recommended hotels in Heraklio or close by, island of Crete, Greece

The prefecture of Heraklion lies between the prefectures of Rethymnon and Lasithi. Its capital is also Heraklion and the biggest town of Crete.
It has approximately 150,000 inhabitants. It concentrates the biggest economical activity of the island and attracts many tourists every year.
There are so many sites which worth visiting that you can't decide where to go first. Heraklion is inhabited since antiquity.
The ancient towns of Knossos, Phaestos, Malia etc. will bring you to the Minoan era. The Venetian monuments spread all over the town give
Heraklion a charming image. Should you come to Heraklion, you mustn't miss visiting the archaeological museum.

Heraklion is a very active city, where you can enjoy anything which comes into your mind.
The best night life, cinemas, restaurants, luxury hotels, bungalows and anything that you will need to have wonderful vacations.

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Hotels in Heraklio town

LATO BOUTIQUE HOTEL cat B’ Renovated 2002 53 rooms 5 suites
Open All Year
Location & description: Heraklion center town, 4 km to beach.
Facilities: Restaurant, snack bar, A/C in common area, TV room, lounge, internet access,
dry cleaning at extra charge,
fireplace, safety boxes, laundry service, conference hall, room service, maid service, parking, handicap access.
All Rooms: Private facilities, sound insulated, A/C, direct dial phone, colour TV, 3 channel music, mini bar, balcony or veranda with view of “Koules”, the Venetian Castle on the old port of Heraklion. contact us now

MEGARON GDM HOTEL DeLuxe OPEN: All Year 58 Rooms
Location & Description: Built in 1925 and classified as a historical building the GDM Megaron luxury hotel is located in the heart of Heraklion overlooking the harbor within walking distance of all the major sights of the city.
Facilities: 24h room service, Twice daily maid service, Laundry & dry cleaning service, Medical service, Secretarial service, Limousine service, Car rental, Taxi service, Currency exchange, Baby sitting upon request, Tennis arrangement, Golf arrangement, Excursions arrangements, Handicap Rooms, Non smoking floor
All Rooms: All Executive Rooms feature the latest facilities such as ISDN private telephone line with voice mail, extra private telephone line for facsimile use, Satellite TV with 32 channels & 4 radio and music channels, ADSL internet access, safe, minibar, soundproof windows, air conditioning all around the clock, sprinklers and smoke detectors.
Remarks: The hotel also offers rooms for the disabled as are all hotel public areas wheelchair accessible as well as rooms for non smokers contact us now

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ATRION HOTEL Cat. B' Built 1985, Renovated 2004 Open all year 56 Rooms, 4 Suites
Location: Heraklion center of town.
Facilities: A/C, central heating, spacious lobby, restaurant, snackbar, cafeteria, TV alcove, conference hall, patio and garden, laundry service, underground garage
All Rooms: A/C, colour TV, telephone, mini bar, music, balcony contact us now

BELLA MARIS HOTEL Cat. Deluxe 212 Rooms, 26 Suites Open March-November
Location: On the beach, Anissaras area, 25 km from Heraklion town
Facilities: A/C, 2 Restaurants (main restaurant, a la carte restaurant), snack bar, piano bar, beach bar, TV room,sauna, conference hall, secretary service, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, children's pool and playground,garden with a lot of green and flowers, American buffetbreakfast, private beach, 2 tennis courts, volley, minigolf, mini football, billiards, bridge room, tabletennis, electronic games, water sports, gym, sauna,massage, baby sitting, hairdresser, open air theater,animation team, internet access, facilities for disabled clients, room service, parking, disco, florist, laundryservice, medical room, shopping arcade, open air theater, light animation.
All Rooms: A/C, satellite colour TV, fridge, direct dial phone,hairdryer, balcony or veranda with views.
Remarks:Member of Maris Hotels

