Sunday Life Hotel  

Perched on a hillside above Agia Pelagia Bay in Heraklion, Crete, this beachside hotel spills down five levels with steps and sea views from many rooms. It’s a ten-minute walk to the lively village and main beach, with Kladissos Beach and Fylakes Beach nearby. The Museum of El Greco and the Pankritio and Theodoros Vardinogiannis stadiums are also within the area. Family-friendly and ideal for beach days and village nights.

Colorful, compact and layered across terraces, the hotel feels like a small Cretan jewel with a tiny chapel (Saint Ioannis the Xenos) crowning the top. Rooms are air-conditioned and practical, with private furnished balconies, refrigerators, LCD TVs and DVD players; bathrooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Indoor and outdoor dining areas, a pool bar and a fully equipped gym add easy comforts for couples and families.

Soak in the outdoor pool, loosen up in the spa tub or hit the fitness center and gym. There’s a poolside bar and barbecue grills for laid-back evenings, plus a massage room and chapel on site. Free self-parking and transfer service make arrivals simple — and you can wake up to sea-breeze mornings on your balcony.

Complimentary wired high-speed internet and wireless Wi‑Fi keep you connected. The hotel also offers dry cleaning/laundry services and coffee/tea in the lobby.

An on-site restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating. Grab cocktails at the bar/lounge or pool bar, order room service during limited hours, or fire up the barbecue for a casual meal.