Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Is parking offered on site at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 2 poolside bars and 3 bars. Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and ocean views.

Does Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience like?

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is a short 16-minute walk from Star Beach Water Park and 17 minutes' walk from Lychnostatis.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience, Hersonissos: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

I enjoyed the breakfast. The pool needs better control as people would put personal belongings on sun beds to reserve them and there was never an available for me to try.

Erik, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Great location and pool

Lynaire, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 6, 2025

Beautifully designed and appointed hotel. Food , cleanliness and most of all staff attitude and friendliness all excellent.

Gillian, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 14, 2025

Food was excellent ,pool is a bit small for the amount of guests

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2024

Wonderful place to go. Amazing food; great staff.

John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 30, 2023

Wonderful stay!

Absolutely wonderful service!! Great food and I loved the location!

Yuval, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 5, 2022

Lots of shopping and Dining close by. Staff were excellent.

Bruce, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2022

Amazing friendly staff felt like family. The resort rooms are very well maintained and the cleaning is top! One of the best resort experiences.

Noureddine, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 30, 2024

Excellent Resort

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Esperides in Crete, and I can confidently say it is a hidden gem that exceeded all my expectations. The hotel, or better yet the resort has everything you need. The staff are super friendly and helpful. The village area is very nice and full of restaurants.

Rayan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2024

Lovely resort. Helpful and friendly staff, great rooms and overall facilities. I also had a spa treatment that was outstanding. We were grateful for the late check out and that the additional cost also included lunch. Can't wait to stay again!

Tracy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2022

All of the staff were extremely friendly and professional. We had half board and the food was delicious and had plenty of variety.

Michael Lee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2022

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.

Viviana, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2024

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Jan Hendrik, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 19, 2025

We stayed at Esperides Resort in Crete and found it to be a decent option with both pros and cons. The amenities were really nice, and the staff stood out for their friendliness and helpfulness—they went out of their way to assist with taxi and rental car arrangements, and even saved us dinner when we arrived late at night, which was much appreciated. The breakfast spread was also excellent, with a wide variety of options to start the day. However, the rooms were quite small, which made things feel a bit cramped, and we did experience some inconvenience from bugs or mosquitoes during our stay. Additionally, the toilet in our room didn’t flush properly, which was a bit frustrating. The location is relatively close to beaches and other attractions, but having a rental car is essential to get around comfortably. All in all, Esperides offers good service and amenities, but there’s room for improvement on the room comfort and upkeep.

Shailesh, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2024

Great stay, lovely place and room was great. The only thing we did not like was a cat in the dining area every night. Apparently it lives there. Crete is full of cats and normally we did not mind but the cat kept on jumping on peoples laps trying to get food.

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 3, 2023

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

Themed menus each night from Italian to Asian to local cuisine. Food was superb!!!

Melissa, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 23, 2022

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*

Evette, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 7, 2024

It was a lovely welcome , the staff were friendly , always smiling and really happy which made us happy. From the moment we arrived, we didn’t need to push our luggage as there was a concierge to help us. We were welcome with a buggy ride up to the entrance which really made us feel special and greeted with a cold plate as we got in late and dinner had finished which was considerate of them. By the time we arrived to our room, the luggage was inside. The staff were always kind and asked if we were enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere was great, and calm even with families which was really appreciated . The scenery was lovely. We got given water melon and cold towels if we stayed over during the day rather than going out. The first room we stayed in was split level which we found interesting, the adults had their own private space therefore which was nice and cosy. There was a smaller pool where we stayed. We booked late and had to move rooms so stayed in this room for 2 days. They made the transition between rooms really easy and helped us with our luggage. Food was good. The snack/lunch at the bar was great and not too pricy. Loved the club ssndwich. Things to improve : Possibly the main pool where the kids are could do with more shading as it got very hot at the main pool. Drinks could be in a larger cup as we were given small tumblers and too much ice so that didn’t feel like we were getting a proper drink. Night entertainment could be planned a bit better

