Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Sissi

Kalimera Kriti *****

HER288
Pool
Beach
Family
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Location

Located on the northeast coast of Crete directly on two fine sandy beaches, approx. 45 km east of Heraklion and just 900 meters from the village of Sissi. In the village center of Sissi, there is a small picturesque harbor with shops, tavernas, and cafes. The airport is approx. 45 km away.
Beach with sunbeds and umbrellas in front of a hotel and hills in the background
Aerial view of a resort with white buildings, swimming pools, and a beach with umbrellas.
Large hotel pool with lounge chairs and surrounding buildings in a vacation resort.
Aerial view of a resort with pools, amphitheater, and crowded beach.
Modern building with large windows surrounded by trees at dusk.

Facilities

Modern outdoor bar area with stools, covered seating, and blue sky
Restaurant terrace with sea view and set tables in a sunny setting
Table with white cloth and floral arrangement by trees at lakeshore during sunset.
Covered terrace with set tables and sea view with palm trees.
Modern outdoor bar area with stools and standing tables at dusk.
View of a paved area with tables, chairs, and umbrellas in front of a green lawn by the sea.
Evening terrace of a restaurant with illuminated plants and guests.
The complex, consisting of a main building and three Cretan-style bungalow villages, features a reception hall with a 24-hour reception, lounge areas, a main restaurant, and conference rooms. In the colorful Mediterranean garden, there is a center with shops, an à la carte restaurant, a main bar, and a snack/pool bar. There is also an impressive natural stone cave, a beach bar, and 3 freshwater pools (one Olympic-sized, one adults-only pool, and an indoor pool), with a sunbathing lawn, sun terrace, and a children's and a baby pool. Bath towels, loungers, and umbrellas are included by the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room

All rooms are furnished with a combination of elegance and comfort. Decorated in a traditional Cretan style, the rooms feature a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (individually adjustable in the bungalows, centrally controlled in the main building), satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), and safe, balcony or terrace (2DB).
Single occupancy double rooms have the same amenities and are mostly located in the main building (1DB).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, chairs, desk, and balcony with outdoor view.
House facade with light green shutters and garden with green plants and trees.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and seating area beside windows.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view in daylight.
Modern hotel room with large bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern, bright hotel bathroom with a view of a cozy bedroom and the sea.

Double Room Deluxe Sea View

The Deluxe Double Rooms are located in the main building and, with higher quality furnishings than the standard double rooms, feature a walk-in shower, separate WC, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), electronic safe, and a balcony with sea view (DDM).

Bungalow Sea View

The rooms, decorated in a traditional Cretan style, are located in the bungalow area and consist of a bedroom with a seating area. They feature a bathroom/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), safe, balcony or terrace with sea view (B2M/BAM).

Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking trees.
Bright room with large blue French doors, bed, and seating area in a vacation rental.
Terrace with wooden chair, table with juice, oranges, and book under trees.

Bungalow Seafront

These rooms are located in the first row of bungalows and consist of an elegantly furnished sleeping area with a seating area, bathroom/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, and a balcony or terrace with panoramic sea view (WF2/2AX).

Bungalow Suite Waterfront

These suites are also located in the first row of bungalows and consist of an elegantly furnished sleeping area with a seating area, a living room, partly with a sofa bed, bathroom/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace with panoramic sea view (W2B).

Brightly furnished hotel room with open balcony and sea view.

Bungalow Suite Deluxe Sea View

Fully renovated for Summer 2025, these rooms feature bathrooms with a walk-in shower and separate WC, hairdryer, toiletries, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony or terrace with sea view (2BM).

Brightly furnished hotel room with sea view, terrace, bed, and seating area.
Bright hotel room with two beds and sea view through an open window and door.

Luxury Double Room Sea View

The luxury rooms are located in the main building and feature an elegantly furnished bedroom with an armchair bed, a bathroom with a separate walk-in shower, a freestanding bathtub, and a separate WC, cosmetic mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, as well as air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, and a balcony with a breathtaking sea view. The luxury rooms are available with a king-size bed or two luxurious twin beds (2LV).

Family Suite

Family suites with garden view are located in the bungalow villages or the main building, consisting of a spacious and comfortably furnished living area with sleeping arrangements (partly with connecting door), a separate bedroom with a seating area, bathroom/WC, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and air conditioning (partly in both rooms), and have a balcony or terrace (2FS).
Also available at an extra charge with sea view, located in the bungalow villages (2FM).

Bright hotel room with three beds, wooden furniture, and windows with green checkered curtains.

Bungalow Suite Sea View

Located in the bungalow villages, these suites consist of a spacious and comfortably furnished living area with sleeping arrangements (partly with connecting door), a bedroom with a seating area, bathroom/WC, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and air conditioning (partly in both rooms), as well as a balcony or terrace with sea view (LBM).

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, chairs, and glass window opening to balcony view.
Bright hotel room with large bed, gray accent wall pattern, and terrace door with greenery view.
Modern bathroom with gray tiles, two sinks, and bathtub.

