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Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

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Rated 9.5 in 759 reviews

Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa is a sophisticated and serene retreat located in the picturesque town of Hersonissos on the island of Crete, Greece. This adults-only resort is designed with a modern aesthetic that harmoniously blends with the natural beauty of its surroundings. The resort features a unique layout with lagoon-style pools that weave gracefully through the property, creating a tranquil atmosphere for guests.

The accommodations at Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa offer a mix of luxury and comfort, with options ranging from elegant rooms to opulent villas, some of which provide direct access to the expansive swimming pools. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with contemporary decor and premium amenities to ensure a relaxing and rejuvenating stay. The resort's architecture and design draw inspiration from the ambiance of a secluded island haven, offering a sense of exclusivity and privacy.

Guests at Stella Island are treated to a wide array of dining experiences, with several restaurants serving a variety of international and local cuisines. The culinary options feature fresh, high-quality ingredients and are complemented by a selection of fine wines and creative cocktails.

The resort also houses a full-service spa, providing a range of treatments designed to promote wellness and relaxation. Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy the well-equipped gym or participate in yoga and pilates classes. For those seeking adventure, the resort's location offers easy access to local attractions and activities, including water sports and cultural excursions. Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa promises an idyllic escape with its blend of luxurious amenities and serene environment.

 Adults only hotel
 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 8°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
February
 16°
 8°
 15°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
March
 18°
 9°
 15°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
April
 20°
 11°
 16°
 9
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
May
 23°
 15°
 18°
 11
Sun hours / day
 28
Rain free days
June
 27°
 19°
 22°
 12
Sun hours / day
 30
Rain free days
July
 29°
 22°
 25°
 13
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
August
 29°
 22°
 26°
 12
Sun hours / day
 31
Rain free days
September
 27°
 19°
 25°
 10
Sun hours / day
 29
Rain free days
October
 24°
 16°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 26
Rain free days
November
 20°
 12°
 20°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
December
 17°
 9°
 18°
 6
Sun hours / day
 18
Rain free days
Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
5.1km / 3.2mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
4.9km / 3mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
4.6km / 2.9mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4.8km / 3mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
8km / 5mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
7.4km / 4.6mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
7.7km / 4.8mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
11.7km / 7.3mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
11.3km / 7mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.3km / 7.7mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
14.1km / 8.8mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
15.7km / 9.8mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
14.6km / 9.1mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
16.1km / 10mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
18km / 11.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
16.2km / 10.1mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
16.4km / 10.2mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
17.5km / 10.9mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
17.8km / 11.1mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
17.9km / 11.2mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
17.6km / 11mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
18.1km / 11.2mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
18.1km / 11.3mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
18.3km / 11.4mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
18.7km / 11.6mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
18.6km / 11.6mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
18.5km / 11.5mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
18.4km / 11.5mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
19km / 11.8mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
19.5km / 12.1mi
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Saint Peter of the Dominicans, Heraklion
Orthodox church in Heraklion Municipality, Greece
18.6km / 11.6mi
Christian Art Museum
Christian Art Museum
Church building in Heraklion, Crete Region, Greece
18.6km / 11.6mi
Historical Museum of Crete
Historical Museum of Crete
Museum in Greece
18.7km / 11.6mi
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Sebil of Haci Ibrahim Agha (Heraklion)
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
18.4km / 11.5mi
Karfi
Karfi
Human settlement
18.7km / 11.6mi
Venetian Loggia
Venetian Loggia
Venetian building in Crete
18.4km / 11.4mi
Castle of Meleses
Castle of Meleses
Herakleion
19.2km / 11.9mi
Anemospilia
Anemospilia
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
19.4km / 12.1mi
Tower of Ambela
Tower of Ambela
Herakleion
19.2km / 11.9mi
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Statue of Eleftherios Venizelos
Greek politician, former Prime Minister of Greece (1864-1936)
18.1km / 11.2mi
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic church of Saint John the Baptist
Roman catholic church in Heraklion
18.3km / 11.4mi
Venetian Shipyards
Venetian Shipyards
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
18.3km / 11.4mi
Venetian Arsenals
Venetian Arsenals
The Venetians used them to manufacture, repair or kept their vessels.
18.1km / 11.3mi
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Psychro Cave;Cave of Zeus
Cave near Psychro village, Crete, Greece
21.3km / 13.2mi
Arkalochori
Arkalochori
Archaeological site in Crete
22km / 13.7mi

