Last-minute family friendly hotel deals in Crete

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort is a 5-minute drive from Alykes of Elounda and 6 minutes from Elounda Windmills. This beach hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hiona Beach.

When you stay at Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Port of Hersonissos and Star Beach Water Park. This beach hotel is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Stalis Beach and 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Heraklion Port.

Only 100 metres from the nearest beach in Hersonissos, Arminda Hotel & Spa is an all-inclusive 4-star hotel. It features 4 large salt-water pools with 2 separate children’s sections. The spa centre offers a sauna, hamam and hot tub.

Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, all air-conditioned units open to a balcony with pool, garden or Cretan Sea views. They have a satellite TV, safe and a fridge. Each private bathroom is stocked with a hairdryer.

Guests at Arminda can enjoy meals, in buffet style, at the on-site restaurant. A variety of drinks are served at the pool-side snack bar or at the on-site Votsalo bar.

Sport facilities include: 3 padel courts, a basketball court and a mini-golf court, as well as a fitness room and an outdoor gym. (Padel equipment is available (for a fee). A playground and a kid's club is also provided for young guests. Massage, face and body therapies are available at the spa centre.

Arminda Hotel is 2 km from Hersonissos centre and 40 km from Heraklion Port. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is at 38 km. Free parking is possible at a location nearby.

With a stay at Minos Imperial Beach Resort Milatos Crete in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 4 mi (6.4 km) from Milatos Cave and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Palace of Malia. This beach hotel is 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Stalis Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

Located in Rethymno, Rethymno Village is a 2-minute drive from Rethimno Kart and 6 minutes from Rethymnon Town Hall. This all-inclusive hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Town Beach and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Rethymnon Venetian Port.

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is within a 5-minute drive of Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. This beach aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hiona Beach.

When you stay at Miramare Resort & Spa in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Almiros and Ámmos. This beach hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lake Voulismeni and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Folk Museum.

Located in Malevizi, Civitel Creta Beach is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Pankritio Stadium and Venetian Walls. This beach hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Hania Gate and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Nikos Kazantzakis Museum.

When you stay at Knossos Beach Bungalows Suites Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be near the bay, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This beach hotel is 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from Stalis Beach and 9 mi (14.5 km) from Palace of Knossos.

When you stay at Yria Beach Hotel in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Port of Hersonissos. This beach hotel is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Stalis Beach and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Star Beach Water Park.

Located in Hersonissos, Village Heights Resort is within a 10-minute drive of Crete Golf Club and Star Beach Water Park. This family-friendly aparthotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Port of Hersonissos.

Elios Hill is located in Hersonissos, 25 km from the capital of Crete, Heraklio town, 30 km from the picturesque village of Agios Nikolaos and the famous village of Elounda from which you can access the Unesco protected island of Spinalonga.

There is a waterpark with super-fun slides on site for all guests, including children, as well as various day and night bars. The hotel features a unique composition of garden and trees creating an authentic Cretan village atmosphere.

You can play mini soccer, ping-pong and enjoy family activities with the international animation team. The area is also popular for biking. Nearby is the world-renowned Crete Golf, the Creta Aquarium and the ancient monument of Knossos.

Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with satellite LCD-TV. Some units feature a sitting area where you can relax. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms.

The property offers 24h multi-lingual reception service, free private parking, as well as free shuttle service and there is also a car rental desk.

The nearest airport is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, 22 km from the property, only a 15-minute drive.

Situated in the fishing village of Bali, Filion Suites Resort & Spa offers stylish accommodation with balcony overlooking the pool. It has a spa centre, 2 restaurants and a lounge bar.

Filion rooms and suites are air conditioned and elegantly decorated. They are equipped with a satellite flat-screen TV and feature a marble bathroom. Some units also include a private pool.

The Blue Spa Club is the ideal place to relax, and enjoy massage and beauty treatments.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast and dinner at the restaurant with local specialities. Lithos Tavern serves a la carte dishes overlooking the pool. The lounge bar serves drinks and exotic cocktails in a relaxing setting.

The picturesque town of Rethymno is 30 km from Filion Suites. Heraklion International Airport is a 50-minute drive away. Free private parking is available on site.

With a stay at Blue Horizon Apartments in Mylopotamos, you'll be near the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Varkotopos beach and 7 minutes by foot from Livadi beach. This aparthotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Vlihi Nero beach and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Reptisland.

When you stay at Grecotel Meli Palace in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Stalis Beach. This all-inclusive property is 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Port of Hersonissos and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Palm Bay Beach.

With a stay at Grecotel Marine Palace & Aqua Park in Mylopotamos, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 4-minute walk from Limni Beach and 7 minutes by foot from Church of Agios Yiorgos. This all-inclusive hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Sfagia Beach and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Geropotamos Beach.

Matala Bay Hotel is located amidst lush greenery, within 250 metres from the beach, and has a swimming pool, restaurant and snack bar. It features air-conditioned accommodation with furnished balcony.

Rooms at the Matala Bay Hotel have a refrigerator and TV. Featuring a shower, the private bathroom comes with a hairdryer.

At the restaurant, the chef prepares dishes using genuine Cretan produce. During the evening, guests can relax at the bar while enjoying the view of the lightened pool.

A games room is available while free Wi-Fi is offered in communal areas. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including horse riding, diving and darts. Younger guests can enjoy the playground.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer information on Heraklion City 70 km away. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 75 km away. The village of Tympaki is at 15 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

Located in Rethymno, Grecotel LUXME White is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Rethimno Kart and Platanes Beach. This all-inclusive property is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Horse Park Rethymno and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Blue Beach.

With a stay at Caramel, A Grecotel Resort to Live in Rethymno, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Platanes Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Rethimno Kart. This beach hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Horse Park Rethymno and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Blue Beach.

With a stay at Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, you'll be centrally located in Agios Nikolaos, within a 10-minute drive of Plaka Beach and Alykes of Elounda. This beach hotel is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Spinalonga and 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Spinalonga Castle.