Location: Anissaras
Top Hotels in Anissaras
Top Restaurants in Anissaras
The 10 best hotels in Anissaras, Greece
Discover the best hotels in Anissaras, Hersonissos, Crete including Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa, Lyttos Mare, Serita Beach Hotel, Aldemar Royal Mare, Ocean Heights View Hotel, Aqua Blu, Aelia Apartments, Irene Beach Apartments, Panorama Sea View, Evalia Apartments.
Restaurants in Anissaras
1. Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3581 reviews
Mitsis Laguna Resort & Spa lies on the beach of Anissaras in the area of Hersonissos in Crete. It is a majestic and luxurious five-star hotel with a state of the art Wellness Spa that provides premium service. Guest accommodation in this five-star resort includes 351 luxurious rooms, consisting of 180 bungalows (34 of which shape a small island, surrounded by a lake and the rest are family bungalows), 90 beautiful sea view and garden view rooms, 79 superior rooms in the main building, and 2 presidential suites with a private pool for each. A number of infrastructures and facilities such as meeting rooms, tennis courts, beach volley, mini soccer court, gym, 3 seawater swimming pools, a kid’s pool, water slides etc. make the hotel an entertainment paradise for guests of all ages. The hotel places great importance on high quality gastronomy, as guests can try various gastronomic selections in the resort’s seven restaurants and 4 bars. The point of reference though is the unique sense of hospitality and the high standard of service in every guest encounter.
Amazing hotel
Reviewed By Melissa FWe have just returned from a week here. Cannot fault it. Location perfect - just a 20 minute taxi ride from the airport. Everything was immaculately presented at the hotel. Rooms spotlessly clean with toiletries provided. Fully stocked fridge mini bar. Staff friendly. Food excellent - wide choice of restaurants and all of very high standard. The food at the main buffet restaurant was also of high quality with lots of lovely choice. There’s also the bonus of the beach cafe, creperie and snack bar. 3 very clean pools catering for kids, those wishing to relax or for those that preferred music. All pools had a bar serving food. There was evening entertainment every evening and activities in the day if you wanted to join in such as pool Zumba, darts and beach volleyball. The beach is just across the road and there’s a little land train (not related to the hotel) which gives you a 2 hour tour of some of this beautiful island. We’d love to return to the Mitsis Laguna. Highly recommended!
2. Lyttos Mare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Lyttos Mare was created as an all sense awakening experience with an emphasis on the element of water. The resort is situated on a beautiful Cretan beach with crystal blue waters and the architecture of the space is based on living in the water. An exclusive, family friendly, all inclusive or half board five star resort that will become your paradise escape.
Almost perfect
Reviewed By Honest_CraigCTwo adults and our 6 year old son had the pleasure of staying in a family room with individual pool booked through JET2 for 10 nights from 28th May. The hotel is amazingly clean as you would expect in a five star resort and the sister hotel next door was too. The food and drink was fantastic and was available pretty much all day from one place or another from 07:30 through to 21:30. Try the wok and chopsticks as the food in there was great and the lady waitress was fantastic but if forgot her name :-(.Please note that you can only book once per 7 days! This wasn’t clear when we booked the holiday. Fortunately the food everywhere else was great. If you have kids then you will spend a lot of time (I would imagine) next door at the Lyttos Beach water park that starts up at 09:45. If you do have kids you may want to consider actually staying there as it definitely seemed more family/kid friendly. As all the kids clubs are ran from that hotel.You can easily get a sun lounger and there is no need to reserve like some people were doing. The hotel caters more towards our German friends but everything is in English. For example, the kids disco - whilst they spoke in English, the songs were clearly German as we had no idea what was going on but the German families clearly knew the songs/moves etc. - understandable as I would say 90% of the guests were German from what I could pick up. Not an issue though all good fun. We used the spa treatments and although pricy, were very good in fantastic facilities. The gym and pool area looked great but we didn’t make use of these. There is a small shop but it’s way overpriced…take a little walk down the sea front to the right for much more