Creta Paradise Beach Resort Hotel

This luxurious resort is a perfect place to take in the sun on a beach or as a base for touring western Crete. The full-service resort offers everything from aerobics classes to minigolf, water polo to lessons in archery. Guests can take part in weekly "theme nights" that feature Greek music and dancing. Families with young children will take delight in the small petting zoo as well as an active children's program. A special treat: Turtles come onto the hotel's beach to lay their eggs from May to June; these hatch in late August. Guest rooms are a bit severe for Americans accustomed to upholstered luxury, but everything is comfortable and bathrooms are up-to-date. The only downside: The hotel sometimes draws large international conferences with its high-tech facilities. Beautifully landscaped in the style of a Mediterranean villa, the resort lives up to its image.

Facilities:
Restaurant; poolside taverna; 2 bars; babysitting; children's program; fully equipped gym; Internet; Jacuzzi; 4 pools (including 2 children's); room service; sauna; smoke-free rooms; tennis court; watersports equipment rentals

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.