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Anissa Beach ****
Tour operator category

HER328
Wellness
WLAN
Pool
Beach
Family
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Location

The Anissa Beach Hotel, equally popular with families and couples, is ideally located in Anissaras, separated from the long sand/pebble beach only by the promenade path. The lively town of Hersonissos, with its numerous restaurants, bars, entertainment, and shopping opportunities, is only about 4 km away. A public bus service is available about 800 m away. The distance to Heraklion Airport is approx. 23 km.
View of a sandy beach with umbrellas in front of hotels and mountains in the background.
Hotel complex with multiple buildings, pool, and garden in a tropical setting with mountains in the background.
Sunset over the sea with waves, beach, and two people on the shore.
Hotel complex with pool, palm trees, and ocean view on a sunny day.
Overview of a resort with tennis courts, pool, and sea view.
Spacious garden area with illuminated paths and tropical vegetation at dusk.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers, palm trees, and sea view on a sunny day.
Large hotel resort with multiple buildings, green gardens, and a blue pool.

Facilities

Outdoor dinner on a set table terrace overlooking a garden at a hotel.
Modern pizzeria interior with minimalist design and small potted tree.
Creperie counter with staff and kitchen utensils in a neutral indoor setting.
Outdoor café area with wooden tables, chairs, and umbrellas in a green garden.
View of a cozy hotel lobby with decorations, wooden furniture, and large glass windows at night.
Buffet with various dishes and snacks on a white counter in a modern room.
Outdoor restaurant with tables, white chairs, and palm trees in the background under a wooden roof.
Modern hotel area with reception, open passage, and decorative vases.
Green garden with colorful flower beds, palm trees, and trees in front of a hotel building.
Modern dining area with multiple tables, chairs, and a large wine rack wall.
Cozy hotel bar with wooden counter, stools, and ceiling beams in warm lighting.
Restaurant terrace with set table, view of garden with palm trees and blue sky.
The sprawling, beautifully landscaped hotel complex features a total of 315 rooms, divided between the main building and the two-story "Knossos" annex, which is situated in the garden. The main building houses a lobby with 24-hour reception, lobby bar, Wi-Fi (included throughout the complex), the main restaurant "La Pergola", a souvenir shop, a boutique, a jeweler, and a hairdresser. In the expansive, flourishing garden that extends to the beach, there is a mini-market, the buffet restaurant "La Veranda" (lunch and afternoon coffee/tea time), the Greek tavern "Elia", an Italian à-la-carte restaurant "Peccato Divino", the "Steak Corner" restaurant, a pizza station, and a crêperie. A small Kafenion invites you to linger. Around the freshwater swimming pool with a separate children's pool and pool bar, a sun terrace and many sunbathing areas under palm trees on the surrounding lawns invite you to relax. Near the sea, guests can meet at the street bar; the wine bar located next to it is the ideal place for romantic evenings overlooking the sunset. A spa area with an indoor pool rounds off the offer. Sun loungers, parasols, and beach towels are available free of charge by the pool, in the garden area, and on the beach.

Accommodation

Superior Double Room

Renovated in summer 2025, the rooms feature a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning, flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, rental safe, coffee/tea station, minibar incl. daily refill (soft drinks, still mineral water, beer), welcome gift, farewell gift, as well as a balcony or terrace (DSU). Optionally bookable with sea view (DMU) for an extra charge, or for single use (DSE/DEA).

Modern hotel room with double bed, orange accents, and balcony overlooking palm trees.
Modern hotel room with large bed, white curtains, and view of a terrace with palm trees.
Modern bathroom with marble shower and vanity in a hotel room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, TV, desk, and window view with curtains.
Modern hotel balcony with table, chair, hat, and view into a bright room with bed and work area.
Modern hotel room with double bed, turquoise pillows, and sea view from the balcony.
Modern hotel room with balcony, sea view, and cozy daybed in bright setting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and balcony access overlooking garden.

Comfort Superior Double Room Garden View

With the same facilities as the Superior Double Room, they also feature a sofa bed, bathroom/WC with a separate walk-in shower, are more spacious, and were also renovated in summer 2025 (2CD/ACD). Optionally bookable with sea view (CM) for an extra charge.
Also optionally bookable for single use (1CD).

Super Saver Room

Feature shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, flatscreen satellite TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, rental safe, mini-fridge, and balcony or terrace (SSZ).

Suite

The Suite Garden View is a Schauinsland-Reisen original and was newly renovated in summer 2026. Featuring the same amenities as the Superior Double Room, they include a large open-plan sleeping area for four people, a bathroom/WC with a separate walk-in shower, and a balcony (S2).
Alternatively, the suites can be booked with a garden view (SA) or sea view (S2M), each with a separate bedroom. These were already renovated in 2025.

Bright hotel room with two single beds and view of terrace and garden.
Modern hotel room with large bed and view of balcony and sea.
Modern hotel with outdoor pool, lounge chairs, and drinks in a tropical setting.
Modern hotel room with double bed, decorative wooden partition, and view of a balcony.
Modern hotel room with L-shaped sofa, dining area, and bright decor.

