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The Syntopia is an adults-only hotel in Adelianos Kampos, reworked in 2019 across two buildings, with a rooftop pool and a garden of sun terraces a short walk from a sandy Cretan beach.

Stella Island is an adults-only resort in the Analipsi district of Hersonissos, built around a lagoon-style pool that threads the whole property, some rooms opening straight onto the water.

Minos Beach Art Hotel spreads low across two kilometres of Mirabello Bay shoreline near Agios Nikolaos, whitewashed bungalows and villas set among rock, sand and a permanent sculpture collection.

The Tanneries Hotel & Spa occupies four conjoined 1800s tannery buildings on the Tabakaria waterfront near Chania, 20 suites strung along the water inside a Design Hotels member.

Elèa Concept Hotel & Suites is a 15-suite property in Kato Gouves, built around an outdoor infinity pool and a garden, with a range of layouts from balcony suites to three-bedroom apartments.

Seaside A Lifestyle Resort sits on the cliffs above Agia Pelagia, an adults-only address in Crete where terraces step down towards the water and every room faces either the land or the sea.

NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery sits on the waterfront at Agios Nikolaos, an adults-only address of 137 rooms and suites, most with their own plunge pool, looking out over Mirabello Bay.

Maison Meltem is an eight-room adults-only bed and breakfast above Agia Pelagia, where the whole building faces the Aegean and breakfast is served under olive trees.

King Minos Retreat rises amphitheatrically up a green hillside above Crete's north coast, its Cretan-style stone buildings and garden bungalows arranged for sea views, some with private pools.

Minos Palace Resort occupies its own peninsula above Agios Nikolaos Bay — an adults-only address on the Cretan coast where a dark-bottom freshwater infinity pool opens onto Mirabello Bay.