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Saga Hosted Hotels
4.65 reviews
Hersonissos Maris Hotel
All Inclusive
7 nights
London Gatwick Airport
Hersonissos, Crete, Greece
This welcoming hotel is just a stone’s throw from the Aegean and modelled on a traditional Cretan village. Its whitewashed buildings and cobbled pathways are edged by flowers and palms, and the greenery gives way to two inviting outdoor pools. Inside, meanwhile, you’ll find a spa and sauna. In terms of food and drink options, there’s a laid-back beach bar for leisurely lunches and sunset cocktails, while a rustic evening restaurant serves up buffet spreads featuring local cuisine. As for the rooms? They’re traditionally furnished and come with a balcony or terrace. Upgrade to a duplex apartment and you’ll be treated to your very own swim-up pool with a sea view.
Your holiday includes
Saga host
Drinks reception
All inclusive Prestige: All breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Free bar open up to 13 hours a day; international branded spirits and liqueurs, cocktails, wines and a range of coffees
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with easyJet or British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Minimum 20kg checked luggage, per person
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Insurance
Included optional travel insurance or £20pp price reduction if not required.
Location
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A 10-minute walk will bring you into Hersonissos. It’s a lively town, with plenty in the way of cafes, bars and restaurants in the centre and along the waterfront. There’s a small beach right in front of the hotel, but you’ll find a handful of others in the resort if you fancy a change of scenery. Day trip options may include the Isle of Spinalongaand the more traditional villages in the hills behind Hersonissos (subject to minimum numbers). Island capital Heraklion is lovely, too, with a vibrant old town, col...
Hotel details
Balcony or Terrace
Television
Safe
Kettle
Fridge
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
Bath or shower
Meals are served buffet-style in the main restaurant, with an enriched choice of salads, Greek and international specialities.
Restaurant
Lobby Bar
Beach Bar
Two outdoor swimming pools
Heated indoor pool
Mini market
Wellness Centre (fees may apply)
Spacious gardens
Availability
Best deal
Apr 2025
1 departure
From £1,175pp
May 2025
3 departures
From £1,215pp
Jun 2025
3 departures
From £1,455pp
Sep 2025
4 departures
From £1,395pp
Oct 2025
4 departures
From £1,195pp
Flight
Best deal
Apr 30, 2025
May 07, 2025
Wed - 12:20
Wed - 19:15
London Gatwick Airport
7 nights
From £1,175pp
Optional excursions
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Knossos palace and Heraklion city tour
1 / 4
Situated overlooking the Sea of Crete on the island's north coast, the port city of Heraklion has long been revered for its extensive archeological sites and collections of ancient Minoan artwork. This optional excursion allows you to unearth the treasures of Europe's original civilization as well as some of the best souvlaki this side of the Aegean. Take your time to soak up the sights and sounds of the Cretan capital in between visiting the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Historical Museum of Crete and the magnificent Minoan Palace of Knossos.
Elounda, Spinalonga, Agios Nikolaos
1 / 4
Enjoy the option to explore offshore as you take the short boat ride from Elounda to Spinalonga Island that sits to the northeast of Crete. This former leper colony has long been uninhabited and serves as a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its Venetian and Ottoman fortifications. More recently, Spinalonga rose to fame as the setting for Victoria Hislop's best-selling book, The Island, and its well worth bringing along a copy to deepen the experience. After walking the island's ancient walls, you'll return to Elounda for lunch before transferring to Agios Nikolaos for a free afternoon amongst the boutiques, bars and port side fish restaurants.
Cretan countryside, pottery and wine tasting
1 / 4
Discover the delights of the Cretan countryside as you join a local guide for a cultural tour into the island's interior. This is an ideal optional experience for anyone interested in escaping into traditional village life surrounded by sun-kissed slopes swathed in vineyards and olive groves. Wine tasting in the mountain village of Peza sets the scene before you make your way to the village of Thrapsano where pithari pots have been made in much the same way since the Minoans. The mountain views alone are well worth the exertion prior to heading back to Heraklion armed with souvenirs.
Fodele and Rethymno city tour
1 / 4
This optional tour takes you into the world of El Greco as you visit the village of Fodele and find out more about the life and works of the Greek painter and sculpture. After enjoying free time to explore within the fresco-adorned Panagia Church and amongst the surrounding citrus groves you'll journey west, along the coast, to the town of Rethymno. It's a beautiful setting for a stroll around the Venetian harbour with views from the ruined Fortezza Castle providing the perfect accompaniment to a sunny day, pre or post lunch.
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