Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Chersonissos

Village Heights Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER544
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Location

The Village Heights Resort, located above the holiday resort of Hersonissos, is surrounded by olive and carob trees and is approximately 6 km from the sandy beach.
The distance to Heraklion airport is approx. 27 km. A complimentary shuttle bus runs regularly to the beach of Hersonissos, which is about 6 km away.
Modern hotel balcony with pergola and clear sky sea view.
A shaded hotel garden path surrounded by green bushes and trees under a clear sky.

Facilities

Sunny garden path with trees and shrubs beside a hotel building.
Cozy dining room with wooden tables, chairs, and decorative elements on the walls.
Hotel outdoor terrace with set tables overlooking green hills and trees.
Built in the style of a Cretan village, the complex features a total of 200 accommodations spread across several annex buildings. The main building includes a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a small library, an internet corner, a main restaurant (lunch à la carte), the "Elia" à-la-carte restaurant with a terrace, a mini-market, and the lobby bar. The lower level houses the spa area with sauna, hammam, and indoor pool, as well as the fitness room with a yoga deck, a pool bar, a kafeneio, and the Cretan à-la-carte restaurant "Rodies". The well-maintained garden area features two unheated freshwater swimming pools with integrated children's sections and a pool/snack bar. Pool towels, sun umbrellas, and sun loungers are available free of charge at the pool. At the sandy beach of Hersonissos, sun umbrellas and loungers are available for a fee. Hotel guests have free access to the "Beachcomber" Beach Club, where loungers and sun umbrellas are also included. Wi-Fi is available free of charge throughout the hotel complex.

Accommodation

Junior Suite Kitchenette

The accommodations feature a combined living/sleeping area with a king-size bed, bathroom/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating (included), telephone, flat-screen Smart TV, safe, fully equipped kitchenette with mini-fridge, oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, dishwasher, dining area, and a furnished balcony or terrace (JS2). Also available for single occupancy (JS1).

Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative pillows, and spacious seating area.
Hotel sink with mirror, white towels, and small toiletries on counter.
Cozy hotel lounge with comfortable sofas, wooden furniture, and decorative hats on the wall.
Balcony with a table, chairs, and a bowl of fruit overlooking the sea and landscape.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, white furniture, and sea view through the window.

Family Suite Kitchenette

With the same facilities as the Junior Suite, these feature a living room with a sofa bed and a separate bedroom with a king-size bed (2FS).

Family Suite 2 Bedrooms Kitchenette

With the same facilities as the Family Suite, these feature an additional separate bedroom and an extra bathroom with a bathtub (2F).

Simple double bed with white linens, colorful pillows, bedside tables, and a chair in a bright room.
Bright kitchen corner with wooden cabinets, oven, and tiled floor in a vacation apartment.
Bright living room with cozy sofa, white armchair, coffee table, and staircase in the background.
Bright hotel room with double bed, decorative pillows, and spacious seating area.

Suite

With the same facilities as the Junior Suites, these feature a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and a comfortable seating area with a sofa bed in the living room (S2).

Premium Suite

With the same facilities as the Suites, these are located on the upper floors and feature a spacious terrace with two comfortable sun loungers and a seating area. Additionally, guests in this category receive a bottle of water, wine, and a selection of seasonal fruit (SA).

Villa 3 Bedrooms Private Pool

The very spacious villas feature the same facilities as the Family Suite 2 Bedrooms, with an additional bedroom, a total of 3 bathrooms equipped with bathtubs, a separate shower, and a private pool (V38, on request).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We kindly ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Heated pool next to a terrace with chairs and table in a hotel resort.
Bright seating area with a comfortable chair, two white chairs, table, and flowers in vase.
A simple hotel room with a large bed and colorful pillows next to a window with curtains.
Bright living area with sofa, cushions, and flower arrangement beside a large window.

