Grand Hotel Holiday Resort - Hersonissos (Crete)

4-star family resort on the Cretan coast with five swimming pools and a water park

Dining & Cuisine

Grand Hotel Holiday Resort Hersonissos offers 4 on-site restaurants, including Dionysus Restaurant which features a dining terrace with Greek and International cuisine. A snack-bar restaurant provides a la carte choices directly by the main pool, while bookable Italian and Greek a la carte restaurants (Aegean) are also available. All-inclusive packages cover meals and drinks at these venues, with special diet menus and kid-friendly buffet options included.

Pools & Water Park

The resort's 5 swimming pools include an outdoor main pool, an indoor heated pool, and a dedicated children's splash pool with water slides. A separate water park area (slides open from 11:00 to 18:00) is supervised by lifeguards and offers a shallow end for younger guests. The adult-only pool provides a quiet zone away from family areas, while pool bars serve drinks and snacks throughout the day.

Wellness & Spa

The hotel's wellness centre houses a spa with 12 treatment rooms offering body scrubs, facials, and full body massages using local products. Facilities include a hammam, sauna, steam room, hot tub/Jacuzzi, and a fitness centre with resistance machines and cardio equipment. Spa packages are available, and guests can also use the spa lounge/relaxation area and cold plunge pool.

Family & Children

A supervised mini club runs a daily programme of activities for children, while a separate kids' club with outdoor play equipment and board games is located near the children's pool. The water park splash pad and shallow-end fun pool are designed for younger guests, and the evening mini disco (8:45pm) provides family entertainment. Babysitting/child services are available on request, and the hotel also offers a kids' outdoor play area and games room with pool tables and table tennis.

Location & Activities

Grand Hotel Resort Crete sits 25km east of Heraklion International Airport and 2.5km from Hersonissos centre, with a bus stop right outside the hotel. A free hotel shuttle runs to Stalis beach (10min walk), and the hotel can arrange car hire or day trips to the Minoan Palace of Knossos and Aquaworld Aquarium. Evening entertainment includes themed dinner nights, live music, karaoke, and a theatre with nightly shows.

• Location: 25 km east of Heraklion Airport, 3 km from Hersonissos
• Pools: 5 swimming pools including heated pool and water park with slides
• Dining: 4 restaurants, including Dionysus Greek/International and a la carte Greek and Italian options
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with hammam, sauna, steam room, and 12 treatment rooms
• Family: Supervised mini club, kids' pool, and children's water park area
• Ideal for: Families seeking recreational activities, couples looking for adult-only pool and quiet zones

Licence number: 1039K014A0011701