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Top 10Luxury and Mid-Range Hotels: Crete

1AKS Annabelle Village

This five-star village hotel lies next to a Blue Flag beach and offers pools, watersports and a fitness centre with a sauna and treatment room. The 262 bungalow rooms are luxurious.

2Albatros Hotel

An attractive white-washed hotel standing in lush gardens of palm trees and tropical shrubs, this hotel offers a choice of dining areas, including its super à la carte Daphne restaurant. On site are a children’s club and pool, and a fitness suite.

3Hersonissos Palace

This hotel, with a mix of Greek Neo-Classic and contemporary styling, has 150 rooms, four suites and tennis courts. Mediterranean cuisine is served in its restaurant and poolside buffet.

4Istron Bay Hotel

Overlooking a bay, this hotel has a warm and welcoming feel. Family run, it celebrates Cretan traditions with music evenings and Greek à la carte cuisine, while offering amenities such as watersports, tennis and aerobics.

5Anissa Beach Hotel

Guests can swim, enjoy watersports, play tennis and eat Mediterranean dishes in the La Pergola restaurant at this hotel overlooking the sandy beach of Anissáras. Its rooms are chic and well-equipped, with most having sea views.

6Kalimera Kriti Hotel

A luxurious beachside hotel with architecture influenced by the Minoan palaces of Crete, the Kalimera Kriti has amenities such as restaurants, a piano bar, pools and shops in its re-creation of a village square.

7Angela Suites Boutique Hotel

Contemporary and stylish, this collection of suites lie just minutes from Sísi beach and close to the village. Individually designed rooms are chic and well-equipped, while facilities include freshwater pools, a fitness and alternative therapy suite, cocktail lounge and an à la carte restaurant.

8Elounda Bay Palace

Surrounded by large gardens and with an infinity pool overlooking the sea, this hotel is a haven of peace. There is a water’s edge restaurant, private gym and a spa.

9Galaxy Hotel

One of the finest hotels on the island, the Galaxy is the last word in luxury. Amenities at this 127-room hotel include gourmet restaurants and a wellness centre with hammam and gym that is complimentary for guests.

10Fodele Beach and Water Park

This lively five-star resort has bungalow guestrooms built in a style reminiscent of Venetian architecture. The Fodele has every amenity from restaurants serving European cuisine, bars and a children’s club to sports, gym and waterpark.