Overview

With 5 outdoor pools for children and adults, a premium spa with a heated pool, and a wide range of sporting activities including tennis, kayaking and scuba diving, the Laguna promises an outstanding holiday in northern Crete. Take your holiday to the next level with an all-day club for kids, adult-only bars, fine dining, and a Blue Flag beach, just yards from your accommodation.

Location

Enjoying prime position on the golden sands of Anissaras Beach, the Laguna Resort delivers an exceptional holiday in northern Crete. With a Blue Flag beach just yards from your accommodation, you won’t need to go far for the best sandy spot in the area. What’s more, the hotel is located only 21km from Heraklion Airport, making transfers easy and giving you more time to enjoy your holiday. Nearby attractions include Lychnostasis Open Air Museum (9km) Acqua Plus Water Park (7km) and Crete Golf Club (8km).

Facilities

With 5 outdoor swimming pools surrounded by sun loungers and parasols, families and couples can truly unwind at the Laguna. Children get to splash about in their own shallow pool and enjoy a number of exciting water slides. At the Mini Club (ages 4-11, 10am-6pm) little ones are kept entertained all day long with activities including arts & crafts, sports, games, competitions and dance.

A premium wellness centre awaits guests for pampering and rejuvenation. The centre features a large, heated indoor pool (saltwater) a hammam, a sauna, a whirlpool spa and a range of up-to-the-minute treatments. The centre also offers manicure/pedicure, massage and hairdressing.

The Laguna boasts an onsite shopping arcade with a jewellery shop, boutique, mini-market and souvenir store. Additional services and facilities include 24-hour reception, currency exchange, baby-sitting upon request and free guest parking.

Rooms

Elegant, spacious and equipped with all the amenities you would expect from a world-class hotel, rooms at the Laguna Resort & Spa promise an exceptional stay. In each room you’ll find luxury bedding and furniture, a furnished balcony/terrace, a flat-screen TV with international channels, free Wi-Fi, premium bathroom products and a Nespresso coffee machine (replenished daily).

The hotel offers a number of accommodation types; the Bungalow Family Sharing Pool comes with the addition of an extra bedroom and direct access to a shared pool; the Presidential Suite features a separate living room, luxury bathroom and a private swimming pool with wonderful sea views; the Royal Suite offers 90m² of floorspace, a rooftop terrace and a private swimming pool with premium day beds.

Sports & Entertainment

The Laguna offers a comprehensive range of activities, including tennis, table tennis, mini-football, gymnastics, beach volleyball and aquarobics. The hotel also has its own water sports centre, with free pedalo and canoe hire for guests – ideal for exploring the stunning Cretan coastline. The water sports centre offers a number of paid-for activities including jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving, water-skiing and wakeboarding. For golfers, the championship course at Crete Golf Club is located 8km from the property.

Dining & Bars

At the main restaurant, guests can look forward to a generous daily buffet, with a focus on flavourful Mediterranean cuisine. Offering a range of grilled meats, fish and vegetables, there’s something here for every palate. The restaurant stays open 24 hours a day – perfect for late night snacks and early morning breakfasts.

The Laguna boasts a number of excellent a la carte restaurants, whether indoors, on the terrace, or oceanside. Restaurants include a Cretan a la carte, offering outstanding local dishes made with the freshest ingredients, a seafood a la carte serving beautifully cooked fish and seafood dishes – think caramelised scallops and steamed mussels – and a pan-Asian a la carte serving prime sashimi cuts.

Guests will also find a steak house & grill, home to mouth-watering ribeye steaks and filet of beef, a creperie and gelateria for sweet treats throughout the day, and a snack bar by the main pool offering wraps, lights snacks and sandwiches.

During the day, the beach bar serves up light snacks and refreshing cocktails on the sand, while the pool bar offers signature cocktails and juices from the comfort of your sun lounger. For drinks into the small hours, head to All Day Bar where you’ll find elegant interiors and fine wines; for a touch of luxury, reserve your table at Champagne, Wine & Sushi Bar.