The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort is located on the edge of the small fishing village of Sissi on the northeastern coast of Crete. The airport in Heraklion, the island’s capital, is only about 42 km away and can be reached by car in about 30 minutes. The ancient coastal town of Agios Nikolaos with its picturesque harbour offers visitors lots of shopping opportunities and is also just a 30-minute drive away.

The Kalimera Kriti Hotel & Village Resort offers everything you need for your perfect holiday: It has an excellent seafront location with several sandy beaches, SPA area, indoor pool, 2 large outdoor pools (including an adult-only pool) and sun terraces for perfect relaxation. There is a main restaurant, 2 à la carte restaurants and several bars for your culinary indulgence. In the resort you will also find a shopping centre with jewellery shop, boutique, souvenir shop and a convenience store for all your daily needs.

Roooms | 400 Rooms

Credit cards | VISA, MasterCard, EC-card/Maestro

Country category | 5-star-resort

Only with Patricio Travel can you choose between half-board PLUS and full-board PLUS during the sports season in spring and autumn. Half-board and full-board (no drinks included with the meals) are available outside this period.

Half-board PLUS | Breakfast and dinner buffet. Filter coffee is included during breakfast. Local wines, local beer and soft drinks are included during dinner.

Full-board PLUS | Breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet. Filter coffee is included during breakfast. Local wines, local beer, filter coffee and soft drinks are included during lunch and dinner.

The hotel has three restaurants, three bars and a café. In the main restaurant, Artemis, guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet every day, which can also be eaten on the large terrace overlooking the Aegean Sea. The lunch and dinner buffets are also served here, depending on the type of board you choose. Vegetarians and guests with special dietary requirements will also get their money’s worth with different dishes every day.

There are also two à la carte restaurants. The Dionysos offers authentic Cretan cuisine. Overlooking the swimming pool and the sea, it’s a really wonderful place to indulge. The menu also has vegetarian options. At the Thalassa you can sit right on the seafront and enjoy a wonderful view alongside Mediterranean cuisine made with the best ingredients. It’s a stunning spot to spend romantic evenings at sunset.

In the Main Bar, the heart of Kalimera Kriti, you can enjoy a wide variety of hot and cold drinks and refresh yourself with cocktails or alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The Main Bar is open from afternoon until late at night.

At the Pool Bar you will be spoiled with refreshments and snacks. It is located between the swimming pool and beach and offers salads, as well as Greek and international specialities for a treat between meals.

So you don’t have to leave the sandy beach while relaxing, the Beach Bar offers fresh juices and drinks, snacks and cool ice cream.

There is also a café near the main building, the Kafenion, where you can enjoy a traditional Greek coffee in a relaxed atmosphere. Raki, ouzo, Cretan wine and various types of beer are also available for a sociable get-together with friends or a little break in the afternoon.

The Tennis Bar is located right by the tennis centre, making it the perfect spot to relax after a match. The Tennis Bar serves hot and cold drinks and snacks.

In addition to the sleeping area, all rooms have a seating area, some with a sofa bed and a desk. All rooms also have individually adjustable air conditioning (and heating), as well as satellite TV, safe and minibar. The ensuite bathrooms provide all the comforts you could need, including a hairdryer, toiletries, slippers and bathrobes, and each has a shower or bath. Each room category has either a private balcony or a terrace.

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In the double room or bungalow with mountain/garden view (28-35 m²) category, you stay either in the main building or in one of the bungalows on the grounds. The view from the balcony and terrace overlooks the resort’s landscaped gardens.

The bungalow with sea view (30-35 m²) is located in the resort’s bungalow village and offers a beautiful view of the Cretan Sea.

The waterfront bungalows (30-35 m²) are located in the first row of the bungalows facing the sea;the perfect spot to enjoy the unobstructed view and romantic sunsets.

The deluxe double rooms with sea view (28 m²) have been renovated and also offer a stunning view of the sea from the balcony. The bathroom has a separate walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

The renovated Deluxe Bungalow Suites with sea view, located in the bungalow villages and featuring a furnished balcony or terrace overlooking the sea, are equipped with a bedroom and sitting area, a second room with either two single beds or a sofa bed, as well as a modern bathroom with walk-in shower, separate WC and, in some cases, an additional free-standing bathtub.

The luxury double rooms with sea view* (36 m²) are in the main building. The renovated rooms also offer a breathtaking view of the sea from your balcony. These rooms also have a king-size bed (or optionally two luxurious single beds). The bathroom here has a separate walk-in shower, a freestanding bath and a separate toilet.

The family bungalow suites with sea view (48-60 m²) also have a living room and are located in one of the bungalow villages.

In the waterfront bungalow suites (40-60 m²) you stay in a perfect location right on the seafront and can enjoy the sunset on your terrace. You will even find sun loungers and sunshades here, as the terraces in this category are furnished. Some of the suites are maisonette rooms.

The renovated luxury suites with sea view (65-75 m²) are the crowning glory among the room categories. These uniquely designed suites are located in the main building or in the bungalow village and also have sea views from the furnished balconies or terraces. In addition to a bedroom and a separate living room with sleeping facilities, there are two bathrooms, one with a free-standing bath and walk-in shower, the other with a walk-in shower and both with a separate toilet.

The family suites with garden view (48-60 m²) have plenty of space, as there is a living room next to the bedroom. The rooms are located either in the main building or in the bungalow village.

*Limited availability only

The hotel offers 5 new padel courts with sea views. The Patricio Checkpoint Padelacademy is also located on site with professionally trained padel coaches offering a variety of padel courses for all skill levels.

The Wilson Pro Shop in the Patricio World Class Tennis and Padel Centre provides the right equipment. There are high-quality Wilson rackets and balls for hire.

The brand new Fitness First studio in Crete offers a unique fitness experience with state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor training areas as well as a variety of courses right on the beach. Fitness First members can use the gym free of charge.

Kalimera Kriti’s fitness facilities also include a football pitch on the seafront, a beach volleyball court, table tennis and mini golf. At the water sports centre (seasonal) you can hire pedalos, jet skis, SUP boards, canoes and have a go at water skiing and a banana boat.

Included | The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools, one of which is Olympic-size and the other is for adults only. For children there is a supervised children’s pool, as well as a baby pool. An indoor swimming pool heated in April and October completes the offer. Yoga and aerobics.

Extra charge | Pickleball, Pedalos, sailing, jet skiing, SUP boards, canoes, water skiing, banana boats

In the SPA area of the hotel there is a seasonally heated indoor pool, sauna and steam bath, as well as treatment rooms for the extensive SPA offer such as massages, pedicures, manicures and facials.

The children are well looked after and have lots of fun, so parents can unwind and relax. The little ones can cool off in the children’s pool and baby pool, and romp around and play in the playground. The children’s disco offers a variety of entertainment, as do the stage shows and team of activity coordinators. During the day, children from 4 to 12 years of age can participate in the exciting programme at the Kalimera Mini-Club, and the Teenager Club offers fun indoor and outdoor activities for older children up to 17 years of age. Both clubs are free of charge.

The resort’s baby equipment includes changing tables in the toilets, children’s chairs and menus in the restaurants, baby items in the convenience store, and the resort also offers babysitting on request (extra charge).