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Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room with Inland View
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub
Room with view
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Inland View
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool
Room with view
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Premium Room with Sea View
Room with view
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Luxury One Bedroom Suite Split Level
38 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub
Room with view
45 square metres
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 2 Large Twin Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Platinum Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool
Room with view
60 square metres
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Deluxe Room with Inland View
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room with Sea View
Room with view
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 106 air-conditioned rooms featuring heated floors and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment.

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).

All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Costa Varnali street, Hersonissos, Crete Island 70014

Hotel Amenities

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).

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 106
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 15
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Airport transport
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1990
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of poolside bars - 2
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free parking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Couples/private dining
  • Wine release events
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Reception hall
  • Street parking
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Distance from property (ft) 98
  • Distance from property (metres) 30
  • Lot Hours - 24 hours
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Organic food
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Showcase for local artists
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Dutch
  • Greek
  • Romanian

Parking

Free self parking , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 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. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Espresso maker
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • LCD TV
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Window screens
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Changing table
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • LED light bulbs
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Heated floors
  • Wardrobe
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels: Every number of days 2
  • Change of bed sheets: Every number of days 2
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage
  • Detoxification wrap

Accessibility

  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Property Registry Number – 1039K033A0034000

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Health First (Greece)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Water dispenser use by guests actively encouraged

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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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