Feel the sunshine on your skin at Istro Beach. Once you've worked on your tan, hang around and watch the sky dance with different colors as the sun starts to set.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when visiting Istron. Istro Beach is a good place to kick off here, but there are lots of other worthy spots to enjoy. Voulisma Beach, Lake Voulismeni, and Pachia Ammos Beach are close to the stretch of coastline and will round out your day nicely.

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The Noverian Scenic Crete 5 Star Hilltop Villa Resort & Spa

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$1,904

per person

Sep 24 - Sep 30

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Heraklion (HER)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (143 reviews)

The room was clean, but that’s about it. The main issue is the disconnect between how this hotel is advertised and what it actually is. It’s a fine, middle of the road 3 star with a decent view (ish) and uncomfortable beds, and a number of other annoying but minor flaws. It is not a five star or anything close to that. There is just no objective reality to that claim. The experience made me question the reliability of hotels.com’s system for rating and ensuring accuracy. For a mid to low 3 star it was fine. If you compare it to any reputable 5 star or even 4 star it’s a very disappointing experience.

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel, Member of Domus Elegance Collection

Chania Town

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$3,063

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Aug 12 - Aug 18

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Chania (CHQ)

10/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)

We were so happy we stayed at this charming and sophisticated boutique hotel. It is a little gem in the heart of the historic area. Our room had wonderful views of the water and it was easy to walk to restaurants and shops. The staff was amazing, starting with the owner who personally walked around greeting guests. The hotel has a great feel to it. We definitely recommend it, staying there was memorable experience.

Reviewed on May 17, 2026