choice and value for money. We hired a car from the guys on the front desk and the car was great without any issues although the guy offered one price the night before and then the lady altered it the day after and the car we thought we were getting was altered at the last minute so just be careful and only pay once you know for sure what you are paying for. You will read some reviews about the service being a bit slow or poor and to be honest it is slightly, but I could see there was lots of training new staff so I can see this improving shortly. The best staff that were attentive to us were Ewelina in the main restaurant, she is by far the best server as she is attentive and friendly which unfortunately isn’t to be said for everyone - some look annoyed whilst doing their jobs and some just walk straight past your dirty plates/glasses from a previous course which was very poor for 5 star hotel. Another good staff member is Marina in the main bar, she will make you the most lovely cocktails and serve them up much more quickly than one of the guys who asks you what you want whilst still serving the person in front and then forgets what you want so you have to repeat yourself which is utterly mind-boggling! Some of the materials used don’t lend themselves well to being wet - for example in the toilets under the lift/elevator area. I’m not sure if there is anything that can be done but the floors there are lethally slippy. I would like to come back here but would like to see some of the reviews confirm that the hotel has addressed some of the concerns mainly surrounding the service levels of previous reviewers. Once this is sorted it would be truly perfect. One other area for improvement is that we had to search out every bit of info. No info pack in the room, no phone numbers etc. no info on when the pools operate, when the restaurants operate and what themed evenings they had on and where to reserve a table. No room service info either. Nothing about what entertainment was on and where. We found an easel round the other side of one pool that we just never walked past on the last day but I had asked for the info from guest services but if I hadn’t then this was supposedly the means by which they expected everyone to know what was happening with the entertainment. It would be good if info could be put through the television sets, that way it’s easily updatable and you can see what’s happening and when…like they do on cruise ships ;-). Overall, very good and wouldn’t have an issue recommending.
3. Serita Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2176 reviews
Welcome to Serita Beach Hotel in Crete, Greece Serita Beach Hotel is a luxurious 5 star hotel for beautiful all inclusive holidays in Crete. The Serita Beach Hotel is located on the beach in the picturesque and uncommercialised resort of Anissaras. The Hotel is painted in bright pastel colours and offers everything you need for a relaxing holiday experience.
Excellent family holiday and very good at offering refunds if required
Reviewed By 406EmmaJWe've just returned from a half-term trip to the hotel with our three small children (aged 4 years old 2 years old and 4 months). We had to fly home a day early and our room cost was refunded immediately with no questions asked; this flexibility and generosity was greatly appreciated and it's worth giving this hotel business for this alone given how unpredictable travel can be. The staff were all very friendly and there was a wide selection of food available at each meal (and a kids' buffet in the evenings). The children enjoyed the kids club where they have a selection of different activities each day (closed Mondays) including dressing up as pirates, baking biscuits and water polo etc. I opted for a back, neck and scalp massage at the spa which was most relaxing and the masseuse - Perseus - was excellent. I highly recommend a treatment if you have time. It's also worth mentioning the Creperie by the pool. Unlimited crepes (savoury and sweet), a large selection of ice cream and some delicious cakes available from 10am onwards. Make sure you save room for a daily visit!
4. Aldemar Royal Mare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2703 reviews
The Royal Mare Luxury Resort + Thalasso is an exciting holiday destination located at the heart of the Mediterranean in a realm of myths and stories. There are so many ways to relax at this beautiful community surrounded by cooling water and verdant gardens. Chill out in the comfort of your well-appointed room, enjoy the sparkling blue waters of the sea, treat yourself at the world's finest thalassotherapy centre, discover the secrets of Cretan cuisine and embrace an enchanting summer full of traditional Cretan hospitality.
