Arina Beach Resort  

On Crete’s north coast in Hersonissos, right on the beach in Kokkini Chani. A quick drive gets you to Heraklion Port and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum in about 15 minutes. Family-friendly, all-inclusive beachfront resort close to Arena Beach, Agios Theodoros Beach and Vathianos Kampos Beach.

A lively resort with modern, low-key style and resort-ready energy. Rooms (295 total) are air-conditioned and boast pillowtop beds with premium bedding, LCD TVs and private furnished balconies or patios — ideal for sea-breeze mornings. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers, and some rooms include extras like DVD players.

Make a splash at the complimentary water park or unwind in indoor and outdoor pools. The spa offers massages, body treatments and facials, plus steam room and sauna, while sports fans get outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center. Extras include an arcade/game room, poolside bar, multiple lounges, daily reception events and free self-parking.

On-site conference hall and meeting/presentation facilities for gatherings of various sizes. A computer station, express check-out and complimentary wireless internet keep work simple while you’re here.

Ariadne serves international cuisine alongside two other on-site restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Grab a buffet breakfast each morning (served 7:30–10:30) and enjoy drinks at the poolside bar or one of the three lounges.