Are the specialty restaurants included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

Partly: some premium & à la carte dining is included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, but premium options cost extra. All-inclusive appears as an optional package or rate; recent guest feedback suggests restaurant and drink coverage should be confirmed at booking.

Does NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, but premium options cost extra. Cocktail and drink service is verified, but premium-brand inclusion was not verified.

Is Wi-Fi free at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only.

Is the minibar included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

Partly: some in-room minibar is included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, but premium options cost extra. Room amenities include minibar-style service in some listings, but inclusion under all-inclusive was not verified.

Are spa treatments included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

No: spa treatments costs extra at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Royal Spa and Aegeo Spa treatments are verified but not included in the base all-inclusive option.

Are excursions included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

No: off-site excursions costs extra at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Official experiences such as wine tasting, horse riding, golf and safari are promoted as bookable experiences.

Are airport transfers included at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only?

No: airport transfers costs extra at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan. Airport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; the hotel's shuttle service is offered only at an additional charge, so guests book and pay for their own ride from Heraklion.

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NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

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8.4 / 10

Palmprint score

Strongest on rooms and service

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NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only at a glance

Location: Analipsi
Guests: Adults only
The plan: All-inclusive available as an add-on
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.5 / 5 on Google1,069 reviews
Best months: May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Pools: 1 pool
Airport transfer: HERAbout 25 minutes
Dining: 4 restaurants
Drinks: 1 bar

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What it costs

Rooms & prices

Named-room seasonal samples are not available yet. Check current availability with the resort.

nights per sample

adults sharing

This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.

Latest tracker sample · USD

$100pp / night

$200 for two, room-only base · checked Sep 5, 2026

Cheapest month we've seen: October, around $100 pp / night.

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NEMA is an adults-only boutique-style Crete resort with optional all-inclusive availability, not a default all-inclusive complex.
The strongest reasons to book are design, private-pool suites, spa and romantic adult atmosphere.
All-inclusive value and coverage should be checked carefully at rate level.
Hidden tips
Book a Premier Suite or Signature Suite if a private-pool stay is the main goal.
Confirm whether lunch, premium drinks and minibar are included on the exact all-inclusive rate.
Choose this for adults-only design and relaxation rather than broad resort entertainment.
Things guests wish they had known
All-inclusive should be confirmed on the exact rate before booking.
Private-pool suite category matters more here than broad public-pool inventory.
The resort is romantic and design-led rather than activity-heavy.
Strengths from our research
Strong adults-only boutique atmosphere.
Deep official private-pool suite inventory.
Good spa and Cretan dining positioning.
Other considerations from our research
All-inclusive status is package-dependent.
Beach is not the main luxury differentiator.
Some guest reports question all-inclusive value.

What guests say

Most loved

Stylish rooms and private pools
Adults-only calm atmosphere
Friendly service
Spa and design

Most complained about

All-inclusive value and clarity
Minor maintenance or room-condition issues
Beach is secondary to pool and room experience

From Reddit

Reddit search was performed; property-specific discussion is limited, so consensus relies primarily on OTA and review-platform evidence.

What’s included

The all-inclusive plan is an optional add-on at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only. These inclusions apply when you book that plan.

Included

Wi-FiIncluded

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Royal Spa and Aegeo Spa treatments are verified but not included in the base all-inclusive option.
Off-site excursionsCosts extra
Official experiences such as wine tasting, horse riding, golf and safari are promoted as bookable experiences.
Airport transfersCosts extra
Airport transfers are not part of the all-inclusive rate; the hotel's shuttle service is offered only at an additional charge, so guests book and pay for their own ride from Heraklion.

