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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is located in the centre of the popular and traditional Koutouloufari Village, just 1 km from Hersonissos. The resort is amphitheatrically built consisting of 15 buildings and 105 suites of various types and options as private hot tubs, private pools, sea view rooms and suites. The 3 lifts and the 2 airlifts provide comfortable access to all suites and public areas. The resort features 3 main pools which are heated during specific seasons: 01/04 - 15/5 and 26/9 - 5/11.Activity pool is not equipped with hydromassage. Next to the Activity pool there is a Kids pool. The Main Pool is only for adults. There is also a spa centre of 100m2 and an open air mini gym corner. In the most central point of the resort, a guest relation team is taking care of all demands and requests of guests including excursions, car / moto rental and special occasions like honeymoon, anniversary, and birthday- packages. Within the resort area there is one main restaurant (breakfast & dinner), one Snack Bar "Lemoni".

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Hersonissos, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.8

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • FREE private parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful resort with the friendliest staff. We were visiting friends who were staying in Crete at the Esperides. Upgraded us to a jacuzzi Seaview room which was fantastic, with a great view of the sea
  • Sukhi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous resort with exceptional facilities. Staff were incredibly friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend this hotel.
  • Jacqueline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Facilities in room 401 were excellent, we had our own swimming pool and jacuzzi which made our stay very memorable. Staff are so friendly and very accommodating. The location was perfect with easy reach of beautiful restaurants.
  • Oliver
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The facilities were great and our room was clean and spacious.
  • Lies
    Belgium Belgium
    We loved the hotel, the pool and the location. The swimming pool was not crowded, even in August. The staff is very very welcoming and friendly.
  • Ramiz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was amazing spot on nothing was missing from the luxury they promised
  • Jazil
    France France
    Beautiful hotel, not too big but very cosy and warm. The staff was amazing, always available for anything ! If you like to walk, Koutouloufari has an authentic charm and not far from the city center of Chersonnisos (20min walk). The quality of...
  • Mika
    Israel Israel
    Everything was just perfect ! Great hotel/room , wonderful staff, superb services and food. Thank you guys for everything! And special thanks for Pella for your attention and help during our vacation ❤️🙏👌
  • Relika
    Estonia Estonia
    I just loved the hotel. Everything was nice, beautiful, comfortable, well organized. Many nice tavernas in the neighborhoods. We had a super stay in Esperides and if I come back to Crete, I would choose the same hotel.
  • Andrei
    Germany Germany
    -The staff is absolutely great. Big thumbs up to Dustin from the restaurant, who was extremely careful and helpful. Also the staff at the reception were super nice, helped us with organizing a day trip and solved our late-check-out request. -the...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
  • Main Restaurant Natura
    • Cuisine
      British • French • Greek • Mediterranean • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Lemoni Snack Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all hotel’s pools are seasonally heated, at the beginning and end of the summer season.

Please note that a Medical center is 5 minutes away, while a general hospital is 30 minutes away.

Please note that the property can arrange car rentals and schedule excursions to important Cretan sights, such as the archaeological site of Knossos. It is a 20-minute drive from the airport and only a 10-minute drive from the country's most prominent 18-hole golf course.

Shuttle service to Beach Comber at Stalida with reserved sunbeds for our guests.

Due to fixed sunbed capacity, reservation is required at least 24 hours in advance.

Please note that the hotel may preauthorize the credit card of guests.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 1178446