Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Convenience and charm in perfect harmony

Well-situated near vibrant shops and restaurants, this resort offers a perfect blend of convenience and charm. Indulge in outstanding spa treatments and savour delicious, varied cuisine for an unforgettable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a phone, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room Sea View

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

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A modern outdoor pool area with a wooden deck, a lounge chair, and a pergola.

Premium Room Inland View Private Pool

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

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A hot tub on a balcony with a view of the sea.

Luxury Two Bedroom Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

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

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A rooftop pool area with a clear view of the ocean, a covered seating area, and a stone wall.

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Sea View Private Pool

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair. There is a window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Premium Room Inland View

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table with fruit, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a pool and lounge chairs.

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Inland View

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

View all photos for Premium Room Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

A balcony with a hot tub, a table with chairs, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

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

View all photos for Elite Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

A balcony with a wooden deck, a hot tub, and a seating area with a pergola.

Elite Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with two chairs, a bedside table with a lamp, and a view through a glass door.

Signature Design Room, Adults Only Complex

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Signature Sea View Relaxation Overflow Heated Tub, Adults Only Complex

A balcony with a pool, wicker chairs, a table with a glass of wine, and a view of the sea.

Signature Sea View Relaxation Overflow Heated Tub, Adults Only Complex

  • Sea view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern outdoor pool area with a sofa, lounge chair, and a dining table.

Signature Elegant Private Pool, Adults Only Complex

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Signature Imperial Private Pool & Heated Tub - Adults Only Complex

A poolside area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of a building with stone walls.

Signature Imperial Private Pool & Heated Tub - Adults Only Complex

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet
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About the area

Located in Hersonissos, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is in a rural area and near the beach. Crete Golf Club is worth exploring if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. Don't miss out on a visit to Acqua Plus Water Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Koutouloufari travel guide
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Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 14

What's nearby

  • An iguana with a cucumber slice in its mouth, surrounded by lettuce and carrots on a yellow plate.
    Aquaworld Aquarium
    2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Star Beach Water Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Star Beach
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lychnostatis
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sarakino
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bleu Island
    13 min walk
  • Minos Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Royal Belvedere Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Scorpio Beach Bar - Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Patrico Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

  • Luxury hotel remodelled in 2025 and located near Star Beach Water Park
  • Located close to Lychnostatis and Aquaworld Aquarium, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and 3 poolside bars. Indulge in a sports massage, a body scrub and a body wrap at Aqua Vita Spa, the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a swim-up bar and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Valet parking (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and a front desk safe
    • Evening entertainment, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 132 rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

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).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Is Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Valet parking is available for EUR 10 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

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

What time is check-out at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Star Beach Water Park, Lychnostatis and Aquaworld Aquarium. Acqua Plus Water Park and Crete Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 135 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

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It is a good hotel. Beautiful location, friendly staff. But for the price and as it is 5 star hotel, i would expect to more. For 5 star hotel i would expect for better food quality, better facilities and fancier rooms! I would be a great for 4 stars hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property is superb, very well maintained and in a very ideal location. Many restaurants and shops right outside the hotel. The beach is a 10 to 15 minutes walk down the hill, but the hotel provides shuttle services twice a day to the beach pick up and drop off.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and pool
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Resort

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Esperides in Crete, and I can confidently say it is a hidden gem that exceeded all my expectations. The hotel, or better yet the resort has everything you need. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The village area is very nice and full of restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely resort. Helpful and friendly staff, great rooms and overall facilities. I also had a spa treatment that was outstanding. We were grateful for the late check out and that the additional cost also included lunch. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We chose this hotel based on good reviews, room with private Jacuzzi and heated pools. Although the place is clean and staff is very nice, we had a number of problems during our stay. Pools were not heated, Jacuzzi constantly had to be serviced. no hot water to take a shower one morning, smoke-detector waking us up one night and had to call the front desk twice the next day to have it fixed. Parking is not free like the website indicates, I assume they may be referring to street parking outside the property?
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We stayed at Esperides Resort in Crete and found it to be a decent option with both pros and cons. The amenities were really nice, and the staff stood out for their friendliness and helpfulness—they went out of their way to assist with taxi and rental car arrangements, and even saved us dinner when we arrived late at night, which was much appreciated. The breakfast spread was also excellent, with a wide variety of options to start the day. However, the rooms were quite small, which made things feel a bit cramped, and we did experience some inconvenience from bugs or mosquitoes during our stay. Additionally, the toilet in our room didn’t flush properly, which was a bit frustrating. The location is relatively close to beaches and other attractions, but having a rental car is essential to get around comfortably. All in all, Esperides offers good service and amenities, but there’s room for improvement on the room comfort and upkeep.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

