The perfect choice for a relaxing getaway set in a beautiful area with great facilities
Description
Creta Maris Resort is a landmark of five-star hospitality in Crete, where authentic island spirit meets elevated luxury. Proudly family owned and locally staffed, the resort reflects the rich essence of Crete through its architecture, cuisine, culture and natural beauty. Designed as an all inclusive beachfront escape, it offers a wide range of exceptional facilities, curated activities and memorable experiences for couples, families, solo travellers, and multi generational stays. Every detail is delivered with genuine Cretan warmth, generosity and care, grounded in a strong commitment to regenerative and sustainable travel.
Ideally located just 25km from Heraklion Airport in the vibrant town of Hersonissos, the resort is styled like a traditional Cretan village, featuring cobbled pathways, stone squares, and lush landscaped gardens. Guests can enjoy a Blue Flag beach, 17 swimming pools, a waterpark, kids’ club, seven restaurants, six snack points and nine bars along with a wine cellar, open air cinema, spa, organic farm and a wide selection of rooms, suites and private pool villas.
An exclusive adults only area for guests aged 16+ offers a refined experience with dedicated pools, including access to four private pools and the Spira Beach Bar serving drinks and snacks. Select rooms and suites also feature premium perks such as priority dining reservations and discounts on extras, enhancing the overall stay.
Since 1975, Creta Maris has been a pioneer in responsible tourism, continuously supporting the environment, local community, and cultural heritage of Greece while shaping a sustainable future for hospitality.
Creta Maris is a member of Metaxa Hopsitality Group
Olympic Rating: 5 Star
Official Rating: 5 Star
Accommodation
Garden / Mountain View Room (27–30m2) sleeps up to 3 guests. These rooms feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower, balcony or terrace, mini bar, Smart TV with Netflix app, hairdryer, telephone, individually controlled air conditioning, safe deposit box, WiFi, bathroom amenities, slippers, bathrobes, Nespresso coffee machine, and tea & coffee facilities. Rooms may be located in the upper or lower part of the resort, including the Maris Main Building, Terra Building, or bungalow area.
Sea View Room (27–30m2) sleeps up to 3 guests + 1 infant. Offering the same facilities as the Garden / Mountain View Rooms, with a bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower and a private balcony or terrace. Located in the Maris Main Building, Terra Building or bungalow area.
Open Plan Family Room (30–33m2) sleeps up to 4 guests. Features a bathroom with bathtub, balcony or terrace, and the same full range of amenities. Located in the Terra Building or bungalow area.
One Bedroom Family Room (38–73m2) sleeps up to 4 guests + 1 infant. Includes a separate bedroom, bathroom with bathtub, balcony or terrace and all standard amenities. Located in the Maris Building, Terra Building, or bungalow area.
Premium Sea Front Bungalows (27–30m2) sleeps up to 2 guests + 1 infant. These beachfront bungalows feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower, balcony or terrace, and premium in-room amenities. Guests enjoy Premium Perks including priority restaurant reservations, daily mini bar refill, and 20% discount on selected extras.
Premium Sea View Suites (50–74m2) sleeps up to 4 guests + 1 infant. Spacious suites featuring a bathroom with bathtub or shower, balcony or terrace, and full amenities. Premium Perks include priority dining reservations, daily mini bar refill, and exclusive discounts on extras.
Exclusive Adult Garden / Mountain View Room (27–30m2) sleeps up to 2 guests. Fully renovated for 2026, these rooms feature a shower bathroom, balcony or terrace, and upgraded amenities. Located in the Exclusive Adult Area (16+ only) with dedicated services and facilities.
Exclusive Adult Sea View Room (27–30m2) sleeps up to 3 guests. Fully renovated for 2026, offering a shower bathroom, balcony or terrace, and premium in-room amenities. Located in the Exclusive Adult Area (16+ only).
Exclusive Adult Sea-Front View Room (27–30m2) sleeps up to 2 guests. Fully renovated for 2026, these beachfront-facing rooms feature a shower bathroom, balcony or terrace, and enhanced amenities. Located in the Exclusive Adult Area (16+ only).
Pool Front Bungalows (27–30m²) sleeps up to 3 guests + 1 infant. Located in the bungalow area, these rooms feature a bathroom with bathtub or shower, balcony or terrace, and full in-room amenities including Smart TV, minibar, and coffee & tea facilities.
All Inclusive
All Inclusive programme: Served in Main Restaurant
Early breakfast (on request one day in advance) (06:00 – 07:30) Continental Breakfast (07:30 – 10:30) Buffet Lunch: (12:30 – 14:30) Buffet Dinner: (18:30 – 21:30) Buffet. Dress codes apply in all restaurants for dinner – no flip flops and swimwear for women & men and tailored shorts and closed shoes for men.
There are 9 bars in the hotel serving non alcoholic, alcoholic beverages and snack points operating at specific times in the day.
Cuisine
Five thematic restaurants and 2 main restaurants: Enomy Restaurant & Estia Restaurant, the two main restaurants serving Local & Mediterranean cuisine.Mademi atmospheric water front ΒΒQ restaurant; Platia, a quiet restaurant by the old chapel, overviewing the pool of Terra building serving Mezes shared dishes, Pithos, the Traditional Cretan Bio-tavern overlooking Hersonissos village; Arismari serving Modern Greek Cuisine. All ingredients cooked in all restaurants are locally produced following traditional recipes. Dress code applies for dinner in all restaurants.
For Children
- 5 children's pools
- Kids Party (3-4 times per week)
- Asterias Kids Club (4 -12 years)
- Playground
- Teenagers club (13 -17 years)
- Baby Room (up to 5 years old) with parental supervision
- Water park ( age, height and weigh limitation may apply)
- Highchairs available in restaurants
- Babysitting (payable locally)
Leisure Activities
- 6 outdoor swimming pools
- Fitness centre
- Spa centre offering variety of treatments, massages
- Greek dancing lessons
- Cooking lessons
- Greek Language lessons
- 2 Tennis courts
- Games room
- Mini golf
- Water sports on the beach (payable locally)
- Mini Football (5x5)
- Archery
- Petanque Courts
- Darts
- Aqua Aerobics
- Tennis Lessons (payable locally)
- Sport Tournaments
- Water Polo
- Darts
- Greek & Cretan annual activities
The Waterpark includes:
- Top of the range water slides
- Aqua tower pool with more than 50 water games in almost a 500 m² paddling pool
- A multi level play structure including waterfalls, jets, slides and a water volcano for children.
- Water falls and adventurous towers
- Spray Action zone
- Seating areas and a bar.
Please note that age, height and weight limitation may apply.