Abaton Island Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Breakfast buffet
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Themistokleous Ave., Hersonissos, Crete, 70014
  • Place, Star Beach Water Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lychnostatis
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Stalis Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room with Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Sharing Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Dream Villa With Private Pool-Beach Front

  • Sleeps 3

Deluxe Room, Sea View (Deep Blue)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Thalassa, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Loft, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Room (Guestroom, Sharing Pool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Jetted Tub (Guestroom, Outdoor jetted tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, Private Pool (Guestroom)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Abaton Collection, Sharing Pool)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite (Abaton Collection, Outdoor Jetted Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Private Pool (Abaton Collection)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Room, Private Pool (Guestroom, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Loft, Private Pool (Seafront)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Suite, Private Pool (Island, Sea Front)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, Private Pool, Beachfront (Dream)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Island Suite With Private Pool-Sea Front

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Luxury Seafront With Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Royal Villa

  • Sleeps 5

Luxury Seafront Room with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury Room with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 2

Loft Deluxe Sea View

  • Sleeps 3

Thalassa Deluxe Sea Front Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deep Blue Deluxe Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Abaton Collection Suite with Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3

Luxury Room with Private Outdoor Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

When you stay at Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Hersonissos, you'll be on the beach, a 2-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and 6 minutes from Stalis Beach. .This beach hotel is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Lychnostatis and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Aquaworld Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Star Beach Water Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Lychnostatis - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Stalis Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Port of Hersonissos - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Malia Beach - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thalassa Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Buddha Bar Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Minos Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Nami Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Aleko's Garden Beach - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Abaton Island Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Abaton Island Resort & Spa offers 152 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This Hersonissos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, laptop-compatible safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 152 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and DVD players. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Smart televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor tennis court. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Buddha Bar, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buddha Bar - This sushi bar specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Bony Fish Seafood - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Elemes Cretan Cuisine - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Wow Steak House - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bony Fish Seafood
  • Buddha Bar
  • Elemes Cretan Cuisine
  • Wow Steak House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1023202

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Abaton Island Resort Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort
Abaton Island Hersonissos
Abaton Island
Abaton & Spa Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort Spa
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hotel
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hersonissos
Abaton Island Resort & Spa Hotel Hersonissos

Abaton Island Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 349 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rude managers and half board mess

The staff, especially the managers are very rude. When asking them questions, they act like they don’t want to talk to you. We booked half board and no one knows what is going on with it so it causes lots of arguments and tension between the guests and staff. Me and my husband stayed in a room and they only left one towel. They also left bin bags in my room. For the price , I was expecting a 5 star experience and it was far from that.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel, great staff and overall perfect stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

itay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bepul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort, views, food and service. Nothing to fault
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with great facilities, super friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast a real highlight, one of the best buffet breakfasts we have experienced. Delightful not to experience any of the usual sunbed challenges around the pool. Super windy weather made shade quite difficult though as staff stopped us putting up umbrellas and the access to the beach/sea was quite difficult. Games room was a great asset but could do with some love & attention as wasn’t a place you wanted to dwell in. Would highly recommend Abaton.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely stunning, amazing views and such a relaxing stay. Sunrise and Sunset were always perfect. The facilities were great and the staff were very welcoming at reception with a welcome drink. The room was reasonably clean and they changed the towels every day which was great, as well as provided both morning/evening cleaning. The cleaning wasn’t very thorough as I noticed in the toilet there were a lot of hairs behind the door/toilet that were easily wiped up with a tissue. The gym had great air con and open anytime of day. I thought that the massage treatments were very expensive at €90 for half an hour, it could have been more reasonable. The biggest let down was I felt the staff at the Buddha Bar were very rude unless you were spending a lot of money and the service was extremely slow. I also found it strange that even though you had already paid for the hotel, some beds (the ones in the water) were an additional €150 per day. We decided to go outside of the hotel for dinner to Hersonissos or Koutoulofari (old village on the hill) which were much more reasonably priced and only 20-30mins walk or 5 minutes taxi
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent 4 nights here with my wife as part of our Honeymoon in Greece. It was absolutely splendid. Such a peaceful, wonderful resort with great amenities. The pool side is absolutely breathtaking and so relaxing. There is a great pool bar nearby and the servers bring you drink and food in very timely fashion. I had originally a sea view only room and they upgraded us to a shared plunge pool room for free. This was an awesome upgrade. We used the plunge pool a bunch and its basically your own private pool. The room is super comfortable. Don't mind the key-powered room because once you get and put your card in then turn on the AC, massive vents cool the room in minutes. The breakfast buffet was always excellent with so many tasty options sure to please anyone. We ate at the Cretan restaurant they have there and it was so romantic. The food was extraordinary and among the best we had had on Crete. There are a lot of awesome picture and video taking opportunities on the resort too. Sure to make your friends and family jealous. Some cool local beaches nearby with great views and clear waters - just ask the staff there and they will tell you the options. Only 30 min from the Heraklion airport - no need to deal with the huge journey to Chania if you are not so inclined to go there, can have just as much of a great time at Abaton. Highly recommend! We will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Anniversary Stay

