dishes.
Optionally, dinner is possible in the "Asia-Fusions" restaurant "Sunset" (7:00-9:30 p.m., reservation required) or once per stay in the à-la-carte restaurant "Avra" (7:00-9:30 p.m., reservation required). Additionally, cold and hot snacks are included at the snack bar "Dia" from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and coffee/tea from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the respective open bar from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.
Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers for dinner.
Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are available.

Not included in All Inclusive

Some branded and bottled drinks.

Sports included

Fitness room, two tennis courts (without floodlights), padel court, table tennis, darts, beach volleyball, and beach soccer.
Modern gym with treadmills and strength machines in a bright, well-lit room.
View of the sea, yacht marina, and tennis courts next to a hotel complex under clear sky.

Sports for a fee

Billiards and electronic games.
A water sports center with kite and surf offers is located nearby.

Children's program

Colorful modern indoor play area with soft mats and climbing equipment in a hotel.
Outdoor pool with water slides and a children's pool at a hotel under blue sky.
Children's playground with colorful climbing structures and slide, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
Bright, modern indoor play area with climbing frame and colorful furniture in a hotel.
Mini club (4-12 years), children's pool, kids' menu.

Wellness

Spa area with heated indoor pool, fitness area, sauna, and steam bath. Furthermore, the spa program is expanded with massages and various treatments (each for a fee).
Indoor pool with blue water in a modern hotel featuring lounge chairs and a sauna
Modern hotel lounge area with curved seating and view of illuminated pool.
Indoor hotel pool with blue lighting and lounge chairs along the wall.

Entertainment

Daily animation and entertainment program offered by a multilingual animation team. Live music 6 times per week.

Hotel service

Baby cots and high chairs are included.
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Laundry and ironing service and
doctor on call (each for a fee).

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, Diner, AMEX and Maestro.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you 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 can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

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No pets allowed.
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The hotel is not barrier-free.
2 accessible rooms can be booked on request.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Arina Beach Resort
Kokkini Hani, 71500 Crete, Greece
Phone: +30 28153 08800
Fax: +30281 5308803
E-mail: reservations@arinabeach.gr
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 123.

Note regarding climate resilience fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in high season (April 1 - October 31):
Local category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays in low season (November 1 - March 31):
Local category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.08.2026 01:39