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If you’re looking for the epitome of eco-luxury, you can find it at ACRO Wellness Suites on the island of Crete. This sustainable hotel in Greece offers its guests a choice between a jaw-dropping cave suites or villas - each with terrace pools with a striking view of the Cretan Sea. This adult-only set up brings bohemian, luxury chic vibes and an eye for detail to make this a unique hideaway destination.
Perched dramatically above Mononaftis Bay, Acro Suites is a breath of luxe air for design-loving travellers. With just 49 cliff-side suites, villas, and lofts—each with sweeping Aegean views and private plunge pools. The architecture is quietly dramatic: stone, rough-hewn marble, and unrefined woods meld into the rocky terrain, while interiors speak of plush comfort (think Nespresso, Marshall speakers, sumptuous mattresses) meet natural authenticity.
Wellness is central here with Byzantine hammam rituals in the Bath House, outdoor and heated pools, yoga pavilions infused with sea breeze, and a menu at Cremnos restaurant that champions farm-to-table Cretan fare, served with soulful simplicity.
This is the hotel that feels like a whispered secret—unpressured and unpretentious, where style doesn’t shout and self-care is woven into every detail. Whether you’re curling up on your private terrace or drifting through a steam room ritual, Acro Suites feels like the island’s most elegant escape.
Chiselled out of a secluded cove, Daios Cove Luxury Resort in Crete is an impressive 5-star family stay.
Playing host to nearly 290 rooms, or indulge in one of the 40 villas with sophisticated contemporary décor. Split over two storeys, large sitting rooms lead out to the infinity pool and terrace. Below is the master suite and private balcony where you can immerse in the crystal waters while gazing out at the unobstructed views.
Luxury is intentional here—from the dramatic stone façades to the chic six-venue gastronomic lineup, including RHO’s refined raw-food menu and mezze at the Beach House. But the real standout? KĒPOS by Goco, a spa hub where personalised wellness (think VO₂max breath tests and hyperbaric chambers) meets candlelit indulgence.
Little touches make families feel well taken care of, with daily treats waiting in your room, complimentary buckets and spades for a trip down the beach and an exclusive kids club tailoring activities for babies through to teens.
Whether you’re drifting between pools, indulging in spa radiance, or watching sunset across the Aegean, Daios Cove is unapologetically lavish—an all-out indulgence with a side of serious escapism.
A boho hideaway in every sense where mindfulness and design intertwine seamlessly on the north-east shore of the island. Quietly celebrated as one of the top family hotel destinations, for those who want to enjoy the feel of an adult holiday, hassle-free and tastefully.
Set amid lush gardens and steps from a quiet beach, the property feels rooted in its surroundings, with light-filled lounges, bespoke décor, and an banana trees and palms enveloping the 204 rooms. Offering dedicated family accommodation, we recommend the deluxe family bungalows – with their built-in bunks and separate bedrooms for the grown-ups. Custom made furniture and artisan interiors gives the décor a unique luxury whilst the slow-paced tempo of the island is brought home here.
The resort offers 3 levels of kids club, right up to teens at The Place, which is a separate area exclusively reserved for teenagers, which includes table tennis, billiards and darts keep them busy by day and transforms into an atmospheric outdoor cinema with hammocks strung from the tress by night.
Food and wellness here are quietly impressive. At Mournies, the hotel’s open-air restaurant, you can watch traditional wood-oven cooking come to life—smoky eggplant purée made tableside, barbecued lamb ofto slow-cooked to perfection, all made from produce grown in the resort’s gardens.
Well-being threads through the guest experience—from yoga and pilates classes to the Cuté Spa and kid-approved “Little Explorer” programs. Whether you’re unwinding under fairy-lit palms or sipping cocktails in a hammock at sunset, Cretan Malia Park balances gentle luxury with thoughtful design and a quietly confident eco-ethos.
Crete isn’t just Greece’s largest island—it’s a destination where food is inseparable from culture, family, and the land itself. Here, recipes are rooted in centuries of tradition, yet there’s a modern creativity bubbling beneath the surface. One day you might find yourself in a taverna where clay pots simmer over wood fires, the next in a chic seaside restaurant reimagining Cretan flavours with fine-dining finesse. Olive oil flows like liquid gold, vegetables are sun-ripened and impossibly sweet, and meals almost always end with a complimentary dessert and a glass of raki. From rustic farm kitchens to award-winning restaurants, Crete offers a table for every appetite—authentic, soulful, and utterly unforgettable. Here's our shortlist...
A boho-chic all-day restaurant and beach lunge for Mediterranean cuisine with a contemporary twist. The Earthy tones and chilled out vibes will
have you emersed while you sip on their signature cocktails by the Cretan sea.
A charming art deco building sitting near the end of the beachfront with its salmon pink doors and windows is the brasserie and artist studio of Alexandra Manousakis.
This vibrant space is an artwork in itself - every textile, colour and flavour in the food reveals personalityin the heart of Chania. A truly unique interplay of art and Greek cuisine.
Discover local Greek and Mediterranean dishes with beautiful views of the Cretan coastline. Elegantly decorated on a fantastic balcony, it’s a spot to watch the sunset and experience some of the best Mediterranean dishes on offer. For the evenings we recommend the risotto whilst during the daytime, the salads are not to be missed!
A romantic spot if you want to take your special someone here, but Vrisi is equally a great spot for a post beach supper or lunch as a group of friends.
Created by the Grecotel group, this estate recreates a Venetian-style hamlet surrounded by olive groves and vineyards, where farm-to-table dining is more than a buzzword—it’s a way of life. Long wooden tables are laid with traditional meze, honey from the hives, house-pressed olive oil, and wine from the vines just beyond the terrace. As the sun dips, lanterns glow and the atmosphere turns impossibly romantic. Rustic yet curated, Agreco Farm is slow living at its most stylish: authentic, soulful, and quietly luxurious.
Discover Elafinuissi Beach
Dip in the enormous natural pools that make up Elafinuissi Beach. A breath-taking nature reserve on the channel between the mainland and Elafonisi, famed for it’s rose pink sandy beach. The water here is lagoon-like
Explore Spinalonga
Spinalonga is central to any Cretan education, so well
worth a visit of you love to learn about the history and culture during your trip. Spinalonga Island bears a tragic story where Greeks with leprosy were quarantined, but it’s one that every traveller should know about.
Swoon over Crete’s Botanical Park
Designed over 20 hectares of land the beautiful botanical
park filled with flowers and herbaceous plants. Wander through the flower-filled parks, then stop for an authentic Cretan lunch at the restaurant which uses the parks very own home-grown fruit and vegetables.
Loutro Village & Surrounds
Car-free, timeless, and utterly enchanting—Loutro is only accessible by boat or foot. This dreamy southern fishing village is framed by steep cliffs and soft beaches, with crystal-clear waters and walking trails that feel as though they lead to your own little corner of Crete’s soul.
