Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Guests unwind beneath poolside umbrellas at Esperides Resort Crete, enjoying delicious meals and helpful staff guidance for exploring the island

Premium Room Inland View Private Pool | Private pool - Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience (Hersonissos)

2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served - Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience (Hersonissos)

Terrace/patio - Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience (Hersonissos)

Premium Room Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds - Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience (Hersonissos)

Esperides Resort Crete captures island charm and offers a retreat. Rejuvenate with spa treatments or lounge by seasonal pools. Enjoy Italian cuisine at three restaurants and evening entertainment on the terrace. Bike rentals make exploring Lychnostatis easy.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Pool
Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

₩369,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 17 - Jul 18

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Room options

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Jun 30 - Jul 1

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A hotel room with a bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, a TV, and a small table with a bottle and glasses.

Premium Room Sea View

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

Premium Room Inland View Private Pool

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

A hot tub on a balcony with a view of the sea.

Luxury Two Bedroom Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

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

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Sea View Private Pool

Sea view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Platinum Two Bedroom Suite Outdoor Jacuzzi & Private Pool

60 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Premium Room Inland View

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

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Inland View

38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Premium Room Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

Very good

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

Elite Suite Sea View Outdoor Jacuzzi

Sea view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Signature Design Room, Adults Only Complex

Garden view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Signature Sea View Relaxation Overflow Heated Tub, Adults Only Complex

Sea view
24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Free WiFi

Signature Elegant Private Pool, Adults Only Complex

24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bunk Bed
Free WiFi

Signature Private Lagoon Swim Up & Sea View Overflow Heated Tub - Adults Only Complex

24 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hersonissos, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is in a rural area and near the beach. Crete Golf Club is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. Don't miss out on a visit to Acqua Plus Water Park. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Koutouloufari travel guide

Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 14

What's nearby

Aquaworld Aquarium
2 min drive - 1.9 km
Star Beach Water Park
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Lychnostatis
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sarakino
3 min drive - 1.9 km
Port of Hersonissos
3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
22 min drive

Restaurants

Dionissos
3 min walk
Minos Restaurant
16 min walk
Belvedere Italian Restaurant
9 min walk
Poseidon Bar
16 min walk
Pithari
3 min walk

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Luxury hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Star Beach Water Park
Located close to Lychnostatis and Aquaworld Aquarium, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience provides a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle, and 2 poolside bars. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure, and a hot stone massage at Creta Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a swim-up bar and concerts and live shows, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
- Free self parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
- Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
- Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and concierge services
- Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 106 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
- Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
- 40-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
- Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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).

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₩591,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Jul 14 - Jul 15

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Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Free 24-hour offsite parking
Street parking available
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site
Secured, covered valet parking on site (EUR 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self and valet parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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 elevator
Stair-free path to entrance

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15 buildings
2 floors
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 sourced food prioritized
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Mediterranean architecture
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - January 2019
Smoking not allowed
Some LED lighting used
Vegetarian dining options
Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathrobes
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

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Air conditioning
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Desk
Desk chair
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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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)
Covered valet parking fee: EUR 10 per day (in/out privileges)
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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Cashless transactions are available

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

Parking height restrictions apply

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)

Frequently asked questions

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–7 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

As of Jun 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience on Jul 17, 2026 start from ₩301,943, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience located?

Situated in the mountains, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Star Beach Water Park, Lychnostatis, and Aquaworld Aquarium. Acqua Plus Water Park and Crete Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynaire

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and pool

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rayan

Jun 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Resort

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Esperides in Crete, and I can confidently say it is a hidden gem that exceeded all my expectations. The hotel, or better yet the resort has everything you need. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The village area is very nice and full of restaurants.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Apr 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely resort. Helpful and friendly staff, great rooms and overall facilities. I also had a spa treatment that was outstanding. We were grateful for the late check out and that the additional cost also included lunch. Can't wait to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Shailesh

Apr 19, 2025

May 30, 2023

May 26, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay, lovely place and room was great. The only thing we did not like was a cat in the dining area every night. Apparently it lives there. Crete is full of cats and normally we did not mind but the cat kept on jumping on peoples laps trying to get food.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Jun 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!!! Would highly recommend

Wonderful relaxing stay. Everything was amazing! I would stay here again without hesitation. Only suggestion would be to offer free water with meals and maybe free soft drinks. I understand alcohol cannot be offered free but at least water? The hotel is settled in a small town that is walkable right outside the main gates. Lots of restaurants and cute shops. Not far from main town Heraklion (25 min drive) and also close to airport (20 min). Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pools were heated which was a lovely surprise. Very relaxing and peaceful

Themed menus each night from Italian to Asian to local cuisine. Food was superb!!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

Verified

4/10 Poor

Evette

Aug 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Sep 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Définitivement pas un 5 étoiles

L’accueil était au top, dès l’arrivée, nous avons été pris en charge par plusieurs personnes, pour la voiture, les valises et aussi un welcome en cas alors que nous sommes arrivés tard, ce qui était très appréciable. Le personnel est très agréable, que ce soit au niveau de la réception, restauration, ménage etc Le complexe est de l’extérieur très impressionnant, on dirait un petit village. Nous avons cependant été extrêmement déçus du niveau général de l’état des lieux. Tout est vétuste et à un état dégradé assez important. Nous n’avons même pas utilisé la piscine privée car le fond était pas propre, les murs étaient vieillissants, les meubles en ruine. On a pris plusieurs hôtels en Crete, et c’est de loin le pire qu’on a réservé. Je ne comprends vraiment pas la note de 5 étoiles, selon moi ça vaut un 2-3 étoiles maximum.

Nickel

Tres bon hotel propre et qualite services impeccable

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

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About the neighborhood

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Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

All inclusive details

Similar properties

Village Heights Resort

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Frequently asked questions

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