Creta Maris Resort

Crete, Hersonissos

Based on 6684 traveller reviews

88% of travellers recommended this hotel

All-inclusive beachfront resort with traditional Cretan architecture
Multiple pools, restaurants, and extensive family facilities
Exclusive Adult Rooms Area, exclusively for the area’s residents and wellness centre
Ideal for families, couples, and multi-generational holidays

Creta Maris Resort is a 5-star all-inclusive property located in Hersonissos, Crete. Blending traditional Cretan architecture with modern luxury, the resort offers over 680 rooms, suites, and bungalows. Guests enjoy direct beach access, multiple pools, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options.

The resort caters to all ages, with family zones, kids’ clubs, and adults-only areas (available exclusively for the area’s residents, aged 16+) for relaxation. Whether you're travelling as a couple, with children, or in a multi-generational group, Creta Maris provides a seamless blend of comfort, culture, and convenience.

Facilities

Bars and Restaurants

Alatsi Restaurant

Cuisine: Seafood and fish

Style: Agean seafood grill à la carte

Opening Times: Dinner

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: Reservation required (some days are available exclusively for adults 16+)

Arismari Resaurant

Cuisine: Greek & Mediterranean

Style: Poolside dining

Opening Times: Breakfast buffet, lunch buffet and dinner à la carte

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: For dinner, reservations are required

Enomy Restaurant

Cuisine: Cretan and international

Style: Buffet restaurant with live cooking stations

Opening Times: Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus late-night snacks

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: Exclusive outdoor area for guests staying in Exclusive Adult Rooms.

Estia Restaurant

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Style: Buffet

Opening Times: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: Reservations required for dinner

Kourites Pool Bar

Cuisine: Coffees and ice cream

Style: Poolside snacks

Opening Times: Daily

Dress Code: None

Mademi Restaurant

Cuisine: Cretan steakhouse

Style: Modern industrial à la carte

Opening Times: dinner

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: reservation required.

Cinema Bar

Cuisine: Drinks and snacks

Style: Open-air

Opening Times: Daily (June - September)

Dress Code: None

Notes: available at extra charge.

Pithos Resaurant

Cuisine: Cretan farm-to-table

Style: Farm-to-table à la carte

Opening Times: Dinner

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: Reservations required

Platia Restaurant

Cuisine: Traditional Cretan

Style: À la carte

Opening Times: Dinner

Dress Code: Smart evening wear

Notes: Reservation required

Adama Cocktail Bar

Style: Rustic chic with panoramic views of the sea

Open: Daily

Notes: For adults and children aged 16 or over

Aperol Spritz Bar

Style: Poolside

Open: Daily

Idaia Bar

Style: Romantic

Open: Daily

Sima Beach Bar

Style: Beach casual

Open: Daily

Notes: Available only for guests staying in Exclusive Adult Rooms.

Nami Wine Cellar

Style: Wine Cellar

Notes: For adults and children aged 16 or over (reservation required) and with extra charge.

Vegera Lounge Bar

Style: Lounge with extensive cocktail list

Open: Daily

Steki Bar

Style: Traditional Cretan

Open: Daily

Waterpark Bar

Cuisine: Burgers, salads and snacks

Style: Casual

Opening Times: Daily

Beach and Pool

Pools

The resort features 6 outdoor and 1 outdoor & 1 indoor heated pools available for all guests. Residents staying in the Exclusive Adult Rooms have exclusive access to The Spira Pool, 3 heated outdoor pools and 1 outdoor jacuzzi.

Kid’s Pool

Splash around and make new friends in one of the five on-site kids’ pools. All feature shallow waters and are supervised by an on-duty lifeguard.

Beach

Direct access to a sandy 250m Blue Flag beach with sunbeds and water sports available. (watersports at an extra charge)

For Families

Asterias Kids’ Club

Age range: 4–12 years

Activities: Games, crafts, sports

Hours: Mondays to Saturdays, morning and afternoon

Supervision: Fully supervised

Booking: Recommended

Baby Room

Age range: 0–5 years

Hours: May to September, Mondays to Saturdays, 9:30-17:30

Supervision: Unsupervised, parent or guardian required

Babysitting

Evening babysitters are available from 18:30, Monday to Saturday. All babysitters have completed Worldwide Kids babysitting training and all hold a relevant DBS check or equivalent.

Booking: Required

Teens’ Club

Age range: 13–17 years

Activities: Social events, games and outdoor sports

Hours: Afternoon and evening

Supervision: Fully supervised

Booking: Recommended

Waterpark

Creta Maris features a waterpark with adrenaline pumping slides and a multi-level aqua tower pool.

