Pilot Beach Resort  

On Crete’s northwest shore in Georgioupolis, this resort sits amid olive groves and avocado trees with grounds that run down to the shoreline. It’s a short hop to Georgioupolis Beach and an easy drive to Lake Kournas and local wineries.

A mix of a main building and bungalows spread across 150,000 m² creates a relaxed, resort-y vibe. Rooms come with balconies or terraces, minibars/refrigerators, satellite/flat-screen TVs, safes and hairdryers; some categories offer welcome drinks. Expect landscaped gardens, a sand-fringed pool area and an on-site chapel.

Soak in multiple pools (including indoor heated pools and an aquapark-style set-up), unwind at the full-service spa with massages and treatments, or steam off in the sauna and Turkish bath. Active days include a fitness center, tennis court and a beachfront watersports station. Kids get a mini club, playground and entertainment program—great for family-friendly stays. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and finish with sunset cocktails by the pool or beach bar.

Facilities include a business center, meeting rooms and a conference hall, plus dry cleaning/laundry and a 24-hour front desk. Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, and free self parking is onsite (airport shuttle for a surcharge).

Choose from four on-site restaurants including Kronos, serving local and international dishes with Cretan touches. A daily complimentary buffet breakfast gets the day going; room service, a bar/lounge, poolside bar and beach bar cover snacks and sunset drinks.