
Creta Maris Resort - All-Inclusive
Creta Maris is an all-inclusive beach resort offering an unlimited variety of exceptional facilities, enriching activities and extraordinary experiences for couples, families, exclusive holiday seekers and celebration travelers, delivered with intuitive Cretan generosity and sincerity. A seaside landmark with a rich heritage and a big heart, Creta Maris is located just 25km from Heraklion airport in the lively town of Hersonissos, perfectly placed for sandy beaches, towering mountains, astounding antiquities and a vibrant urban scene.
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Hotel Details
Hotel Description
Reminiscent of a Cretan village, with cobbled lanes, flagstone squares, and lush gardens brimming with fragrant flowers and herbs, Creta Maris is like its own miniature Greek island community. With a blue flag beach, many pools and a waterpark, spa, open air cinema, a wine cellar, a beautiful variety of accommodations, numerous dining, drinking and snacking options alongside a plethora of activities and facilities available, Creta Maris is more than an award-winning property. It is a destination in itself.
The Exclusive Area for Exclusive Adult Rooms offers guests aged 16 and above the ultimate escape for relaxation and comfort, while rooms with Premium Perks ensure exceptional comfort and personalized services. Furthermore, a variety of family-friendly amenities guarantee that all members, from little ones to teens, have something special to enjoy.
Key Features
- Number of Rooms: 676
- Number of Floors: 4
- Elevator(s)
- Check-In Time: 3:00 p.m.
- Check-Out Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Wheelchair-Accessible Room(s) Available
- Minimum Age to Stay Without an Adult: 18
- All-Inclusive
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Stayover tax EUR 15 per room, per night
- Distance from Airport: 16 Miles
- Distance from Airport: 25 Minutes
- Distance from Pier: 16 Miles
- Distance from Pier: 30 Minutes
Features
- Activities/Tour Desk
- Air-Conditioning in Public Areas
- Bar(s)
- Beach (swimmable - nearby)
- Business Center
- Chapel
- Children's Club - See Below
- Children's Playground
- Children's Pool
- Children's Pool: 5
- Concierge Desk
- Conference Room(s)
- Health/Fitness Facility
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi: 1
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Internet Center
- Parking (self)
- Restaurant(s)
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Swimming Pool(s) - Indoor
- Swimming Pool(s) - Indoor: 1
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
- Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor: 7
- Tennis Court(s)
- Tennis Courts: 2
- Water Slide
Children's Club Information :Children of all ages will have a blast in dedicated kids’ areas, such as the Baby Room (up to 5 years old, necessary presence of parent/guardian, operating from May to September), Asterias Kids’ Club (4-12 years old, operating Monday to Saturday, reservation required), and Teenagers’ Club (13-17 years old, operating Monday to Saturday, June to September).Features for a fee
- Babysitting
- Beauty Salon
- Dry Cleaning
- Gift Shop/Boutique
- Massage
- Medical Facility
- Medical Facility (nearby)
- Mini Market
- Room Service
- Shopping
- Spa
- Wedding Services
Activities
- Aerobics
- Basketball
- Billiards
- Board Games
- Canoeing
- Miniature Golf
- Pilates
- Restaurants (nearby)
- Scuba
- Shopping (nearby)
- Snorkeling
- TableTennis
- Yoga
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner | Snacks
- Menu Type: Buffet
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: International
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Required
- Cuisine Type: Barbecue | Steak
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Required
- Cuisine Type: Seafood
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Menu Type: Buffet
- Children's Menu Available
- Cuisine Type: Mediterranean
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Dinner
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Reservations: Required
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Air-Conditioned
- Meals Served: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Menu Type: Buffet | À la carte
- Children's Menu Available
- Cuisine Type: Mediterranean
- Dress Code: No Swimsuits | No Beachwear | No Flip Flops
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
- Meals Served: Snacks
- Menu Type: À la carte
- Reservations: Not Required
- Cuisine Type: No Cuisine Type Selected
With views of the garden & the mountains, the pool or the Cretan sea, relax in a spacious and functionally designed setting featuring modern decorative elements and high-quality amenities.
