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Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

5.0 star property

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Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub | Terrace/patio
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
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
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room with Sea View

Premium Room with Sea View

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

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Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool

Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool

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

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Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

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

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Premium Room with Inland View

Premium Room with Inland View

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

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Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Inland View

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

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Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

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

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Signature Room Lagoon Access - Adults Only

Signature Room Lagoon Access - Adults Only

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

About the area

Koutouloufari

Located in Hersonissos, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. .This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lychnostatis and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Acqua Plus Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Star Beach Water Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Port of Hersonissos - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Crete Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Acqua Plus Water Park - 6 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pithari - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweet Home - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Island - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Minos Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Marel All Day Long - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Mediterranean hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
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 comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 40-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Hersonissos hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

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

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this Mediterranean hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to the surf and sand is a breeze with the beach shuttle (surcharge).
Grab a bite at MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA', one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). When you are in need of a refreshing drink, visit the swim-up bar or one of 3 bars/lounges, or 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA' - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Lemoni - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this theme restaurant specializes 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 alfresco 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 alfresco 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 onsite 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 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)
  • 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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1178446

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using 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
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)

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