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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Seaside sanctuary in Heraklion

Panoramic sea views await at the seasonal rooftop pool, a perfect Mediterranean escape. The on-site bistro serves delicious meals with champagne service. Steps from the Natural History Museum of Crete, the hotel offers concierge services for personalized island adventures.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a beige sink, and a potted plant.

Classic Room Side Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small round table.

Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View

  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern hotel room with a balcony, a bed, a sofa, and two wicker chairs.

Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a small round ottoman, a coffee table, and a balcony with a view of the mountains.

Signature Suite Panoramic Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of the cityscape through the window.

Superior Room Side Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a wardrobe, and a hanging robe.

Cozy Room City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Heraklion, RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection is in the city center and near the beach. Palace of Knossos and Dermatas Gate are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Heraklion Port and Titakis Winery. Traveling with kids? Consider Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark. With windsurfing, motor boating, and boat tours nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Heraklion travel guide
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Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion, Crete, 713 03

What's nearby

  • A collection of ancient pottery artifacts displayed in a museum.
    Historical Museum of Crete
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A modern building with green accents and large windows, featuring a sign for the Natural History Museum of Crete University.
    Natural History Museum of Crete
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a large open plaza, and surrounding modern buildings.
    Heraklion Loggia
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A museum entrance with large glass windows and informational banners.
    Heraklion Archaeological Museum
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Heraklion Town Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • High Hopes
    4 min walk
  • Tiny Rebels
    5 min walk
  • Ουτοπία
    4 min walk
  • Dark Tales
    5 min walk
  • New China
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ROCCA BISTRO

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (28 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 31
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection located?

This family-friendly Heraklion hotel is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dermatas Gate and Heraklion Port. Natural History Museum of Crete and Panayia Akrotiriani are just steps away.

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Reviews

RoccaMare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 121 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice, bed was very comfortable and the view was fantastic. It’s a great location that is walking distance to a lot of restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The service was impeccable! We were greeted with a delightful welcome drink and breakfast was delicious, fresh, and we were given our choice of fresh coffee off the menu (included). The room was beautiful and was in a good location with ocean views and near a shopping center!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel close to Old Town and the port. Delicious dinner with local wine. Again, it was the staff that made the experience so wonderful. Warmly welcoming while being so professional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very comfortable, clean and modern. The staff was amazing making our stay very enjoyable. They were friendly, king and extremely helpful very professional and very personable at the same time. Location was excellent, views incredible. Being in the downtown area it was at times noisy but was expected. Thank you to Stelios, Maria and Vaso for making our stay incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous and attentive staff. Beautiful pool and gorgeous view. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is next to the beach with amazing sunset views from the rooftop pool. Staff was so helpful in suggesting restaurants close by that would be good to try.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were great however at night there is a club or something with loud music right next-door and it was really hard to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect business hotel. Very good service and facilities, great modern rooms and perfect location
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice area near the sea and I would recommend the hotel.❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view. Superb, competent and friendly staff, excellent bed, room, and extensive complimentary breakfast. Location a bit rough 15min from city center, but next to local shopping mall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about hotel was 5 star , rooms , amenities , staff , location . Literally boutique hotel close to everything. Only draw back was we stayed Saturday with our room facing water , bar next door blasting music till 4 am . Thought it was odd that they included ear plugs in their welcome amenities. Once again , property and staff amazing . Just do not book a room on that side of hotel on a Friday/ Saturday night .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it’s a pretty great hotel, but it’s not worth the price point. Pros: - clean room and shared spaces - very warm staff, super helpful and great service - good breakfast selection - welcome drink and traditional beverage provided - in room amenities (hair dryer, iron, tv with many international channels) are great Cons: - for a newly built hotel there were some small issues that you wouldn’t expect. For example the bathroom door in our unit wouldn’t easily close without a very firm push. - there is a club/restaurant across the street and they were playing very loud music and singing until 3:30 AM and even with the windows closed it could be heard. We were told that the hotel will be undergoing some renovations to help with this soon so hopefully it will be fixed. - location is close to the water and some beaches but a little further from the city centre where most of the shops and restaurants are. We found it difficult to get taxis to the hotel so we walked around 20-30 mins which might pose a challenge if you have mobility issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel, a bit outside of the city centre of Heraklion, however taxis are available and not too expensive. The staff is very charming and professional. There is a small pool on the roof and a nice little bar. The rooms are big. The parking at the neighbouring shopping centre is ideal and without charge. It is a good parking. The only thing: There is bar next to the hotel, which plays music until late night. Depending on the temper of the DJ, that can be extremely loud. The first night was bad, the second night was better. The hotel is offering eardrops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was simply amazing! The rooms were lovely, and the beds were comfortable. The view from our balcony was amazing! It was conveniently located across the street from a mall that had plenty of options for food. The breakfast at the hotel was very good. Most importantly, the staff was phenomenal! Everyone was so courteous and helpful, which made our stay incredibly enjoyable! The only drawback was that there was no close access to a beach across the street, but they had a gorgeous infinity pool on the rooftop. The weather was not suitable for swimming the day we stayed there so not having access to beach did not affect our plans.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - helped us with recommendations and ordering cabs and reservations always with a smile. Great pool Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

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Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional property! Gorgeous views from the room and rooftop pool and bar. Our waiter at the hotel was excellent, service was so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked here for an overnight as we were awaiting our ferry. The hotel is new and clean and the staff is professional and helpful. However, some rooms (including the one we were given) are not sufficiently insulated against internal and external noise. Ours was located on the mezzanine floor directly next to the breakfast restaurant with our room door directly across from the service station. In addition, there was a party next to the hotel until late into the night. Between the two, we could only manage a few hours sleep between 3am and 7am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
We had the top floor room. It was very comfortable with a nice view.
View from the balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New hotel so very clean and new, the hotel is on a busy road so a lot of road noise during the night but that did not bother us. We had breakfast, which had a good selection, but could do with more tea options, rooftop pool was great after a busy day exploring
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely new hotel. Great experience, made by the welcoming, friendly nature of the staff. Restaurants/bars/city sights within walking distance along the seafront. Nice pool/poolside area to relax by too. Nice breakfast. Would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent! All food is perfect on the point!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New and beautiful

Newly opened and beautifully designed hotel with modern elements. Great location. Only issue is the street noise at night if that is something that bothers you. Fantastic pool and rooftop.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms very comfortable. Raki was a nice touch with the snack. All staff to be commended. Did find the draft beer price high; sorry to say. Housekeeping efficient. Front desk very helpful and pleasant. Breakfasts were great variety
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025