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The best spa hotels in East Crete

A curated list of spa hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in East Crete easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

  • 1 Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Elounda. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 2 Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Six Senses Spa Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Six Senses Spa

    ***** Resort. Overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is set on a peninsular stretch of land, with a view of Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea. It features elegantly decorated accommodation opening to a balcony or terrace with sea views. Offering a living room, all air-conditioned suites and villas come with a minibar. Some units are fitted with luxurious bathrooms with steam bath, while most have a private and individually heated pool. An American-style, a la carte breakfast can be enjoyed, whilst watching views of the bay. The awarded Calypso restaurant prepares gourmet dishes by the pool, while a selection of Greek and international wine labels are available at "Kellari" wine cellar. The "Koh" Pan-Asian restaurant, located just above sea level at the very tip of the peninsula, serves Asian cuisine. Guests will find an outdoor swimming pool with free sun beds and umbrellas, paddling pool and care centre for children. A private sandy beach with beach service, as well as water-sport facilities and tennis courts are offered. A 50-seat cinema features private screenings of films. Located at the sister property, the exclusive Six Senses Spa is equipped with an authentic Turkish bath, where guests can experience holistic treatments and therapies. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 10 km away and Heraklion City is at a distance of 70 km. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 68 km away. Free private parking is possible on site. Guest review score 8.7

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  • 3 Tui Blue Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Tui Blue Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila

    ***** Resort. Set on a private, sandy beach overlooking Mirabello Bay, this Aquila Elounda Village features award-winning cuisine, a spa, a tennis court and 5 outdoor pools. It offers accommodation with sea and garden views or private pools, set within lush gardens. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and CD player. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 4 Miramare Resort & Spa Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Miramare Resort & Spa

    **** Resort. Built on the panoramic slopes above the seafront, the Miramare is a hotel and bungalows complex situated at the peaceful Gargadoros. It features an indoor pool and 3 outdoor pools. All accommodations at the Miramare Resort have a stunning view of the town of Aghios Nikolaos and the Mirabello Bay. Decorated in traditional Cretan style, each unit is air conditioned with a large living space and satellite TVs. A buffet breakfast is served daily in Miramare’s main restaurant. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed on the large terrace with views of the bay. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar so guests can sip a refreshing drink poolside or indoors. A variety of water sports are available on the public beach. You can find massage/treatment rooms and a gym on site. Other leisure facilities include an arcade/game room and billiards. Agios Nikolaos’ cosmopolitan town centre with plenty of shopping opportunities and nightlife is a 15-minute walk from the Miramare Resort. Free parking is available on site. Heraklion International Airport is 65 km away. Guest review score 8.1

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  • 5 Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel

    ***** Resort. Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is located just metres away from the sea. In addition to 2 outdoor pools, the beachfront resort features 4 restaurants and a spa. All rooms enjoy excellent views to the sea and the bay of Mirabello. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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  • 6 Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay

    ***** Hotel. Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay enjoys a tranquil beachfront location in Agios Nikolaos. This 5-star hotel features private pools, full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 7 Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas

    ***** Resort. Nested on a hillside overlooking its private bay on the North-East part of Crete, Daios Cove boasts 165 private sea-water pools a 2,500-m² spa, and luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the cove and the sea. The elegantly designed Daios Cove rooms, suites and individual villas offer spacious living areas and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath tub and rain shower. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, personalized pillow menu and coffee/tea maker. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 8 Minos Beach Art Hotel Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Minos Beach Art Hotel

    ***** Hotel. Boasting a stunning location beside the water’s edge, Minos Beach Art Hotel features an art gallery and an excellent health and beauty centre, along with complimentary breakfast and parking. Situated just 800 metres from the centre of Agios Nikolaos, Minos Beach Art Hotel offers a variety of accommodation, ranging from suites to exclusive villas. Each one is well-appointed with home comforts, including LCD TV and some feature spa baths. Relax within the beautiful setting of Minos Beach Hotel’s gardens and pools. Admire the stunning views of the sea and the bay. Swim around the picturesque coastline surrounding the resort and join in with the water sport activities, including canoeing and diving. Enjoy some pampering treatments at Minos Beach Art’s health and wellness centre. Minos Beach Art Symposium displays the works of contemporary Greek and international artists. Admire the stunning works of art that adorn the hotel’s grounds. After working up an appetite, savour the delicious haute cuisine and seafood delicacies on offer at the waterfront restaurant. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful and picturesque surrounds. A regular bus service from Minos Beach Art’s entrance takes you directly to Elounda Village and Agios Nikolaos. Guest review score 9.1

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  • 9 Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

