1Elounda · Private bungalow pools · seawater main pool
Bungalows with their own heated seawater pools stepped down toward the bay, plus a large seawater main pool framed by bougainvillea.
Private pools above Mirabello Bayfrom €520View hotel →
Greece · Hub
Crete
Private seawater pools above the Cretan Sea
Crete does pools at two extremes: sprawling lagoon resorts on the north coast and tiny private plunge pools cut into the cliffs around Elounda. We rank the island's best, from Chania rooftops to Mirabello Bay infinity edges.
At a glance
Crete pools in our database
- Hotels tracked
- 45
- Verified pool data
- 0/45
- Average Pool Score
- 1.4
- Highest score
- 8.6
Browse by pool feature
Each shortlist is generated live from verified pool data for Crete.
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Ranking
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2Elounda · Infinity pool · private villa pools
A terraced hillside of private pools ending in an infinity deck that looks straight across the water to Spinalonga island.
Infinity edge facing Spinalongafrom €480View hotel →
3Chania / Kalamaki · Lagoon-style main pool · private pools
A low-slung, garden-heavy resort where the main pool curves through palms a few steps from the sand.
Beachfront lagoon pool under palmsfrom €430View hotel →
4Hersonissos · Private heated pools · beachfront pools
An adults-oriented beachfront resort built around private heated pools, with sea-facing decks and an oversized spa.
Almost every suite has its own poolfrom €400View hotel →
5Agios Nikolaos · Cliffside main pool · private villa pools
Villas cascade down a cliff into a private cove, each with its own pool, above a large sea-level main pool and beach club.
A private cove and a wall of poolsfrom €420View hotel →
6Gouves · Lagoon pool · Olympic-length pool
A saltwater lagoon pool weaves between villas and gardens, alongside a serious lap pool right by the beach.
Vast lagoon pool that wraps the resortfrom €380View hotel →
7Hersonissos · Infinity pools · private suite pools
Stacked infinity decks and dozens of private pools on a rocky headland, with a design-forward adults area.
Layered infinity pools over the Cretan Seafrom €360View hotel →
8Chania Old Town · Rooftop plunge pool · old town view
A 17th-century mansion in the old town with a small rooftop plunge pool looking over tiled roofs to the harbour and the White Mountains.
Rooftop plunge above the Venetian harbourfrom €260View hotel →
9Plaka, Elounda · Infinity pool · private pools
A small hillside resort in Plaka where the infinity pool and private suite pools all aim at Spinalonga.
Straight-on Spinalonga sunsetsfrom €390View hotel →
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Sissi · Multiple outdoor pools · heated indoor pool
A sprawling low-rise resort with a series of connected outdoor pools plus a heated indoor pool for shoulder season.
Pool village on a private bayfrom €260View hotel →
By style
Pick your vibe
The Top 10 in Crete ranks every pool by overall score. These shortlists narrow it down by what kind of afternoon you want.
Best rooftop pools
Skyline views, sunset DJs, plunge pools above the city.
- 8.6
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Chania Old Town · Rooftop plunge pool · old town view
- 7.9
Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels
Rethymno · Rooftop pool · sea view
Resort & beachfront
Big-water, full-cabana hotels — closest thing to a beach resort in town.
- 9.5
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux
Elounda · Private bungalow pools · seawater main pool
- 9.4
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort
Elounda · Infinity pool · private villa pools
- 9.2
Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort
Chania / Kalamaki · Lagoon-style main pool · private pools
Quiet & grown-up
Low-key crowd, no party soundtrack, real swimming space.
- 9.5
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux
Elounda · Private bungalow pools · seawater main pool
- 9.0
Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas
Agios Nikolaos · Cliffside main pool · private villa pools
- 8.6
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Chania Old Town · Rooftop plunge pool · old town view
Pool + serious spa
Where the pool comes with a proper wellness floor.
- 9.5
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux
Elounda · Private bungalow pools · seawater main pool
- 9.4
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort
Elounda · Infinity pool · private villa pools
- 9.2
Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort
Chania / Kalamaki · Lagoon-style main pool · private pools
Neighborhoods
Where to stay
A quick map of which Crete neighborhoods have the most pool hotels — and what to expect from each.
Elounda
2 hotels
- Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux9.5
- Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort9.4
Hersonissos
2 hotels
- Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa9.1
- Abaton Island Resort & Spa8.8
Agios Nikolaos
2 hotels
- Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas9.0
- Minos Beach Art Hotel8.3
Chania / Kalamaki
1 hotel
- Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort9.2
Gouves
1 hotel
- Amirandes Grecotel Boutique Resort8.9
Chania Old Town
1 hotel
- Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa8.6
