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Creta Maris Beach Resort in Hersonissos

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✅ Multiple reviews praise the variety and quality of food, highlighting the seven restaurants and fresh, delicious dishes served. ✅ The resort's layout as a village-style complex is appreciated for providing both lively family areas and quieter adult-only zones. ✅ Staff friendliness and helpfulness are frequently mentioned, with specific compliments to bar and reception personnel, and excellent service for families with children and guests with mobility needs. ✅ Pools and beach areas are well-maintained and clean, with several pools and sunbeds available, although some mention the water can be cold. ✅ Entertainment options for children, including the mini-club and children's disco, receive positive feedback. ✅ The spa services, especially massages, are singled out as excellent by guests. ❌ Several guests note that enforcing the no-reservation policy for sunbeds on pools and beach is ineffective, leading to early seat reservations by towels. ❌ Some restaurant staff, particularly in the main buffet, were described as inattentive or rude by a few guests. ❌ The wine selection included in the all-inclusive package is considered limited and of lower quality compared to other resorts. ❌ Certain food stands during the day offer limited options, and some à la carte restaurants require early reservations, which can be difficult to secure. ❌ A few rooms, especially some bungalows, are described as dated or needing updates, and bed comfort varies, with requests for mattress toppers recommended. ❌ Gym equipment and the steam sauna have been noted as needing maintenance or upgrades.

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Rooms and prices

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Double room with garden/mountain view

Private bathroom

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Double Bungalow with pool front

Private bathroom

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Exclusive Adult (aged 16+) Double room with garden/mountain view

Private bathroom

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Double room with sea view

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Double room

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Exclusive Adult (aged 16+) Double room with sea view

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Exclusive Adult (aged 16+) Double room seafront

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Family Open Plan room

Family room with bathroom

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Premium Double Bungalow seafront

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1 Bedroom Family room

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Premium Double Suite with sea view

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2 Bedrooms Premium Collection Suite

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Exclusive Adult (aged 16+) Double Suite with sea view

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1 Bedroom Premium Collection Double Suite

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Family Connecting room

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Premium Unique Suite

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Premium Private Pool Villa

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Description

Creta Maris Beach Resort is a large 5-star complex located in Hersonissos, Greece, featuring 675 rooms spread across a main building, an additional building, and bungalow units. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2013, it operates under a Green Cretan All Inclusive concept, emphasizing local Cretan products and eco-friendly practices, evidenced by its Green Key certification. The resort offers a variety of accommodation types, including family rooms, adult-only suites, and private pool villas. Dining options are diverse with seven restaurants, including three à la carte venues overlooking the sea and a traditional Cretan restaurant with panoramic views. Guests can enjoy seven outdoor freshwater pools, two indoor pools, a private sandy beach with free sunbeds and towels, and many sport and leisure activities such as tennis courts, mini-golf, and a water park. The resort has a comprehensive kids' program with multiple pools, playgrounds, and a mini-club staffed by Russian-speaking personnel. Evening entertainment includes shows and a disco. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and many staff speak Russian. This resort suits families, couples, and adults seeking quiet zones, with a strong focus on food quality, variety, and attentive service.

Location

Creta Maris Beach Resort is situated directly on the beachfront in Hersonissos, with a private sandy beach just 30 meters from the main buildings. It lies approximately 19 km from Heraklion International Airport (HER) and about 500 meters from the center of Hersonissos town, where guests can find additional dining and entertainment options. The resort is also 24 km from Heraklion city center and 40 km from Agios Nikolaos. A bus stop is within easy walking distance, making local transport accessible. Nearby beaches include Saradari Gay/Nude Beach about 1070 meters away. Several local restaurants with good ratings, such as Axinos Mediterranean Cuisine & Sushi, Coast Café BaRestaurant, and Ammos Restaurant Cafe Bar, are within 300 meters, offering alternative dining experiences outside the resort.

Tips

Book à la carte restaurants early in the morning as reservations start at 8:00 am and spots fill quickly.
Bring water shoes for the beach due to underwater rocks near the shore.
Consider requesting an adult-only room or area if you prefer a quieter stay away from families with children.

Policies and conditions

Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Pets: Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, DinersClub
Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 06:00-11:00.

