Crete Hotels with Private Pools That You Cannot Resist Booking!

This is one of my favorite resorts in Crete. It is close to the island’s capital and offers guestrooms, suites, and villas beautifully designed to reflect the styles and influences of its surroundings.

At the venue, all accommodation options offer either an outdoor terrace, or private pool, or an outdoor hot tub. There are five restaurants and a main bar to unwind during sunset and enjoy pre or post-dinner drinks.

The hotel’s Buddha Beach Bar is an elegant beachside bar where beverages and wines are complemented by a selection of light snacks and inspired platters.

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Boasting private botanical gardens, the hotel rests upon its private peninsula where it features seven fresh-water pools, seven restaurants, from French gourmet to Italian and Cretan cuisine, and a spa with a hydrotherapy pool.

Resembling a Cretan village, the property is surrounded by extensive gardens and two beaches, and a spa with a hammam and sauna facilities.

🤓 Kids love the free access to the Minoan Amusement Park, offering a representation of Minoan Mythology with various activities.

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This super resort located about 20 kilometers from Heraklion is set amidst fragrant gardens and palm-fringed lagoons. The hotel features an Olympic-sized seawater pool, a children’s pool, and a spa center. There are also 10 top-quality restaurants and bars, and jewelry and clothing boutiques.

The rooms, suites, villas, and bungalows are fitted with floor-to-ceiling windows and designer furniture while some units offer private pools. A poolside, a lagoon, and a beachside bar are also available on site.

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Only minutes from the old town of Chania, the hotel is an oasis of tropical vegetation with stunning sea views. Part of a Luxury Collection Resort, the hotel offers lavish facilities, including two restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a gym pavilion, and a beach bar.

However, if you prefer a private relaxing holiday, the hotel offers an elegant and stylish room with a private pool and terrace. The open-plan space features warm tones of gray and beige, an expansive living area, and a granite bathroom with a walk-in shower. It has a furnished sea-view terrace with loungers and a private infinity pool.

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Offering the style and luxury of other Domes Collection hotels, n an adult-only version, this hotel has private access to a sandy beach, a state-of-the-art spa center, and two pools. Fine champagne and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the poolside bar.

All accommodations have extended outdoor living areas with lounge furniture, outdoor bathtubs, and either a hot tub or plunge pool. The architecture is inspired by the Venetian Arsenals that you can admire in the old town.

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A great place to experience world-class service and authentic Cretan hospitality, the hotel offers elegant rooms, fine dining, and a wellness center. 

Located in Platanias, very close to Chania town, it also offers beautiful sea views and beachfront dining. Specifically, it features four restaurants and four bars serving drinks and exotic cocktails in stylish indoor and outdoor settings.

🤓 You will love the spa with an indoor pool, the hot tub, and the hammam!

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Only minutes from the center of Chania, the hotel features suites with marble bathrooms, central air conditioning, and with a balcony or terrace overlooking the sea, the pool, or the garden.

The seafront restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring an inviting buffet with cold and hot appetizers, fresh salads, cheese, local and international specialties, and a fruit and pastry buffet.

🤓 We appreciated the outdoor heated pool with a separate paddling pool for children.

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This hotel is ideal for a romantic getaway. It’s just minutes from the center of Chania and Agioi Apostoloi Beach, giving guests panoramic sea views.

Most rooms are self-catered with a terrace or balcony. Even though most rooms include a fully equipped kitchen, they serve a certified Greek buffet breakfast. The on-site à la carte restaurant offers lunch and dinner.

The hotel’s spacious maisonette has a seating and dining area, two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and, of course, a pool. 

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The hotel in the gorgeous seaside town of Panormos, only minutes from the center of Rethymnon and boasts a tranquil and relaxing setting. It features a private bay, 38 pools, four restaurants, and four bars. Gourmet enthusiasts can enjoy different cooking styles from China and Japan or indulge in authentic Indian, Greek, Italian, and Spanish cuisines.

The resort’s superior rooms are stylishly decorated in warm tones and offer sea or garden views. The Pure Senses Spa offers massages and hydrotherapy. There is a tennis court, as well as mini golf and soccer courts within the premises.

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One of the top places in the area, Grecotel Creta Palace overlooks a fine sandy beach, only five km from Rethymnon town. This exclusive resort has 10 restaurants, two outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a private beach area.

The elegant rooms feature wooden floors, and a minibar. The impressive pool area features outdoor pools, indoor pools and children’s pool with waterslides. The new sea-front Elixir Spa proposes special beauty treatments.

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The hotel is located opposite Rethymnon’s city beach and offers 5-star accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, a restaurant, and a garden.

Suites and rooms feature a desk, a coffee machine, and a minibar with a kettle.

🤓 You will love the spa and wellness center!

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The 5-star hotel is located on a private bay near Agios Nikolaos, and it offer spectacular views of the cove and the sea, and luxurious amenities. Accommodations range from elegantly designed rooms and suites to private villas.

All of them have spacious living areas decorated in blue and white ornaments, reminding guests of Greece’s traditional architecture. The resort has three restaurants, two tennis courts, two outdoor pools, water sports, and a kids club.

If you desire more privacy, choose the high, elegant suite with private pool and terrace. It is a spacious suite with lavish decor and a bird’s eye view of the hotel’s private cove.

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Located on the shoreline’s edge in East Crete, Minos Beach Art Hotel combines a luxury stay with art, well-being, and beauty. It is a fantastic hotel for a relaxing and carefree holiday. It is only 800 m from Agios Nikolaos’ center, a perfect location to explore shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. 

The hotel has beautiful gardens and pools, water sports activities, a health and wellness center, a waterfront restaurant, and an exhibition with works of contemporary Greek and international artists. 

The hotel’s family maisonette has a private interior pool with views of Mirabello Bay, two bedrooms, a lounge, and a spacious private outdoor area. 

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St. Nicolas Bay lies on a private beachfront, 1.5 kilometers from Agios Nikolaos. It has two outdoor swimming pools and a luxurious spa and wellness center. It offers spectacular views of the charming Μirabello Bay with suites fitted with terraces or balconies, marble bathrooms, and some with a spa bath and private pool.

Five on-site restaurants serve Asian, Mediterranean, and Cretan cuisines, while there are a cocktail bar, a pool bar, and a beach bar.

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The 5-star hotel overlooking Spinalonga and the Mirabello Bay offers luxurious accommodations, a spa bath with beautiful views, and four haute cuisine restaurants. 

The place offers casual beachside settings or elegant dining rooms with panoramic sea views and progressive Greek cuisine, seafood, and Cretan dishes.

The hotel also has a charming residence with a private pool and balcony, a living room, an ensuite bathtub with a rain shower, and a fully equipped kitchen.

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The 5-star resort offers luxurious accommodations, award-winning cuisine, and a spa, giving a world-class stay to the guests. The hotel has infinity and indoor pools, two tennis courts, two hammams, saunas, a fitness center, and a beauty salon.

Guests can also enjoy traditional Cretan cuisine, as well as contemporary dishes, while different bars serve exotic cocktails with spectacular sea views.

The elegant junior suite offers a furnished veranda, a private heated pool, and sea views, a lounge area, and is the perfect suite for a romantic and relaxing getaway. 

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This luxurious place to stay in Elounda features breathtaking views over Mirabello Bay, high-end restaurants, leisure activities, and entertainment. The spacious, whitewashed suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools.

The hotel has access to Six Senses Spa including a hammam and a sauna. There is also a private Blue Flag beach, a tennis court with instructors, and a gym.

🤓 The Sea Sports Centre offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons.

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