Name: Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection
Address: Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion, 71303, GR

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

BURQUIER

Great modern place and ex relent service from the friendly staff !!

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Vincent

Hôtel formidable et très bien situé dans la ville d’Heraklion. Le personnel était accueillant et très serviable. Le déjeuner était également très bon. La piscine et la vue sur la mer sont simplement parfait.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Fiona

Fabulous and attentive staff. Beautiful pool and gorgeous view. Fantastic breakfast.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Yaffit

Great hotel, clean, friendly staff.
15 minutes walk to the center

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

09 Jul 2026

Fiona

This is a new hotel and although it has a five star rating it is not quite yet a five star experience. Rooms are very comfortable and well equipped, but it is a bit soulless, it feels like a 4-star, it’s corporate rather than boutique.

Definitely pay for a sea view room otherwise your view will be an ugly shopping centre. The location outside the Venetian city walls in an underdeveloped quarter of the city means a 25 minute walk into the old town in 30C heat, or multiple taxis. The rooftop pool is nice for a dip, with a lovely sea view, but the lounging area is very small. Breakfast is buffet style, no eggs to order, no a la carte. Staff are excellent and friendly, the gym is decent (although the music is loud and there’s no option to control it). There’s an unfortunate ‘signature scent’ in all public areas. Cheap, synthetic, powdery.

If you want to explore the coast west of Heraklion this is a good location. But if you want to enjoy the museums, restaurants and bars in the city, this perhaps isn’t the best spot.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2026

Tina

Amazing and helpful staff, great breakfast, beautiful pool are with bar. Walking distance to restaurants and beach etc. Would stay here again.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jennifer

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.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Mengying

This hotel is in a very central location in Heraklion, only a 10-minute walk from the heart of the Old Town. It is situated right by the sea with lovely ocean views, and they even included a free breakfast.

Overall, we had an excellent stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Yana

A stunningly beautiful property on the waterfront, with staff than any HR director would be envious of.

From the wonderful check-in and welcome drinks, to the spectacular rooftop infinite pool, and a delicious buffet breakfast to kick it off, this place is a must.

Chisos at the pool bar - we miss you already! And your wonderful father, too - so kind and helpful.

Our room was perfect, the balcony view stunning, and everything else to perfection.

We will return!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2026

Joycelyn

The hotel was new and with good amenities and parking included at the mall across the street. The location was also good. The only draw back was the music from the resturant across the street.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Pooja

Great location
Had a wonderful stay

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Marta Daniela

Perfect stay, friendly staff, good location, long walks recommended ( to Centre ville, to a nearby wild beach, to the port) food excellent, but not exactly close by, Attention: few food places, coffee shops and restaurants close to the hotel will charge you over any listed price. The hotel restaurant and bar are very good and convenient: recommended. We had a wonderful sea facing studio: wonderful for us.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Ermioni

I loved the ocean views, the inviting lounge area, and the beautiful setting for breakfast each morning. The 20 minute walk along the waterfront to the city center was delightful. That said, the hotel is a bit farther from the city center than its website led us to expect.

The hotel thoughtfully provides earplugs for guests, which was appreciated. However, the music from the club across the street may be noticeable at night and could be a concern for light sleepers. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and especially appreciated the relaxing atmosphere and stunning waterfront location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jun 2026

franco

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 .

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Matthias

Super friendly staff and an excellent place to relax.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Julien

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2026

Corina

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.

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Chris

Clean room, no parking but we were aware of that as free parking is offered at the mall next door. Clean room and a few restaurants near by, nice but small roof top pool and lounge. Good for shorter stays and close to the port.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Joshua

This is a very nice, new and modern hotel. The breakfast every morning is very good and contains a lot of options and variety of food. We arrived early in the morning on our check-in day, and the staff was incredibly friendly and got our room together as soon as possible for check-in a bit before the standard time. Nice view from the sea-facing side of the hotel and only about a 20 minute walk to Heraklion center with a lot of restaurants, shopping, souvenirs, etc. Overall, this was a great stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Justine

Everything was perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2026

Salvador

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.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Dec 2025

Shakirah Omowunmi

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Nice area near the sea and I would recommend the hotel.❤️

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Rainer

This is a perfect business hotel. Very good service and facilities, great modern rooms and perfect location

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Mark

Clean and convenient

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Sean

Overall this was an excellent hotel. It is a little walk to the center of Heraklion. The showers could use drain cleaner.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2025

debbie

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

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Jesse

Very beautiful property. Close to everything. When driving around, expect lots of traffic.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2025

Zaida

The beach is not accessible

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2025

miss j

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

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Sep 2025

zachary

We had the top floor room. It was very comfortable with a nice view.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2025

Melani

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10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Garry

Fantastic staff that go above and beyond to provide a memorable stay for their guests.

The rooms are spacious and nicely decorated with amazing sea views from the balcony.

The main road below isn’t ideal but, also not a deal breaker. Street noise is manageable and location right outside the old Venetian city walls is perfect for beaches/dining/shopping.

The rooftop pool is one of the best I’ve seen, stunning views and sun coverage.

Breakfast was well varied every morning and always tasty and fresh.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Sep 2025

Sawyer

Exceptional property! Gorgeous views from the room and rooftop pool and bar. Our waiter at the hotel was excellent, service was so kind!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2025

MIHAELA

Close to downtown , rental car companies and the port, not in walkable proximity to the breach. The staff is amazing and they go out of their way to accommodate their guests. Shout out to Ana Maria for her friendliness and hospitality.

