Shallow turquoise water and white sand at Balos lagoon in western Crete

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Hotels with Pools in Crete

16 stays in Crete where it is a hotel or resort. Each one has its pool confirmed in the property's official facilities list and a rating of 8.0 or higher from at least 50 guests; the most recent pool check was on 28 Oct 2026.

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Infinity pool with in-water loungers overlooking Mirabello Bay and its islets at Minos PalaceLagoon pool on the headland at sunset, with the bay and mountains beyondLagoon pool running alongside the suites, with a planted island in the middleCurving indoor pool under a glass roof in the spaSuite bedroom opening straight onto its private pool
  • Infinity
  • Seasonal
Agios Nikolaos, Crete 9.5 · 1100+

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

The infinity pool sits at the tip of a rocky headland, so the view from the water takes in 180 degrees of Mirabello Bay: islets, the mountains of eastern Crete and the open sea. Loungers are set into the shallow water itself, and below it all is the resort's own sandy cove. Three suite types add a pool of their own, and in the Infinity Lagoon Suites that pool opens onto a shared lagoon running along the rooms.

Pool verified · checked 6 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Bungalows with thatched terraces set along the lagoon pool at Stella IslandThe lit lagoon pool winding through the resort at dusk, sea on the horizonBungalow terrace with steps straight down into the lagoon poolSunken round lounge in the middle of the pool at sunsetAerial view of the lagoon pool curving between palm islands and rooms
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Analipsi, Crete 9.5 · 500+

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa (Adults Only)

The lagoon pool is the whole point here. It winds through the resort between palm islands and timber decks, with overwater bungalows and swim-up rooms stepping straight down into it. A sunken round lounge sits in the middle of the water, and the buffet restaurant has a wooden deck reaching out over it. For cooler days, the Anassa Spa adds a heated indoor pool.

Pool verified · checked 20 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Infinity pool at dusk with loungers along the edge and the bay of Elounda belowPool deck with breakfast on the table and Spinalonga across the waterAerial view of the curving outdoor pools and rows of loungersPrivate pool terrace with loungers and a wide view over the seaPrivate infinity pool in front of a stone-walled suite
  • Indoor
  • Infinity
Plaka (Elounda), Crete 9.4 · 200+

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Spinalonga sits right across the water from Cayo's three outdoor pools, infinity pools set on the hillside above Plaka. Most rooms and suites add a private pool on their own terrace: every category except the entry-level Superior Room has one, and the Grand Suite has two. Down in the Armonia Spa there's also a large indoor pool beside the sauna and steam room.

Pool verified · checked 28 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaTripadvisor
Outdoor pool and loungers in the garden of the restored mansion at EpavliPool and row of loungers seen from above, shaded by a large treeLong outdoor pool lined with grey sun loungersSun loungers beside the pool under the garden treeNeoclassical facade of Epavli with a balcony and flowering shrubs
  • Shared pool
  • April to November
Chania, Crete 9.4 · 600+

Epavli Boutique Luxury Suites

A large tree spreads its shade over the garden at Epavli, and beneath it runs a long, narrow outdoor pool, lined with grey loungers on pale stone and backed by the white neoclassical mansion that holds the suites. Greenery closes in around the garden, so it feels more like a private courtyard than a city hotel, even though the old town is a short walk away.

Pool verified · checked 9 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Long outdoor pool with a shallow ledge and white loungers beside KallistefanAerial view of the rectangular pool and row of sun loungersOutdoor shower and loungers along the pool deckCovered terrace with tables and rattan chairs facing the poolSmall pool corner with two deckchairs and a parasol
  • Infinity
  • Seasonal
Kissamos, Crete 9.4 · 500+

Kallistefan

A long outdoor pool runs the length of the sun terrace, finished with an infinity edge and a shallow end for easing in. Pale stone decking and glass balustrades frame it, the garden lawns run alongside, and the upper balconies look straight down onto the water. There's a kids' pool too, so younger swimmers have their own patch.

