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Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Heraklion Port

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Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View | Balcony view
Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing
Superior Room Side Sea View | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing
Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion, Crete, 713 03
  • Place, Historical Museum of Crete
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Town Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room Side Sea View | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Classic Room Side Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View

  • 452 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View

  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite Panoramic Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Signature Suite Panoramic Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room Side Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Superior Room Side Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cozy Room City View | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, soundproofing

Cozy Room City View

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Heraklion

City center retreat .With a stay at this Heraklion hotel, you'll be steps from Panayia Akrotiriani and Dermatas Gate. Natural History Museum of Crete and Historical Museum of Crete are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Historical Museum of Crete - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heraklion Loggia - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lola - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Petousis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dark Tales - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Island - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mare - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

Family-friendly 5-star hotel near Heraklion Port
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The luxury Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection also features a rooftop terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Heraklion hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Heraklion hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 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 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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

You need to know

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
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.

We should mention

  • 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 May 01 and close October 31.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Heraklion
Rocca A Mare Heraklion Handwritten Collection (April 2025)
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection to the airport?

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have an airport shuttle?

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection to the beach?

This hotel is 2.8 mi (10-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 4.4 mi (17-min drive) from Karteros Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection offer free breakfast?

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have a pool?

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection to downtown Heraklion?

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection is 0.3 mi away from Heraklion.

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is not accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

miss j

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hotel so very clean and new, the hotel is on a busy road so a lot of road noise during the night but that did not bother us. We had breakfast, which had a good selection, but could do with more tea options, rooftop pool was great after a busy day exploring
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We had the top floor room. It was very comfortable with a nice view.
View from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff that go above and beyond to provide a memorable stay for their guests. The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated with amazing sea views from the balcony. The main road below isn’t ideal but, also not a deal breaker. Street noise is manageable and location right outside the old Venetian city walls is perfect for beaches/dining/shopping. The rooftop pool is one of the best I’ve seen, stunning views and sun coverage. Breakfast was well varied every morning and always tasty and fresh.
Reception area.
Balcony sunset view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property! Gorgeous views from the room and rooftop pool and bar. Our waiter at the hotel was excellent, service was so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIHAELA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown , rental car companies and the port, not in walkable proximity to the breach. The staff is amazing and they go out of their way to accommodate their guests. Shout out to Ana Maria for her friendliness and hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel rooftop pool and location were great. Restaurants were within walking distance. The hotel is in an ideal location; however, the rooms are not fully insulated, so you can hear street noise at night. The front desk staff were okay and didn’t provide a full 5-star service experience. Overall, the visit was okay, but I am not sure if I would select this hotel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stop over hotel on the way to Rethymno

We were only at the hotel for one night, and arrived at 7pm due to a delayed ferry, but we had a lovely if brief stay! The staff were welcoming on arrival and provided a welcome drink and showed us to our room. The rooftop pool is open until 8pm so we managed a quick dip and headed out to get some dinner. We walked to the old market area (Kalokerinou- about fifteen minutes away) and found a lovely restaurant. The buffet breakfast in the morning was to a high standard as well. Definitely recommend this hotel and would go back. Only thing of note is that it is on the main road and you can hear traffic if the window is open.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New and beautiful

Newly opened and beautifully designed hotel with modern elements. Great location. Only issue is the street noise at night if that is something that bothers you. Fantastic pool and rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service i've ever experinced. Warm and kind staff! Excellent breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - helped us with recommendations and ordering cabs and reservations always with a smile. Great pool Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What becomes apparently immediately upon entering is the staff, friendly, professional, helpful and destressing. Loved the roof top pool and bar and the view and sunsets. The breakfast service was excellent, starting with the staff, the buffet was diverse, fresh, with lots of options and a beautiful presentation
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New property in great condition. We stayed in an ocean view room with a good sized balcony. The room was nicely decorated and clean with an excellent view to the ocean. Comfortable bed but had to ask for thinner pillows as the ones in the room were very thick. The thinner pillows were very comfortable. The rate included breakfast which was buffet style with an assortment of breads, cereal, yogurt, dried and fresh fruit, salad, eggs, ham, sausages, salami, pancake, assortment of cheeses, jams, and honey, several kinds of juice, coffee or tea…all very delicious! The only thing I’d do differently if I ever stayed again would be to book a rental car ahead of time. Instead I used the rental car company recommended by the hotel which, though convenient, as they brought the car to the hotel, was more than double of what I would’ve paid if I went with another rental company due to the full insurance package. Not the hotel’s fault but more so due to my poor planning ahead. Parking is available in the shopping mall’s underground parking for free which is located right across the street from the hotel. Hotel is about 15-18 minute walk to the main dining and shopping area of Heraklion, though there are several dining options closer to the hotel as well. All in all, a pleasant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dharmendra, Los Altos

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new hotel. Great experience, made by the welcoming, friendly nature of the staff. Restaurants/bars/city sights within walking distance along the seafront. Nice pool/poolside area to relax by too. Nice breakfast. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Fareedah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here! The property was very new, nice and clean. The staff were all so helpful and friendly:) The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is just because I didn’t like the fact that smoking was allowed in common areas and I just thought it was unfair to people like me who can’t inhale cigarettes smoke…I told the rooftop staff about it and he basically didn’t do anything about it and said it was allowed…..because of that reason I could even enjoy the hotel pool and view with fresh air so I had to go back to my room unhappy. Also, more protein options for breakfast need to be available for people who can’t eat pork…I had to stick to just eggs because the bacon and sausages were all pork:( But otherwise everything else was great! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning service kan beter. Ontvangst en bediening dikke pluim !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean-Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top hotel, modern, tolles Design. Service könnte jedoch kundenfreundlicher sein.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tres belle hotel. Personnel tres agreable. J y suis reste 4 jours, j ai profité du petit dejeuner, de la piscine qui a une vue incroyable et du bar. C est un tres bon hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles neu, sauber und geschmackvoll. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gegenüber leider eine Baustelle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sehr schönes Hotel, super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, saubere Zimmer, war alles perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025