Creta Maris Resort
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.4. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official sources identify Creta Maris as a 5-star all-inclusive resort with seven restaurants, six snack points and nine bars.
Pools & waterplay
With waterpark, waterslides
Official site identifies 17 swimming pools and a waterpark; Expedia/Hotels.com identify 15 outdoor pools plus an indoor pool.
The beach itself
Blue Flag beachfront in Hersonissos; generally suitable for resort beach use, with typical Cretan Sea variability from wind and season.
- Moderate water, swimmable most days
- Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Creta Maris Resort
All 6 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Deluxe Room Sea View | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea view |
| Family Room | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Family Room Open Plan | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Suite | Not published | 1 bedroom | Not published |
| Beachside Suite | Not published | 1 bedroom | Beachside |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 0 of 0 max
Before you book
Five things the research turned up about Creta Maris Resort that the brochure does not say, from 923 guest reviews read end to end.
Creta Maris Resort is a true included all-inclusive resort.
It is one of the strongest family all-inclusive candidates in Greece because of its 17 pools, waterpark, kids club, restaurants and walkable Hersonissos location.
Bookers should pay attention to room location because the resort is large and split across different areas.
Things guests wish they had known
This is a big village-style resort; location within the resort matters.
The family value is strongest if guests use the waterpark, pools, dining and included activities.
Most loved
4 themes- Pools and waterpark
- Food variety for an all-inclusive
- Family and teen-friendly activities
- Blue Flag beach and walkable Hersonissos location
Most complained about
3 themes- Large resort scale can feel busy
- Some rooms feel more dated than the public areas
- Reservations and resort layout require planning
Reddit was searched; available resort-specific discussion and review aggregation supports strong family, pool and food sentiment with size and room-age caveats.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. Taxes and fees vary by channel, so compare the final screen, not the first one.
Where else to look
- Resort website (opens in a new tab)
- Booking.com (opens in a new tab)
- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 61 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
25 minutes from HER
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Transfer
- 25 min · costs extra
- Address
- Dimokratias, Chersonisos 700 14, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2897 027000
The ride from HER is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Greece
- Language
- Greek (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Athens (ATH) + island airports
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub
Who it suits
Two of the 8 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Creta Maris Resort; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into HER, 25 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Creta Maris Resort
8 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 16 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 2 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except nightlife, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Value8.6High confidence
- Beach
- 8.6
- Restaurant Depth
- 9.0
- Family Facilities
- 9.5
- All Inclusive Scope
- 9.2
- Large Resort Tradeoff
- 7.0
Service8.8High confidence
- Helpful Staff
- 8.8
- Family Service
- 8.8
- Large Resort Operations
- 8.3
Beach8.6High confidence
- Beachfront
- 9.0
- Swimmability
- 8.0
- Blue Flag Beach
- 8.8
- Walkable Location
- 8.4
Dining9.0High confidence
- Bar Count
- 8.8
- Snack Points
- 8.8
- Cuisine Variety
- 9.0
- Guest Sentiment
- 8.8
- Restaurant Count
- 9.0
Rooms8.4High confidence
- Room Count
- 8.8
- Suite Options
- 8.4
- Decor Age Caveat
- 6.8
- Family Room Depth
- 8.6
Pools & Spa9.5High confidence
- Waterpark
- 9.4
- Pool Count
- 9.6
- Pool Variety
- 9.4
- Children Pools
- 9.2
Family9.5High confidence
- Teen Fit
- 8.6
- Kids Club
- 9.0
- Waterpark
- 9.5
- Pool Depth
- 9.5
- Food Variety
- 9.0
Nightlife8.2Medium confidence
- Bar Count
- 8.8
- Entertainment
- 8.4
- Walkable Hersonissos
- 8.2
- Family Resort Penalty
- 6.8
What it does best
- True all-inclusive product
- 17 pools and waterpark
- Seven restaurants and nine bars
- Blue Flag beachfront
- Excellent family and teen fit
Where it costs you
- Large resort scale
- Some room decor may feel dated
- Reservations and layout require planning
- Spa costs extra
Room intelligence
- Closest To Beach
- Beachside SuiteBest evidenced category for guests who want the closest beach-side positioning.
- Best Room Category
- Deluxe Room Sea ViewBest evidenced standard upgrade for guests prioritizing the beachfront setting.
- Best Room Category For Families
- Family Room Open PlanBest evidenced family-focused category without moving into suite pricing.
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Creta Maris Resort, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningOfficial all-inclusive product includes resort dining across restaurants, snack points and bars, with some reservation rules. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorAll-inclusive drinks are included, but unrestricted premium bottles and wine-cellar selections were not fully verified. | Partly included |
| Wi-Fi | Included |
| Spa treatmentsSpa and hammam are available; treatments are not evidenced as fully included. | Costs extra |
| Kids' clubOfficial and OTA sources identify a complimentary kids club. | Included |
| Airport transfers | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
Bringing the kids to Creta Maris Resort
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Teen program
- Active: events teens actually show up to
- Babysitting
- Available at extra cost
- Beach for young swimmers
- Entry varies along the beach
- Dinner reservations
- Needed at some restaurants
- Does Creta Maris Resort have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Creta Maris Resort runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
- Is the beach at Creta Maris Resort good for young children?
- The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.
Taking a group
Large all-inclusive village-style resort with bars, entertainment, meeting facilities and walkable Hersonissos access.
- Private dining & events
- Bookable
- Group rates
- Negotiable on a block
- Nightlife
- Lively, bars running late
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