Convenient Pet-Friendly Hotels in Crete That Your Four-Legged Mate Will Enjoy!
Discover the top pet-friendly hotels in Crete for a perfect getaway with your furry companion.
Traveling to Crete with Fido in tow and wondering about the right place to stay where your four-legged friend will be welcomed and treated like a pal?
Well, you’re in the right post to find out. This article brings you the best pet-friendly hotels in Crete. These dog-friendly accommodations are scattered all over the island, and they all promise an excellent stay for you and your little furry friend. Read on to find the right one!
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Pet-Friendly Hotels: What You Should Know
Spending holidays with your four-legged friend has become quite popular, and Crete is an island that offers several dog-friendly locations to make the experience easier. If this is the first time you plan to travel with your pet, the following details might help you have a stress-free trip.
Generally speaking, dog-friendly hotels allow your dog to stay in the room with you. However, rules might change from property to property. Some hotels might have certain restrictions depending on the race or size of your pet or the number of pets that travel with you.
Usually, hotels charge an extra fee for you to stay with your pet in the same room. Sometimes, fees are estimated daily, while they might be flat for other properties. Most times, that fee is non-refundable.
Since other rules might apply, it’s always good to message the hotel for further information. Of course, booking ahead of time is always better. This will give you enough time to plan your pet’s trip.
Tips to Remember
When getting ready for a trip with Fido, keep in mind the following tips:
- To travel to the EU, your pet must have a working microchip (a transponder) before getting its rabies vaccination. Your vet must scan the microchip before giving your pet a rabies vaccination.
- Check out whether the hotel has enough green areas or if you can find a park or square to walk your dog nearby. A dog with plenty of exercise will be less anxious and fall asleep easily when back in the room. A happy dog is a relaxed dog!
- Confirm what the hotel requests in terms of pet identification, including updated ID tags, microchips, etc., and vaccines.
- Using a crate will make life easier when moving from one city to another or when reaching the hotel from the airport. It will also ensure that your pet is safe at all times.
- Respect the pet-friendly hotel rules. Carry your pet’s blanket to keep beds and furniture clean. Besides, a blanket that smells like home will put your pet at ease and help it settle.
- Pack some of your dog’s favorite snacks and chew toys to prevent your pets from chomping on the furniture. This will avoid unexpected fines or fees.
- Also, ensure your dog isn’t muddy or carries tons of sand before entering the room.
- Finally, stock up on poop bags and use them when your pet goes to the toilet.
>> To enter Greek territory, pet animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) must be accompanied by an official document known as a veterinary certificate.
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General Rules in Pet-Friendly Hotels
Although every property will have its own set of rules for hosting animals, these can be some of the most common things that dog-friendly hotels request from pet owners:
- Dogs must be well-behaved and should not be aggressive.
- Dogs must be clean and must not have fleas or other parasites.
- Dogs must be toilet-trained.
- Proof of updated vaccinations should be presented at check-in.
Some hotels might allow you to leave the dog alone in the room, while others would prefer you to leave it inside a crate to prevent damage or toilet accidents. If your dog is too loud while you’re out, hotel management could ask you to take it with you the next time you leave the room.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Crete
These are some of the hotels that allow pets in Crete.
HERAKLION
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
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📍 Analipsi, Heraklion region
🐶 Pets stay for free upon request. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
Stella Palace is a family and pet-friendly resort near the beautiful Analipsi Beach, only 4 kilometers from Hersonissos. It features a water park, two lagoon-style swimming pools, three children’s pools, and two tennis courts.
Rooms and suites are surrounded by tall palm trees and landscaped gardens where your pet can enjoy long walks with you.
Out Of The Blue Resort & Spa
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📍 Agia Pelagia, Heraklion region
🐶 Pets stay for free upon request. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
One of the nicest hotels in Agia Pelagia, about 25 minutes from the center of Heraklion, the hotel features four restaurants, family-friendly rooms and activities, and plenty of green, open spaces for your pet!
They also have a state-of-the-art spa, special diet menus, facilities for disabled guests, and free parking services.
The Nest Resort
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📍 Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Heraklion region
🐶 Pets are allowed on request, but charges may be applicable.
This Hersonissos resort will accept pets upon request when booking the room. The hotel features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, and a garden.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms fitted with a kettle, while certain rooms have a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, and a dishwasher to make you feel at home.
CHANIA
Avra Imperial Hotel
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📍 Kolymbari, Chania region
🐶 The hotel might request an extra fee to host your pet.
This eco-sustainable 5-star hotel is pet-friendly and geared to families. It is located in Kolymbari, about 25 minutes from the center of Chania, by car.
The place is surrounded by huge gardens and a pool area and is only 5 minutes from the beach. The hotel also offers private parking and facilities for disabled guests.
Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection – Adults Only
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📍 Agioi Apostoli, Chania region
🐶 Pets are allowed upon request, but charges may be applicable.
This pet-friendly hotel is also in the Chania region. It has private access to a sandy beach in Agioi Apostoloi, minutes from the center of town.
It has two pools and accommodations, extended outdoor living areas, a parking area, and outdoor activities. The property also features private parking.
Nostos Hotel
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📍 Chania Old Town, Chania region
🐶 Pets are allowed upon request, but charges may be applicable.
If you’re looking forward to staying in the old town of Chania with your pet, this hotel might be the answer. The hotel is lodged in a charming mansion dating back to the 1400s. It features a rooftop terrace offering views over the Venetian Harbor and 12 traditionally decorated rooms with modern comforts.
RETHYMNON
Adele Riva
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📍 Adelianos Kampos, Rethymnon region
🐶 Pets are allowed for free. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
Located in Adelianos Kampos, a tranquil seaside settlement about 15 minutes from the center of Rethymnon, this beachfront, pet-friendly property features a gorgeous garden.
It also offers family rooms, barbecue facilities, free private parking, an ATM, and a bar. All rooms have a balcony as well.
Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park
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📍 Panormos, Rethymnon region
🐶 Pets are allowed on request, but charges may be applicable.
This beachfront hotel in Panormos is about 25 minutes from the center of Rethymnon. It’s a family, pet-friendly water park hotel, environmentally awarded, featuring six swimming pools and an aqua park.
Built like a typical Cretan village, the hotel’s rooms, studios, and bungalows are surrounded by gardens and offer views over the pool, the sea, or the garden. Free parking is available for guests.
Calla Luxury Seafront Suites
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📍 Rethymnon Old Town, Rethymnon region
🐶 Pets are allowed on request, but charges may be applicable.
Perfect for staying in Rethymnon Old Town with your pet, this beautiful beachfront property offers 5-star accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, a terrace, and an ATM.
Rooms offer a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, and a minibar, while some units have a balcony.
LASITHI
Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
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📍 Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi region
🐶 Pets are allowed for free. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
One of the most stunning hotels in Agios Nikolaos, East Crete, this pert-friendly property is set in a stunning location beside the water’s edge, offering an excellent health and beauty center, complimentary breakfast, and free parking.
Accommodation ranges from suites to exclusive villas with home comforts, gardens, and pools.
Candia Park Village
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📍 Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi region
🐶 Pets are allowed free of charge upon request. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
Located near Havania Beach in Agios Nikolaos, this pet-friendly 4-star accommodation overlooks Mirabello Bay and features three pools and two private beaches.
The spacious rooms include a well-equipped kitchenette with a dining area. There are also two bars and two restaurants, and free private parking is available.
NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery
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📍 Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi region
🐶 Pets are allowed free of charge. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
Another beautiful property that accepts pets is Agios Nikolaos, only 600 meters from the center; this adults-only hotel features two outdoor infinity pools while rooms and suites offer upscale luxury.
Most suites have a plunge pool and panoramic sea or atrium views. Guests can also enjoy dinner at one of the restaurants or drinks at the open-air rooftop bars by the pools.
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
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📍 Elounda, Lasithi region
🐶 Pets are allowed free of charge upon request. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
This property is located in Elounda’s small cosmopolitan village, 15 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. It is close to the sea and offers stylish villas with a private pool, sea or garden views, and a restaurant.
Rooms have a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, a spacious seating area, and a marble bathroom with hydromassage. A private Beach Club is within a 10-minute drive. Complimentary transfer service to and from the club and the beach is also provided.
Kakkos Beach Hotel – Adults Only
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📍 Koutsounari, Ierapetra, Lasithi region
🐶 Pets are allowed free of charge upon request. There are no extra charges for bringing your pet.
Located on the southern coast of Crete, in Koutsounari, not far from the gorgeous village of Makrigialos and about 15 minutes from Ierapetra, this beautiful adults-only property by the sea features pet-friendly accommodation in one of the prettiest zones of Crete, facing the Libyan Sea.
Various facilities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, luggage storage, and rooms with a terrace. Breakfast is available each morning, and Cretan and Mediterranean dishes are served at the on-site restaurant.
These are just some of Crete’s most convenient, best-located, or otherwise interesting properties that accept pets at a small extra cost or for free.
However, if none of these fit your needs or they are all fully booked, you can find many more pet-friendly properties in Crete here!
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Gabi, the Crete Insider
Hi, I’m Gabi — your go-to local expert in Crete! I’ve been living in Chania, Crete since 2016, and I’ve turned my love for the island into a full-time passion — guiding travelers, writing for travel media, and curating local experiences.
I co-authored DK Eyewitness Top 10 Crete and other guides. I run the blogs The Tiny Book, Greece Planner, and My Cretan Recipe. Through this platform I help travelers design unforgettable trips to Crete.
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