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Hotel Description

5-star luxury hotel near Star Beach Water Park

Close to the beach

You'll find Star Beach Water Park and Lychnostatis within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Aquaworld Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km) and Acqua Plus Water Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

Luxury amenities

A full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a spa tub are all featured at this luxury hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and airport shuttle. Unwind with a drink at one of the 2 poolside bars and enjoy free perks like free self parking and a beach shuttle.

Deluxe Room with Inland View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$71* Per night/room Apr 21 - Apr 22

Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room with Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Platinum Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Split Level

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

About the Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Location Costa Varnali street, Hersonissos, Crete Island 70014

Property Features

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers its guests a full-service spa, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the luxury Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience was completed in January 2019. This 5-star Hersonissos hotel is smoke free.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 15 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Swim-up bar

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Free beach shuttle; airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Hersonissos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Private balcony or patio (furnished)
  • Pillowtop beds
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Satellite channels
  • Espresso maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Egyptian cotton linens
  • Down blanket
  • Pillow options
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA' - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Luna Rossa - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Asian a la carte - Overlooking the ocean, this theme restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

'NEPTUNE' POOL BAR - This bar overlooks the ocean and pool. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Humane animal treatment
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Smoke detector
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities onsite
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Health First (Greece)
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Property registry number - 1039K033A0034000
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Esperides Villas Apartment Chersonissos
  • Esperides Villas Chersonissos
  • Esperides Villas Apartment Hersonissos
  • Esperides Villas Apartment
  • Esperides Villas Hersonissos
  • Esperides Villas
  • Esperides Villas Hotel Chersonisos
  • Esperides Hotel Hersonissos
  • Esperides Villas Koutouloufari, Crete
  • Esperides Villas Hotel Hersonissos
  • Esperides Villas Hotel
  • Esperides Resort Hersonissos
  • Esperides Resort
  • Esperides Hersonissos

You should know

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in November.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.