    ***** Resort. Set on Elounda coast, the 5-star Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete combines luxurious accommodation with award-winning cuisine and a state-of-the-art spa. It includes infinity pools, a water sports centre and 2 tennis courts. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa offers elegant suites and bungalows with magnificent views to the island of Spinalonga, most with private pools. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 10 Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

    ***** Resort. The 5-star Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodation with spa bath overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. It has a spa and 4 restaurants serving haute cuisine dishes. Each of the air-conditioned suites is uniquely decorated and has easy access to the private sandy beach. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 11 Atlantica Mikri Poli Crete Makry Gialos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Atlantica Mikri Poli Crete

    ***** Resort. Set on the bay of Makriyialos, the 5-star Atlantica Mikri Poli Crete features its own sandy beach, 3 outdoor pools and a spa centre. The more active guests can visit the hotel’s fitness room. It also includes 2 restaurants and 2 cocktails bars and offers elegant accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 12 Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

    ***** Resort. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features luxurious accommodation with spectacular views over Mirabello Bay. It offers top quality restaurants, along with a variety of leisure activities. The spacious, whitewashed rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones creating a serene atmosphere. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools. The Six Senses Spa, situated in the sister property Porto Elouda Golf & Spa at 500 metres, spreads over 2,200-m² state-of-the-art facilities including a hammam and a sauna, and offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments. Among others guests can pamper themselves with massage therapies, ayurveda aromatherapy and facial treatments. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features a large outdoor pool, as well as a private sandy, Blue Flag beach, where sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is also an AstroTurf tennis court with instructors and a gym.The Sea Sports Centre offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons. Other water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding and wind surfing are available. A rich buffet breakfast is served at the Deck restaurant with its sea-view veranda. The Yacht Club offers fish specialties by the beach, while the Old Mill restaurant specializes in Cretan gourmet cuisine. A beach bar is also available. Other Elounda Mare facilities include a children’s entertainment centre at the sister property, a 9-hole golf course also at the sister property, and a shopping arcade. Free private on-site parking is possible, while free transport within the hotel is also provided. Free shuttle to the sister property is also provided. Guest review score 8.9

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  • 13 St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

    ***** Resort. St. Nicolas Bay Resort lies on a private beachfront, 1.5 km from Agios Nikolaos. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 14 Petra Mare Ierapetra, Greece

    Spa hotel: Petra Mare

    **** Hotel. Situated on the seafront of Ierapetra, Hotel Petra Mare offers an outdoor pool with a children's area, including an energetic animation team and live shows. Free WiFi is available in public areas. All suites and apartments come with a satellite TV and air conditioning. They also have a fridge, and a bathroom with a bath or shower and hairdryer. Most units boast Libyan Sea views. Enjoy extensive meals at Petra Mare's restaurant. The terrace area is an ideal place to enjoy dinner and admire the views to the sea. In the evening, enjoy drinks from the bar along with live entertainment shows. Hotel Petra Mare is just 800 metres from the centre of Ierapetra, where you can find plenty of bars and cafés. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site, such as aqua-aerobics class. More facilities include a hot tub and sauna, while free sunbeds and towels are available. Agios Nikolaos Town is approximately 35 km away. The international airport of Herakleion is at a distance of 90 km. Free public parking is possible nearby. Guest review score 8.8

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  • 15 Candia Park Village Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Candia Park Village

    **** Hotel. Boasting a waterfront location, Candia Park Village features 4-star accommodation overlooking the Mirabello Bay. It has 3 pools, 2 private beaches with sun beds and umbrellas, and a children’s club. The air-conditioned rooms of Candia Park are spacious and decorated with a traditional touch. They all include a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area, and have a satellite TV and hairdryer. Their furnished balcony enjoys sea or garden views. Guests can relax by the 3 pools, set on 2 levels, including a children’s pool and a hot tub. The more active guests can engage in a variety of sports, such as tennis, basketball, diving or windsurfing. A range of rejuvenating massage treatments can be also enjoyed. Agapi restaurant serves local and international dishes by the pool, while the outdoor Fili tavern offers Cretan cuisine right by the sea. Candia also includes 2 bars and a traditional Greek coffee house. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the neighbouring towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Free private parking is available on site. Guest review score 8.7

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  • 16 Elounda Gulf Villas Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Gulf Villas