Included with limits

Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive appears as an optional package or rate; recent guest feedback suggests restaurant and drink coverage should be confirmed at booking.
Per the resort, not yet verified
Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Cocktail and drink service is verified, but premium-brand inclusion was not verified.
Per the resort, not yet verified
In-room minibarPartly included
Room amenities include minibar-style service in some listings, but inclusion under all-inclusive was not verified.
Per the resort, not yet verified

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

The Palmprint

8.4 / 10How we score

Value: 7.5 out of 10
Service: 8.5 out of 10
Beach: 7.7 out of 10
Dining: 8.3 out of 10
Rooms: 8.7 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.4 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, pools & spa and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

11 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 17, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

slh · google · reddit · booking · expedia · official · thomas_cook · tripadvisor · official_rooms · official_suites · official_location · official_wellness · official_gastronomy · official_experiences

The six that set the score

Value7.5

Service8.5

Beach7.7

Dining8.3

Rooms8.7

Pools & Spa8.4

And 5 more we track

Romance8.9

Wellness8.8

Luxury8.7

Quiet8.5

Remote work7.2

Confidence is high across the board except value, beach, pools & spa and quiet, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value7.5Medium confidence

Food Quality: 8.3
Room Product: 8.7
Beach Tradeoff: 7.7
Spa Extra Cost: 7.0
Optional Ai Clarity: 6.4

Method: Optional ai value analysisExpedia · Thomas Cook · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · OfficialVerified Jul 17, 2026

Service8.5High confidence

Front Desk: 8.2
Guest Sentiment: 8.5
Restaurant Service: 8.4
Staff Friendliness: 8.6

Method: Weighted review analysisTripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.com · SLH · Google HotelsVerified Jul 17, 2026

Beach7.7Medium confidence

Swimmability: 7.6
Beach Service: 7.8
Analipsi Setting: 7.6
Sand Pebble Tradeoff: 7.2
Beachfront Positioning: 8.3

Method: Beachfront and review analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Google Hotels · Booking.comVerified Jul 17, 2026

Dining8.3High confidence

Breakfast: 8.5
Guest Sentiment: 8.3
Cretan Gastronomy: 8.6
Restaurant Design: 8.4
Optional Ai Clarity Penalty: 6.8

Method: Official gastronomy and review analysisOfficial Gastronomy · Expedia · TripAdvisor · Booking.com · Thomas CookVerified Jul 17, 2026

Rooms8.7High confidence

Room Design: 8.8
Suite Depth: 8.9
Guest Sentiment: 8.7
Maintenance Caveats: 7.2
Private Pool Options: 9.0

Method: Official inventory and review analysisOfficial Rooms · Official Suites · TripAdvisor · Expedia · SLHVerified Jul 17, 2026

Pools & Spa8.4Medium confidence

Main Pool: 8.2
Pool Heating Gap: 6.5
Suite Pool Depth: 8.8
Private Pool Inventory: 9.0

Method: Pool and private pool analysisOfficial Rooms · Official Suites · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 17, 2026

Romance8.9High confidence

Spa: 8.8
Quiet: 8.5
Dining: 8.3
Adults Only: 9.0
Private Pool Suites: 9.0

Method: Adult only romance analysisOfficial · Official Suites · TripAdvisor · Expedia · SLHVerified Jul 17, 2026

Wellness8.8High confidence

Royal Spa: 8.8
Adult Only Calm: 8.8
Treatments Extra: 7.0
Aegeo Spa Treatments: 8.8
Private Pool Inventory: 9.0

Method: Spa and wellness inventory analysisOfficial Wellness · Expedia · TripAdvisor · SLH · Booking.comVerified Jul 17, 2026

Luxury8.7High confidence

Spa: 8.8
Service: 8.5
Suite Design: 8.9
Slh Positioning: 8.8
Adult Only Atmosphere: 8.7

Method: Boutique luxury analysisOfficial · SLH · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Booking.comVerified Jul 17, 2026

Quiet8.5Medium confidence

Adults Only: 9.0
Boutique Size: 8.5
Analipsi Location: 8.0
Nearby Village Tradeoff: 7.4

Method: Setting and review analysisOfficial · TripAdvisor · Expedia · Google HotelsVerified Jul 17, 2026

What it does best

Strong adults-only boutique atmosphere.
Deep official private-pool suite inventory.
Good spa and Cretan dining positioning.

