Crete continues to captivate the international audience, not only with its landscapes and history, but also with its evolution into a destination of high aesthetics and luxurious hospitality, as noted by the British magazine House & Garden, a leading lifestyle medium in the field of design and hospitality, which presents the list of the best hotels in Crete for 2025.
The list features both emblematic resorts with a long tradition, as well as new, innovative arrivals that breathe new life into the concept of luxury accommodation. From wellness retreats and villas with private pools, to family resorts with a strong element of design and experience, Crete proves that its tourist identity is evolving based on quality, differentiation, and authenticity.
The full list of House & Garden is as follows:
1. Ph?ea Blue Palace (Plaka Elounda)
Boutique hotel with 47 suites, emphasis on Greek design, private villa with personal chef and butler.
2. Rosewood Blue Palace (Plaka Elounda)
The new luxury resort is opening in 2025, continuing the philosophy of Ph?ea Blue.
3. Acro Suites (Agia Pelagia)
Boutique adults-only destination, with cave-style suites, private pools, and comprehensive wellness services.
4. Domes Zeen Chania (Chania)
Modern family resort with a special architectural style and structures for creative children’s activities.
5. Nana Princess (Chersonissos)
Resort with rich infrastructure, private pools, and high-level services.
6. Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa (Elounda)
Architecturally stunning, with private villas and unobstructed sea views.
7. The Tanneries Hotel & Spa (Chania)
Hotel in a historic renovated tannery, with industrial aesthetics and boutique approaches.
8’Elounda Mare, Relais & Ch?teaux (Elounda)
Luxurious, historic resort with a private beach and excellent gastronomy.
9. Creta Maris (Hersonissos)
Family-friendly resort, with a water park and a full package of activities for children.
10. Amirandes Grecotel Exclusive Resort (Heraklion)
One of the most iconic resorts on the island, with an ayurveda spa, fine dining, and numerous activity options.
The editorial team of House & Garden, as highlighted, places particular emphasis on connecting modern design with local identity and tradition — an approach that, as noted, makes hospitality in Crete stand out. Thus, the selection of hotels reflects the new philosophy of travel: luxury with substance, experience with character, hospitality with roots.
