Asterion Suites and Spa

Located on the coastline of Crete with sweeping views of the sea, the Asterion Suites and Spa makes the perfect setting for a swoon-worthy getaway. Wondering what’s particularly special about this spot? Well the interiors are seriously stylish thanks to the hotel’s recent top-to-toe renovation, and there’s a beach on the doorstep – it comes with dreamy crystal-clear waters and sun-bleached sands.

When guests aren’t on the beach, days revolve around the outdoor pool, which is set into a smart wooden sun deck topped with plush loungers, bean bags and daybeds. If you start feeling thirsty or peckish, the Naked Star pool bar is steps away and serves a range of drinks and light bites.

Enjoy some ‘me’ time at the Orion Spa, and let your worries flutter away as you unwind with a soothing massage, or hope between the sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge. Elsewhere you can keep up your fitness regime in the state-of-the-art gym, or hire bikes from the hotel to explore the local area.

Foodies will be right at home here. The main restaurant – Matter – serves up a menu of international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Then there’s 35° – the Cretan à la carte eatery, where you can expect a menu of gourmet Greek dishes made with locally-sourced ingredients. For drinks, look no further than the Stellar lobby bar, where the expert bar tenders shake up everything from Negronis to inventive Greek cocktails.