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Brightly furnished hotel room with terrace access and greenery view.
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Modern hotel room with large bed, two chairs, TV, and view of green outdoor area.
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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Sissi

Kalimera Kriti *****
Tour operator category

HER288
Pool
Beach
Family
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Location

Located on the northeast coast of Crete directly on two fine sandy beaches, approx. 45 km east of Heraklion and only 900 meters from the village of Sissi. In the center of Sissi, there is a small picturesque harbor with shops, taverns, and kafenios. The airport is approx. 45 km away.
Beach with many sun loungers in front of a hotel in a resort landscape with mountains in the background.
Aerial view of a resort with pool, white buildings, and wooded area by the beach.
Large hotel pool with sun loungers, surrounding buildings, and a view of the sea.
Hotel complex with pools and a view of a beach with mountains in the background.
Modern hotel building with large windows and lighting at dusk.

Facilities

Modern outdoor area with bar and seating in a sunny hotel setting.
Set outdoor tables with a view of the sea and green plants in a hotel restaurant.
Elegant outdoor seating area with set tables and flowers overlooking the sea at sunset.
Restaurant with set tables on a terrace overlooking the sea and garden.
Modern outdoor bar area with stools and standing tables at dusk under a purple sky.
Hotel terrace with chairs, umbrellas and view of lawn and sea.
Illuminated hotel terrace with seating and colorful decorated garden at night.
Consisting of a main building and three bungalow villages built in the Cretan style, the complex features a lobby with 24-hour reception, lounge areas, a main restaurant, and conference rooms. In the colorful Mediterranean garden, there is a center with shops, an à-la-carte restaurant, a main bar, and a snack/pool bar. Additionally, there is an impressive natural stone cave, a beach bar, and 3 freshwater pools (one with Olympic dimensions, one adults-only pool, and one indoor pool), with a sunbathing lawn, sun terrace, as well as a children's and a baby pool. Beach towels, sun loungers, and umbrellas are included at the pool and the beach.

Accommodation

Double room

All rooms are furnished in a combination of elegance and comfort. Decorated in a traditional Cretan style, the rooms are equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning (individually adjustable in the bungalows, centrally controlled in the main building), satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace (2DB).
Double rooms for single use are located primarily in the main building with the same features (1DB).

Bright hotel room with two single beds, yellow painted walls, and terrace door.
Sunny house area with open window, chair, and green plants against pink facade.
Bright hotel room with double bed, desk, chair, and fresh bedding.
Modern hotel room with large bed and sea view from the terrace.
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, balcony, and sea view.
Modern bathroom with gray tiles, view into bedroom and sea beyond.

Double room Deluxe Sea View

The Deluxe double rooms are located in the main building and, with higher-quality furnishings than the standard double rooms, feature a walk-in shower, separate WC, vanity mirror, bathrobes and slippers, air conditioning, minibar (for a fee), electronic safe, and a balcony with a sea view (DDM).

Bungalow Sea View

The rooms, decorated in a traditional Cretan style, are located in the bungalow area, consist of a bedroom with a seating area, and are equipped with bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace with a sea view (B2M/BAM).

Brightly furnished hotel room with bed, seating area, and balcony overlooking greenery.
Brightly furnished hotel room with terrace access and greenery view.
Terrace with wooden table, chairs, glass of orange juice, and fruit surrounded by plants.

Bungalow Seafront

The rooms are situated in the first bungalow row and consist of an elegantly furnished bedroom with a seating area, bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, and a balcony or terrace with panoramic sea views (WF2/2AX).

Bungalow Suite Waterfront

These suites are also located in the first bungalow row and consist of an elegantly furnished bedroom with a seating area, a living room (some with a sofa bed), bath/WC, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), safe, and a balcony or terrace with panoramic sea views (W2B).

Elegant hotel room with open door to balcony overlooking the sea and wooden furniture.
Bright hotel room with double bed, TV, and open balcony overlooking the sea.