Available in All Rooms:
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee/Tea Maker
- Crib
- Hair Dryer
- Housekeeping - Daily
- In-Room Safe
- Internet Access (high-speed)
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Mini-bar
- Mini-fridge
- Satellite/Cable TV
Located either in the Maris building, the Terra building or the Bungalows, find a comfortable space which features a bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace with a view of the mountains or one of the resort’s luxuriant gardens.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located either in the Maris building, the Terra building, or the Bungalows, find a comfortable space which features a bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace with a view of the mountains or one of the resort’s luxuriant gardens.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located in the Bungalows area, enjoy endless pool dips with moments of relaxation in a uniquely designed space featuring bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace overlooking one of the resort’s pools.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located either in the Maris building, the Terra building or the Bungalows area, soak up Aegean Sea views while you relish a cozy space with bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace opening up on an incredible view of the Mediterranean.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located either in the Maris building, the Terra building or the Bungalows area, soak up Aegean Sea views while you relish a cozy space with bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace opening up on an incredible view of the Mediterranean.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located in the Maris building or the Bungalows area and just a stone’s throw away from a beach boasting azure waters and fine sand. Pamper yourself in a comfortable space featuring bedroom, bathroom with a bathtub or shower, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful beach setting.
Premium Bungalows include the following amenities: private arrival experience and farewell surprise, personalized concierge service, priority dining reservations, VIP lounge access, luxury bath products, a pillow menu, daily turndown service, daily replenished mini-bar, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and 20% savings on select experiences. For stays of seven nights or more, guests will also receive one complimentary Nami Wine Cellar experience, and a complimentary one-day car rental.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located in the Terra Building or the Bungalows upper area, relax in a spacious open-plan room, carefully designed to accommodate families with one or two children with mountain views from your balcony.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Two Sofa Beds
Located either in the Maris building, Terra building, or the Bungalows area, relax in a carefully designed space that comfortably accommodates families with one or two children and one infant with views of the resort’s lush gardens from your balcony or terrace.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Two Sofa Beds
Situated either in the Maris building, the Terra building, or the Bungalows area, relax in your modern suite or lounge comfortably on your terrace or balcony and soak up the spellbinding sea views.
Premium Suites include the following amenities: private arrival experience and farewell surprise, personalized concierge service, priority dining reservations, VIP lounge access, luxury bath products, a pillow menu, daily turndown service, daily replenished mini-bar, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and 20% savings on select experiences. For stays of seven nights or more, guests will also receive one complimentary Nami Wine Cellar experience, and a complimentary one-day car rental.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins
Relax in a cozy room that comfortably hosts families from 4 to 6 persons with a balcony or terrace overlooking the mountains or the resort gardens.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King, Two Twins and Two Sofa Beds
Located in an Exclusive Area, and offering facilities and services specifically reserved for guests in this adults-only area. comfortable space which features a bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace with a view of the mountains or one of the resort's luxuriant gardens.
Rooms will be renovated in 2026.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Located in an Exclusive Area, and offering facilities and services specifically reserved for guests in this adults-only area. Soak up Aegean Sea views while you relish a cozy space with bedroom and bathroom with bathtub or shower and a balcony or terrace opening up on an incredible view of the Mediterranean.
Rooms will be renovated in 2026.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and a Sofa Bed
Located in an Exclusive Area, and offering facilities and services specifically reserved for guests in this adults-only area. Just a stone's throw away from a beach boasting azure waters and fine sand. Pamper yourself in a comfortable space featuring bedroom, bathroom with a bathtub or shower, and a balcony overlooking the beautiful beach setting.
Rooms will be renovated in 2026.
- Balcony/Lanai
- Bedding: King or Two Twins and Sofa Bed
Includes:
- Children's Club
- Children's Menu Available
- Evening Entertainment
- Fitness Classes
- Three Meals per Day
- Unlimited Domestic Drinks
- Unlimited Select International Drinks
Available for Purchase
- Laundry Or Dry Cleaning Services
- Motorized Watersports
- Non-motorized Watersports
- Room Service
- Scuba Diving
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Snorkeling Excursions
- Spa and Beauty Services
Additional All-Inclusive Information
Restaurants operating upon reservation may be booked once a week.
During meals (lunch and dinner) guests enjoy unlimited Cretan wine, beer, soft drinks or water.
Dress code applies in all restaurants for dinner (no beachwear, sportwear, or flip flops).
The all-inclusive program is valid for all individual reservations only. MICE & group programs are subject to special arrangements, customized according to group requirements and cannot be part of the leisure program described above.
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