What makes it 86% Baby-Friendly: Free baby cot or playpen on request, babysitting available for a fee; elevator and in-room fridge ease stroller and bottle use; laundry service helps parents; confirm cot when booking.
Heraklion International Airport "Nikos Kazantzakis": 5.0 km (13 min drive)
13-min drive to the airport
Natural History Museum of Crete: 180m (2 min walk)
Explore regional fauna, geology, and live-animal exhibits.
Tip: Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds.
Historical Museum of Crete: 250m (3 min walk)
Discover Cretan history from Byzantine to modern eras.
Tip: Check for special exhibitions at discounted rates.
Rocca a Mare Fortress: 870m (11 min walk)
Historic Venetian fortress overlooking the harbor.
Tip: Climb the battlements for panoramic port views.
Rooftop Infinity Pool:
20m pool with sun loungers and sea views.
Fitness Center:
Well-equipped gym open 24/7.
Wi-Fi in Public Areas:
High-speed internet throughout the hotel.
Private Parking:
On-site parking available at an additional charge.
Mediterranean Restaurant (Rocca Bistro):
À la carte Cretan cuisine in a sea-view setting.
Priority Airport Pick-Up:
Arrange a private transfer from the airport; additional fee applies.
All public areas are step-free and reachable by elevator; accessible rooms available.

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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Take a taxi from Heraklion International Airport; it's a 13-min drive to the hotel.
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