Notes: Age, height and weight restrictions may apply

Direct Parent/Guardian supervision required.

Spa and Wellness

Hammam Spa

Offers massages, facials, and hydrotherapy. Facilities include sauna, steam bath and indoor pool. Open daily. Advance booking recommended.

Available at extra charge,

Activities and Entertainment

Activities & Entertainment

Guests can enjoy tennis, basketball, boccia and mini golf. Evening entertainment includes live music, shows, and cinema nights. Excursions to archaeological sites and villages are available via the concierge.

Creta Maris Resort is located in Hersonissos, on the northern coast of Crete. The resort is close to shops, restaurants, and cultural sites.

Transfer Time

Transfer time from Heraklion Airport is approximately 25 minutes by car.

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Garden / Mountain View Room

Max 3 adults

Modern décor with balcony or terrace, garden or mountain views.

27m²

Facilities

Air conditioning

Minibar

WiFi

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Bungalow Pool Front Room

Max 3 adults

Modern décor with balcony or terrace, pool views.

27m²

Facilities

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Sea View Room

Max 3 adults

Modern décor with balcony or terrace, sea views.

27m²

Facilities

Premium Bungalow Sea Front Room

Max 2 adults

Premium Bungalow Sea Front rooms offer lovely views of the ocean.

27m²

Facilities

Family Room Open Plan

Max 4 adults

Modern décor with balcony or terrace, garden or mountain views.

35m²

Facilities

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Family Room One Bedroom

Max 4 adults

Modern décor with balcony or terrace, garden or mountain views.

38m²

Facilities

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Family Interconnecting Rooms

Max 6 adults

Two separate bedrooms with a king size bed or twin beds with a garden view.

54m²

Facilities

Premium Suite Sea View

Max 4 adults

Separate living area, sea views, and premium furnishings.

45m²

Facilities

Up to 15% Early Booking Discount for Summer 2026

Save up to 15% discount on the hotel price for holidays between 29 April - 31 October 2026, booked by 31 December 2026.

All Inclusive

Includes all meals, snacks, and selected drinks. Guests can dine at buffet and à la carte restaurants. Premium drinks are available at an extra charge.

A reservation is required for the a-la-carte and thematic restaurants.

Based on 6684 traveller reviews

88% of travellers recommended this hotel

Travellers Ratings

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Very Good

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Average

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Reviews

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Lovely Stay at Creta Maris

Roberta F, London, United Kingdom

Dec 02 2025

We had such a wonderful family holiday at Creta Maris! From the moment we arrived, everything felt easy, welcoming, and so well organised. The staff were lovely and always happy to help, which made...

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5* Location, not a 5* Hotel

Reesy73, Manchester, United Kingdom

Nov 02 2025

Beautiful location, beautiful hotel. We arrived just after midnight and asked for a drink, was told the bar was closed. No offer of water. Grumpy Receptionist (maybe he was tired). Booked a double...

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Canadians and Americans Avoid This Resort

Geoffrey B, Hamilton, Ontario

Oct 31 2025

This would have been a good experience except for the way we were treated by some of the staff. I noticed that my wife and I had trouble getting service in the restaurants, but other guests were...

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Lovely hotel

millee_10, Oxford, United Kingdom

Oct 29 2025

Mostly Amazing hotel Definitely upgrade to an adult only room, well worth it Staff can't do enough for you, on arrival our room was not satisfactory and we asked to move, it overlooked a very busy...

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Creta Maris Resort

Facilities

Bars and Restaurants

Alatsi Restaurant

Arismari Resaurant

Enomy Restaurant

Estia Restaurant

Kourites Pool Bar

Mademi Restaurant

Cinema Bar

Pithos Resaurant

Platia Restaurant

Adama Cocktail Bar

Aperol Spritz Bar

Idaia Bar

Sima Beach Bar

Nami Wine Cellar

Steki Bar

Waterpark Bar

Beach and Pool

Pools

Kid’s Pool

Beach

For Families

Asterias Kids’ Club

Baby Room

Babysitting

Teens’ Club

Waterpark

Spa and Wellness

Hammam Spa

Activities and Entertainment

Activities & Entertainment

Transfer Time

Garden / Mountain View Room

Facilities

Bungalow Pool Front Room

Facilities

Sea View Room

Facilities

Premium Bungalow Sea Front Room

Facilities

Family Room Open Plan

Facilities

Family Room One Bedroom

Facilities

Family Interconnecting Rooms

Facilities

Premium Suite Sea View

Facilities

Up to 15% Early Booking Discount for Summer 2026

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