Bungalow Deluxe Sea View

Fully renovated in summer 2025, these rooms feature bathrooms with a walk-in shower and separate WC, hairdryer, toiletries, vanity mirror, bathrobes, slippers, air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony or terrace with sea views (2BM).

Luxury Double Room Sea View

The luxury rooms are located in the main building and feature an elegantly furnished bedroom with an armchair bed, a bathroom with a separate floor-level shower, a freestanding bathtub, and separate WC, vanity mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, toiletries, as well as air conditioning/heating, electronic safe, minibar (for a fee), satellite TV, and a balcony with breathtaking views of the sea. The luxury rooms are available with a king-size bed or two luxurious single beds (2LV).

Modern hotel room with sea view, double bed, and balcony.
Modern hotel room with two beds, balcony, and sea view, bright, light colors.
Bright, inviting room with three beds, wooden furniture, and large windows with green curtains.

Family Suite

Family suites with garden views are located in the bungalow villages or the main building; they consist of a spacious and comfortably furnished living room with sleeping options (some with a connecting door), a separate bedroom with a seating area, bath/WC, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and air conditioning (partly in both rooms), and feature a balcony or terrace (2FS).
Also available with a sea view in the bungalow villages for an additional charge (2FM).

Bungalow Suite Sea View

Located in the bungalow villages, they consist of a spacious and comfortably furnished living room with sleeping options (some with a connecting door), a bedroom with a seating area, bath/WC, satellite TV, minibar (for a fee), and air conditioning (partly in both rooms), as well as a balcony or terrace with sea views (LBM).

Deluxe Family Suite

These high-quality Deluxe family suites are spacious, located in the main building or bungalow area, were renovated in recent years, and feature the same amenities as the Deluxe double rooms, plus a living/sleeping room, a separate bedroom with seating, minibar (for a fee), air conditioning in both rooms, a bathroom with a shower (some with a bathtub and shower, some with only a shower or a walk-in shower), and a balcony or terrace with garden views (LY2).

Modern hotel room with double bed, gray walls, and terrace overlooking trees.
Brightly furnished hotel room with large bed and view of a terrace with trees.
Modern bathroom featuring gray tiles, double sinks, and a bathtub.

Deluxe Bungalow Suite Sea View

With the same features as the Deluxe family suite, these additionally offer a sea view and are located in the bungalow village (FDM).

Modern hotel room with large bed, two chairs, TV, and view of green outdoor area.
Modern hotel room with seating area, large windows, and a sea view.
Bright hotel room with bathtub, sink, and open view of bed and terrace.
Modern bedroom with gray bed, white bedding, and blue accent wall.

Luxury Suite Sea View

The luxury suites are located in the main building or the bungalow village, are very spacious and offer a unique design, a fully furnished balcony or terrace, and are situated on the ground floor or first floor with breathtaking sea views. They consist of a generous bedroom with a king-size bed and a seating area, a separate living room with sofa beds, and two bathrooms. The larger bathroom features a freestanding bathtub and a separate floor-level shower, while the second bathroom offers a floor-level shower. Both bathrooms have a separate WC. The suites also feature air conditioning/heating, satellite TV, safe, minibar (for a fee), vanity mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers, and toiletries (L22).

Premium Suite Sea View

The Premium suites are spacious and feature 2 bathrooms with a freestanding bathtub and a separate floor-level shower, a guest WC, makeup mirror, bathrobes, slippers, and toiletries, as well as an additional living room with dining area, 2 bedrooms (one with a king-size bed and one with 2 single beds), a walk-in closet, air conditioning, 3 satellite TVs, safe, and a minibar (for a fee, MP2).

Hotel room with blue tiles, bathtub, and an open view to bedroom and balcony.
Modern lounge area with large pendant lights and view of a green outdoor space.

