Villa Medusa  

In the peaceful lanes of Old Hersonissos, this studio complex sits within easy walking distance of the village’s tavernas and shops. It’s close to Crete’s golf course and about a 10-minute drive from Star Beach Water Park and the Port of Hersonissos, roughly 25 km east of Heraklion. A short ride gets you to sandy beaches and the town’s nightlife — a compact, family-friendly base for exploring.

Two low-rise buildings surround a sunny garden and house 14 studios sized for 2–4 guests. Rooms are open-plan with a kitchenette, bathroom with shower, phone and a private balcony or furnished terrace; some rooms feature pillow-top beds and flat-screen TVs. Housekeeping is provided three times a week with towel and linen changes twice weekly, and multilingual staff are on hand at reception.

Relax by a seasonal outdoor/open-air swimming pool with sunbeds and umbrellas and sip at the pool bar. There’s a garden and terrace for lazy afternoons, plus tour desk services to book local excursions and a beach shuttle available for a surcharge — expect sunny poolside mornings and quick trips to the shore.

Complimentary wireless internet across the property and free self-parking on site. Concierge service, luggage storage, a safe-deposit box at reception, multilingual staff, and an airport shuttle/transfer option (surcharge) make arrival and logistics easy.

An on-site bar keeps things simple by the pool. For meals, the nearby Old Hersonissos streets are lined with tavernas and restaurants serving Cretan and Greek dishes — fresh, local flavors just a short walk away.