Our stay was amazing. The hotel was clean and well maintained. The staff was very attentive and warm with nice complementary touches throughout. They made our anniversary trip to Crete truly memorable! We would definitely recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was amazing. Staff was friendly, the location was beautiful and located around many areas. I was able to take the bus to Malia and Hersonissos. I would love to come back to Abaton and create some content! Everything was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TOM ANTHONY JAMES

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic! We went on a honeymoon here. We really can’t wait to return. We’re a gay couple and we felt incredibly safe and welcome. Food and drinks were amazing. Sushi at Buddha bar was awesome. And the drinks, Melon Crush and Abaton Spritz were lush. We had a joint shared private pool which was the perfect option for us. We ended up making friends with our neighbours and we went for some after dinner drinks with them one evening. The whole atmosphere is very relaxed and welcoming. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a fantastic experience. The reason for the lower markings on some areas are: Our reservation was for 3 people (2 adults, 1 child) and we were only provided with accommodations for 2 (towels, bedding). We had a Loft, with a pullout couch for the child. The pullout did not have bedding (pillow, sheets, blanket). I called the reception multiple times (4) to have them send some to our room, and they were not delivered until late in the evening, after the 4th call. For the towels, I had to call reception at least once per day for the first 3 days, to have an extra towel provided so we all had a towel for showering. Cleanliness, overall we were very satisfied with the cleanliness of the room, however, one of the decorative throw pillows was very badly stained (looked like it could possibly be blood), we left it out and visible for housekeeping to replace it, but every time we returned, the pillow was still there with the stained side turned over so it was not visible again. There were also 2 occasions when the clean towels provided were stained, or not cleaned. They had brown colored stains and marks on them in some areas, which weren’t noticeable until the towel was unfolded. Overall the stay was very pleasant. It is a beautiful resort with much to offer. The staff were very friendly, and seemed to go above and beyond to provide an overall great experience. They even allowed us to check in 1 hour earlier.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this resort was memorable. From the moment we arrived the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Their attentiveness and hospitality made our trip easy and seamless. The property was always kept clean. The architecture of this resort felt elegant, you can tell it was carefully designed. The breakfast buffet had a variety of options, and the convenience of being able to book cabs and excursions directly through the hotel made things stress free. The resort had a peaceful ambiance. Even in busier areas it felt calm, I felt relaxed during my whole stay. On our final day, my partner and I enjoyed a couples spa massage treatment it was worth every penny. The right way to end our trip. I genuinely loved everything about this resort and will definitely return. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lior

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDEEP

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Chen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay. Food very good. Staff excellent. Room beautifully kept. Pools lovely and cold and refreshing Communal areas stylish and clean View and grounds stunning
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My second time visiting in less than a year! Absolutely love this hotel. The service is incomparable and the food is exquisite. Our favourite options were the traditional Cretan restaurant Elemes and the Seafood restaurant Bony Fish. The service and the cuisine were star-worthy in both. My advice? Take the staffs recommendations on dishes of the day. Lots to do in the hotel's complex such as shopping ( I spent too much money here!) and snorkelling in the sea. The spa stocks brands like Davines which thoroughly impressed me as it is a sustainable B-corp brand that I love. The most incredible sunrise and sunset views! Already dreaming of our next visit. My only minor comment is that I would have appreciated a later check out option. Currently late check out is only available until 12pm and I would have preferred to be able to spend a few extra hours in the room by our pool rather than waiting to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suhaib

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing four days, the property is beautiful the staff are very sweet and helpful, the food is really good had so many varieties in the buffet. Our room had a problem with the AC and the staff offered a new upgraded room. On the other hand we didn’t feel like our rooms were properly cleaned during our stay. We had a half board in our reservation although we had to pay for water during dinner which felt weird. Other than that it was a perfect holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025