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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
WLAN
Beach
Air conditioning
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Location

Built in summer 2020, this hotel is located in a picturesque setting and offers expansive views of the Cretan Sea. The sandy/pebbly beach is easily accessible via a tunnel (passing under the coastal road; swim shoes recommended). The town center of Ierapetra is only about 2.5 km away, and Heraklion Airport is approximately 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 rooms with 24-hour reception, Wi-Fi (included in public areas and rooms), a lobby with satellite TV room and lobby bar, a beach bar for drinks and snacks, a shisha bar, and a main restaurant. The well-maintained outdoor area features the main infinity pool and 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 are included at the beach upon reaching the minimum consumption. Beach towels are also included.

Accommodation

Double Room

The modern rooms feature a rain shower/WC, branded toiletries, hairdryer, vanity mirror, bathrobes, slippers, king-size bed, pillow menu, air conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, Wi-Fi (included), 43'' smart TV, coffee/tea station (replenished daily), Nespresso machine (2 capsules included, replenished daily), mini-fridge (one bottle of water included daily), and balcony or terrace (D/DI). Optionally bookable for single occupancy (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 as the double rooms, 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 danger potential for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Double Room Private Pool

With the same amenities as the double rooms, 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 danger potential for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Double Room Superior

With the same amenities as the double rooms, these are more spacious and include 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 room and bathroom on the lower level and a master bedroom on the upper level (MT2, 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 danger potential for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

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 danger potential for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

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 Room Superior, these additionally feature direct access to the main pool (DWP). Optionally 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 danger potential for small children.
Therefore, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children when booking these room types for safety reasons.

Meals

Half Board

Continental early-bird breakfast (7:00–7:30 a.m.), breakfast buffet (7:30–10:30 a.m.), late continental breakfast (10:30–11:00 a.m.), dinner (7:00–9:30 p.m.) in buffet form 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, beach volleyball, yoga classes, and a fitness center.

Wellness

Massages and various treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

Live music or DJ 3 times per week.

Hotel service

Laundry service (for a fee).
Room service (for a fee).
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Beach towels are available free of charge.

Credit card

All major credit cards are accepted.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Sandy beach
  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Expanded hygiene concept

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 operating 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:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Due to its hillside location, the hotel is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are not offered.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Some facilities are available depending on weather conditions.
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Official category: 4 stars, Schauinsland-Reisen rating: 4.5 Suns based on numerous positive customer reviews.

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 from January 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, as of January 1, 2025, is tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day per room.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
Official category 1-2 stars: 2 Euros
Official category 3 stars: 5 Euros
Official category 4 stars: 10 Euros
Official category 5 stars: 15 Euros
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
Official category 1-2 stars: 0.50 Euros
Official category 3 stars: 1.50 Euros
Official category 4 stars: 3 Euros
Official category 5 stars: 4 Euros

Tour operator category

4,5 Suns ****+

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 01:53