What to do in Hersonissos and near Stella Island Luxury Resort & Spa

Aquaworld Aquarium
Natural history museum in Hersonissos, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
5.1km / 3.2mi
Cretaquarium
Cretaquarium
Aquarium in Gournes, Crete, Greece
4.9km / 3mi
St. George Sarandaris
St. George Sarandaris
Chapel in Chersonissos
4.6km / 2.9mi
The Crete Golf Club
Golf course in Greece
4.8km / 3mi
Watercity Waterpark
Water park in Greece
8km / 5mi
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum Lychnostatis
Museum in Limenas Chersonisou, Herakleion, Greece
7.4km / 4.6mi
Niros Archaeological Site
Niros Archaeological Site
Archaeological site in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
7.7km / 4.8mi
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Amnisos Villa of the Lilies
Minoan villa
11.7km / 7.3mi
Tower of Stamnoi
Medieval tower in Hersonissos Municipality, Greece
11.3km / 7mi
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
Papoura Hill Circular Structure
2000-1700 BCE Minoan structural ensemble discovered in 2024
12.3km / 7.7mi
Lyctus
Lyctus
City in ancient Crete
14.1km / 8.8mi
Agia Fotini Cave
Cave on Crete with Minoan finds
15.7km / 9.8mi
Malia Palace
Malia Palace
Historical site on Crete, Greece
14.6km / 9.1mi
Knossos Palace
Knossos Palace
Ancient Minoan through Roman administrative center and city
16.1km / 10mi
Georgiadi Park
Georgiadi Park
Park in Heraklion city, Crete, Greece
18km / 11.2mi
Throne Room
Throne Room
Chamber inside the palatial complex of Knossos, Crete, Greece
16.2km / 10.1mi
Little Palace at Knossos
Archaeological site in Crete, Greece
16.4km / 10.2mi
Inadiye fortress
Herakleion
17.5km / 10.9mi
Venetian city walls
Venetian city walls
Building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
17.8km / 11.1mi
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery Vidiani
Monastery in Crete, Greece
17.9km / 11.2mi
Sisi
Minoan archaeological site in Lasithi, Crete
17.6km / 11mi
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Archaeological museum in Heraklion
18.1km / 11.2mi
Koules
Koules
Fortress in Heraklion, Crete, Greece
18.1km / 11.3mi
Saint Titus Church
Saint Titus Church
Cathedral of Heraklion, Crete
18.3km / 11.4mi
Nekropole of Phourni
Nekropole of Phourni
Ancient necropolis in Crete
18.7km / 11.6mi
Saint Menus Cathedral
Saint Menus Cathedral
Church building in Heraklion Municipality, Crete Region, Greece
18.6km / 11.6mi
Morosini Fountain
Morosini Fountain
Venetian-era fountain in Heraklion, Greece
18.5km / 11.5mi
Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
Listed post-Byzantine fountain in Greece
18.4km / 11.5mi
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural History Museum of Crete
Natural history museum in Sof. Venizelou Avenue, Heraklion
19km / 11.8mi
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Archaeological Museum of Archanes
Museum in Greece
19.5km / 12.1mi

About Hersonissos

Hersonissos, located on the northern coast of Crete, offers a variety of activities and attractions that cater to different interests. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture is to explore the traditional villages in the surrounding area. These quaint villages provide a glimpse into Cretan life, complete with local tavernas and artisan shops.

For those interested in history, the Archaeological Museum of Hersonissos is worth a visit. It showcases artifacts from the Minoan civilization and offers insight into the region's rich past. Nearby, the Minoan Palace of Malia is another historical site that highlights the ancient architecture and significance of the Minoans in Crete.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the beaches along the coastline. Hersonissos is known for its beautiful sandy shores, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, or engaging in water sports. The clear waters also make it a great spot for snorkeling and diving, revealing the marine life of the Mediterranean.

For those looking for entertainment, the town features a vibrant nightlife scene with numerous bars and clubs. Visitors can enjoy local music and dance, making it a lively spot after sunset. Additionally, local festivals often take place, showcasing Cretan traditions, music, and cuisine.

Culinary experiences are also abundant in Hersonissos. Sampling traditional Cretan dishes at local tavernas can be a delightful way to connect with the culture. Many restaurants offer fresh seafood, grilled meats, and local wines, providing a taste of the region’s culinary heritage.

Finally, taking a day trip to nearby attractions, such as the Lasithi Plateau or the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos, can enhance your experience in Hersonissos. These excursions allow for exploration of the surrounding natural beauty and additional cultural insights.

Overall, Hersonissos presents a mix of relaxation, cultural exploration, and outdoor activities, catering to a diverse range of interests.




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