Meals

Half Board/Full Board

The main restaurant offers guests a large outdoor terrace with a beautiful view of the Aegean.
Half Board: Breakfast with an extended American buffet and dinner.
Full Board: Breakfast and dinner in buffet form.
Lunch is served in buffet form or as a set menu, depending on occupancy.
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As an alternative to the main restaurant, guests can use the à-la-carte restaurant (for a fee).
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Vegetarian dishes are offered; special diet, lactose-free, and gluten-free meals are available upon request.
Appropriate attire is requested.

Spacious hotel restaurant buffet area with wooden paneling, tiled floor, and natural light.

Sports included

Green soccer field with white marked lines by the sea, surrounded by trees.
View of two green tennis courts next to a residential area with sea view in clear weather.
Aerial view of a hotel resort with polygonal layout and central garden area.
Brightly lit gym with wooden floors and various exercise machines.
People playing volleyball on a sandy court with sea and trees in the background.
Football, gymnastics and water gymnastics, mini golf course, beach volleyball, table tennis, yoga, Pilates, spinning, and stretching.

Sports for a fee

Water sports including water skiing, jet skiing, pedal boats, canoes, and stand-up paddling.
The Crete Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course on Crete, is located just approx. 20 km from the hotel in the island's hilly hinterland.
New tennis center "PCT Tennis Academy" with 26 clay courts and 5 padel courts.
Fitness studio by "Fitness First".

Children's program

Miniclub for children aged 4-12 years with a morning and afternoon program, minidisco, and youth program in the high season (July/August).
Separate children's/baby pool, both with freshwater.
Cots and high chairs (free of charge, upon request), babysitting service (for a fee, upon request).
Children splash in colorful pool area with umbrellas and sea view.
Resort swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas under clear skies.
Four children drawing together at a wooden table in a holiday home.
Children playing at a water playground with a giraffe figure in the hotel pool area.
Children's play area with shallow pool and slide in hotel setting under clear sky.
Hotel pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and sun terrace under clear sky.

Wellness

Modern spa area with massage table, whirlpool, and ambient lighting.
Indoor pool with large glass roof and seating areas, surrounded by columns.
A modern relaxation area with striped loungers and warm wood decor.
Modern wellness room with massage table, warm lighting, and wooden furniture.
Modern hotel spa with illuminated treatment area and relaxation zone at night.
Modern hotel wash area with durable stone surfaces and multiple sinks.
Spa and wellness center with a heated indoor pool (in April and October), sauna and steam bath (both included), and various treatments (for a fee).

Entertainment

An international animation team with sports animation during the day and evening entertainment. Additionally, there are evening events with live music, folklore, or disco music. Greek BBQ night (for a fee).

Hotel services

Wi-Fi is included in the hotel's public areas and in the rooms.
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The hotel features several conference rooms.
Parking is available and included.
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Laundry service (for a fee).

Credit cards

Visa, MasterCard, and Amex.

Hotel features

  • Direct beach location
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Animation
  • Massages
  • Family-friendly
  • Kids Club/Miniclub
  • Extended hygiene concept

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance to help you make a conscious choice. 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, 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

The hotel is unsuitable for people with limited mobility and does not have wheelchair-accessible rooms.
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Pets are not allowed.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Kalimera Kriti
Sissi, Crete
Telephone: +30 28410 69000
Fax: +30 28410 71598
E-mail: kalimerakriti@helioshotels.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 172.

Climate Resilience Fee

For stays starting from 1.1.2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, similar to a local tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, as of 1.1.2025, is staggered from €0.50 to €15 per day and room.
For stays in high season 1.4.-31.10.
Land category 1-2 stars €2
Land category 3 stars €5
Land category 4 stars €10
Land category 5 stars €15
For stays in low season 1.11.-31.3.
Land category 1-2 stars €0.50
Land category 3 stars €1.50
Land category 4 stars €3
Land category 5 stars €4

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.06.2026 01:59