Gay Crete · Hotels

Domes Noruz Chania is an adults-only, five-star beachfront resort set on Agioi Apostoli Beach, overlooking Chania Bay and just a short drive from Chania’s historic old town. Designed as a lifestyle-focused retreat, the hotel combines contemporary Greek design with a relaxed coastal setting, offering easy access to both the beach and the city’s cultural highlights.

Rooms and suites are refined and understated, featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and Nespresso machines. Many accommodations include terraces with private plunge pools, while one-bedroom suites add extra space, whirlpool tubs, or private pools. Interiors use natural tones, timber accents, and local artwork, creating a calm and modern atmosphere throughout.

Facilities include two outdoor pools, one with a pool bar, alongside a serene spa with an indoor pool and juice bar. Complimentary parking is available, and 24-hour room service adds flexibility for late nights or slow mornings. Guests can also opt into the Haute Living Selection, which provides enhanced services, upgraded amenities, and dedicated concierge support.

Dining is relaxed and social, with an outdoor restaurant and cocktail-focused bars that work well for daytime lounging and early evening drinks. The beachfront setting is often paired with curated music and occasional live events.

The luxurious, five-star Asterion Suites & Spa blends Crete’s rich culture and mythology with modern sophistication. Located right on a stunning beachfront, this Cretan chic retreat draws inspiration from the myth of Asterion and the island’s natural beauty. Think: artisanal craftsmanship meets contemporary design, creating an exclusive sanctuary where you can truly unwind.

At Asterion Suites & Spa, every guest is treated like royalty. Whether you’re relaxing by the infinity pool, indulging in spa treatments, or dining on fresh, local cuisine, you’ll feel like you’re in your own private kingdom.

This hotel is not exclusively gay, but it’s very welcoming to the LGBTQ+ community and makes a perfect base for couples or solo travelers eager to explore Crete’s many charms. You’ll be close to historical sites, charming villages, pristine beaches, and outdoor adventures like diving and wine tasting. Western Crete is also known for vibrant nightlife options and some of the island’s most breathtaking landscapes.

Esperides Resort is a gay-friendly 5 star luxury resort near the stunning Hersonissos Beach in the heart of Koutoulafari, Crete.

The resort serves up a village style feel with many traditional buildings across a large complex, dotted with gardens, a pool, quiet zones and even a natural spa!

Within this homely feel at the resort accommodation starts at Deluxe level and rooms come with either an outdoor jacuzzi or private pool. Free wifi as well as all room amenities are taken care of with the concierge at the resort available to arrange tours and transfers for you if needed. There is also access to an indoor and outdoor spa as well as indoor and outdoor gyms and yoga classes.

Food is also at the heart of the resort with an Asian and Italian restaurant on-site, Mediterranean buffet recipes for breakfast and dinner provided in the restaurants as well as an original Cretan Tavern, Monastery Cretan Eatery, with sea-view lounge to enjoy throughout your stay.

The hotel can also provide added extras on request such as surprise gifts in rooms as well as in-room dining options to make your stay truly unforgettable, as well as private daily shuttle service to the resorts private beach with reserved sunbeds combining clifftop views and easy beach access.

In the local town the resort also has a lively bar and nightclub to visit, New York Beach Club.