Are you looking for hotels in Crete with private pools? Being the largest island in Greece, Crete is one of the best places where you can enjoy holidays alone or with your loved ones and friends.
Packed with gorgeous mountainscapes, pristine beaches, and beautiful Mediterranean geography Crete can offer you a lot more than you can imagine.
If you prefer uncrowded local attractions and plenty of wide open spaces, Crete is where you can have the most fun. However, if you prefer some luxurious holiday experiences you need to choose from luxury hotels in Crete with private pool accommodations to help you make the most of your time.
For this, you need to be selective about the choices you make and how you can narrow down the best hotels and villas for your holidays.
Editor’s Choice: If you are looking for a luxurious property that takes your experience to the next level you should choose Acro Suites A Wellbeing Resort. Perched on the cliffs of Agia Pelagia, this resort offers private luxury suites with a private pool that overlooks the Aegean Sea.
The earthy textures and interiors reflect the outdoors to create a seamless mix of architecture and art. Enjoy the sunset views from the comfort of your private balcony while basking in the luxury and sophistication the resort has to offer.
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10 Hotels in Crete with Private Pools for Ultimate Luxury Indulgence
1. Sansal Boutique Hotel
Rating: 9.3/10 | Location: Chania Town |Class: 5-Star
Located in the old city of Chania, Sansal Boutique Hotel is one of the best hotels in Crete with private pool accommodation.
This 5-star boutique hotel offers you an excellent vantage point allowing you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Crete. The hotel architecture is modern and minimalistic which makes it more luxurious in the best form possible.
The deluxe suite with a swimming pool can offer you some of the best views of the city. Also, you can enjoy the spacious suites and villas that the hotel has to offer.
The on-site restaurant offers authentic Greek and Cretan cuisine along with other international cuisines offering you an excellent gastronomic experience. You can enjoy refreshing cocktails and drinks at their on-site bar and rooftop lounge.
Sansal Boutique Hotel Reviews: Stylish and sleek hotel within a walking distance from restaurants and the old town. Our room was comfortable, clean and had a spectacular view of the sea. The staff were warm, friendly and provided great tips for going around Crete. – Cay (more reviews)
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2. Minos Beach Art Hotel
Rating: 9.3/10 | Location: Agios Nikolaos |Class: 5-Star
If you are interested in staying at the finest 5-star hotels in Crete with private pools you should choose Minos Beach Art Hotel. This 5-star property is the epitome of luxury, art and nature all combined into one.
The property makes optimum use of the land and the space to invoke a sense of calmness and sophistication through design. This brings harmony into the senses and ensures that you can have the best holiday time here.
The villas are luxurious and have modern installations that make them practical as well. The muted color palette and the large verandah with a private pool overlook the sea ahead of it.
Situated right at the edge of the water, La Bouillabaisse Restaurant is a great way to spend those quality moments with your loved one and enjoy a romantic dinner under the stars. You can also enjoy coffee and cocktails at the waterfront Pure Lounge Bar on the property.
Minos Beach Art Hotel Reviews: Superb location with direct beach access. It has 2 small sand beach parts and the rest is rock. We loved it! Breakfast was amazing, rooms in very good shape, facilities excellent, to put it simple: you can just stay in the hotel area the whole day and won’t miss anything. – Matthias (more reviews)
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3. Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort
Rating: 8.8/10 | Location: Gouves |Class: 5-Star
If you are looking for beachfront properties in Crete, Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort is the one you should choose. Located in Gouves, this property has palm-fringed lagoons and gardens that make it stand out.
If you are looking for luxury hotels in Crete with private pool suites and villas, this is the one for you.
The hotel offers excellent villas that come with a private pool option to provide you with the complete privacy and exclusivity you deserve. You also get your private cabana on the beach for a relaxing beach day. The floor-to-ceiling windows bring the vistas of the beach indoors.
While you are on the property you can enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at the Amirandes The Restaurant. You can also try other restaurants that serve Asian, Cretan and Greek cuisine.
Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort Reviews: We miss the place, the staff, the love and hospitality so much that we wish to come back next year. The manager and buffet staff, the staff by the pool made the place extra special with their love and hospitality. – Vishal (more reviews)
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4. Domes Noruz Chania Autograph Collection – Adults Only
Rating: 9.4/10 | Location: Kato Daratso |Class: 5-Star
If you are looking for a romantic getaway experience in Crete, Domes Noruz Chania Autograph Collection – Adults Only can offer you villas that come with a private pool.
