Where to Stay in Crete with Family

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Emily McCallie-Crook

By Emily McCallie-Crook

Updated on: 22nd July 2026

The island of Crete needs no introduction. Families have praised for many years the virtues of the largest Greek island for many reasons. The famous island combines incredible beaches, amazing views from little villages, interesting historic sightseeing. And of course lovely family friendly hotels or resorts in Crete.

Crete is situated between the Aegean sea and the Lybian sea and has 2 main international airports: Heraklion and Chania.

So take a look at our selection of family friendly hotels in Crete and find your perfect stay. Let’s go!

20 Family Friendly Hotels in Crete

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Resort

1. Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort 5*

Gouves

• Family Rooms (sleep up 4 pers.)
• Family Suites (sleep up to 4 pers.)
• Family Suites with Swim Up (sleep up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • 6 Swimming Pools including 2 Kids Pools
  • 2 Aquaparks
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • Children playground

Description

If you are looking for a fab family friendly hotel in Crete, just have a look at the Gouves Waterpark Holiday Resort. This 5 stars resort hotel have plenty of family rooms and suites with great facilities such as 6 pools and 2 amazing waterparks.

You will also have the choice of 2 restaurants and 5 bars for your meal options. And let’s not forget the kids club and the Summer entertainment with karaoke, mini disco, games, water activities and so much more.

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Resort

2. Creta Maris Beach Resort 5*

Hersonissos

• Deluxe Rooms (sleeps up to 3 pers.)
• 1 Bedroom Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Suite with Sea View (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Connecting Family Room (sleeps up to 6 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beach location
  • 16 Swimming Pools including 5 for children
  • 2 Kids Clubs
  • Baby room with toys
  • Outdoor Kids Playground

Description

The Creta Maris Beach Resort is an amazing resort for families looking for a luxury hotel in Crete with superb rooms and facilities. The property is located in the popular area of Hersonissos and has 16 swimming pools including 5 kids pools. With a beachfront location, this place is heaven on Earth for a great holiday with your family.

Creta Maris Beach Resort has a kids club for 4 to 11 years old but also a teens club for children aged up to 15 years. Of course, you will find lots of outdoor play areas and even an aqua park with different slides.

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3. Elounda Residence Hotel & Waterpark 4*

Elounda

• 2 Bedroom Family Apartment (sleeps up to 6 pers.)
• 1 Bedroom Apartment (sleeps up to 3 pers.)
• Family Apartment (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
2 Bedroom Villa with Private Pool (sleeps up to 6 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Fantastic location
  • Waterpark + 3 Swimming Pools including Kids Pool
  • Kids Club (4-14 years)
  • Children playground
  • 2 Restaurants

Description

The excellent Elounda Residence Hotel & Waterpark is the perfect place to stay in Crete with children. The residence is situated on the hills with a magnificent view over the bay. Bear in mind that this hotel might not be suitable for disabled persons or very young children due to the steep hills.

However this property has so many facilities to enjoy such as 3 outdoor pools with a kids section and a good range of family accommodations such as apartment or even a 2 bedroom villa with a private pool. What more can you ask for a perfect holiday in Crete with the kids.

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4. Lyttos Beach Resort 5*

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• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Superior Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Suites (sleeps up to 5 pers.)
• 2 Bedroom Family Room with Private Pool (sleeps up to 5 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • 3 Swimming Pools
  • Aquapark
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • Children playground
  • 4 Restaurants

Description

Lyttos Beach Resort is a fantastic choice for families looking for a place to stay with children in Crete. This 5 stars hotel is located right next to the beach and boasts 3 swimming pools and a great aquapark.

The hotel has also thought about your children with a kids club able to welcome your little ones from 4 to 12 years old.

And let’s not forget the great sports facilities and a spa centre with sauna room, Turkish bath and massage treatments.

