Four-star Royal & Imperial Belvedere Resort, Crete

Nestled among several acres of palm trees and lawns, just outside the town centre of Hersonissos, this hotel offers an array of top class amenities to go with its peaceful location on the north coast of Crete. There are five outdoor swimming pools to relax and enjoy where you can cool off from the sun, including a couple of shallow ones designed for children, one of which comes with sprinklers and mini slides.
Expect plenty of variety when it comes to food and drink, with a couple of international buffet restaurants serving plentiful breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will also find a snack bars by the pools that serve up fast foods including pizzas, kebabs, burgers and other light bites to keep you going throughout the day, while the other offers street food style eats like gyros. Then you've got two à la carte eateries that specialise in Asian and Greek cuisine. Four bars to keep the drinks flowing.
There's no shortage of ways to stay active, too, with tennis courts, beach volleyball, a fitness room and a mini golf course on-site. You can swim in the indoor pool open in May, September, and October. Massages are also available on request, should you fancy treating yourself to a little extra pampering. All rooms come with individually controlled air conditioning, free high-speed Wi-Fi access and a private balcony or terrace . everything you need for a restful stay on one of the most idyllic Greek islands.