Hotels in Limni Hersonissou area

KING MINOSPALACE Cat A’
Location: 26 km. east of Heraklion airport, on the north coast of the Cretan Sea, at 15 minutes' walk to the fishing port of Hersonissos.
Units: 140 spacious rooms in bungalows and main building
Facilities: Main restaurant, Snack restaurant, Main bar, Pool bar,Bridge room, TV room, Lobby lounge, Newsstand, internet Point, Two freshwater swimming pools, one of them for children, sun terraces, Sun beds and umbrellas free of charge, Animation team, Mini-club, Children's playground, Two floodlit tennis courts, tennis school, mini-golf, table tennis, full range of water sports at beach, Billiards, Bar-B-Q, folklore shows, live music.
All rooms: WC/bath, balcony or terrace, Sat-TV, air-conditioning,direct-dial telephone, music, hairdryer, refrigerator.contact us now

SILVA MARIS HOTEL - BUNGALOWS Cat. A' 305 Rooms, 255 Bungalows
Open March-November
Location: On Hersonissos beach, 27 km from Heraklion town Traditionalstyle village
Facilities: A/C throughout, american breakfast, 3 Restaurants:main a la carte restaurant, poolside restaurant, self-service restaurant, 4 bars, snack bar, satellite TV lounge, safety boxes, conference hall with equipment, garden,2 outdoor swimming pools, poolside bar, children's pool, & playground, children's activities programmes, children's mini club, health club, gym, aqua gym, sauna, massage relaxation rooms, mini market, animation team, shopping arcade, tennis court, table tennis, sea sports. Billiards, playcards room, bridge room, beach volley, ground chess,video games, tennis court, tennis lessons, sea sports, sea sports lessons, water ski, water ski lessons, windsurfing, night club, dance school, 24 hour service, laundry & valet service, baby sitting service on request, parking space. Suitable for disabled
All Rooms: A/C, satellite TV, telephone, music, PC socket, mini fridge, shower or bath, hairdryer, safe box, balcony or terrace
Remarks: Member of Maris Hotels contact us now

ALDEMAR ROYAL MARE VILLAGE Cat. Deluxe 391 Bungalows &24 Suites Built 1997
Location: On the beach of Hersonissou, about 25 km from Herakliontown.
Description: It lies on one of the most peaceful and idyllic stretches of coast in northern Crete, it is a luxury hotel offering a holiday experience which is quite unique. A high standard of hospitality, excellent cuisine, elegant decor and a wide variety of activities.
Facilities: Built in 3 different buildings in Cretan architecture with self service restaurant, Gourmet & Diet restaurant with nutrition consultant, a la carte tavern, wine bar, piano bar, beach snack bar, terrace bar, tennis club house & bar, 2 pool bars, coffee & Pastry shop, night club,4 outdoor swimming pools, 10 private pools with sea front for VIP bungalows, 2 children's outdoor pools, heated indoor pool, volley, archery, 4 tennis court, mini golf, 2 table tennis, billiards, horse riding, water polo, aerobics, outdoor exercise ground, children's fantasy land, water sports center, tennis lessons, squash, shopping arcade, mini market, kiosk, hairdresser,24 hour room service.
Remarks:Member of Aldemar Hotels contact us now

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Our agency helps book rooms in all the best of Crete's hotels, whether in Heraklio town: Astoria Capsis,
or the Hersonissos district beach hotels: Creta Maris, Royal Mare village, Silva Maris,
or around Agios Nikolaos: Minos Beach Bungalows, St.Nicolas Bay.
Also at all luxury resorts in Elounda: Elounda Bay Palace, Porto Elounda Mare, & Elounda Mare.
The old and charming town of Chania offers superb historical lodgings as: Minoa, Casa Leone, Doma, Halepa, Porto del Colombo..
The old part of Rethymno offers hotels such as : Mythos Suites, Palazzo Rimondi, Fortezza, Veneto and Palazzo Vecchio...
your reservations welcome.

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last update November 29. 2007