Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Hersonissos (Crete)

All 128 guestrooms, suites, and villas at Abaton Island Resort & Spa include either an outdoor terrace, a private pool, or an outdoor hot tub. Each room is individually designed, with no two interiors alike, reflecting the styles and influences of the surrounding Cretan landscape. The Abaton Collection Suite with Shared Pool offers a split-level layout with a downstairs bedroom, an upstairs mezzanine sitting area, and direct access to a shared swimming pool.

The resort operates 5 dining venues, including the WOW steakhouse, the Bony Fish seafood restaurant, and Elemes, which serves traditional Cretan dishes cooked in a wood-fired oven. Buddha Beach Bar offers a Japanese-inspired menu with sushi, pulled pork, and gyozas, accompanied by a DJ playing lounge music throughout the day. The main bar, Ladies & Gentlemen, is where a world-renowned in-house mixologist creates signature cocktails, and guests can watch the sunset from the terrace.

The spa at Abaton Island Resort & Spa is powered by Elemis skincare, offering body wraps, facials, Hammam sessions, and couples massage packages. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a spa lounge with relaxation areas. Yoga classes are held 3 times daily, and the fitness center provides personal trainer sessions and state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment.

The resort provides unique underwater tours for snorkeling enthusiasts, with direct access to the sea via a private pier and ladder. Water sports such as jet skiing, parasailing, paddleboarding, and windsurfing can be booked through the hotel, with pickup from the resort's own speedboat, Abaton 1. Evening entertainment includes live music performances, themed dinner nights, and karaoke, while the games room and movie nights offer additional options.

Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a 25-minute drive from Heraklion International Airport and 22 km from the city of Heraklion. Nearby attractions include Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos, the Lixnostatis Folk Museum, and Aquaworld Aquarium - all within a 10-minute taxi ride. The resort's private beach features sandy coves for wading and swimming, and the on-site boutique sells luxury Italian and Greek jewelry and the resort's own signature scent.

Accommodations: 71 private pools across 128 individually designed rooms

Dining: 5 gourmet restaurants including WOW steakhouse and Elemes

Wellness: Elemis-powered spa with indoor heated pool and daily yoga

Activities: Unique underwater snorkeling tours and private speedboat

Location: 25 minutes from Heraklion Airport, near 3 local museums

Exclusive: In-house mixologist and private sandy coves