Beautiful grounds, food slightly mediocre, amazing staff & service, very quiet and relaxing, safe resort for single gal
Reviewed By Georgina WI am a 31YO female on a solo trip for the first time. I was looking for a relaxing beach holiday to catch a tan, eat, drink and sleep and not move a muscle. I stayed in room 719 which is right by the beach (ground floor, not facing the sea). The hotel is around half an hour from the airport but more like 45-60 mins on a transfer coach with other stops. PEOPLE: the majority of guests are older females from Austria, Germany, Poland. There are some couples and some with young children, however not very many children at all. The staff are the most lovely people - EVERY SINGLE member of staff stop what they're doing to say hello when you walk past. They are so welcoming and friendly and will cater to whatever you need. A special shout out to George at the main buffet and Aphrodite at the beach bar. HOTEL: the hotel is huge with lots of lovely walkways with flowers and pretty buildings. It is a beautiful resort with gorgeous views and is impeccably clean every single moment of the day. Though it is a large hotel, there is so much space that the place actually feels very quiet and deserted a lot of the time. I have had my pick of sunbeds every day. A handful of towels at dawn but most guests seem to rise later. You don't need to worry about finding a nice spot. The hotel is on a long skinny plot with the reception and main buffet at one end, winding downhill towards the beach at the other end. If you ask the staff it is a 'one minute walk' from one end to the other, however realistically it is a 5-10 minute walk. They do have buggies which can ferry you around if needed. WiFi was available throughout the hotel and beach, a bit spotty in some areas but mostly OK. There are a number of shops and boutiques available, selling all kinds of gifts, jewellery, clothes, toiletries, pool floats and a mini mart for gifts and snacks/drinks for half boarders etc. ROOM: the room isn't so important to me as I don't spend much time there. The room was very clean, fairly modern, cleaned daily, blackout blinds, stocked mini fridge, waterfall shower, strong water pressure, and security deposit safe. They provided two beach towels, two robes and two paper Slippers (twin room). Coffee, tea, kettle, cups, plates and wine glasses were provided. I had some issues on my first day, the drain in the shower wasn't draining well and so the water flooded the bathroom and unfortunately the floor wasn't angled towards the back of the room so when it got to the door, it flooded the hallway to the room. Also the toilet flush was broken. I called reception who were apologetic and sent someone to fix it within half an hour while I went for dinner which I was happy with. The TV was all in German so I didn't make use of that, despite asking twice if this could be changed. The buildings are all very beautiful and no high rises. Due to the hotel being set on a hill, a lot of places benefit from sea/sunset views. FOOD: food was high on my priority list so I chose all-inclusive however many people were half board. I’m not sure I would choose AI again if I was solo as I really didn't make the most of it, however if I were with friends I would probably have made more of the drinks. **I attach photos of the menus** Bars: open from 10.15am. I didn't see any other café/barfor early morning coffees aside from the main buffet. Drinks during the day are served in brown paper cups with paper straws. Straws = fine. Cups =lined with plastic so not THAT eco-friendly. Would prefer clear plastic cups so I can see the beautiful cocktails. - Breakfast: you can only have breakfast at the main buffet (Symposia) which is served until around 10.30am (ish - I believe). I did see someone deliver room service one day it wasn't an advertised facility in the rooms, so not sure what the availability/cost of this is. Fresh orange juice is available by table service which was delicious and it was a shame that it wasn't available at any other time of the day (unless I paid extra). Food was varied and fresh, including all of the usuals. Good quality. Fresh waffles, pancakes, bacon/eggs/beans/sausage, fried bread, cereals, fruits, Cheeses, meats, fresh bread etc. If you do not get to breakfast before it closes, you will not be able to find a late breakfast anywhere and will have to wait until lunch opens. A mid morning snack bar would be a nice improvement. - Lunch: options include the mini buffet (Allegro) in the reception building or the beach restaurant at the other end of the resort (nothing in between). The mini buffet offers a small buffet selection of hot food (pasta, pizza (either margherita or a ham pizza), and usually another couple of items such as pita with tzatziki and meat or Bao buns), along with a salad bar, fruit, veg, cheese, breads, ice cream and desert counter. There is a fridge to help yourself to wine, bottled water and self-serve pumps for beer and soft drinks. I was happy with this mini buffet but it