Suite Private Pool

With the same amenities as the suites, these feature a private pool (heatable for a fee) and were also renovated in summer 2025 (SP2).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We request cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety risk for young children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Meals

Half board

All meals buffet style.
Breakfast and dinner in the main restaurant "La Pergola".
Alternatively, dinner can be taken once a week in the tavern "Elia", the à-la-carte restaurant "Peccato Divino", or the "Steak Corner".
Wearing an identification bracelet is mandatory throughout the stay.
Drinks are not included with dinner.

Multiple rows of assorted mini desserts arranged in a buffet setup.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

American breakfast buffet (7:30-10:00) in the main restaurant "La Pergola". A continental late-riser breakfast is offered from 10:00-10:30, and early continental breakfast from 5:00-7:00 (pre-order required the previous day).
Lunch at "La Veranda" (12:30-15:00).
Dinner in the main restaurant "La Pergola" (18:30-21:30). Alternatively, dinner can be taken à la carte in the tavern "Elia" (drinks included), at the Italian restaurant "Peccato Divino", or in the "Steak Corner" (drinks not included in either, once per week, reservation required).
At the crêperie, crêpes, waffles, hot dogs, and ice cream are available free of charge from 10:00-18:00. Freshly baked pizza is also offered at the pizzeria from 10:00-18:00. Traditional Greek drinks and "Mezedes" are also offered at the Kafenion from 10:00-18:00. From 16:00-17:00, coffee/tea time in the "La Veranda" restaurant with cakes and pastries.
Local and selected international non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are offered from 9:00-23:00 at the currently open bar.

Hotel buffet area with various salads and hot dishes in white bowls.

Ultra All Inclusive

In addition to the services included in All Inclusive, the following amenities are provided: Dinner can be taken an unlimited number of times in the tavern "Elia", at the à-la-carte restaurant "Peccato Divino", or in the Steak Corner (reservation required the previous day). Freshly squeezed orange juice at breakfast, fish menu (1x per stay), special Ultra-AI drinks menu with further selected international alcoholic branded drinks. The Ultra-AI service is available until 00:00.

Sports included

Outdoor tennis courts in a hotel complex with sea view and surrounding buildings.
Tennis racket and yellow tennis balls rest on a green bench beside a tennis court with palm trees in the background.
Modern hotel room with bed, wooden accents, and a bathroom vanity area with large mirror.
Green garden area with palm trees, stone table, and sun umbrellas at a hotel resort.
Modern gym with equipment and dumbbells in a hotel interior.
Tennis (included for AI and Ultra AI guests), mini-basketball/football court, beach volleyball, fitness room (from age 16), pedal boats, canoes (reservation required), table tennis, mini-golf, giant chess.

Sports for a fee

Billiards, tennis lessons. Water sports activities on the beach by local providers.

Children's program

6x weekly children's entertainment for children aged 4-12 years. Separate children's pool and mini disco, as well as 2 children's playgrounds.
Round white building with red roof in a green garden at a hotel.
Colorful game room with game tables, darts, and windows overlooking garden areas.
A colorful playroom with toys and seating under a wooden paneled roof.

Wellness

Indoor pool with blue-lit vaulted ceiling and cozy seating areas in a hotel.
Indoor hotel pool with blue ceiling and lounge chairs near large windows.
The "Anissa SMART Spa" wellness center offers various massages, body treatments, facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and a multitude of other beauty and wellness treatments (for a fee). Additionally, there is the possibility of natural foot care in the "Fish SPA" (for a fee).

Entertainment

6x weekly daytime animation with various activities. Daily evening entertainment with shows, musicals, and comedy.

Hotel service

Room cleaning, towel change upon guest request.
Wi-Fi included in the entire complex.
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Cots, high chairs, and preparation of baby food are offered on request; please contact the reception. Baby monitors and bottle warmers are available against a deposit.
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Free parking.
Charging stations for electric cars for a fee.

Credit card

Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the hotel.

Hotel features

  • Family-friendly
  • Tennis
  • Direct beach location
  • Spa
  • Animation
  • Indoor pool
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kids Club/Mini Club
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Internet
  • Massages

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operational practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

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Some facilities are only open depending on the weather in the pre- and post-season.
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The hotel has 5 rooms for guests with limited mobility (only DSU), all areas except the conference room and the spa are accessible at ground level or via ramps.
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Pets are not permitted.
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Wearing a hotel wristband is mandatory throughout the stay.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Anissa Beach
700 14 Anissaras, Hersonissos
Telephone: +30 28970 23264
Fax: +30 28970 24783
E-mail: info@anissabeach.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog, Summer 2026, on page 138.

Note on climate resilience levy

For stays from 01.01.2018, the Greek government is levying a climate resilience tax, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in the high season 01.04.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 stars 2 euros
Land category 3 stars 5 euros
Land category 4 stars 10 euros
Land category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season 01.11.-31.03.
Land category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
Land category 3 stars 1.50 euros
Land category 4 stars 3 euros
Land category 5 stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 10.06.2026 14:49