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It was a lovely welcome , the staff were friendly , always smiling and really happy which made us happy. From the moment we arrived, we didn’t need to push our luggage as there was a concierge to help us. We were welcome with a buggy ride up to the entrance which really made us feel special and greeted with a cold plate as we got in late and dinner had finished which was considerate of them. By the time we arrived to our room, the luggage was inside. The staff were always kind and asked if we were enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere was great, and calm even with families which was really appreciated . The scenery was lovely. We got given water melon and cold towels if we stayed over during the day rather than going out. The first room we stayed in was split level which we found interesting, the adults had their own private space therefore which was nice and cosy. There was a smaller pool where we stayed. We booked late and had to move rooms so stayed in this room for 2 days. They made the transition between rooms really easy and helped us with our luggage. Food was good. The snack/lunch at the bar was great and not too pricy. Loved the club ssndwich. Things to improve : Possibly the main pool where the kids are could do with more shading as it got very hot at the main pool. Drinks could be in a larger cup as we were given small tumblers and too much ice so that didn’t feel like we were getting a proper drink. Night entertainment could be planned a bit better
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Hotel, had an amazing time.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall a lovely place to stay. Small hiccups such as TV issues and room
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay! We will be back & I would recommend the hotel! The pool was beautiful and very lively. Great for kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A unique luxury property set within a Cretan village setting. The staff treat the guests like family and go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable. Shout out to Juliette, Thanos and Antonia.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully designed and appointed hotel. Food , cleanliness and most of all staff attitude and friendliness all excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to go. Amazing food; great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay!

Absolutely wonderful service!! Great food and I loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Food was excellent ,pool is a bit small for the amount of guests
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Lots of shopping and Dining close by. Staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing friendly staff felt like family. The resort rooms are very well maintained and the cleaning is top! One of the best resort experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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I enjoyed the breakfast. The pool needs better control as people would put personal belongings on sun beds to reserve them and there was never an available for me to try.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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All of the staff were extremely friendly and professional. We had half board and the food was delicious and had plenty of variety.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Its vicinity minutes in most cases to the area’s activities and restaurants although their spreads and food choices at the resort were excellent too. The staff were excellent. Cleanliness of all areas. Lastly, the locals are just wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay, lovely place and room was great. The only thing we did not like was a cat in the dining area every night. Apparently it lives there. Crete is full of cats and normally we did not mind but the cat kept on jumping on peoples laps trying to get food.
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing stay!!! Would highly recommend

Wonderful relaxing stay. Everything was amazing! I would stay here again without hesitation. Only suggestion would be to offer free water with meals and maybe free soft drinks. I understand alcohol cannot be offered free but at least water? The hotel is settled in a small town that is walkable right outside the main gates. Lots of restaurants and cute shops. Not far from main town Heraklion (25 min drive) and also close to airport (20 min). Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pools were heated which was a lovely surprise. Very relaxing and peaceful
One of three pools
Beautiful view from our room
The food was amazing!!!
Themed menus each night from Italian to Asian to local cuisine. Food was superb!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

a waste of money-Not a 5* hotel, food was bad.

even though the dining staff was nice, the food was horrible! we as a family ended up eating just the sweet/dessert but it was still bad, not much choices, even though we had 1/2 stay, we ended up eating out & willing to spend in restaurant than to eat there. This place is not a 5* hotel is more like a 3.5*
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022