This boutique luxury accommodation offers you one of the best experiences as you enjoy exclusivity and privacy like no other. With its luxurious setting, this is one of the best hotels in Crete with private pools overlooking the best views.
The Sublime Loft with Sea View offers you an excellent way to stay in luxury while overlooking the sea and beach. The property also hosts a state-of-the-art spa centre and two swimming pools that offer a great experience.
You can enjoy the Neo-Greek seafood at their Topos on-site restaurant. If you love to sip some cocktails you can do that at their Raw Bar and N Bar located on the property.
Domes Noruz Chania Reviews: Staff are all incredibly nice and helpful. The hotel is very nice. Food and drink is good, the breakfast spread is particularly great. The location is great, just outside town enough to be quiet and relaxing, but close enough to pop in easily. The room was brilliant with some nice little thoughtful touches. – Rouse (more reviews)
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5. Acro Suites A Wellbeing Resort
Rating: 9.5/10 | Location: Agia Pelagia |Class: 5-Star
Surrounded by natural environment and beauty, Acro Suites A Wellbeing Resort is one of the best 5-star hotels in Crete with private pools.
Perched on a cliff in Agia Pelagia, this resort can provide you with the complete privacy and exclusiveness that you need when you are holidaying. With its bohemian contemporary design, it optimizes the spaces available to offer you peace of mind.
The Sea View Loft with a private pool offers a great experience as you overlook the blue ocean waters from the spacious balcony.
The hotel has various on-site restaurants that serve authentic Greek cuisine along with Peruvian, Japanese and Mediterranean cuisine. You can also enjoy delicious homemade drinks at CIRCLE, their on-site all-day pool bar and lounge.
Acro Suites A Wellbeing Resort Reviews: Amazing location and view, very nice and natural design. We really loved our terrace and the pool was heated in most of the time. The staff was very helpful and kind. I also tried the spa which was absolutely perfect. We also had late check out and ordered room service, all was quickly and professionally solved. – Klaudia (more reviews)
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6. Peninsula Resort and Spa
Rating: 8.6/10 | Location: Agia Pelagia |Class: 5-Star
Looking for an all-inclusive resort in Crete? Peninsula Resort and Spa is one of the finest resorts that would offer you the luxury and exclusiveness that you need for your holidays.
Nestled on the outskirts of Agia Pelagia village, this is one of the best Crete hotels with private pool rooms and suites. The property is also close to Heraklion, the capital of the island offering you a better strategic location.
The Superior Sea View room comes with a spectacular ocean view and a private infinity pool that enhances the overall experience.
The property also has easy access to Mononaftis Beach offering you a great beach day experience. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine as you enjoy the stunning vistas of the Aegean Sea. The restaurant also hosts various themed dinners and events to offer a different experience to the guests.
Peninsula Resort and Spa Reviews: Amazing stay at the end of season. Staff was vert good – we have got an upgraded room and it was available 4 hours earlier than check-in, so our vacation started early. It had amazing view from room and good choice of food. Nature around was big plus as we have enjoyed plenty of walks as well as visited all 4 beaches nearby. – Kateryna (more reviews)
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7. Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay
Rating: 9.2/10 | Location: Agios Nikolaos |Class: 5-Star
If you are interested in a beachfront resort that can offer tranquility and exclusiveness you can choose the Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay property.
This is where you can enjoy luxury and sophistication right next to the beach to make the most of your Crete holidays. The property offers an excellent villa with private pool Crete has to offer.
Apart from villas, the property also boasts some luxuriously-designed bungalows and suites that come together to form a magical oceanfront wonderland.
While you are here you can enjoy Mediterranean and Cretan meals at Amalthea Restaurant. If you wish to eat in private you can order your meals in your room. The property also has three different bars to choose from for those refreshing cocktail moments.
Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Reviews: A wonderful stay at the seaside. The hotel is located on the beachfront, with its own sandy beach. The breackfast is generous with a wide diversity to choose from. The hotel is located some 20 minutes walking distance from the center of the Agios Nikolaos. – Elena (more reviews)
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8. NEMA Design Hotel & Spa
Rating: 8.9/10 | Location: Hersonissos |Class: 5-Star
Located in the heart of Crete, this Adults Only boutique hotel makes its presence felt through its unique design language. NEMA Design Hotel & Spa brings a unique combination of sophistication and elegance through its simplistic design allowing guests to indulge in ultimate luxury and privacy.