Deluxe Family Suite

These high-quality Deluxe Family Suites are spacious, located in the main building or bungalow area, and have been renovated in recent years. With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, they feature a living/sleeping area, a separate bedroom with seating, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning in both rooms, a bathroom with a shower (partly with bathtub and shower, partly only with shower or walk-in shower), as well as a balcony or terrace and garden view (LY2).

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Sea View

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Family Suite, these rooms additionally offer sea views and are located in the bungalow village (FDM).

Modern hotel room with large bed, wooden desk, and balcony with a view.
Modern bedroom with bed, TV, chairs, and view of pool and garden.
Modern hotel room with two armchairs, coffee table, and sea view through open windows.
Modern hotel room with open bathroom, bathtub, and view of bed and terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed, bedside lamps, and access to a blue bathroom.

Luxury Suite Sea View

The luxury suites are located in the main building or bungalow village, are very spacious and offer a unique design, a fully furnished balcony or terrace, and are located on the ground floor or first floor with a breathtaking sea view. They consist of a generous bedroom with a king-size bed and seating area, a separate living room with sofa beds, and two bathrooms. The larger bathroom has a freestanding bathtub and a separate walk-in shower, while the second bathroom offers a walk-in shower. Both bathrooms have a separate WC. The suites also feature air conditioning/heating, satellite TV, safe, minibar (for a fee), cosmetic mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, and toiletries (L22).

Premium Suite Sea View

The premium suites are spacious and feature 2 bathrooms with a freestanding bathtub and separate walk-in shower, a guest WC, make-up mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and toiletries, as well as a living room with a dining area, 2 bedrooms (one with a king-size bed and one with 2 twin beds), and a walk-in closet, air conditioning, 3 satellite TVs, safe, and minibar (for a fee, MP2).

Bathroom with blue tiles, bathtub, and view into a bedroom with large windows.
Modern hotel room with large lamps and a view of a golf course.

Meals

Half Board / Full Board

The main restaurant offers guests a large outdoor terrace with a beautiful view of the Aegean Sea.
Half Board: Breakfast with an extensive American buffet and dinner.
Full Board: Breakfast and dinner served buffet-style.
Lunch is served buffet-style or as a set menu, depending on occupancy.
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Alternatively to the main restaurant, guests can use the à la carte restaurant (for a fee).
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Vegetarian dishes are offered; special dietary needs, lactose-free, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested.

Bright breakfast room with buffet counters, large windows, and wooden ceiling.

Sports included

Football, gymnastics, and water aerobics, mini-golf course, beach volleyball, table tennis, yoga, Pilates, spinning, and stretching.

Sports for a fee

Water sports including water skiing, jet skiing, pedal boats, canoes, and stand-up paddleboarding.
Crete Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course in Crete, is located approx. 20 km from the hotel, in the island's hilly hinterland.
New tennis center "PCT Tennis Academy" with 26 clay courts and 5 Padel courts.
Fitness studio by "Fitness First".

Children's program

Children splash in small pools next to a hotel with a view of the sea.
Children’s pool with water playground and sun loungers on wooden deck under blue sky
Four children sit at a wooden table drawing on paper with markers.
Children play in a paddling pool with a water slide and a colorful giraffe figure.
Children's pool with water features and umbrellas under clear sky at a hotel resort
Large pool with clear water in front of a resort under a blue sky.
Mini club for children aged 4-12 with morning and afternoon programs, mini disco, youth program during high season (July/August).
Separate children's/baby pool, both with fresh water.
Baby cots and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitting service (for a fee, upon request).

Wellness

Spa and wellness center with a heated indoor pool (in April and October), sauna and steam bath (both included), and various treatments (for a fee).
Modern wellness room with massage table, whirlpool, and subdued lighting.
Indoor pool with glass roof and lounge chairs in a bright wellness area
Comfortable loungers with black and white striped cushions in a cozy, warmly lit spa room.
Treatment room with massage table, warm wood tones, and soft lighting.
Modern spa area with illuminated relaxation zone and towels in a hotel.
Modern washing area with multiple sinks and dark walls in a hotel.

Entertainment

An international animation team offering daytime sports activities and evening entertainment. There are also evening events with live music, folklore, or disco music. Greek BBQ night (for a fee).

Hotel Service

Wi-Fi is included in the public areas of the hotel and in the rooms.
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The hotel has several conference rooms.
Parking is available and included.
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Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit Card

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Direct Beach Access
  • Children's Pool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Sauna
  • Animation
  • Massages
  • Family Friendly
  • Kids Club / Mini Club
  • Enhanced Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel for the Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Note

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility and does not have accessible rooms.
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Pets are not allowed.
Hotel contact:
Kalimera Kriti
Sissi, Crete
Phone: +30 28410 69000
Fax: +30 28410 71598
Email: kalimerakriti@helioshotels.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 172.

Information on Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience fee, payable by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from January 1, 2025, will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room.
For stays during high season April 1 - October 31:
Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays during low season November 1 - March 31:
Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

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