does get samey after a week as the main option is pizza every day. The beach restaurant can be dined at once for free (if AI) during your stay, or visit a second time for 25% off. I wasn't personally a fan of the food at this restaurant as it was a lot of fish etc and there wasn't much for picky eaters aside from one burger. There definitely needs to be another snack bar closer to the beach that offers casual items like toasties, sandwiches, burgers, picky bits etc. - Snacks: the mini buffet offers pizza in the afternoon until 4pm, though I never ate at that time of day so cannot comment (I never saw it). - Dinner: options are the main buffet (from 6.30pm), Asian a la carte (Royal Palm) or Mediterranean a la carte (Candia) . The Greek a la carte was still closed which was a shame since I went to Greece for Greek food! You can visit the a la cartes unlimited times with AI, but you need to pre book in reception which was never a problem if you do it a day or two in advance. The a la cartes are open until the small hours, and on my first night when I arrived at midnight, I was able to go to Candia (right by my room towards the beach) for a four course set meal, it was deserted but the setting of this restaurant is very picturesque, set over a decorative pool with nice lighting. I visited Candia a second time and it was such a lovely dinner with a violinist setting the scene. The a la cartes have substantial menus however they do have a separate menu for AI which is a more limited menu. You can of course pay for other dishes if you wish but there is plenty to choose from if not. My favourite was the Asian which I visited twice. Set in the middle of the resort, you dine Al fresco on a pretty patio. The menu was probably 50% sushi type options, but the rest included normal Chinese options including spring rolls, prawn Crackers, fried prawns, sweet n sour chicken/pork, hoisin duck Wraps. Desert was sorbets, ice creams or a fried ice cream. The food here was out of this world 10/10. AFTERS: There is a late night cocktail bar and roof terrace near reception with live music and stunning views. Not sure on closing time, but I don't think it goes too late into the early hours. The ambiance at this bar was very nice – relaxed and mature. POOLS/BEACH: there are two large pools as you wind your way down from reception towards the beach. Each pool has a drinks bar, toilet and a lifeguard. The top pool is where the mini lunch buffet is located and is therefore the more popular choice, however it is still not very busy and no issues with finding a nice bed. The middle pool is quieter, and has a jacuzzi. There is no snack bar here, just drinks bar. There are many other smaller pools which are private access for certain rooms. These looked very serene however I personally enjoy the ability to mingle and people watch. They don't really play much music around the pools and I didn't see any activities such as aqua fit etc. They do have tennis courts, a Spa, ping pong tables etc however I didn't use and didn't see people use them. The beach was my favourite place to perch. The sea was a little choppy which made for fantastic people watching - the pensioners were not afraid to jump the waves. The beach is made of smooth gravel type sand. It is not too painful to walk on however sea shoes make it much easier, especially when getting in and out of the choppy sea so you don't have to Worry about stubbing your toe on the rocks on the sea bed. I never heard of any sea urchin incidents however I wore my sea shoes as a precaution. There are always beds available. It doesn't feel crowded and the beds are nice and comfortable, and very clean. There are some shallow pools/puddles of the sea where small children can splash about safely. To summarise: I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. The beautiful hotel grounds and lovely staff made the trip. No request is too much. The hotel is very calm and mature. You don't see people stumbling around drunk, or have hyper children running riot. This is a child friendly hotel however they may get bored (I spoke to one parent who said theirs was the only child in kids club). If you're looking for a relaxing solo holiday or a romantic getaway, this is for you. Solo travellers can feel very safe alone at night. Other residents will chat to you (if you engage) so you don't feel lonely. Some improvements I would suggest to the hotel: - A snack bar available for late breakfast and snacks throughout the day such as sandwiches, Wraps, toasties, chips etc. - A coffee/drinks venue open early morning for the early risers. - Light music around the pools to create atmosphere. - Clear plastic cups (or reusable plastic glasses to be eco friendly) as an option for drinks. I understand paper cups are eco friendly and pool-safe however The brown paper COFFEE cups spoil the cocktail/wine experience for me. I actually think the paper cups are lined with plastic so maybe they aren't that eco friendly. Not sure. - I didn't see any library/bookshelf to swap books which I would have liked.
