Crete · Heraklion · Greece
Aquila Atlantis Hotel
Rooftop & Atrium Pools · best Late afternoon, year-round (if atrium pool is indoor)
- Rooftop
- Outdoor
- city, harbour, Koules fortress view
- 2 pools
Fully verified
Core pool details confirmed through the hotel's official material and at least one additional reliable source.
- Pools documented
- 2 shared swimming pools.
- Heating
- No heated pool
- Season
- Seasonal outdoor pools
- Last verified
- 16 September 2026
- Reviewed by
- Per Lindhe
- Pool Score
- Pool Score pending editorial review
- Included in rankings
- Yes
Evidence-based Pool Score
Five measurable factors, scored from documented evidence only.
Pool Score pending — more verified data required
Guest pool sentiment How guests describe the pool itself, across deduplicated reviews. | Not verified |
Heating Whether the shared swimming pool is heated, and for how much of the year. | 0.0/15 |
Number of pools Shared swimming pools count first; spa, children's and private pools add little. | 10.0/15 |
Pool size The largest shared pool guests can use, measured in area or length. | Not verified |
Independent recognition Positive, independently published articles about the pool. | 0.0/10 |
Confidence: Low
Last verified: 16 September 2026
Score version: evidence-v2
Meta rating — blended guest ratings
90/100
Heated pool check
No heated pool
- Season
- Seasonal outdoor pools
- Indoor or outdoor
- Not verified
- Heated pools
- None confirmed
- Swimming pools documented
- 2
Heating details last checked 16 Sept 2026. Check Aquila Atlantis Hotel's own site
Pool facts
What we know about the pool
Every fact below comes from the hotel's own website, Google, TripAdvisor or guest reviews — with the source noted where we have one.
Pools at this hotel
2 shared pools.
No pool at this hotel is heated, according to the hotel's own information.
Rooftop pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Rooftop · Not heated · Seasonal
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
Atrium pool
Shared hotel pool · Outdoor · Not heated · Seasonal
HeatingSource verification unavailable
Some details for this pool are still awaiting verification.
A jacuzzi is listed separately and never counted as a swimming pool
Practical pool information
- Pools
- 2 shared swimming pools.
- Pool type
- Rooftop & Atrium Pools
- Pool size
- Small rooftop and atrium pools.
- Heating
- No heated pool
Source verification unavailable
- Season
- Seasonal outdoor pools
- Opening hours
- Not verified
- Who can use the pool
- Hotel guests only
- Day pass
- Not available
- Children
- Not allowed at the pool
- Best time to visit
- Late afternoon, year-round (if atrium pool is indoor)
- View from the pool
- city, harbour, Koules fortress
"Not confirmed" means we have not yet seen this detail in the hotel's own material or in a second independent source. We never estimate it.
Behind the numbers
How the meta rating is built
The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, weighted by review volume and recency.
How the meta rating is built
A weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track, normalized to a 0–100 scale.
90/100
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5★ | 2,661 | 58% | 53/100 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.5★ | 1,508 | 42% | 38/100 |
Editor's note
The Aquila Atlantis Hotel offers two distinct pool experiences: a panoramic rooftop pool with city and harbor views, and a more secluded atrium pool. While the rooftop pool provides a vibrant setting, a guest review suggests it can be small and congested during peak times. The atrium pool offers a quieter alternative for relaxation. The hotel emphasizes pool safety and highlights both family-friendly and luxurious spa-like pool experiences, though specific details for each are not fully clear from the provided information.
Pool details confirmed against the hotel's own website plus at least one independent source. No editor has visited in person. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the ranking order.
Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
16 September 2026
Why it's on the list
The Aquila Atlantis Hotel features two distinct outdoor pools and an indoor pool. The rooftop pool offers panoramic city, harbour, and Koules fortress views. Both the rooftop and atrium outdoor pools are described as small. The indoor pool provides an option for a relaxing swim.
Why it's not higher
The rooftop pool is noted by guests as being small and unheated, with one reviewer expressing disappointment about its size for a five-star hotel. The indoor pool is also described as unheated and not usable in winter.
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.
- Primary source: hotelatlantis.com/ ↗
- Second source: google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ6cPFUyxamh ↗
Reviewed by: Per Lindhe
The hotel's official website confirms two distinct pool experiences: a rooftop pool and an atrium pool. Tripadvisor, Expedia, Kayak, and Agoda consistently mention an outdoor rooftop pool and an indoor pool. Expedia and Tripadvisor clarify that the outdoor pools are seasonal and unheated. Google Places mentions a spa. The official site PDF indicates a spa is present. On The Beach confirms an indoor swimming pool and spa.
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