Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is a newly-renovated resort with breath-taking sea view, located in the heart of the cosmopolitan and traditional village. Here, every visitor can experience the pure and warm hospitality of a traditional Cretan village combined with modern features.

The stylish property is decorated with high-end materials and fabrics. It blends beautifully with the surrounding Mediterranean landscape. You can relax at the spa, practice yoga, or stroll through the pretty village. There’s also a shuttle to the beach.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience offers a wide selection of suites, designed with beautiful aesthetics and equipped with every comfort to meet the needs, either for a comfortable family holiday or a romantic getaway for couples.

Esperides Resort Crete is a 5-star hotel in the hills, 800 metres from lively Hersonissos. This beautifully appointed property is surrounded by tranquil olive groves. There’s a shuttle to a nearby beach.

There are three freshwater pools in the gardens, one of which has a swim-up bar. The pools are heated between April and mid-May, and in October. The spa has a sauna, and a hammam. Active guests can work out in the gym, or join yoga classes. E-bike rental is also available.

A full-board package includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the main Natura Restaurant. It uses fresh ingredients from local farmers. The Lemoni à la carte restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine. Three bars offer drinks from morning until 1am between them.

Choose to upgrade to a Premium room with a heated Jacuzzi on its large terrace. Take in views over the Aegean Sea from your comfortable daybed. Beach towels are provided, so are tea and coffee-making facilities.

Wi-Fi is free throughout.

The picturesque Greek village of Koutouloufari, with its quaint tavernas and shops, is a few steps away.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience, originally launched in the year 1980, is 39 years later, taking the second breath promising to every single guest a welcoming paradise and a unique experience, under a new ownership and management team with its 105 entirely renovated suites, all easily accessible through elevators and ramps.

Welcoming atmosphere, honesty, dignity, and the world famous Cretan hospitality are the key principals under which we have formed our whole philosophy and structure of operation. The resort total makeover includes an array of on-site features, such as operating a homey-feeling, but classy a la carte restaurant and two Bars, incorporating new swimming pools with relaxing lounges and establishing Spa Centre. Completely reconstructed in 2019, including thermal and sound insulation that have been installed in all suites and operating under Eco friendly mode, offering an amazing view of the close by gulf.

Esperides Resort Crete, The Authentic Experience is situated in the centre of the traditional village Koutouloufari. Located on the hill side, just 1km from Hersonissos port and offering breath-taking panorama view of close-by coast. Koutouloufari is located 25km from Heraklion International Airport (HER) and 30km from Heraklion City, which is the capital of Crete. Its location, provides the guests with easy access to all means of transport and with the opportunity to visit and explore each edge of the island.