Abaton Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast buffet
Terrace/patio
Reception
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Themistokleous Ave., Hersonissos, Crete, 70014
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lychnostatis
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room with Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Dream Villa With Private Pool-Beach Front

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room, Sea View (Deep Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Thalassa, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Loft, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Room (Guestroom, Sharing Pool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Jetted Tub (Guestroom, Outdoor jetted tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Private Pool (Guestroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Abaton Collection, Sharing Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Abaton Collection, Outdoor Jetted Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Private Pool (Abaton Collection)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, Private Pool (Guestroom, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Loft, Private Pool (Seafront)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Island, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Private Pool, Beachfront (Dream)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Island Suite With Private Pool-Sea Front

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Luxury Seafront With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Luxury Seafront Room with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury Room with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Deluxe Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Thalassa Deluxe Sea Front Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deep Blue Deluxe Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury Room with Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a short stroll from Star Beach Water Park and Lychnostatis. This 152-room, 5-star hotel has 4 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lychnostatis - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Malia Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thalassa Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minos Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kedros Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nami Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Guests of Abaton Island Resort & Spa enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking and an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs with satellite channels and DVD players. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Furnished balconies or patios, minibars, and coffee makers are also standard.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bony Fish Seafood
  • Buddha Bar
  • Elemes Cretan Cuisine
  • Wow Steak House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1023202

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Abaton Island Resort Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort
Abaton Island Hersonissos
Abaton Island
Abaton & Spa Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort Spa
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see near Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

This hotel is located in Hersonissos, a short 11-minute walk from Star Beach Water Park and also 10 minutes on foot from Lychnostatis. You'll also find Stalis Beach and Aquaworld Aquarium within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and body wraps.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa have a casino?

No, Abaton Island Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

Is Abaton Island Resort & Spa a good place to stay for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring private pools.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel offers private spa tubs in some guestrooms.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Abaton Island Resort & Spa has 4 restaurants, and serves breakfast for a surcharge.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Abaton Island Resort & Spa.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Abaton Island Resort & Spa is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 16.7 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Abaton Island Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Abaton Island Resort & Spa comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea views.

Does Abaton Island Resort & Spa offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Abaton Island Resort & Spa if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Abaton Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely stunning, amazing views and such a relaxing stay. Sunrise and Sunset were always perfect. The facilities were great and the staff were very welcoming at reception with a welcome drink. The room was reasonably clean and they changed the towels every day which was great, as well as provided both morning/evening cleaning. The cleaning wasn’t very thorough as I noticed in the toilet there were a lot of hairs behind the door/toilet that were easily wiped up with a tissue. The gym had great air con and open anytime of day. I thought that the massage treatments were very expensive at €90 for half an hour, it could have been more reasonable. The biggest let down was I felt the staff at the Buddha Bar were very rude unless you were spending a lot of money and the service was extremely slow. I also found it strange that even though you had already paid for the hotel, some beds (the ones in the water) were an additional €150 per day. We decided to go outside of the hotel for dinner to Hersonissos or Koutoulofari (old village on the hill) which were much more reasonably priced and only 20-30mins walk or 5 minutes taxi
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 4 nights here with my wife as part of our Honeymoon in Greece. It was absolutely splendid. Such a peaceful, wonderful resort with great amenities. The pool side is absolutely breathtaking and so relaxing. There is a great pool bar nearby and the servers bring you drink and food in very timely fashion. I had originally a sea view only room and they upgraded us to a shared plunge pool room for free. This was an awesome upgrade. We used the plunge pool a bunch and its basically your own private pool. The room is super comfortable. Don't mind the key-powered room because once you get and put your card in then turn on the AC, massive vents cool the room in minutes. The breakfast buffet was always excellent with so many tasty options sure to please anyone. We ate at the Cretan restaurant they have there and it was so romantic. The food was extraordinary and among the best we had had on Crete. There are a lot of awesome picture and video taking opportunities on the resort too. Sure to make your friends and family jealous. Some cool local beaches nearby with great views and clear waters - just ask the staff there and they will tell you the options. Only 30 min from the Heraklion airport - no need to deal with the huge journey to Chania if you are not so inclined to go there, can have just as much of a great time at Abaton. Highly recommend! We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Anniversary Stay

