Kokkini Hani Crete, Greece
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
MitsisAegean beachfront retreat
Days drift easily between sandy loungers and quiet seaside corners, with breezy beach service and an unhurried, sun-drenched coastal pace.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A beachfront playground with multiple swimming pools, waterslides, tennis courts, and varied all-inclusive dining venues.
Notable
Whitewashed coastal pavilions, local stone walls, and shaded timber pergolas frame wide views of the Aegean Sea.
Listed
Swim-up suites and private plunge pools paired with attentive beachside drink service and dedicated concierge booking.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set on the sands of Kokkini Hani, the property offers quiet sea access just fifteen minutes east of Heraklion.
The rooms
Sun-bleached wood and earthy textures define the spaces, with selected suites stepping directly into shared swim-up waterways or private plunge pools.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
Freshwater pools stretch across the grounds, ranging from an infinity edge gazing over the Aegean to children's waterslides.
At the table
Seaside tavernas serve Cretan dishes under cane pergolas, and an open-air thatched bar pours drinks right on the sand.
How it began
First opened in 1988 and overhauled in 2022 by WATG, the resort was shaped into a low-rise village framed by indigenous stone.
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Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.