Pool verified · checked 9 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Private pool and breakfast table on a terrace above Chania and the bayIndoor saltwater pool lined with white loungers in the Lagon spaTerrace with loungers and a private pool looking over the rooftops of ChaniaIndoor pool and loungers lit warmly in the eveningWhite bedroom with a ceiling fan and glass doors onto a private pool
  • Private pool
  • Indoor
Chania, Crete 9.4 · 1100+

Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Every room here has its own pool, set into a furnished terrace, and from the sea-view suites you look out over the rooftops of Chania towards the sea. It's water a few steps from your bed, for a morning dip or a swim after dark. Down in the spa there's a second option: a heated indoor saltwater pool with water cascades, beside a large jacuzzi.

Pool verified · checked 9 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Outdoor pool with loungers running towards the sea at Nautilux RethymnoAerial view of the spiral-shaped outdoor pools and sun terracesPalm island in the pool lit up at dusk in front of the hotelIndoor spa pool beneath a curving staircaseGuests in the indoor pool of the Coral Wellness spa
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Rethymno, Crete 9.4 · 900+

Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels

Two outdoor pools curl through the gardens between the hotel and the beach, with the sea beyond the loungers. The White Sand Lagoon Spiral is 1.4 m deep, and the Tropical Green Lake, 1.55 m deep, is designed to be accessible for guests with reduced mobility. Both run with the hotel season, from 15 April to 9 November. Inside the Coral Wellness spa there's a heated indoor pool, 1.2 m deep, beside a hot tub.

Pool verified · checked 6 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Outdoor pool along the seafront at Petra Mare, with the hotel and the mountains behindAerial view of Petra Mare's pools and beach umbrellas on the Ierapetra seafrontPool edge facing the Libyan Sea under a shaded terraceKids' pool built around a pirate ship with water slides, beside the beachIndoor pool in the spa with blue lighting and loungers
  • Indoor
  • Seasonal
Ierapetra, Crete 9.4 · 300+

Petra Mare

The main outdoor pool runs along the edge of Ierapetra's seafront, with the Libyan Sea just beyond the railing and rows of thatched umbrellas on the sand below. It's a saltwater pool with its own pool bar, and next to it a separate kids' pool is built around a pirate ship with water slides. Down in the spa there's also an indoor pool, alongside a sauna, a hammam and a hot tub.

Pool verified · checked 20 Oct 2026 Booking.comKAYAK
Outdoor pool edged with palms, wooden daybeds and thatched parasolsAerial view of the curving outdoor pool ringed by sunbeds and parasolsAerial view of the resort stepping down a rocky headland to the sea at Agia PelagiaSmall pool on a room terrace with two loungers and a parasol facing the seaRows of cabana sunbeds under palms beside the pool
  • Infinity
  • Seasonal
Agia Pelagia, Crete 9.4 · 900+

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort - Adults Only

From the infinity pool at Seaside you look out over the Cretan Sea, with the resort stepping down a rocky headland above Mononaftis Bay. Three outdoor pool areas spread across the terraces, a rooftop pool among them, all ringed by palms, timber cabanas and thatched parasols. The Action pool by the Pelagos bar was renovated with saltwater.

Pool verified · checked 19 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Saltwater infinity pool on the cliff at Acro Suites, with the Cretan Sea beyond the edgeCurved infinity pool with loungers and a shaded cabana above Mononaftis BayAerial view of Acro Suites stepping down the cliff, private pools on each terraceInfinity pool at dusk at Acro Suites, lit terrace and sea viewSuite terrace with private pool and daybed facing the sea at Acro Suites
  • Indoor
  • Infinity
Agia Pelagia, Crete 9.3 · 400+

Acro Suites - A Wellbeing Resort

Acro's main pool is a saltwater infinity pool set into the cliff above Mononaftis Bay, on Crete's north coast. The edge runs out towards the Cretan Sea, with a terrace of flat loungers and a shaded cabana at one end and the resort's stone-and-earth suites stepping down the rock behind it. It's an outdoor, seasonal pool, and there's a second, indoor pool for cooler days.

Pool verified · checked 22 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Pool terrace facing the island of Spinalonga across turquoise waterPools stepping down the hillside towards the bay at Domes of EloundaSuite terrace with a private pool, pergola and sea viewResidence terrace with a private pool, loungers and views over the bayOutdoor hot tub on a stone-walled terrace above the sea
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Elounda, Crete 9.3 · 100+

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Spinalonga and its Venetian fortress sit just across the water, and the pools of Domes of Elounda step down the hillside towards the sandy beach of Driros. Families get their own outdoor pools with a shallow kids' pool, there's an adults-only pool, the 16+ Chora complex has a pool with the closest view of the island, and the spa has an indoor seawater pool. Many suites, residences and villas add a private pool; the rest have an outdoor hot tub.

