Nana Princess Suites, Villas & Spa is the highest-ranked Cretan hotel in TripAdvisor’s 2026 Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best awards, placing fourth across Greece. It combines the thrills of a neighbouring water park with private-pool suites, a sandy beach and extensive spa facilities. In other words: there’s literally something for everyone here. Read on to discover why this Crete resort is one of the best on the island.
There’s a whole water park next door
Nana Water Park is a water-lover’s haven located just next door at sister resort Nana Golden Beach, with complimentary access for Nana Princess guests. The Black Hole sends riders through twists and turns in the dark, the Space Bowl adds a spin to proceedings, and a multi-lane slide invites a little family competition. River rapids and splash pools keep the fun going, while smaller slides give toddlers their own place to join in. Hop on the complimentary inter-resort shuttle and enjoy the most effortless family or couples’ day out.
When it’s time to wind down, the Royal Wellness Club is on hand
Give yourself more than a treatment slot here. The onsite Royal Wellness Club has a Himalayan salt room, hammam, sauna and steam room, plus an ice chamber for a brisk change of pace. Book an indulgent massage, make your way through the extensive spa facilities and finish with a swim in the heated indoor pool – it’s the ideal treat for a romantic escape or for parents seeking some alone time.
Kids have plenty beyond the slides
Aside from the thrills of the water park, at Nana Golden Beach, young guests can join a supervised mini-club with supervised activities, a shaded outdoor playground and even a mini disco. Back in your suite, small details make family travel easier: children’s toiletries and mini bathrobes are provided, while items such as a baby bath or high chair can be requested.
Couples can also find their bliss
A private-pool suite makes it tempting to spend the morning entirely on your terrace: order breakfast in, swim whenever you like and settle back into a lounger with the Cretan Sea in view. When you’re ready to leave the suite, choose one of two outdoor seawater pools or a shaded gazebo on the resort’s private sandy beach.
For time together at the Royal Wellness Club, book The Princess and The Prince in the private Anax & Anassa spa suite. The treatment includes use of the suite’s water facilities, followed by a body massage and hydrating facial. Afterwards, head out for a candle-lit dinner or have it brought to your terrace and keep the evening to yourselves.
Dining is equally well catered to
Start each day with a plentiful buffet at Carpe Diem, served with a side of sea views. At poolside Meat-In Point, lunch means Greek meze, while dinner brings grilled cuts and fresh pasta. Beachfront Eternal Blue specialises in Cretan seafood and freshly made sushi. Children’s menus are available at all three restaurants.
The drinks choices have just as much range: Breeze Pool Bar serves cocktails to your lounger, and Sea & Sand Beach Bar brings them to straight to your sunbed. At Artemis Lounge, take a seat on the sea-view terrace or browse the library’s collection of more than 1,000 books; evenings bring live piano, saxophone or jazz. The lounge also has a shisha bar and a cigar humidor room stocked with Cuban and Greek cigars.
