Hotels and pensions in Greece

Located in the midst of rich med nature, along a secluded sandy beach in Malia Village, Cretan Malia Park features a sandy beach, long river pool, a main swimming pool, heated pool for the shoulder season and a children's pool. The stylish hotel includes 3 restaurants and offers a variety of activities from relaxing treatments at Cute Spa, such as yoga, meditation sessions and pilates classes to basketball, volleyball and biking. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. Elegantly decorated with tiled floors, custom-made furnishings and artwork, the light-filled rooms, bungalows and suites of Cretan Malia Park are equipped with refrigerators, air conditioning, safe and a Smart TV. Each unit features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries based on Greek bio olive oil. Scales, bathrobes, slippers and magnifying mirrors are available in all rooms. Guests can start their day with a Greek breakfast including various cheese types, homemade pies and honey. For lunch, guests can now choose between an extensive buffet in the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Italian cuisine at Almyra, tapas at the Beach Shack and grill dishes at Pool Bar & BBQ. For dinner, guests can choose between the Mediterraneo Restaurant, Mouries Cretan Restaurant and the Almyra Italian Restaurant. An upgraded selection of wine and beverages is available. The hotel's entertainment team provides Greek cookery as well as evening shows, fun and games. The younger guests can spend their time at the Little Explorer kid's club, baking, gardening or performing, at the playground or the kid's pool. For teenagers, The Place offers cinema screenings, hot tub fun and lounging in hammocks. Labeled as a bike-friendly hotel, Cretan Malia Park also provides bike rental services. Guests may cycle around the hotel and through nearby villages and explore at their own pace the wild beauty of Crete. Other facilities include an organic kitchen garden, The Beach Shack, The Crush – a coffee & sweets corner and The Lobby Bar. The beachfront is extensive and runs for about 5 km, between Stalida and Malia. The centre of the lively Malia lies within 2.5 km from Cretan Malia Park, while Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 34 km.

A boutique hotel with stunning views to the volcano and the Aegean Sea ideally nestled on the Caldera cliff, in the area of Fanari. Nefeles Luxury Suites combine natural beauty with traditional living. The well equipped suites feature DVD/CD players, cable TV, mini bars, and balconies with view. The complex includes an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, and a terrace. Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

A short walk from the Acropolis, 5-star Royal Olympic Hotel is located right in front of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and features an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Guests can taste traditional Greek cuisine or enjoy a cocktail at the rooftop Ioannis bar-restaurant offering panoramic views over the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites at Royal Olympic are air conditioned and include a mini bar, hairdryer and bathroom amenities. Each soundproofed unit has a work desk, a satellite TV and a bathroom with shower or bathtub. Most units offers views over the Temple of Zeus or the swimming pool garden. Hotel facilities include 18 fully equipped meeting rooms, all flooded with natural light and accommodating up to 700 guests. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the hotel, while the multilingual staff is available 24/7. A library is also available on site. The Royal Olympic is within a 4-minute walk from the picturesque Plaka neighbourhood, where a variety of traditional restaurants and souvenirs shops is featured. Syntagma Square is 1 km away and Athens International Airport is at 35 km.

Set in the Athenian Riviera, the 5-star Four Seasons Astir Palace boasts 8 restaurants and bars, a spa centre with 10 treatment rooms, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Surrounded by pine trees, the hotel consists of 2 different buildings and also includes 5 tennis courts in its premises. Elegantly decorated in soft tones, the air-conditioned rooms and suites at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens are fitted with modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. They all offer views over the pine trees or the sea, while some come with private pool. Guests can start their day with an American buffet breakfast served in the dining area. For lunch or dinner, guests can choose among Greek seafood, Italian cuisine or Latin American grill accompanied by fine wine and served at the on-site restaurants. Some of the world’s finest cigars, rare cognacs and whiskeys can also be enjoyed at the cigar lounge. The on-site spa centre includes an indoor lap pool, hammam, vitality pool and chill showers and also offers a variety of massages and other treatments. Yoga classes are available at the fitness area, while water sport activities such as wind surfing, sea kayak and snorkeling can be enjoyed at the private beach area. The centre of Athens lies within a 30-minute drive of Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, while Glyfada Marina is 9 km away. The nearest airport is Elefthérios Venizélos Airport, 24 km from the hotel. Free WiFi access and free, on-site parking are provided.