Abaton Island Resort & Spa - Hersonissos (Crete)

$$$$||View on mapHersonissos (Crete), GreeceThemistokleous Avenue, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014|
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Abaton Island Resort & Spa - Hersonissos (Crete)
Themistokleous Avenue, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Facilities9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families22%
Groups12%
Solo6%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.0Perfect
Facilities9.2
Cleanliness9.1
Comfort9.0
Location9.0
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Couples59%
Families22%
Groups12%
Solo6%

5-star luxury resort on the Cretan coastline with 71 private pools

Amenities & Activities

Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers unique underwater tours for snorkeling enthusiasts along its private sandy coves and shoreline. The resort has a private beach with crystal clear waters and provides water sport facilities including diving, windsurfing, and snorkelling on site. Guests can also enjoy tennis on the hotel's tennis court or take part in cooking classes and themed dinner nights exploring local Cretan culture.

Rooms & Accommodations

Each of the 71 rooms at the Abaton Island Resort features an outdoor terrace or private pool, with all interiors designed individually per room type. The accommodation options range from Deep Blu Deluxe Guestrooms with sea views to loft suites with private pools and villas with outdoor hot tubs. Abaton Island Crete provides soundproof rooms and allergy-free options, along with 24-hour room service and turndown service.

Dining & Bars

The resort has five gourmet restaurants serving Cretan, fish, steak, and international cuisine, including the award-winning Elemes and Boney Fish. Buddha Beach Bar offers elegant beachside dining with light snacks and inspired platters alongside a world-renowned mixologist creating signature cocktails. The main bar Ladies & Gentlemen serves pre- and post-dinner drinks with sunset views, and guests can order from a special diet menu upon request.

Wellness & Spa

The spa at Abaton Island Resort & Spa is powered by Elemis and Augustinus Bader skincare products, offering massages, facials, body scrubs, and treatments in a full spa with hammam and steam room. The resort has both an indoor heated pool and a large outdoor saltwater pool, plus a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, personal trainers, and yoga classes three times daily. Guests can also use the spa lounge/relaxation area, hot tub/Jacuzzi, sauna, and access spa/wellness packages.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Set in Hersonissos, Abaton Island is 14 miles from Heraklion International Airport and within walking distance of a mini market and nearby quad bike hire. The hotel provides a shuttle service and car hire, and can arrange excursions to Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, Aquaworld Aquarium, and the Lixnostatis Folk Museum. Guests can also walk to the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum for drinks on the sand, or take a short taxi ride to Agios Nikolaos.

  • Private Beach: Sandy coves and a pier with direct sea access for snorkeling
  • Rooms: 71 rooms each with outdoor terrace or private pool
  • Dining: Five gourmet restaurants including Buddha Beach Bar with signature cocktails by a world-renowned mixologist
  • Wellness: Spa powered by Elemis and Augustinus Bader, with indoor heated pool and yoga classes
  • Boutique: Exclusive hotel shop with luxury Italian and Greek jewelry and designer pieces
  • Activities: Cooking classes, tennis court, water sports, diving, and themed dinner nights

License number: 1023202

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 3 pm
until 12 pm
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, German, Spanish, Russian
Building
Number of rooms:128
Former name
abaton island resort and spa
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe King Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Luxury Queen Room
  • Room size:

    400 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Private pool
Luxury King Room
  • Room size:

    345 sq. feet

  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Valet parking

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Seasonal indoor pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Children's menu

Baby stroller

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Yoga class
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Baby stroller
  • Children's menu
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal indoor pool
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Abaton Island Resort & Spa

💵 Lowest room price 332 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 16.8 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Nikos Kazantzakis, HER

Location

Themistokleous Avenue, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014
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Themistokleous Avenue, Hersonissos (Crete), Greece, 70014
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Reviews of Abaton Island Resort & Spa

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