Crete · Hersonissos · Greece
Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Indoor pool, outdoor pools · best Not applicable due to cold pool temperatures noted in reviews.
- Outdoor
Pool score
4.6/10
Meta rating
—/100
Heated pool check
No — the pool is not heated
- Heated months
- —
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not confirmed
- Heated pools
- 0 of 1
- Confidence
- Low — research pending, treat as provisional
Heating details have not been re-checked recently. Not yet confirmed on the hotel's own website. Check the hotel site
What our sources say about heating
- “Pools at the hotel are so cold and unusable”Guest reviews
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
4.6/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 5.0/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 5.0/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 5.0/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 5.0/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 2.5/10 | 15% |
Editor's note
The Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers a dedicated indoor swimming pool for guests, with access arranged through the Spa Reception. While the hotel appears to have multiple outdoor pools, a significant concern raised by guests is their temperature, with one reviewer explicitly stating they are "so cold and unusable." This suggests the outdoor pool experience may be less enjoyable than expected, despite the hotel's overall premium positioning. Further information regarding the number, size, or specific features of outdoor pools is limited in the provided sources.
We are still confirming these pool details. Treat them as provisional. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the Pool Score or the ranking order.
Pool facts
Pool facts
Indoor swimming pool
Indoor
- Setting
- Indoor
- Amenities
- Jacuzzi · Poolside food
Only facts confirmed by the hotel's own site or 2+ sources are shown as verified
Gallery
More from the property
Photos via Google, TripAdvisor and the hotel's own website
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
Why it's on the list
Layered infinity pools over the Cretan Sea
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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