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Apartment Hotel

5. Meropi Hotel & Apartments 4*

Malia

• 1 Bedroom Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• 1 Bedroom Apartment (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Close to Malia beach
  • 3 Outdoor Pools including kids sections
  • Kids Club (4-16 years)
  • Children playground
  • Aquapark

Description

The Meropi Hotel Apartments is a fantastic property with a range of apartments ideal for a great holiday with children in Crete. The hotel is a stone’s throw from the Malia resort centre and very close to the beach. Your children will enjoy the aquapark and the 3 different swimming pools with a kids section.

Of course, the hotel has also a kids club open between May and October and can entertain your children with different activities such as arts and crafts or sport games challenges.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Hotel

6. Arminda Hotel & Spa 4*

Hersonissos

• Superior Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Standard Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • 5 outdoor swimming pools including 2 for children
  • Aquapark
  • Children Club (4-12 years)
  • Splash park

Description

The Arminda Hotel and Spa is a great option for families looking for a perfect place to stay in Crete with plenty of facilities and large family rooms. Families have praised in the recent years how good was the food at their buffet restaurant.

Your children will enjoy the different pools available to them as well as a great playground. Parents can leave their children at the kids club which is ideal if you want to spend some adult time at the Spa or simply relax and read a book at the beach.

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Apartment Hotel

7. Blue Aegean Aparthotel 4*

Gouves

• 2 Bedroom Family Suite (sleeps up to 5 pers.)
• Superior 2 Bedroom Suite (sleeps up to 6 pers.)
• 1 Bedroom Suite (sleeps up to 5 pers.)
• Triple Room (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • Beach front location
  • Minutes away from Gouves city centre
  • 2 Swimming Pools including kids section
  • Buffet Restaurant
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • Indoor Play Area with soft play and TV room

Description

If you are looking for a budget aparthotel in Crete that is suitable for families, you can’t go wrong by booking the Blue Aegean Aparthotel. The property is not too far from the busy Gouves city resort and has lots of different family rooms and suites depending of the size of your family.

You will enjoy 2 swimming pools, 1 buffet restaurant and a fully equipped gym. And of course, your kids can spend some time a the kids club too available in July and August between 12pm and 3 pm.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

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8. Candia Park Village 4*

Aghios Nikolaos

• 1 Bedroom Family Apartment (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• 1 Serenity Bedroom Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Superior Family Apartment (sleeps up to 6 pers.)
• Family Studio (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Amazing sea views
  • 3 Swimming Pools including 1 for children
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • Children playground
  • Indoor Play Area (4-12 years)

Description

The Candia Park Village is a fantastic 4 stars hotel which offers a good range of family suites and apartments in Crete. The property is located close the famous Aghios Nikolaos resort and has incredible sea views due to its hillside location. With 3 swimming pools, a kids club and lots to play with outside, your children will love this hotel for sure.

If you are a fan of watersports, there are lots to try on the beach with extra charge and you will also have the choice of 2 restaurants and 2 bars for your meal options.

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Resort

9. Fodele Beach and Waterpark Holiday Resort 5*

Fodele

• Sunset Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Superior Room (sleeps up to 3 pers.)
• Family Room and Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Maisonette (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Close to the beach
  • Great sea views
  • 3 Swimming Pools with kids section
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • 4 restaurants and 4 bars
  • Aquapark

Description

The Fodele Beach and Waterpark holiday resort is the perfect luxury family friendly hotel for your holiday in Crete. The property is in a superb location where you can see the hills from the different pools or at the top of the water park slides. Family have praised recently how good the staff is with their guests.

The hotel has a great waterpark with different slides and of course a kids club for children aged between 4 and 12 years old. Overall, a superb hotel with all the facilities you can dream of with modern rooms.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Resort

10. Grand Hotel Holiday Resort 4*

Hersonissos

• Triple Room (sleeps up to 3 pers.)
• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • Waterpark onsite
  • 3 Swimming Pools with kids section
  • Aquapark with different slides
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • Children playground
  • Fully equipped gym

Description

The Grand Hotel Holiday Resort is a great 4 stars hotel perfect for families with young children who are looking for a great hotel to stay in Crete. The property has three different pools with a children section. The hotel has of course large family rooms and suites and offers a kids club for your children.