Our stay was amazing. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The staff was very attentive and warm with nice complementary touches throughout. They made our anniversary trip to Crete truly memorable! We would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. Staff was friendly, the location was beautiful and located around many areas. I was able to take the bus to Malia and Hersonissos. I would love to come back to Abaton and create some content! Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM ANTHONY JAMES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! We went on a honeymoon here. We really can’t wait to return. We’re a gay couple and we felt incredibly safe and welcome. Food and drinks were amazing. Sushi at Buddha bar was awesome. And the drinks, Melon Crush and Abaton Spritz were lush. We had a joint shared private pool which was the perfect option for us. We ended up making friends with our neighbours and we went for some after dinner drinks with them one evening. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic experience. The reason for the lower markings on some areas are: Our reservation was for 3 people (2 adults, 1 child) and we were only provided with accommodations for 2 (towels, bedding). We had a Loft, with a pullout couch for the child. The pullout did not have bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket). I called the reception multiple times (4) to have them send some to our room, and they were not delivered until late in the evening, after the 4th call. For the towels, I had to call reception at least once per day for the first 3 days, to have an extra towel provided so we all had a towel for showering. Cleanliness, overall we were very satisfied with the cleanliness of the room, however, one of the decorative throw pillows was very badly stained (looked like it could possibly be blood), we left it out and visible for housekeeping to replace it, but every time we returned, the pillow was still there with the stained side turned over so it was not visible again. There were also 2 occasions when the clean towels provided were stained, or not cleaned. They had brown colored stains and marks on them in some areas, which weren’t noticeable until the towel was unfolded. Overall the stay was very pleasant. It is a beautiful resort with much to offer. The staff were very friendly, and seemed to go above and beyond to provide an overall great experience. They even allowed us to check in 1 hour earlier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this resort was memorable. From the moment we arrived the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their attentiveness and hospitality made our trip easy and seamless. The property was always kept clean. The architecture of this resort felt elegant, you can tell it was carefully designed. The breakfast buffet had a variety of options, and the convenience of being able to book cabs and excursions directly through the hotel made things stress free. The resort had a peaceful ambiance. Even in busier areas it felt calm, I felt relaxed during my whole stay. On our final day, my partner and I enjoyed a couples spa massage treatment it was worth every penny. The right way to end our trip. I genuinely loved everything about this resort and will definitely return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lior

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Food very good. Staff excellent. Room beautifully kept. Pools lovely and cold and refreshing Communal areas stylish and clean View and grounds stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time visiting in less than a year! Absolutely love this hotel. The service is incomparable and the food is exquisite. Our favourite options were the traditional Cretan restaurant Elemes and the Seafood restaurant Bony Fish. The service and the cuisine were star-worthy in both. My advice? Take the staffs recommendations on dishes of the day. Lots to do in the hotel's complex such as shopping ( I spent too much money here!) and snorkelling in the sea. The spa stocks brands like Davines which thoroughly impressed me as it is a sustainable B-corp brand that I love. The most incredible sunrise and sunset views! Already dreaming of our next visit. My only minor comment is that I would have appreciated a later check out option. Currently late check out is only available until 12pm and I would have preferred to be able to spend a few extra hours in the room by our pool rather than waiting to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suhaib

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing four days, the property is beautiful the staff are very sweet and helpful, the food is really good had so many varieties in the buffet. Our room had a problem with the AC and the staff offered a new upgraded room. On the other hand we didn’t feel like our rooms were properly cleaned during our stay. We had a half board in our reservation although we had to pay for water during dinner which felt weird. Other than that it was a perfect holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Virginia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with excellent views and great service. Very quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel was beautiful and well looked after. Breakfast and dinner buffets were very good. Dinner at the hotel steakhouse restaurant was disappointing….pricey as expected, but the food was very mediocre
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian Da'Shawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was beautiful, we had an amazing stay with beautiful views.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jagjeet Singh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, nice room, snorkelling spots easy to get to. Got upgraded to a room with a mezannine. Drinks are pricey almost €20, local supermarket super expensive too. But all in all really wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024