Asterion Suites & Spa

Crete | Greece | Eastern Europe

The five-star Asterion Suites & Spa has the mission to authentically celebrate the island's unique culture and hospitality with a sense of modern sophistication.

Set in an idyllic beachfront location, this bohemian chic hotel draws from the myth of Asterion as much as from Crete's natural beauty, welcoming guests into an exclusive kingdom where traditional craftsmanship meets contemporary luxury; where eating ambrosia and drinking nectar reveals our star-made essence.

This chic Cretan hotel consists of 67 fully renovated Luxury Superior Rooms and Suites with sea, pool or garden views. Featuring private terraces or balconies, they combine a minimalist aesthetic with a soulful sensibility inspired by Crete's vernacular architecture and traditional craftsmanship.

Natural materials and earthy colours are harmoniously mixed with sleek contemporary furnishings to create understated, luxurious interiors. An attention to detail, sense of luxury and refinement, along with a range of premium amenities, including private pools or swim-up rooms, constitute the ultimate Cretan experience.

The Spa

The state-of-the-art spa is at the epicentre of Asterion's wellness concept, offering guests a range of relaxing, energizing, and rejuvenating body and face treatments as well as massage therapies using traditional Cretan ingredients such as olive oil, aromatic herbs and aloe vera. It also features a seaside gazebo for bespoke treatments by the beach

Dining Options

The hospitality ethos centres on the harmonious marriage of Cretan traditions and culture with contemporary sophistication. This is reflected in the culinary offerings which mix traditional Cretan cuisine with international dishes. Embracing a farm-to-table approach, the chefs are dedicated to using fresh, local products and ingredients

• Matter - The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with a range of Cretan and international dishes using local produce. At breakfast, the Cretan station will delight you with its wide selection of local products. Try the locally made yoghurt with Cretan honey in a variety of flavours accompanied by fresh herbs and seeds, Cretan cold cuts such as smoked pork Apaki, cured in extra virgin olive oil which is renowned for its health benefits, a variety of local cheeses such as the sharp-tasting 'Xinomizithra', grilled 'Talagani' or the spicy 'Mirotiri', served alongside a range of enticing rye breads.
• 35° Cretan À La Carte - The talented chefs have created an exceptional menu of gourmet dishes using locally sourced, fresh, organic produce to tantalise your taste buds. Modern twists and innovative takes on traditional Cretan recipes will tantalise your taste buds and make you want to come back for more. Each item is fully described on the menu providing you with opportunity to try something new without the uncertainty of what to expect.

Bars & Lounges

• Naked Star - Blessed with panoramic views of the Aegean Sea, the pool bar Naked Star is the place to cool off during a blissful, hot Mediterranean day. Sit back and relax with your favourite cocktail or beer in hand and watch the world go by as you contemplate the sparkling blue horizon.
• Naked Star - The cosy lobby bar Stellar will make you feel right at home. Serving a wide variety of drinks, you can also enjoy a quick bite to eat from a menu of freshly prepared finger foods and snacks