5. Ocean Heights View Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 402 reviews
Welcome to Ocean Heights View! A Hotel that offering panoramic sea view, real Cretan hospitality and a range of accommodation types. They are bathed under the Greek sun natural light, airy and spacious, and features include air-conditioning, fridge and sea, pool, mountain or garden views. All this in peaceful surroundings of our beautiful gardens, will make your time at the Ocean Heights View Hotel a most unforgettable holidays. Children’s will love the playground, the children pool and the water slides pools. Our resort has three outdoor swimming pools, one for adults one for our young guests and one water slides pool . Relax and rejuvenate under the Greek sun and enjoy a refreshment served from our pool side bar. Moreover our resort is located 850m from the public sandy beach of Anissaras . Wonderful resort Ocean Heights View hotel is in a peaceful place full of trees, most olive trees, a panoramic sea view .
Nice place
Reviewed By Katarzyna SWe spent a week in this hotel in the first half of May 2022. We remember our stay very well. The hotel is away from the sea, but for those who want to spend time on the beach, the route is not too demanding. With two young children, we covered the route in 20-25 minutes. You can also reach the beach by the hotel bus. There are shops by the beach for basic shopping and one small shop in the hotel. The hotel bus takes guests to the center several times a day, so communication is a plus. You can also rent a car at a reasonable price from the hotel. When it comes to the hotel itself, the service deserves praise. It is rare for everyone to be so warm, smiling and helpful. Big bows and greetings to boss Katerina and the entire crew. Among the service, two very nice Polish ladies :) Clean hotel, you can see that it is being gradually renovated, standard Greek rooms, great relaxation area by the pool. There are pools of various depths, so both children and adults will find something for themselves. Sunbeds available without any problems, massage zone additionally payable, swings, in the evening this zone is beautifully illuminated, which gives a great effect. Water slides available from 90 cm, so our children did not get it, but it is a nice attraction for older kids. And animations. Here, the animators really do their best, inventing attractions for the guests every day. And and although the hotel is dominated by guests from France, the animators and the boss learn Polish phrases, which is a very nice touch :) Food quite repetitive but tasty. There is a buffet in the dining room and grilled dishes on the terrace. The all inclusive program lacks local brandy, but you can get ouzo, wine, martini or beer without any problems. Several coffee machines are also a plus. In conclusion, we heartily recommend it, we spent a great time there. Best wishes to the hotel team from the parents of Jan and Antonina :)
6. Aqua Blu
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Adults Only Property
Excellent hôtel
Reviewed By nicole sHôtel formidable et personnel au petit soin Je le recommande vivement Personnel souriant et agréable Hygiène irreprochable Petit déjeuner très agreable à côté d une jolie piscine. La plage n est pas loin et beaucoup de choses à visiter Je le recommande sans hésiter
7. Aelia Apartments
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Aelia Apartments are the ideal accommodation for those who are looking for a breath of relaxation. They are located 20 minutes from Heraklion Airport and are only 400 meters from the sea in the Anissaras area. Ideal destination for those who want to combine tranquil family holidays near the sea, with easy access to the tourist and historical sights of Crete. Aelia Apartments opened the doors in May 2018, when the owner's dream began to take shape. 5 complexes were built in the area of Anissaras, equipped with modern comforts, decorated in modern and elegant style and opened their doors to visitors. Guarded parking, swimming pools (children and adults), free wi-fi, use of private kitchen, bedroom and bathroom offer a pleasant and unforgettable stay.
