Hersonissos, Crete, Greece

Creta Maris Resort

Family snapshot

Creta Maris offers family rooms, several children’s pools and a waterpark beside the beach. The family restaurant and supervised club make resort days straightforward for school-age children.

Stands out for

Waterpark and spray zone Asterias Kids Club Children’s pools and family dining

Best for which ages

How this hotel plays out for each age group based on the property details we can see.

Works well for this age

Toddlers

Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday.

Works well for this age

School age

Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday.

Works well for this age

Tweens and teens

Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday.

Family essentials

The details that usually make or break a family stay, split by what the hotel has published and what is still worth a quick email before booking.

Confirmed on the hotel's own sources

  • Kids club

    Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday. Hours: Monday to Saturday.

    Ages 4 to 12 Supervised Monday to Saturday
  • Pools and water play

    A 4,000-square-metre waterpark includes slides, an aqua tower and an unrestricted spray zone. Larger attractions have height rules. Also listed: Children’s pools and family dining.

  • Family rooms and suites

    Choose among family rooms and connecting family room options. Confirm the exact layout and number of beds.

Worth asking before you book

  • Babysitting and child minding

    Whether babysitting can be booked on the day, minimum age, hourly rate, and notice period.

  • Connecting and interconnecting rooms

    Whether connecting rooms are guaranteed at booking or only noted as a request.

  • Baby gear and cots

    Cot availability, high-chair numbers, and any charge for extra baby gear.

  • Kitchen and laundry access

    Whether the room has a microwave, fridge, and somewhere to wash clothes between outings.

  • Transport and access

    Shuttle times, cost, and how long transfers really take with small kids in tow.

  • Kids menus and dining

    Ages on the kids-eat-free policy and which restaurants on site run a kids menu.

  • Bath versus shower in room

    Whether rooms have a bathtub or only a shower. Matters a lot when bathing babies and younger toddlers.

Kid-friendly amenities

The practical parts of the stay, grouped by how families use the hotel.

Play, pools and on-site fun

The parts of the property children are most likely to use day to day.

  • Waterpark and spray zone

    A 4,000-square-metre waterpark includes slides, an aqua tower and an unrestricted spray zone. Larger attractions have height rules.

  • Asterias Kids Club

    Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday.

    Ages 4 to 12 Supervised Monday to Saturday
  • Children’s pools and family dining

    Five children’s pools and a dedicated family restaurant provide options around the children’s day.

Room setup and sleep

The room shapes, sleeping setup, and in-room details that affect how easy the stay feels.

  • Family room categories

    Choose among family rooms and connecting family room options. Confirm the exact layout and number of beds.

Area and transport

Local area

Hersonissos

Useful for families wanting broad hotel choice and easy resort infrastructure.

Getting around

Getting around Hersonissos

A hire car is helpful for most Crete family trips because the island is big and day-trip freedom matters.

Compare nearby areas in Crete

A quick check before you lock in this base.

Read destination guide

Chania

Best for families wanting a pretty harbour base with good food and access to wider west-Crete outings.

Elounda

A strong choice for polished resort stays and calmer family pacing.

Rethymno

Good for a middle-ground base with beach access, old-town atmosphere, and a gentler pace.

Questions parents ask

Short answers pulled from the hotel's own sources, not review site chatter.

  • Does Creta Maris Resort have a kids club?

    Supervised children’s activities for ages 4 to 12; the published weekly schedule runs Monday to Saturday. It takes children from age 4 to 12. Staff supervise the sessions.

  • What ages does the kids club at Creta Maris Resort cover?

    Asterias Kids Club takes children from age 4 to 12.

  • What hours does the kids club at Creta Maris Resort run?

    Asterias Kids Club runs Monday to Saturday. Worth confirming the exact times on your travel dates, since some hotels shorten hours in low season.

  • Is there a pool suitable for toddlers at Creta Maris Resort?

    A 4,000-square-metre waterpark includes slides, an aqua tower and an unrestricted spray zone. Larger attractions have height rules.

  • Does Creta Maris Resort have a waterpark?

    A 4,000-square-metre waterpark includes slides, an aqua tower and an unrestricted spray zone. Larger attractions have height rules.

  • What family room options does Creta Maris Resort have?

    Choose among family rooms and connecting family room options. Confirm the exact layout and number of beds.

  • What ages does Creta Maris Resort suit best?

    This hotel is tagged as working well for school age, toddlers, and tweens and teens. See the age fit section above for the specific room, pool, and club details behind each age.

Confirm before you book

These are the small details that tend to change on the day, so a quick email or live chat with the hotel saves surprises.

  • Worth knowing about this hotel

    The main slides require a height of 1.20m. The aqua tower requires age three and height one metre, with a parent or guardian supervising.

Sources and last checked

Last checked 7 September 2026.

  • Family facilities and waterpark rules

    https://www.cretamaris.gr/tailored-experiences/family-experiences

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  • Rooms, pools and weekly club availability

    https://www.cretamaris.gr/en/about-us/about-creta-maris

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