Meals

Accommodation/Breakfast/ Half Board

The main restaurant with a fresh, modern ambiance offers a cozy indoor area and a terrace right by the pool.
Breakfast is served here from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the form of a varied buffet with a Cretan corner.
For half board bookings, dinner in buffet form is also included from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. We kindly ask for appropriate attire for dinner. Drinks are available for an extra charge.

A set table in a hotel kitchen with stools in the foreground and a waiter in the background.

All Inclusive

A table with cocktail ingredients and a fruit basket in front of a pool with green surroundings.

Premium All Inclusive

Breakfast (7:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.) and dinner in buffet form (7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m.) in the main restaurant.
Lunch à la carte (12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m., some dishes subject to extra charge) or in buffet form, also in the main restaurant. Drinks at lunch and dinner from the All Inclusive menu include local draft beer, local wine, water, and soft drinks.
Dinner is possible by reservation either at the "Elia" à-la-carte restaurant or at "Rodies" (some dishes/drinks are included, others available for an extra charge).
At the Citrus Pool Bar, water, soft drinks, fruit juices, local beer, and local wine are included from 10:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Additionally, various à-la-carte dishes are offered from 12:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (according to the All Inclusive menu).
The lobby bar offers local and international alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from 10:30 a.m.–12:30 a.m., as well as light snacks from the All Inclusive menu from 12:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
In the Kafenion, various drinks, including water, soft drinks, juices, draft beer, and local wine, are part of the All Inclusive program from 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. (some premium brands and an extensive wine list are available for an extra charge).
Guests also receive 1x per stay free access to the Labyrinth Theme Park, or you can enjoy an à-la-carte dinner at a local tavern (minimum stay 7 nights).

Not included in All Inclusive

Selected branded drinks, room service, and selected dishes and drinks at the "Elia" and "Rodies" à-la-carte restaurants.

Sports included

Fitness room, tennis (equipment free, floodlights for a fee), minigolf, yoga.
Three black yoga mats lie on a wooden deck with white curtains and palm trees in the background.
Two rolled yoga mats and four purple blocks on wooden floor in front of sunshade and garden.

Sports for a fee

Golf at "The Crete Golf Club" (approx. 2.5 km away). Hotel guests receive discounts on green fees and tennis lessons (on request).

Children's program

The hotel features a playground and a games room. For children aged 3–10, there is a mini club.

Wellness

A woman exercises with a TRX strap in a bright room with kettlebells.
A small spa area for guests aged 16 and over, featuring a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, hammam, and sauna, invites you to relax. Massages, as well as wellness and beauty treatments, can be booked for a fee.

Entertainment

Soft animation and occasional theme nights.

Hotel Services

Bicycle and e-bike rental (for a fee), laundry service (for a fee), wine tasting, and cooking classes (each for a fee), and parking (included).
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There is free access to the "Beachcomber Beach Club" in Stalis. Sun loungers and umbrellas are included here.
The shuttle service from the hotel to the beach club and back is offered several times daily. We kindly ask you to make a reservation for this service the day before.
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Room service for a fee.
Daily room cleaning.
Daily towel change.
Bed linen change 3 times per week.
Laundry service is available for a fee.

Credit Cards

MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Diners Club.

Notes

The hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
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Dogs up to a weight of 8 kg are allowed for a fee and upon request.
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Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. This includes, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. This product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

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:
  • Green Key (valid until 31.12.2026)

Hotel contact

Hotel contact:
Village Heights Resort
Ano Hersonissos
Heraklion/Crete/Greece
Phone: 0030 28970 29065
Fax: 0030 28970 25395
E-Mail: reservations@villageheights.gr

Destination information: Climate Resilience Tax

For stays starting from January 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room starting January 1, 2025.
For stays during high season (April 1–October 31):
Local category 1–2 stars: 2 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 5 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 10 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season (November 1–March 31):
Local category 1–2 stars: 0.50 Euro
Local category 3 stars: 1.50 Euro
Local category 4 stars: 3 Euro
Local category 5 stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 17:36