Super friendly
Reviewed By DibbbelWe stayed for 13 days at Aelia Apartments end of August - beginning of September. We received a very warm welcome by the super friendly hosts George and Sevi. They did everything to make us feel at home. Aelia has spacious and recently renovated well furnished apartments, a nice swimming pool and poolside, bar. The restaurant serves traditional Greek food as well as Burgers and Pizza's. It's a ten minute walk to the beach. The bus stop for the public bus to Heraklion and Hersonissos is also within walking distance. To discover more of Crete, we rented a car which George arranged for us.
8. Irene Beach Apartments
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
A decent place
Reviewed By Barbara AWas here to visit Crete and the apartment is furnished nicely . The kitchen is a hot plate and electric tea kettle. The apartment has a balcony and great views of the Mediterranean A kilometer from bus stop up hill. Open windows allow for great breeze as well as view of water. There are dogs next to place that keep you up all night.
9. Panorama Sea View
Overall Ratings
4 based on 46 reviews
The Panorama Sea View Hotel Apartments *** is located near the cosmopolitan town of Hersonissos at distance 1.5 km on a hillside in the quiet area of Anissaras Hersonissos, overlooking the Cretan sea. The complex studios and Apts consist of 5 buildings with a nice layout and comfortable outdoor green areas with gardens.The hotel has also private parking,outdoor swimming pool,bar,kinder garden
WIFI not working, bad location, lots of ants inside appartment
Reviewed By kurkuma2000first day we came at hotel very late - we just go to sleep - into morning we were shocked - both of us had lots of bites on skin - over 60 times together- we though it was mosquitos - but no, during next days we found lots of red ants. When we want to use WIFI - didn't work - when we ask at reception - second day -they just said - we will ask at internet service - and till the end of our "Creta trip" we didn't get this information. It's not good when its 30 degrees outside to walk to reception to use WIFI there - we rent an apartment into "building 5". First day we take breakfast - its is overprized - for this money - 7€ per person - breakfast is nothing special. You can buy food in shop and make better breakfast by yourself. Another big problem is bathroom - no aircondition there - no windows. So when we go into the morning to the bathroom it was really hot there - like in sauna. Freezer is also very old - too old for safe use i think - also full of ice inside. From sink its very bad breathe - probably problem of not cleaning it enough - we need 3 days that cleaner understand why we put paper on the sink. Shower handle is broke - and its not our problem - they could fix it before they rent this appartment again. If you need someone from reception - you can also need to wait up to 10 minutes....i also attach photo around hotel - location is very bad - you need a car to go to a beach, to first food shop - Lidl . you need half an hour in each way by walk..... Air condition is very noisy
10. Evalia Apartments
Overall Ratings
5 based on 111 reviews
Evalia apts is a boutique hotel apartment style, with one large suite and 20 self catering apartments each offering pool view, sea view and mountain view. Located only 22 kilometers from Heraklion airport 3 kilometers away from the city of Hersonissos, golf, water parks, night life, waterfront restaurants, and shopping. It sits on the highest point of Anisaras offering a warm embrace, fresh breeze and spectacular views. Apartments are the heart of hospitality in Greece. Don't miss sunrise and sunset on our beautiful roof top.
Friendly and relaxing
Reviewed By margaretc35A warm welcome is always guaranteed from Eva and Harry. Eva cooks lovely Cretan food and will share her cooking knowledge if you ask. It's a peaceful location but not far from amenities. Karaoke nights are fun and brings the guests together for good food and a fun night. It's great to meet people from different countries. The area is hilly so if you have walking difficulties a car is advisable. I had a lovely massage from George who Eva booked for me, he comes to the apartments. Maria looks after the rooms which are always clean and refreshing. I love this place and feel at home especially when I travel alone. Eva will advise you on places to visit if your not sure where to go, she has a great knowledge and love of her island, so is always happy to help.