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Desiree

The hotel rooftop pool and location were great. Restaurants were within walking distance. The hotel is in an ideal location; however, the rooms are not fully insulated, so you can hear street noise at night. The front desk staff were okay and didn’t provide a full 5-star service experience. Overall, the visit was okay, but I am not sure if I would select this hotel again.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Charlotte

Great stop over hotel on the way to Rethymno

We were only at the hotel for one night, and arrived at 7pm due to a delayed ferry, but we had a lovely if brief stay! The staff were welcoming on arrival and provided a welcome drink and showed us to our room. The rooftop pool is open until 8pm so we managed a quick dip and headed out to get some dinner. We walked to the old market area (Kalokerinou- about fifteen minutes away) and found a lovely restaurant. The buffet breakfast in the morning was to a high standard as well. Definitely recommend this hotel and would go back. Only thing of note is that it is on the main road and you can hear traffic if the window is open.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2025

Margaret

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.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Natalia

Best customer service i've ever experinced. Warm and kind staff! Excellent breakfast buffet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Becky

Such excellent staff

Business

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025

Aya

Great staff - helped us with recommendations and ordering cabs and reservations always with a smile.
Great pool
Great breakfast

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025

Helen

What becomes apparently immediately upon entering is the staff, friendly, professional, helpful and destressing.

Loved the roof top pool and bar and the view and sunsets.

The breakfast service was excellent, starting with the staff, the buffet was diverse, fresh, with lots of options and a beautiful presentation

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jul 2025

Monika

New property in great condition. We stayed in an ocean view room with a good sized balcony. The room was nicely decorated and clean with an excellent view to the ocean. Comfortable bed but had to ask for thinner pillows as the ones in the room were very thick. The thinner pillows were very comfortable. The rate included breakfast which was buffet style with an assortment of breads, cereal, yogurt, dried and fresh fruit, salad, eggs, ham, sausages, salami, pancake, assortment of cheeses, jams, and honey, several kinds of juice, coffee or tea…all very delicious! The only thing I’d do differently if I ever stayed again would be to book a rental car ahead of time. Instead I used the rental car company recommended by the hotel which, though convenient, as they brought the car to the hotel, was more than double of what I would’ve paid if I went with another rental company due to the full insurance package. Not the hotel’s fault but more so due to my poor planning ahead. Parking is available in the shopping mall’s underground parking for free which is located right across the street from the hotel. Hotel is about 15-18 minute walk to the main dining and shopping area of Heraklion, though there are several dining options closer to the hotel as well. All in all, a pleasant stay!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2025

Rachael

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.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2025

Fareedah

I really enjoyed my stay here! The property was very new, nice and clean. The staff were all so helpful and friendly:)

The reason I gave it a 4 star instead of 5 is just because I didn’t like the fact that smoking was allowed in common areas and I just thought it was unfair to people like me who can’t inhale cigarettes smoke…I told the rooftop staff about it and he basically didn’t do anything about it and said it was allowed…..because of that reason I could even enjoy the hotel pool and view with fresh air so I had to go back to my room unhappy. Also, more protein options for breakfast need to be available for people who can’t eat pork…I had to stick to just eggs because the bacon and sausages were all pork:(

But otherwise everything else was great! Would definitely stay again!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Carmen

Bella struttura, ottima posizione. Personale gentile e professionale.
Piscina piccolina ma con tutti i confort. Parcheggio coperto comodissimo vicino alla struttura. Unico neo, un locale discretamente vicino con musica ad alto volume fino alle 3.00!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2026

Fisnik

Das Personal war wirklich super nett und bei jeder Fragestellung sofort hilfsbereit. Das Hotel und die Zimmer sind in einem top Zustand und wir haben es wirklich da genossen.
Einziges Manko. In der Nähe liegt eine Bar, die man abends/nachts auch mit geschlossen Fenstern hören kann. Daher immer Ohropax einpacken.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Guido

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.

Partner

2/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Mahmoud Sharhan Dakhil

Roof area and pool very small , disappointing

Curtains in the rooms lets light enter a lot.

Emergency exit sign in the rooms keeps rooms bright at night , so combined with the curtains , no good sleep at all

Water pressure in my room was low and drain was blocked so water accumulated fast

Music and party noise from the cocktail bar across the road will keep you awake every night until 3-4 am , extremely loud so you feel you in the party

Cars and drunk people use the road in front of the hotel as a party spot , loud screaming all night and every car that has a sport exhaust must do donuts and crazy acceleration there , so enjoy the live show all night

And at checkout day , was promised late check out until at least 1 pm the night before. But on the day was told 11:30 pm that we have 30 minutes to leave the rooms

So all combined, would never ever recommend anyone to visit this hotel

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2026

Michael

Wirklich gutes Hotel mit einer super Dachterrasse. Die Zimmer waren in einem guten Zustand und top gepflegt. Einzig die sehr laute Musik der Bar gegenüber hat in der Nacht (bis ca. 3 Uhr) gestört.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Jean Pierre Denis

Une perfection dans tous les domaines, à échelle humaine, avec un plus encore pour la gentillesse et l'efficacité du personnel.
Petit-déjeuner top.
Super piscine au 5ème.
Assez proche du centre,
Centre commercial calme en face, et un complexe bar restaurant plus animé à certains moments, supportable .

Partner