Name: Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience
Address: Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece, Hersonissos, Greek Islands, Greece
Rating: 9.02

Guest reviews

9

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Based on 605 verified reviews

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Family

100%

What guests think

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At Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience, travellers praise the friendly staff, attractive village-style setting, and pools, while noting mixed dining, some room drawbacks like small or dated layouts, limited privacy, and occasional crowding or rules around the main pool.

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4

Ivar

12 Apr 2026

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Stayed 7 nights

We chose this hotel based on good reviews, room with private Jacuzzi and heated pools. Although the place is clean and staff is very nice, we had a number of problems during our stay. Pools were not heated, Jacuzzi constantly had to be serviced. no hot water to take a shower one morning, smoke-detector waking us up one night and had to call the front desk twice the next day to have it fixed. Parking is not free like the website indicates, I assume they may be referring to street parking outside the property?

10

Erik

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I enjoyed the breakfast. The pool needs better control as people would put personal belongings on sun beds to reserve them and there was never an available for me to try.

10

Michael

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Food was excellent ,pool is a bit small for the amount of guests

10

Gillian

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

Beautifully designed and appointed hotel. Food , cleanliness and most of all staff attitude and friendliness all excellent.

10

Lynaire

16 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and pool

Costa Varnali Street, Koutouloufari, Hersonissos, Crete, Hersonissos, Greece

Location

Located in Hersonissos, Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. This luxury hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Lychnostatis and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Acqua Plus Water Park.

Star Beach Water Park(0.8 Miles)

Lychnostatis(0.9 Miles)

Aquaworld Aquarium(1.1 Miles)

Sarakino(1.2 Miles)

Port of Hersonissos(1.4 Miles)

St. Paraskevi Church(1.4 Miles)

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Check-out

From 15:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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Free self-parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve it. There is also covered valet parking available for EUR 10 per day, which includes in/out privileges.

Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy it in the room. The specific type and cost of breakfast are not detailed.

Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

Check-in is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability. Guests should contact the property in advance to arrange this.

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a fee of EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4). Guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and some wheelchair-accessible facilities. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The hotel is located in Hersonissos, within a 5-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park and Aquaworld Aquarium. It is approximately 1.2 miles from Lychnostatis and 3.1 miles from Acqua Plus Water Park. Public transport options are not specified.

Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool, which is open from April to November. Pool access is available from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The property does not specify the availability of cribs or extra beds, nor the associated costs. Guests should inquire directly with the property for any specific requests regarding additional sleeping arrangements.

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