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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
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is RM1,068
RM1,286 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

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View all photos for Premium Room Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, a TV, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

Premium Room Sea View

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

View all photos for Premium Room Inland View Private Pool

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Two Bedroom Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury One Bedroom Suite Sea View Private Pool

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Platinum Two Bedroom Suite Outdoor Jacuzzi & Private Pool

A poolside area with wooden loungers, a pergola with a woven canopy, and a stone wall.

Platinum Two Bedroom Suite Outdoor Jacuzzi & Private Pool

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

View all photos for Premium Room Inland View

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury One Bedroom Suite Inland View

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a window with a view of greenery, and an air conditioning unit.

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Inland View

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Elite Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, air conditioning unit, and a TV. There is a balcony with a table and chairs.

Elite Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

  • Sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Design Room, Adults Only Complex

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 Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Elegant Private Pool, Adults Only Complex

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Signature Elegant Private Pool, Adults Only Complex

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature Private Lagoon Swim Up & Sea View Overflow Heated Tub - Adults Only Complex

A poolside area with a bed, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

Signature Private Lagoon Swim Up & Sea View Overflow Heated Tub - Adults Only Complex

  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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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 mountain biking 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
  • Lychnostatis
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sarakino
    3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Port of Hersonissos
    3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Minos Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • The Grill
    13 min walk
  • Belvedere Italian Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • New China
    18 min walk
  • wasabi sushi bar
    13 min walk

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

  • Luxury hotel remodelled in 2019 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 2 poolside bars. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hotel. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial and aromatherapy at Creta Spa, the on-site spa. At the two 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
    • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
    • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 106 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:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • 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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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited number of on-site self and valet parking spaces per unit

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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% 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 sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Property Registration Number 1178446

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to November
Pool access available from 9 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience on 2 Sept 2026 start from RM1,068, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

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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