Arminda Hotel & Spa: Accommodation in Hersonissos (Crete), Crete

The hotel offers 4 large salt-water pools, including 2 separate children's sections and a water slide. An on-site water park, mini-golf court, basketball court, and 3 padel courts provide additional recreation options. The animation team organizes daily entertainment and evening shows for all ages.

Guests dine at the main buffet restaurant featuring live cooking areas and locally sourced ingredients, with themed nights such as Asian or Italian. A pool-side snack bar serves pizza, burgers, and ice cream from 10am to 6pm, while the on-site Votsalo bar offers a daily cocktail. The Greek corner, Elena's Kafenion, serves authentic Cretan coffee and mezze.

Family rooms accommodate up to five guests with a separate sleeping area and a door between spaces, while all rooms open to balconies with pool, garden, or Cretan Sea views. The kids' club provides themed daily activities and an indoor play area, and the hotel also offers strollers and board games. Daily maid service and 24-hour reception ensure guest convenience.

The spa centre includes a sauna, hamam, hot tub, steam room, and a relaxation lounge, with packages that include private use of these facilities. Treatments offered include deep tissue massages, facial therapies, and couples massages, with therapists like Maria, Haris, and George receiving guest praise. A fitness centre with booking slots and an outdoor gym are also available.

The hotel is 100 meters from the nearest beach and a 15-minute walk from Stalis beach with shallow waters and sunbed rentals for €12. Lixnostatis Folk Museum, Aquaworld Aquarium, and Drapano Beach are within a short drive, and the city of Hersonissos is 2 km away. Regular buses stop outside the hotel every 30 minutes for €2 to reach Heraklion or other coastal towns.

Pools: 4 salt-water pools with 2 children's sections and a water park

Spa: Sauna, hamam, hot tub, steam room, and treatment packages

Sports: 3 padel courts, basketball court, mini-golf, outdoor gym

Family: Kids' club, indoor play area, family rooms for up to 5 guests

Dining: Buffet with live cooking, daily themed nights, Greek corner

Location: 100 m from beach, 2 km from Hersonissos, 25 min from airport

Entertainment: Daily animation, mini disco, evening shows, teen club