Analipsi, Crete, Greece

Lyttos Beach

Sea-front private pools and an eight-slide aqua park, Crete.

  • Indoor
  • Heated
  • Seasonal
1498 guest reviewsRated 9.0 out of 10 from 1498 reviews on Booking.com · checked 18 Oct 2026
Pool verified · checked 7 Oct 2026
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Why it made the list

Highlights

  • On a Blue Flag sandy beach at Anissaras, 5 km from Hersonissos
  • Free aqua park with eight water slides, April to October
  • Some rooms and junior suites with a private pool by the beach
  • Heated indoor pool for spring and November swims
  • Kids' club for ages 4 to 12, daily 09:00-19:00
Terrace with loungers overlooking a pool and palms

The pool

Why this pool made the list

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.

Loungers, umbrellas and pool towels are included, and two pool bars serve drinks through the day. The free aqua park adds eight water slides and a big water-play structure, and the kids' club takes 4 to 12-year-olds from 09:00 to 19:00. Here's the thing: the resort opens in late February, the aqua park runs from April to October, and in November the indoor and outdoor pools stay open while other services wind down.

Pool passportSWP pool check
Heated
Yes
Type
Shared, indoor
Open
Seasonal
Kids' pool
Yes
Pool access
Included in the rate

Checked against the property's official facilities on 7 Oct 2026. We re-check monthly.

The stay

Beyond the pool

On Crete's north coast, Lyttos Beach runs along the Blue Flag beach at Anissaras, about 5 km from Hersonissos and 20 km from Heraklion airport. The resort spreads through a 150-acre garden planted with more than 500 palms, with 350 metres of sandy beach out front.

Its 647 rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sea or the garden. The stay is all-inclusive: the main restaurant serves buffets with live cooking, Kalypso taverna sits by the sea and Tastes of Asia has panoramic sea views. Beyond the pools there's a 1,500 m² spa, a free gym and sauna, 21 tennis courts (charged), padel, football and a par-3 golf course.

Not for everyone: with evening shows, a nightclub and a full kids' programme, this is a big, lively family resort rather than a quiet hideaway.

  • Resort
  • On the coast
  • Family-friendly
  • No pets
  • Beachfront
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa

Good to know

Questions people ask

Is there a heated pool?

Yes: the indoor pool is heated, which makes it the one to use in early spring and November.

Which rooms have a private pool?

The Double Superior with Private Pool, the Sea Front Junior Suite with private pool and the Family room with two sleeping areas and a private pool. Other categories share a pool.

Is the aqua park included?

Yes, it's free for guests. It's closed from the late-February opening until 1 April and again from November.

Nearby

When you get out of the water

Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos 6 hours A small-group off-road drive to Balos lagoon from Kissamos, in the far west of the island. See on GetYourGuide Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour 1.5 hours A small-group guided walk round the Minoan palace near Heraklion, skipping the ticket queue. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains 6 hours Cook Cretan dishes in the White Mountains above Chania, then eat them; pickup available. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Elafonissi Beach, Free Umbrella, Honey & Wine Tasting 10 hours A full day from Chania to Elafonissi beach, with honey and wine tasting on the way. See on GetYourGuide

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