    ***** Hotel. Located just a short stroll from the sea in Elounda, the family-run property offers stylish villas with a private pool, and individually decorated luxury suites with Cretan Sea or garden views. Guests enjoy 1 a la carte restaurant. Each elegant suite features a DVD player, fully equipped kitchen with microwave and marble bathroom with hydromassage. They all boast access to the communal swimming pool. Elounda Gulf Villas have a spacious living room and hot tub. Breakfast is served daily at the main pool terrace. Drinks are served at the stylish bar. BBQ facilities can also be found in the premises of Elounda Gulf Villas. The property offers free transfer to a private Beach Club, located within a 10-minute drive, while complimentary transfer service to and from the beach is provided. Services like massage in the privacy of the suite or in the Elixir Spa Gallery, and diving lessons in the main pool can be provided upon request. An Elixir Spa Gallery is provided for those who like to work out. Heraklion City is 70 km away. The town of Agios Nikolaos is at a distance of approximately 10 km. Free private parking is possible on site, and transfer from and to Heraklion Airport is offered. Guest review score 8.5

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  • 17 Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

    ***** Resort. This modern 5-star hotel is surrounded by acres of gardens, overlooking the Mirabello Bay, just minutes from beaches and the fishing village of Elounda. Elounda Bay Palace Hotel provides a variety of large, comfortably furnished and designed guestrooms. Some rooms have terraces with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces. Guests can enjoy dining outdoors while taking in views of the pool and panoramic sea views to Mirabello Bay. The hotel’s Thalassa Waterfront Restaurant serves a variety of seafood delicacies and its Aretoussa Restaurant specialises in Greek and international cuisine. Elounda Bay Palace offers a variety of beauty treatments. Facilities include a fitness centre, a tennis court, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and a free parking area. Guest review score 8.4

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  • 18 Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

    ***** Resort. Located on the northeast coast of Crete, the seafront Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, features 5 tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and a spa centre with gym, hammam and steam bath. Hotel facilities also include a variety of restaurants serving international and Mediterranean cuisine, and 4 bars. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 19 Sunshine Crete Beach Ierapetra, Greece

    Spa hotel: Sunshine Crete Beach

    ***** Hotel. Set on the beach, Sunshine Crete Beach has a spa centre and 4 swimming pools in Ierápetra. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a seasonal outdoor pool. The property features evening entertainment and a kids' club. Show full description Guest review score 7.0

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  • 20 Enorme Santanna Beach Ierapetra, Greece

    Spa hotel: Enorme Santanna Beach

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Enorme Santanna Beach offers 4-star accommodation in Ierápetra and has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a restaurant, as well as a bar. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 21 NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery

    ***** Hotel. An adult only hotel, featuring two outdoor infinity pools, NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery is situated in the town of Agios Nikolaos in Crete. The centre of the town is within walking distance from the hotel. Rooms and suites offer an upscale luxury, while most of them feature their own plunge pool. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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  • 22 Naiades Marina Hotel Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Naiades Marina Hotel

    *** Hotel. Located 20 metres from Ammos Beach, Naiades Marina Hotel in Agios Nikolaos offers a terrace. The property is around 100 metres from Agios Nikolaos Marina and 300 metres from Agios Nikolaos Port. Lake Voulismeni is 500 metres away. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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  • 23 NUMO Ierapetra Beach Resort Ierapetra, Greece

    Spa hotel: NUMO Ierapetra Beach Resort

    ***** Resort. NUMO Ierapetra Beach Resort is located in Ierapetra. It has beautiful gardens, 2 restaurants, 3 bars and 2 swimming pools. NUMO Ierapetra Beach Resort allocates 132 fully furnished rooms, all with fridge/minibar, direct phone, satellite flat-screen TV and hairdryer, as well as views of the hotel's gardens. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.3

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  • 24 Ariadne Beach Agios Nikolaos, Greece

    Spa hotel: Ariadne Beach

    **** Hotel. Situated in Agios Nikolaos, just steps from a pebbled beach, Ariadne Beach boasts a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace with sun loungers. Facilities also include an on-site restaurant with sea view, a bar and a poolside bar. Free private parking is available on site. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.2

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  • 25 Astron Hotel Ierapetra, Greece

    Spa hotel: Astron Hotel

    *** Hotel. Astron Hotel is right at the water’s edge, with a view of the enchanting bay of Ierapetra. It offers rooms with 26’’ LCD TVs, WiFi and panoramic sea or mountain views. Each of the luxurious rooms at Astron feature soundproof windows and hypoallergenic mattresses and pillows. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 80 EUR.

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  • 26 Elounda Orama Elounda, Greece

    Spa hotel: Elounda Orama

    **** Hotel. Located in Elounda, 700 metres from Elounda Beach, Elounda Orama provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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  • 27 Itanos Sitia, Greece

    Spa hotel: Itanos

    *** Hotel. The Itanos is a 3-star hotel on Sitia’s pretty waterfront, only 200-metres from the beach. This hotel offers modern rooms, friendly service and a lovely roof garden with great views. The hotel has 72 guest rooms, all with en suite facilities. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 7.9

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