Regarding your meals, you will have the choice of 4 different restaurants so perfect if you plan to stay a long holiday in Crete.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Hotel

11. Creta Palace, A Resort to Live 5*

Rethymno

• Family Bungalow (sleeps up to 5 pers.)
• Bungalow (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • 2 Swimming Pools including kids section
  • Kids Club (4-12 years)
  • 4 restaurants

Description

If you are looking for a quiet hotel with excellent beachfront location and large family rooms in Crete, the Creta Palace is a great option for your next holiday. The hotel property has 2 amazing outdoor swimming pools with a kids section and easy access to the beach.

The children’s pool comes with slides which will make the day even more enjoyable for your kids. A kids club is also available between April and November for children aged 4 to 12 years old.

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Hotel

12. Iberostar Creta Marine 4*

Rethymno

• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Junior Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Bungalow (sleeps up to 3 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • 4 Swimming Pools including 1 for children
  • Kids Club (4-7 years)
  • Children Club (8-12 years)
  • Teens Club (13-17 years)
  • Children playground
  • Indoor play area

Description

The excellent 4 stars Iberostar Creta Marine hotel is the ideal choice for families looking for a kids friendly hotel in Crete. Located on the beachfront with 4 swimming pools, the Iberostar Creta Marine offers a diverse range of family rooms suitable up to 5 persons.

As with Iberostar, you will spoilt with great facilities such as 3 different kids clubs, entertainment activities during the peak season, fully equipped gym and so much more.

A great choice for families looking for a baby or toddler friendly place to stay in Crete.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Hotel

13. Katrin Hotel and Bungalows 4*

Stalis

• Family Room (sleeps up to 5 pers.)

Amenities

  • close to Malia beach
  • 4 Swimming Pools including 2 for children
  • Kids Club (4 – 12 years)
  • Children playground
  • Buffet Restaurant

Description

Located on the hillside of Stalis resort, Katrin Hotel and Bungalows is a nice family friendly hotel in Crete where you will find a lovely kids pool with fun equipment such as waterslides or outdoor playground. The hotel offers a kids club available for your children aged between 4 and 12 years old with a range of activities such as sports, games and story time.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

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14. Grecotel Marine Palace & Aquapark 4*

Rethymno

• Bungalow Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Family Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)
• Maisonette (sleeps up to 4 pers. + 1 infant)
• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers. + 1 infant)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Beachfront location
  • All Inclusive
  • Waterpark
  • Kids Club (4 – 12 years)
  • Indoor Play Area with TV
  • 5 Restaurants

Description

The Grecotel Marine Palace and Aquapark is a fantastic hotel for families seeking for large family rooms in Crete and enjoy great facilities. Your children will love the different swimming pools and the fun aquapark with waterslides.

You will have the choice to book a bungalow suite or family room or even suites designed for large families. Regarding your meal options, there is choice of 5 restaurants and bars so you can almost try a different venue every day of the week. A great kids friendly hotel in Crete managed by a renown local hotel brand.

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Hotel

15. Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection 5*

Elounda

• 2 Bedroom Villa with Private Pool (sleeps up to 5 pers.)
• 3 Bedroom Residence with Private Pool (sleeps up to 7 pers.)
• Family Suite with Private Pool (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Luxury and unique
  • Close to the beach
  • 3 Swimming Pools including 1 for Children
  • 1 Kids Club (4 – 12 years)
  • 1 Crèche (4months – 4 years)
  • Children playground
  • Spa with massage treatments

Description

The 5 stars hotel Domes of Elounda is the ultimate luxury hotel in Crete for families. There are not enough adjectives to describe how kids friendly is this hotel. First you will be able to swim in 3 different pools including 1 for children. There is even a adult only heated indoor swimming pool.

