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Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

5.0 star property
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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
Premium Room with Sea View | Beach/ocean view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym

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Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 14
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquaworld Aquarium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Crete Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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Premium Room with Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premium Room with Sea View

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

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Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool | Private pool

Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Platinum Two Bedroom Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub & Private Pool | Lobby

Platinum Two Bedroom Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub & Private Pool

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room with Inland View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premium Room with Inland View

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Inland View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Inland View

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Signature One Bedroom Suite Split Level - Adults Only

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Signature Room Outdoor Hot Tub - Adults Only | Beach/ocean view

Signature Room Outdoor Hot Tub - Adults Only

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Signature Room Lagoon Access - Adults Only | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Signature Room Lagoon Access - Adults Only

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Signature Wellness Room with Hot Tub and Lagoon Access - Adults Only

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and full-service spa
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and 2 poolside bars. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a fitness centre and a swim-up bar.
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 duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Hersonissos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Creta 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. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Star Beach Water Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • For dining with ocean views, stop by MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA', one of the property's 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body treatments, body wraps or aromatherapy at Creta Spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and a few minutes from Aquaworld Aquarium
  • Airport and beach shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. For a drink, you can stop by one of the on-site bars, including 2 poolside bars and 3 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are 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.

MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA' – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Lemoni – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this theme restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Klio – This bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Apollo – This cocktail bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Erato – This bar is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Apollo
  • Erato
  • Klio
  • Lemoni
  • MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA'

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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 55 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on 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 at the property.
Property Registration Number 1178446
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site 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).

Property is also known as

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