JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
Perched on a magnificent private cove, JW Mariott Crete Resort & Spa is just a short drive from the Venetian Harbour of Chania, atmospheric Old Town and incredible pink sands of Elafonissi Beach, making it the ideal destination for culture and coastal adventures.
The hotel is located approximately a 15-minute drive from Chania International Airport (CHQ). Airport transfers are not included in your package, please plan accordingly.
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The Hotel – A slice of Mediterranean paradise
Picture this: you’ve stumbled upon a coastal sanctuary where time slows down and every breath tastes of sea salt and wild herbs. Welcome to JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa, a retreat spread across 100 acres of Aegean coastline, just a stone’s throw from the charming port town of Chania. It’s a beachfront escape that blends millennia of Cretan heritage with contemporary luxury to create something truly magical.
Scattered across this sun-kissed landscape, a host of exquisitely designed rooms, suites and villas each tell their own story of understated elegance, many boasting private pools that melt into the endless blue horizon of the Aegean. The crowning jewel, Anoseas Spa, beckons with Cretan healing rituals reimagined for the modern soul, complete with a hammam, sauna and heavenly heated indoor pool that makes stress dissolve away.
When hunger strikes, you’re spoilt for choice with six distinct venues. Anóee, helmed by culinary maestro Chef Manolis Papoutsakis, serves up authentic Cretan flavours in an open-fire seaside setting, while Õnalos brings the sea straight to your table with the freshest Aegean catches. Craving Italian comfort food? Cuccagna’s got you covered with rustic favourites. For leisurely Mediterranean dining, Fayi’s sharing plates create the perfect excuse to linger over conversation and wine. When it’s time for a poolside refreshment or sunset cocktail, Suncti and Eexis are your go-to spots for liquid magic with a view.
The outdoor infinity pools (one exclusively for adults) spill into the Aegean, while the state-of-the-art fitness centre and yoga deck ensure that you stay grounded (if you can tear yourself away from those loungers). For families, the Phestos Den kids’ club turns little ones into nature explorers, giving parents some precious time to truly unwind. With direct beach access, mountain vistas and unmistakable Cretan charm, this resort connects you to something timeless, turning a simple getaway into a memory you’ll want to relive again and again.
Your Handpicked Inclusions – Daily breakfast, nightly cocktails, EUR100 dining credit + more
From the moment you check in, your every whim is covered. Start each glorious morning at Fayi with a daily buffet breakfast that’s a love letter to Mediterranean flavours – think fresh local produce, artisanal breads and that perfect cup of coffee as the sunrise paints the sea golden.
When the day winds down, it’s cocktail o’clock at either sophisticated Eexis or the laid-back Suncti, best enjoyed with seeping Aegean views. But it doesn’t stop there – with EUR100 dining credit burning a hole in your pocket, you can splurge guilt-free across any of the six incredible venues, whether you’re craving Chef Papoutsakis’s open-fire magic at Anóee or divine Italian comforts at Cuccagna.
A daily pass to Anoseas Spa is your golden ticket to pure bliss: dive into the heat and water experience area, surrender to therapeutic treatments or join the daily fitness and movement classes that’ll leave you feeling Zen.
Longer Stay Bonus: Opt to stay for seven or more nights and receive a 45-minute massage per adult at Anoseas Spa.
- Anóee
- Onalos Seafood Restaurant
- Cuccagna restaurant
- Fayi
- Suncti pool bar
- Eexis bar
- Adults-only pool
- Kids’ pool
- Main pool
- Anoseas Spa
- Fitness centre
- In-room dining
- Parking
- Wi-Fi
- Check-in: 3pm / Checkout: 11am
Surcharges may apply to select facilities and services
Update 22 September 2025 9.49am AEST: Maximum room capacity for the Deluxe Suite One King Sea View with Private Pool amended.
Valid for travel from 25 August 2025 until 31 October 2026 (bookings must be made before 1 October 2026).
Seasonal Closure: The resort will be closed from 31 October 2025 to 1 May 2026.
Climate Tax: Please note a EUR15 climate resilience tax per room, per night applies, payable directly to the resort.
Blackout Dates & Surcharges: A non-refundable surcharge per room, per night may apply, payable at the time of booking. Dates and prices are identified in the Booking Calendar. Blackout dates may apply.
7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee: Things don’t always work out. Our 7-day Change of Mind Guarantee is there to help. Bookings (except for cruise bookings, flights and deposit fee, if applicable, which are subject to the cancellation terms of the relevant supplier) may be cancelled with a full refund provided that cancellation occurs strictly within 7 days from the date of purchase and provided that the cancellation is made no less than 14 days before the check-in date. Excludes flight and service fee, if applicable.
- Cancellations outside of the 7-Day Change of Mind period will not be provided, except as required by Australian Consumer Law, your local law or as otherwise provided for in the Fine Print.
Flexible Cancellation: You can cancel your booking for a credit up to 21 days before the original check-in date. This can be done via self-service in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Your credit will be valid for 12 months from the date of cancellation. Credits are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Excludes service fee, if applicable.
Please note this does not apply to flights booked with us. Flight fulfilment is provided by the airline(s) selected at the time of finalising the booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s).
Date Changes: If you need to amend your booking, you can self-service unlimited date changes in your ‘My Escapes’ account up until 21 days before your original check-in date. If you can’t find a suitable date or still need further assistance, please contact our 24/7 customer service team. Subject to availability and surcharges.
Please Note:
- Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.
- Daily buffet breakfast is served at Fayi restaurant from 7.30am to 11am.
- Daily set menu dinner is served at Fayi restaurant from 7pm to 10.30pm (select packages only).
- Nightly cocktails are served at Eexis or Suncti bars, and include mocktails, cocktails, beer, wine and soft drinks.
- Access to Anoseas Spa is included in your package, open from 10am to 8pm, with last appointments at 7pm. Reservationn is required.
- Guests have 24/7 access to the fitness centre with their room card, with supervision from 8am to 8pm.
- All group fitness classes are free, except yoga and sound healing.
- The kids’ club is available for children aged 4–12.
- A creche facility is also available for EUR40 per session, from 10am to 1pm, and 3pm to 6pm.
- Massages are held at Anoseas Spa; a reservation is required (select packages only).
- The spa, heat and water experience is for people aged 16 and over.
- The included credit must be used during your stay.
- Any unused credit will be forfeited and is not transferable or redeemable for cash.
- Credit can be used at any onsite food and drink venue (excludes minibar and in-room dining).
- No minimum spend applies.
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Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print before departure for any updates.
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