Where it costs you

All-inclusive status is package-dependent.
Beach is not the main luxury differentiator.
Some guest reports question all-inclusive value.

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Room intelligence

Best Value Room: Garden View RetreatBest verified entry category with adult-only boutique positioning and 33 to 35 sqm footprint.
Best Room Category: Signature Suite with Two PoolsLargest official category with four-person occupancy and two private pools.
Best Room Category Romance: Premier Suite with PoolBest couple-focused upgrade from official inventory with 79 sqm and a larger private pool.

Everything we read on NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Slh Google Reddit Booking Expedia Official Thomas CookTripadvisorOfficial Rooms Official Suites Official Location Official Wellness Official Gastronomy Official Experiences

Restaurants & bars

Palmprint food score 8.3 / 10

Places to eat: 4
Bars and lounges: 1

Cretan · Mediterranean · All-day Greek · Beachside dining · Breakfast buffet · Cocktails

Some restaurants take reservations; the rest are walk-in.

Official gastronomy pages verify Euphoria Restaurant, Rizes Cretan Gastrobar, NÁ LE MA, Deck by Rizes and Divine Bar; Expedia and Thomas Cook show an all-inclusive option rather than a default all-inclusive product.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Rooms & suites

Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.

More room options (11)

Room categories at NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Horizon Retreat	Sleeps 2	344 ft²32 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Garden View Retreat	Sleeps 2	355 ft²33 m²	1 bedroom	Garden view
Poolside Retreat	Sleeps 2	570 ft²53 m²	1 bedroom	Not publishedprivate pool
Loft Suite with Outdoor Jacuzzi	Sleeps 2	570 ft²53 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Essence Retreat	Sleeps 2	689 ft²64 m²	1 bedroom	Not published
Signature Retreat with Pool	Sleeps 2	689 ft²64 m²	1 bedroom	Not publishedprivate pool
Elegance Suite with Pool	Sleeps 2	710 ft²66 m²	1 bedroom	Not publishedprivate pool
Garden View Suite	Sleeps 4	732 ft²68 m²	1 bedroom	Garden view
Premier Suite with Pool	Sleeps 2	850 ft²79 m²	1 bedroom	Not publishedprivate pool
Sea View Suite	Sleeps 4	861 ft²80 m²	1 bedroom	Sea view
Signature Suite with Two Pools	Sleeps 4	1,421 ft²132 m²	1 bedroom	Not publishedprivate pool

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

1pool

The hotel has a main pool plus many private-pool suites; exact public pool heating was not verified.

Pools 8.4

The beach itself

7.7beach score · medium confidence

NEMA is positioned by official and OTA sources as a beachfront Analipsi resort; the local beach is Mediterranean sand-and-pebble with condition variability by wind.

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.

Families & group stays

Group travel

Taking a group to NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

hotel bar, Divine Wine Bar and Rizes gastro bar; quiet adults-only ambiance with village bars/tavernas nearby in Analipsi

Nightlife: Low-key, quiet by late evening

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: 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.

Jan
Cool59°F / 15°C8 rain days
Feb
Cool59°F / 15°C6 rain days
Mar
Cool63°F / 17°C5 rain days
Apr
Fine70°F / 21°C3 rain days
May
Best77°F / 25°C2 rain days
Jun
Best84°F / 29°C0 rain days
Jul
Best86°F / 30°C0 rain days
Aug
Best86°F / 30°C0 rain days
Sep
Best82°F / 28°C1 rain days
Oct
Wet75°F / 24°C4 rain days
Nov
Cool68°F / 20°C5 rain days
Dec
Cool61°F / 16°C7 rain days

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Monthly climate data

NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
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 to NEMA Design Hotel & Spa - Adults Only

Nearest airport: HER · Heraklion International Airport
Approximate transfer: 25 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.

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