What makes it 88% Couple-Friendly: Sea-view rooms, sunset rooftop infinity pool and onsite Mediterranean restaurant create romantic setting; bar and room service enable private evenings; Koules Fortress walk starts 870 m away.
Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis": 5.0 km (13 min drive)
Taxi takes 13 mins; paid hotel transfers available.
Natural History Museum of Crete: 180 m (3 min walk)
Explore regional biodiversity with interactive displays and live animals.
Tip: Arrive early to avoid school groups.
Historical Museum of Crete: 250 m (4 min walk)
View artifacts tracing Cretan history from the Minoan era to modern times.
Tip: Check the rotating exhibition schedule for new displays.
Rocca a Mare Fortress: 870 m (11 min walk)
Historic Venetian stronghold offering panoramic harbor views.
Tip: Bring a hat—exposed ramparts offer little shade.
Rooftop pool:
Relax in the rooftop infinity pool overlooking the sea.
Fitness center:
Stay active with free 24-hour access to the gym.
Wi-Fi in public areas:
Connect with complimentary high-speed internet throughout the lobby and bar.
Airport transfer:
Arrange paid pick-up or drop-off; contact the hotel for rates and scheduling.
Private parking:
Reserve on-site parking for a fee.
Car rentals:
Rent a car at the hotel to explore Crete at your own pace.
All public areas are step-free and served by elevators.

Tequila Allsmiles
This hotel was amazing! The staff were knowledgeable of the town, welcoming and assisted us with our luggage all the way to our room. They gave us a welcome drink and it was delicious. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and came with robes and slippers. I would absolutely recommend this hotel to anyone.
Meredith Kendall
My family and I (myself, my two children, my father and his partner) stayed here from the 23rd to 30 August. I cannot recommend this hotel more highly. when we got in, we were greeted with complementary pomegranate juice, and shown to our rooms, which are comfortable and beautifully decorated. My room had a side view – meaning that I could see book the shopping center next-door and the sea the vi...
Mickaël
A grand and very recent hotel situated on the sea front, with a beautiful view and not too far from the city centre. Walking time : 30 mn and taxis are available too if you are too tired to walk. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable and the decoration is tasteful. Comfort and discreet luxury are the key words for this establishment.The swimming pool on the rooftop is a sheer wonder. The hot...
Hans Timmer
I don't have high expectations for a hotel. I just want to sleep comfy. Unfortunately, not even this was possible. We got a room on the ground floor. It was directly next to the street. Even with closed windows you could hear every single car passing by and next door is some kind of bar/nightclub that played loud music until after 2am. Due to its ground floor location, the noise from the hotel sta...
Minh Huynh
Hotel staff extremely welcoming and great service. I remember one night I came home quite late and still wanted to use their gym, their hours typically closing at 9 but the ?manager said it was no problem and kept the gym open for me which was above and beyond. During breakfast, very attentive and they had a reasonable selection (yogurt, hot items, coffees, standard for a hotel) Cons is that the ...
Address: Minoos, Leof. Sofokli Venizelou 3, Iraklio 713 03, Greece
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From Heraklion International Airport, take a taxi (approx 13 mins drive; 5.0 km) or pre-book the hotel’s paid airport transfer.
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