Secondly, your children will be able to mingle with other kids at the kids club and if you have a toddler or a baby, you will be pleased to know this hotel has also a creche which is very rare to find on the island.

For your lunch and dinner, you have a choice of 5 restaurants and bars with different cuisine such as Greek, Italian or Japanese.

Domes of Elounda is one of the most appreciated luxury hotels by families in the island of Crete

  • Source: Jet2holidays

Resort

16. Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas 5*

Agios Nikolaos

• Premium Sea View Suite (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • Private beach
  • Children’s pool
  • Kids club (4 – 12 years)
  • Crèche (4 months – 4 years)
  • Playground
  • Children’s menus
  • Babysitting service on request

Description

Situated on the hillside and close by the fishing village of Elounda, the famous luxury hotel Daios Cove Luxury Resort has been praised by families for many years. You will love all their facilities such as a large swimming pool with a view over the sea, a kids club and even a creche for your baby and toddler.

This luxury hotel is very unique and is hidden in a beautiful natural hillside of Crete. Make sure to book well in advance this hotel in the summer season!

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17. Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive 4*

Kiani

• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • Beachfront location
  • All Inclusive
  • Children’s pool
  • Playground
  • Kids activities & entertainment
  • Tennis court

Description

All inclusive with family rooms, the Kiani Beach Resort is a great choice for families looking for a kids friendly hotel in Crete. The 5 stars hotel offers lovely facilities for your children such as 2 children playgrounds, 2 kids pools and of course a kids club.

Kina Beach Resort knows a thing or two regarding holiday with a baby or a toddler, this is why they have on site different equipment such as baby bath in the room, sterilizers or walkie talkies.

Overall, Kiani Beach is great hotel in Crete for families that need piece of mind for a guaranteed relaxing holiday.

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18. Atlantis Beach Hotel 5*

Rethymno

• Family Room (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE wifi
  • Fantastic seafront location
  • Children’s playground
  • Games room
  • Babysitting service on request

Description

Located in the famous city of Rethymno, the Atlantis Beach Hotel & Spa is an amazing 5 stars hotel in Crete suitable for families with teenagers. The hotel only have over 100 rooms including family rooms. Expect modern and design interiors with excellent restaurants. While there is no kids club available, your children can still enjoy a kids pool. Overall, Atlantis Beach Hotel is an intimate hotel with a lovely pool with a walking distance to the busy life of Rethymno.

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19. Elounda Garden Suites 4*

Elounda

• Ground Floor Family Suite with Garden View (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • FREE WiFi
  • Smart, modern apart-hotel
  • 100 metres from the beach
  • Waterpark nearby
  • Books/toys for children
  • FREE cot on request

Description

Within a stone’s throw from Elounda resort centre, the Elounda Garden Suites is small hotel with only suites that sleep up 6 persons. If you need a quiet hotel in a lovely location with an amazing pool, you can’t go wrong by booking the Elounda Garden Suites pending you don’t need a kids club or large children facilities. I would recommend to stay in this hotel if you have teenagers but some families have stayed in this hotel with young kids too.

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20. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel 5*

Elounda

• Superior Two Bedroom Suite with Sea View (sleeps up to 4 pers.)

Amenities

  • Welcome gift bag for kids
  • Children’s menus & fresh baby food
  • Kids club and Creche (at the sister hotel Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel)
  • Babysitting service
  • Soccer School Camp
  • Playground
  • Private lessons (tennis, yoga, dance, water ski etc)
  • Pushchairs to use

Description

Here is the ultimate luxury hotel in Elounda area with the Elounda Mare which is part of Relais & Châteaux. This hotel has incredible suites, bungalows with private pool and even some private villas. With a private sandy beach, exceptional food quality served at 3 restaurants and modern facilities, the Elounda Mare is the perfect hotel for families looking for an intimate and luxurious holiday in Crete.

The hotel offers also access to the largest kids club in the area with its sister hotel Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel. There is even a free shuttle between the two properties if you need pick up your children after a relaxing morning by the pool or the beach.

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