Victoria, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Sep 14, 2025

Définitivement pas un 5 étoiles

L’accueil était au top, dès l’arrivée, nous avons été pris en charge par plusieurs personnes, pour la voiture, les valises et aussi un welcome en cas alors que nous sommes arrivés tard, ce qui était très appréciable. Le personnel est très agréable, que ce soit au niveau de la réception, restauration, ménage etc Le complexe est de l’extérieur très impressionnant, on dirait un petit village. Nous avons cependant été extrêmement déçus du niveau général de l’état des lieux. Tout est vétuste et à un état dégradé assez important. Nous n’avons même pas utilisé la piscine privée car le fond était pas propre, les murs étaient vieillissants, les meubles en ruine. On a pris plusieurs hôtels en Crete, et c’est de loin le pire qu’on a réservé. Je ne comprends vraiment pas la note de 5 étoiles, selon moi ça vaut un 2-3 étoiles maximum.

Sang-Hi, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 15, 2025

La formule all inclusive est Pas un vrai all inclusive pas d accès à toute la restauration ni à toutes les boissons de plus boissons payantes après 23h Aucune boissons dans le mini bar de la chambre même la bouteille d eau est payante pour la formule all inclusive

jean-louis emile, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 17, 2024

Prachtig maar niet voor pubers leeftijd.

Talin, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 16, 2024

superfreundliches Personal, tolle Anlage und mehrere Restaurants zu Fuß erreichbar

Katja, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 25, 2024

Nickel

Tres bon hotel propre et qualite services impeccable

alexandra, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 8, 2024

Άριστη επιλογή

Το ξενοδοχείο είναι πάρα πολύ καθαρό, πάρα πολύ άνετο , έχει ιδιωτικό πάρκινγκ, αρκετά άνετο , το προσωπικό είναι άριστο , πάρα πολύ ευγενικό και εξυπηρετικό, το μόνο που ίσως πρέπει να σκεφτούν είναι να βάλουν την επιλογή all inclusive

STAVROS, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 7, 2024

Sehr schöne Anlage, sehr nette Menschen

Ich habe hier acht phantastische Tage verbracht. Das Hotel liegt sehr schön auf einer Anhöhe oberhalb des Ortes und bietet daher von vielen Stellen spektakuläre Aussichten auf das Meer und die Berge oberhalb. Mein Lieblingsort war die Rooftop Bar, wo man mit einem Drink in der Hand den Sonnenuntergang beobachten kann. Das Hotel verfügt über zwei Pools: Einen großen ganz oben am Hang mit entsprechend tollem Blick, einer Poolbar und einem Kleinkindbereich und einen kleineren weiter unten in der Anlage. Dieser ist als „Quiet Zone - Adults Only“ ausgewiesen. Als Alleinreisender habe ich die Ruhe dort sehr genossen. Der Service und die Herzlichkeit aller Mitarbeitenden waren großartig. Es gibt ein Büffetrestaurant für Halbpension (keine kulinarischen Höhenflüge, aber durchweg lecker) und ein A la carte-Restaurant auf dem „Oberdeck“ mit spektakulärem Blick. Die Preise für Speisen und Getränke sind für ein Hotel dieser Klasse recht fair. Die Zimmer sind sehr unterschiedlich in Ausstattung und Lage. Generell bieten die Terrassen und privaten Pools keine Privatsphäre; sie sind alle mehr oder minder einsehbar. Ich halte das nicht für ein Problem, aber man sollte es vorab wissen. Die Lage des Zimmers ist aber zweitrangig, da man die sehr schönen öffentlichen Bereiche nutzen kann. Wer frühzeitig bucht, kann wohl Wünsche äußern. In den Ort läuft man knapp 20 Minuten, allerdings ist es dort schon sehr touristisch - nicht mein Fall. Ich werde nächstes Jahr wiederkommen.

marc, 8-night trip

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