JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa

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.