2 guests

Adults−2+

Children under 17−0+

Age−7+

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Services and facilities

General

ATM
Shopping on site
Computer
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Elevator/lift
Smoking areas
Currency exchange
Security guard
Newspapers
Express check-in/check-out
Garden
Early check-in
Late check-out
Doorman
Fire Extinguisher
Outdoor furniture
Upper floors accessible by elevator

Rooms

Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family room
TV
Minibar
Bathrobe
Safe (in room)
Toiletries

Accessibility

Accessibility features
Wheelchair access to restaurant
Wheelchair access to bar

Services and amenities

Ironing
Laundry
Dry-cleaning
Hairdryer (on request)
Luggage storage
Telephone
Iron

Meals

Bar
Coffee/tea for guests
Diet menu (on request)
Breakfast
Breakfast in the room
Cafe
Restaurant
Restaurant (buffet style)
Snack bar
Poolside bar

Internet

Free Wi-Fi
Free internet

Transfer

Shuttle
Car rental

Languages Spoken

German
Russian
English

Recreation

Billiards
Karaoke
Nightclub
Entertainment

Parking

Free Parking on Premises

Pool and beach

Water park
Swimming pool
Indoor Pool
Outdoor pool
Beach facilities
Water fun
Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
Beach/pool towels
Heated swimming pool

Business

Business center
Photocopy machines
Event facilities
Rental video equipment and computers
Conference Hall

Sports

Darts
Boating
Table Tennis
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Fitness facilities

Beauty and wellness

Massage
Steam room
Beauty services
Sauna
Spa
Hammam
First Aid Kit
Doctor on call

Kids

Playroom
Babysitting and childcare
Children's playground
Children swimming pool
Family/Kid Friendly
Kids club

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

The hotel is located on first line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1070 m. It takes 16 minutes To the beach!

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Reviews

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06.11.2025 Sivan

We had a great stay here over the past few days. Great food, drinks, beach and vibes. We especially liked Aris at Idaia bar who made us great cocktails! The hotel is divided into different areas making it great for families with lots of activities, and couples who want their quiet areas and great drinks and music with a view. Would definitely come here again!

02.11.2025 Andrea

This is a lovely resort, really quite unique as it's like being in a village. There are 7 restaurants which is nice as you can have a different dinner experience instead of the buffet all the time. Most staff we came across were friendly and helpful, especially at the bars and reception. The staff at the Enomy main buffet restaurant were mostly okay but many staff were rude or not attentive at all (we sat waiting for cutlery and to be asked our drinks order for ages and then had to try and find someone). The facilities are great but many people still used towels to reserve sunbeds even though the resort states towels will be removed (they were not). We traveled in October half term and were very lucky with the wether. The tennis courts were great and facilities for children also enjoyable. We would definitely return.

02.11.2025 Bret

The resort was beautiful and well maintained. If you want any drinks with American liquor there us an upcharge.

30.10.2025 Diren

We had an absolutely amazing holiday at Creta Maris! 🌞 The resort exceeded every expectation — beautifully designed, spotless, and full of charm. The restaurants offer something for everyone, from delicious local dishes to international favourites, all cooked to perfection. The pools are crystal-clear and plentiful, so there’s always a perfect spot to relax. The bars serve fantastic drinks in a great atmosphere, and the staff are simply outstanding — warm, friendly, and always going the extra mile. We’re genuinely sad to be leaving and can’t wait to come back again. 💙

22.10.2025 Aoife

We had a wonderful stay here, and highly recommend it.
My husband and I brought our 1 year old, and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly with the baby.
My parents also came, and the staff were very supportive & helpful to them, as my mother is currently on a walking stick.
The spa is amazing, I had a brilliant treatment with Stella, she has magic hands!
Would come back again in an instant!

19.10.2025 Michael

I spent a week at the resort all-inclusive with my daughter. After initially being given a somewhat noisy room, we requested a quieter one, which was immediately accommodated. My daughter loved the kids' club (bookable online) and the staff there. Only very special things (i.e. special wine at dinner) were charged extra. Otherwise, all drinks and snacks were included. The food was always delicious and fresh. We particularly enjoyed the Restaurant Platia, but the buffet in the main restaurant, Enomy, was also always great. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.
There was only one negative thing: One evening, when we wanted to have a drink at a bar, we weren't served but told the bar wasn't for children. I found that very unfriendly, especially since my daughter knows how to behave, and we certainly wouldn't have disturbed anyone on the sparsely occupied terrace.
Nevertheless, we would come back one time.

14.10.2025 Phuong-Anh

Great all inclusive Hotel
We choose the hotel because of its location to the sea. The hotel itself is a small village. The restaurants were great and delicious. The drinks at the bar great. Every night were some entertainings. We loved the day activities, especially the watergym where we went twice a day. We havent set a foot outside the hotel which means how great the hotel was. The sea was a bit wavy but there were lots of sunbeds and around the pools as well. Would totally recommend.