Pool verified · checked 7 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Two large pools above the long beach at Creta Maris, with Hersonissos bay behindCurving pool with a footbridge and the sea beyond the loungersPool terrace and lawn running down towards the sea at sunriseLong outdoor pool in front of the white resort buildingsRound pool edged with sun mats, looking out to sea
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Hersonissos, Crete 9.1 · 1700+

Creta Maris Resort

Seventeen freshwater pools spread through Creta Maris, from the big main pools above Hersonissos beach to five kids' pools and a 4,000 m² waterpark with slides, aqua tower pools and river rapids. The heated ones set the tone for spring and autumn: the indoor pool, the heated outdoor pools in the Terra family area, and three heated East Pools inside the Exclusive Adult Rooms area, kept for guests aged 16 and over who stay there.

Pool verified · checked 21 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Infinity pool above Vathi cove at Daios Cove, with the sandy beach and the hillside resort behindAerial view of the infinity pool's edge and umbrella-lined terraces above the beachPalm trees reflected in the still infinity pool at sunrisePrivate pool on a suite terrace looking straight out to seaPrivate pool on a stone terrace with the green hills of the bay beyond
  • Heated
  • Infinity
Vathi, Crete 9.0 · 300+

Daios Cove

From the water you look straight down Vathi's cove. The main pool is an infinity edge filled with heated sea water, set on the hillside just above the resort's private sandy beach, with part of it kept for children. Up the slope, many rooms, suites and villas have a sea-water pool of their own: 165 in all.

Pool verified · checked 5 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaAgoda
Long curved pool between the hotel wings and the beach at Lyttos BeachGround-floor rooms with private pools lined up along the seafront lawnIndoor pool under a glass roof looking out onto palmsOutdoor lane pool with racing lines in front of the hotelGuests in a private pool steps from the beach and its palms
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Analipsi, Crete 9.0 · 1400+

Lyttos Beach

Water is everywhere at Lyttos Beach. A long, curving outdoor pool runs between the hotel wings and the sand, a lane-marked pool is there for proper lengths, and an indoor heated pool sits under glass for cooler days. Along the seafront, some ground-floor rooms and junior suites have a private pool of their own, a few steps from the beach.

Pool verified · checked 7 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Two-level saltwater pool on the rocky tip of the peninsula, seen from above, with the sea all aroundAerial view of the resort with the main pool by the hotel and the saltwater pool at the pointThe resort spread along the Agia Pelagia peninsula, with the saltwater pool terrace above the seaPeninsula Resort and Spa on its headland in the bay of Agia Pelagia, mountains behindSwimmers in clear shallow water off the rocks below the resort
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Agia Pelagia, Crete 8.8 · 1000+

Peninsula Resort & Spa

The best of the four pools is out at the tip of the peninsula: a two-level saltwater pool with the sea on three sides, a children's section on the lower level and nothing but the bay of Agia Pelagia from the water. The main pool sits higher up between the restaurant and the snack bar, with a 270-degree sea view.

Pool verified · checked 27 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com
Main outdoor pool at Porto Platanias at dusk, with sunbeds along the edge and the sea behindHeated indoor pool under a glass roof in the spa, lined with white loungersCourtyard pool surrounded by palms and the resort's white buildingsSunset over the beach at Platanias with the island of Agii Theodori offshoreAerial view of the coast at Platanias with the resort by the beach
  • Indoor
  • Heated
Platanias, Crete 8.4 · 800+

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

Agii Theodori island fills the horizon from the main pool, which runs between the resort's terraces and the sea at Platanias. Outdoor pools spread through the 30,000 m² grounds, including a palm-lined courtyard pool, and there are four children's pools. The heated one is indoors: a 90 m² pool under a glass roof in the spa, lined with white loungers, with a sauna, steam bath and hammam alongside.

Pool verified · checked 26 Oct 2026 Booking.comExpediaHotels.com

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