You can choose from various rooms, suites and maisonettes that come with a private outdoor pool.
If you are looking for luxury hotels in Crete with private pool suites that offer Instagram-worthy shots you should choose NEMA Design Hotel & Spa.
The use of stone and wood materials in all suites and maisonette makes it stand out from the rest of the luxury properties in Crete. At their Bliss Bar Restaurant, you can enjoy flavours of Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine.
NEMA Design Hotel & Spa Reviews: As we had the corner room, it was a little bigger than the others with plenty of room to stretch. It was peaceful and quiet, not a single noisy toddler in sight, which was the whole point of our trip. We enjoyed the room/pool and the beach so much that we didn’t even have time for the spa – so something to look forward to next time. Definitely worth spending the extra dollar, especially when comparing with the ambience of the colossal resorts nearby. The restaurants/tavernas in the village are also lovely. – Kerli (more reviews)
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9. Domes Zeen Chania
Rating: 9.2/10 | Location: Kato Daratso |Class: 5-Star
Nestled in a protected cove, Domes Zeen Chania is one of the top resorts in Crete that offers you a combination of sophistication and ultimate privacy. If you are looking for a limitless luxury experience, Domes Zeen Chania is one of the best 5-star hotels in Crete with private pools that overlook the town and the ocean.
You can choose from various bungalows and villas that come with a private pool and a balcony area where you can enjoy the Greek sun.
For culinary experiences, you can head to the Beach House Restaurant for delicious Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine. On the other hand, you can also sip some delicious cocktails and handcrafted drinks at the Beach House Bar.
Domes Zeen Chania Reviews: Very beautiful property in chania, lots of greens and flowers, very nice design and minimalistic loved the concrete buildings, rooms are very well designed. Pool is warm and beach is nice and sandy. Good service from beach. Staff is really polite and welcoming check-in service is perfect. – Lauri (more reviews)
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10. Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel – Adults Only
Rating: 9.2/10 | Location: Chania Town |Class: 5-Star
Nestled in Chania, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel – Adults Only is one of the finest boutique hotels that offer you an excellent holiday experience in Crete.
If you are looking for Crete hotels with private pool rooms, apartments and suites you can get it here. The overall accommodation experience is designed to create unforgettable experiences when you are with your loved one.
All rooms and suites come with private pools, but you can choose the Ambassador room which offers a unique combination of city views combined with the Aegean Sea ahead of it.
You can enjoy these stunning panoramic views while basking in the comfort and luxury of your room. You can enjoy breakfast in your room while you can enjoy some delicious Cretan cuisine as you enjoy the views of the old Chania town.
Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel Reviews: The view is spectacular, it is one of the best views I have ever seen at a hotel. You get the chance to see whole Chania, along with the mountains. You also have “front row seats” to the best sunsets! The outside pool is clean and wonderful, however we could not use it at the end of Oct since the water was cool. They have a jacuzzi with heated water for public use at the spa area, however. The breakfast is brought to your room every morning, whenever you ask for it, between 8-11 AM. The bed is extremely comfortable! We also enjoyed the daily coffee resuply. The people there were extremly nice and welcoming. – Irina (more reviews)
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FAQ’s
How many days are enough to explore Crete?
Crete is the largest Greek island and therefore you will need at least a week or more to explore various towns and monasteries and eastern and western coasts.
Is Crete better than Santorini?
If you have more days to spare you should Crete which allows you to do more activities and cover more towns and places. Santorini also has ample activities and local attractions but you can wrap those up in less than a week.
What’s the best time to visit Crete?
The best time to visit Crete is during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall. Hence, you should visit Crete from April to June and September to October.
With its mild Mediterranean weather, pristine beaches, old towns and gastronomic culture, Crete is a great destination for those who want to put their feet up and enjoy the Greek sun and the blue Aegean waters. However, if you want to be pampered you can book hotels in Crete with private pool suites and villas.
Booking the best hotels can make a difference to your holidays. Hence, you can choose from the list of best hotels in Crete with private pools that match your preferences and needs.