12.10.2025 Itzik

We had a lovely time at Creta Maris. The resort is beautiful, with a wide variety of restaurants and great service. The all-inclusive offering is generous, and the staff made our birthday celebration special with a surprise cake at dinner.

We stayed in a bungalow, spacious but a bit dated. The spa is excellent, though quite pricey. The salad and juice bars were very good, but some daytime food stands felt limited, especially the fruit stand.

A few small disappointments: the beach bar only serves Aperol Spritz as its alcoholic option, juice glasses in the main restaurant are tiny, and the coffee there is poor. Restaurant reservations are hard to get, almost impossible on the second night, and from the third night onward you have to book at 8 a.m. or everything is taken. The BBQ restaurant is not really a restaurant but rather another buffet presented as one, seemingly just to increase the count of restaurant options. The food at the à la carte restaurants was fine but nothing exceptional, and we unfortunately got food poisoning after dining at the fish restaurant. Also, the wine selection in the all-inclusive package is very poor compared to other resorts we have stayed at.

Overall, still a pleasant vacation, but with some inconsistencies that the hotel needs to improve.

29.09.2025 Eve

We had a lovely holiday here. As a pregnant woman I was worried about the drinks options for me but there were so many mocktails I didn't feel like I missed out.
We stayed in the adult deluxe rooms. The room was clean and had everything you need. Some reviews said the rooms were rundown but that wasn't my experience at all.
The adult only pool area was lovely and quiet. Sunbeds by the pool do go fairly quickly but there were always beds on the beach available all day.
Food at the buffet was amazing and the adult only area was nice and relaxed. The food at the restaurants was a bit hit and miss for us and it was disappointing that most of the wines my husband requested (extra charge) weren't available but this wasnt indicated on the menu.
The staff were incredible, seemed genuinely happy and really helpful. My husband said the included alcoholic drinks were great, definitely no watered down cocktails and absolutely no need to tip unlike other places we've been.
The hotel grounds are gorgeous, like a traditional greek village.
I would really recommend this hotel, though I can only speak of the adult only section really. I would recommend booking direct with the hotel because this worked out cheaper and they will arrange private taxi transfers to the airport for free.

28.09.2025 Sardor

An excellent resort hotel – the best of the nearby hotels. We loved everything. The beautiful and well-maintained grounds, the responsive staff, the delicious all-inclusive food, and the well-maintained room with a sea view make us want to return. The only downsides are the gym equipment needs to be updated, and the steam sauna needs to be fixed.

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POIs near hotel

motoXperience Safari (5 min)

motoXperience Safari offers guided off-road motorcycle tours around Hersonissos.

Sarakino Fountain (9 min)

Sarakino Fountain is a historic monument in Hersonissos, reflecting local heritage and architecture.

Cactus (6 km)

Cactus is a water park in Stalis offering various water slides and pools for all ages.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

Axinos Mediterranean Cuisine & Sushi Restaurant (3 min)

Navarchou Nearchou 1, Limenas Chersonisou 700 14

Coast Café BaRestaurant (4 min)

Navarchou Nearchou, Chersonisos 700 14

Ammos Restaurant Cafe Bar (4 min)

Limenas Chersonisou 700 14

Frequently asked questions about Creta Maris Beach Resort

What types of rooms are available at Creta Maris Beach Resort?

The resort offers Double rooms, Double rooms with sea or garden/mountain views, Family Connecting rooms, Exclusive Adult double rooms (16+), various Family and Premium suites, Bungalows including pool front and seafront options, and Private Pool Villas.

Is Creta Maris Beach Resort suitable for families with children?

Yes, the resort has extensive kids’ facilities including seven outdoor children's pools, a fenced mini-club with Russian-speaking staff for ages 4-11, a children’s disco, playground, and animation programs. Baby cots and high chairs in restaurants are available.

Are pets allowed at Creta Maris Beach Resort?

No, pets are not allowed at this resort.

How far is the resort from Heraklion airport and local attractions?

The resort is approximately 19 km from Heraklion International Airport, 500 meters from the center of Hersonissos, 24 km from Heraklion city center, and 40 km from Agios Nikolaos.

What dining options are available on site?

There are seven restaurants including three à la carte: Cochlias by the sea in the Bungalow area, Italian Limoncello, and traditional Cretan Pithos with panoramic views. Two buffet restaurants operate in the main and Terra buildings, plus several bars and snack bars.

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