Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

5.0 star property
Luxury spa hotel near Star Beach Water Park

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy
Terrace/patio
Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

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  • PoolPoolPool
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  • BarBarBar
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Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, 700 14
  • Popular LocationStar Beach Water Park16 min walk
  • Popular LocationAquaworld Aquarium2 min drive
  • Popular LocationAcqua Plus Water Park5 min drive
  • AirportHeraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)19 min drive

Room options

Premium Room with Inland View & Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Luxury Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Large Single Sofa Beds

Luxury One Bedroom Suite Split Level

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room with Inland View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Inland View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room with Inland View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Premium Room with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

Elite Suite Open Plan with Sea View & Outdoor Jetted Tub

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Luxury One Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
  • 38 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Platinum Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View & Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room with Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Koutouloufari

A luxury stay in Hersonissos awaits you at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Star Beach Water Park and Lychnostatis. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 poolside bars, and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with detox wraps, body wraps, and aromatherapy. The restaurant, MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA', is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 'NEPTUNE' POOL BAR is the hotel's own bar. Enjoy the gym, spa tub, sauna, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a kids' swimming pool, and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-star Hersonissos hotel include Aquaworld Aquarium and Acqua Plus Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Star Beach Water Park - 16 min walk
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 2 min drive
  • Port of Hersonissos - 3 min drive
  • Acqua Plus Water Park - 5 min drive
  • Crete Golf Club - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • No Name - 17 min walk
  • Sweet Home - 15 min walk
  • Ταραντέλλα - 10 min walk
  • Pithari - 3 min walk
  • Sports Cafe - 1 min walk

About this property

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Luxury spa hotel near Star Beach Water Park
Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers its guests a full-service spa, a spa tub, and a sauna. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness center are also featured at the luxury Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience was completed in January 2019.

This 5-star Hersonissos hotel is smoke free.

  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Swim-up bar
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.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 30 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 'NEPTUNE' POOL BAR
  • Asian a la carte
  • Luna Rossa
  • MAIN RESTAURANT 'NATURA'

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery release events

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 15 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1990
  • Communal living room
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2019
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Property Registration Number 1039K033A0034000

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience on 12 May 2024 start from AU$180.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yep, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience have a pool?

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

What makes Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as pillowtop beds and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Are pets allowed at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

No, pets are not allowed.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 94 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 94 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STAVROS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Άριστη επιλογή για 5 αστέρια ξενοδοχείο
Ίσως το πιο καθαρό και ωραίο 5 αστέρια ξενοδοχείο που έχω μείνει , το προσωπικό πάρα πολύ ευγενικό και εξυπηρετικό, κάναμε αναβάθμιση στο δωμάτιο και μείναμε στο δωμάτιο με το τζακουζι στο μπαλκόνι, πιστεύω καλύτερη επιλογή και από το δωμάτιο με την πισίνα, ο μπουφές για το πρωινό και το βραδινό ήταν πάρα πολύ νόστιμος. Στα θετικά επίσης το άνετο πάρκινγκ , η καθημερινή αλλαγή εκτός των πετσετών , των σεντονιων και ο καθαρισμός του τζακουζι Τα λίγα αρνητικά είναι , ότι ο μπουφές ήταν νόστιμος αλλά με λίγες επιλογές όμως , το μέτριο WiFi σε όλους τους χώρους του ξενοδοχείου και η μη επιλογή για all inclusive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

IGAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay!!! Would highly recommend
Wonderful relaxing stay. Everything was amazing! I would stay here again without hesitation. Only suggestion would be to offer free water with meals and maybe free soft drinks. I understand alcohol cannot be offered free but at least water? The hotel is settled in a small town that is walkable right outside the main gates. Lots of restaurants and cute shops. Not far from main town Heraklion (25 min drive) and also close to airport (20 min). Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Pools were heated which was a lovely surprise. Very relaxing and peaceful
One of three pools
Beautiful view from our room
The food was amazing!!!
Themed menus each night from Italian to Asian to local cuisine. Food was superb!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yuval

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
Absolutely wonderful service!! Great food and I loved the location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Evette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
a waste of money-Not a 5* hotel, food was bad.
even though the dining staff was nice, the food was horrible! we as a family ended up eating just the sweet/dessert but it was still bad, not much choices, even though we had 1/2 stay, we ended up eating out & willing to spend in restaurant than to eat there. This place is not a 5* hotel is more like a 3.5*
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noureddine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing friendly staff felt like family. The resort rooms are very well maintained and the cleaning is top! One of the best resort experiences.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its vicinity minutes in most cases to the area’s activities and restaurants although their spreads and food choices at the resort were excellent too. The staff were excellent. Cleanliness of all areas. Lastly, the locals are just wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022