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A luxury hotel pool with loungers and pergolas, sea view under a bright blue sky.
Bright restaurant with water and mountain views, wooden tables, and gray chairs.
A white cushioned lounge chair with towel and a wooden chair beside a round wooden table with fruit, overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel pool with round hot tub and bar overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with king-size bed, sea view, and balcony seating area.
Modern wicker chair with views of pool, sea, and mountains through large hotel room windows.
Infinity pool with clear blue water overlooking calm sea and blue sky.
Modern rooftop terrace with pool, seating areas, and sea view on a sunny day.
Modern hotel pool with white loungers and ocean view on a sunny day.
Blue pool overlooking the shimmering sea with plants by the poolside under a clear sky.
Modern hotel bar with round wooden tables, gray armchairs, and illuminated shelves.
Sandy beach with sun loungers, cabanas, and trees by the sea under a clear sky.
Modern hotel reception area with light wood and marble wall.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and sea view through large windows.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, and view of a terrace with pool.
Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and balcony seating area.
Terrace with wicker chair, table holding apples and water, lounge chair overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through the terrace.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Ierapetra

Enorme Santanna Beach Resort ****+
Tour operator category

HER565
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

Built in the summer of 2020, this hotel is located in a picturesque setting and offers a generous view of the Cretan Sea. The sandy/pebbly beach is easily accessible via a tunnel (running under the coastal road; bathing shoes recommended). The town center of Ierapetra is only approx. 2.5 km away and Heraklion Airport is approx. 95 km away.
Sandy beach with sun loungers, cabanas, and trees by the sea under a clear sky.

Amenities

Modern hotel reception area with light wood and marble wall.
Modern hotel restaurant with wooden chairs and sea view through large windows.
The stylish property features a total of 70 tastefully furnished rooms and offers a 24-hour reception, an inviting lobby with a satellite TV area, as well as a cozy lobby bar. There is also a beach bar for drinks and snacks, a shisha bar, and a main restaurant. In the well-maintained outdoor area, there is the main infinity pool as well as a second freshwater swimming pool. Delightfully comfortable loungers and covered daybeds invite you to relax on the sun terrace and at the beach. A pool/snack bar provides refreshments. Loungers and umbrellas are included at the pool and also at the beach upon meeting the minimum consumption requirement. Pool towels are available free of charge.
Wi-Fi is included in public areas and in the rooms.

Accommodation

Double Room

The modern rooms feature a king-size bed with a pillow menu and a rain shower/WC with branded toiletries, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, bathrobes, and slippers. They are also equipped with air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, 43'' Smart TV, coffee/tea station (daily complimentary replenishment), Nespresso machine (two capsules included, replenished daily), mini-fridge (one bottle of water included daily) as well as a balcony or terrace (D/DI).
Optionally bookable for single use (DE).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and modern decor.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, chair, and balcony overlooking the sea.

Double Room Swim Up

With the same amenities, these additionally feature direct access to the main pool (SWD).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Double Room Private Pool

With the same amenities, these additionally feature a private pool (PPZ).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Double Room Superior

These are more spacious than the double rooms while otherwise having the same amenities and additionally feature a sofa (DSU/DSI).

Bright hotel room with double bed, balcony, and sea view.
Modern hotel room with sofa, desk, and view of a terrace with pool.
Modern hotel room with large bed, ceiling fan, and balcony seating area.

Maisonette Private Pool

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these feature a living area and bathroom on the lower level and a master bedroom on the upper level (MT2, on request).
The pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Junior Suite Private Pool

Same as the double rooms, with an additional seating area and sea view (ZJP, on request).
The private pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Terrace with wicker chair, table holding apples and water, lounge chair overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through the terrace.

Double Room Superior Swim Up

With the same amenities as the double rooms superior, these additionally feature direct access to the main pool (DWP).
Optionally also bookable with an individual pool (U2P).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased safety hazard for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types.

Meals

Half Board

Continental early-riser breakfast (7:00-7:30 AM), breakfast buffet (7:30-10:30 AM), late continental breakfast (10:30-11:00 AM), dinner (7:00-9:30 PM) in buffet style with local, Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.

Modern dining area with large windows and sea view in a hotel.

Sports included

Bocce, darts, yoga classes, and gym.

Wellness

Massages and various treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Live music or DJ 3x per week.

Hotel service

Laundry service (for a fee).
Room service (for a fee).

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" offers guidance to help you make informed decisions. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operations and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and the cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established 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 has the following certification:
  • Green Key
  • Travelife

Hotelhinweis

Official category: 4 Stars, Schauinsland-Reisen rating: 4.5 Suns due to numerous positive customer reviews.
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Due to its hillside location, the hotel is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. Accessible rooms are not offered.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Some facilities are subject to weather conditions.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Enorme Santanna Beach Resort
72200 Peristeras
Ierapetra/Lassithi/Crete/Greece
Tel: 0030 2810 227000
Fax: 0030 2810 227001
E-mail: santanna@enormehotels.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 177.

Destination information: Climate Resilience Tax

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government charges a climate resilience tax to 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 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of Jan 1, 2025.
For stays during high season April 1 - Oct 31:
Official category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euro
Official category 3 Stars: 5 Euro
Official category 4 Stars: 10 Euro
Official category 5 Stars: 15 Euro
For stays during low season Nov 1 - March 31:
Official category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euro
Official category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euro
Official category 4 Stars: 3 Euro
Official category 5 Stars: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.08.2026 01:34