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In short: Tripplo’s AI analysis covers a sample of 33 guest reviews of Village Heights Resort. Guests in the sample highlight Service & staff (23 of 23 mentions positive), Location and Food & restaurants. The most common complaints: Pools not heated (per one reviewer).

Crete, Greece

Village Heights Resort

5-Star Hotel
Village Heights Resort stands on a hillside above Hersonissos, laid out as a village of low buildings in landscaped gardens with views over the Cretan Sea. The five-star resort has four swimming pools, a spa, six restaurants and family rooms, and the Crete Golf Club is next door. Heraklion airport is about 25 kilometres away.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
50 km to the centre of Crete
16.2 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
4 swimming pools
Spa and wellness center
Restaurant
Bar
Free Wifi
Free parking

Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews

Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 15 September 2026 · How we review hotels

Village Heights Resort scores 9.1 on Booking from 588 reviews and 4.7 on Google from more than 1,300. Guests praise the grounds, the breakfast and the quiet. The resort sits on a hill, so the beach is a drive or a shuttle ride away and the paths are steep in places.

A village-style hillside resort above Hersonissos with four pools, six restaurants and a spa. Best for families and longer stays that want space and a view rather than a beachfront position.

Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list in Crete is 9.1.

  • Four pools and six restaurants
  • Spa on site and golf next door
  • Village-style layout with gardens and sea views
  • Quiet hillside setting

Rooms & which one to pick

  • Junior Suite with Kitchenette1 king bedsleeps 2Kitchenette
  • Family Suite with Kitchenette1 king bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 4Kitchenette
  • Two Bedroom Family Suite with Kitchenette1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 6Kitchenette
  • Three Bedroom Villa with Private Pool1 king bed, 1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 2 sofa bedssleeps 8Private Pool
  • One-Bedroom Suite1 king bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 4
  • Two-Bedroom Suite1 king bed, 2 twin beds, 1 sofa bedsleeps 6
  • Premium Suite1 king bed, 1 sofa bedsleeps 4

Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.

Photos from previous guests

Photos provided by Google

What guests say

Reviews from Google
3 months ago
5th time staying here. Great service, food and cocktails. Fantastic setting with views of the mountains. Reception staff are so welcoming, remembering us from one year to the next. The flowers in June along the paths were stunning. The main pool seems to be heated now which is an added bonus as it is so warm. Each time we visit, something has been improved which is great to see.
Jonathan Rawlins
2 months ago
A really beautiful resort with lush gardens and flowers, designed like a traditional Cretan village. There are several restaurants, a café, multiple pools, and plenty of free activities such as yoga, Pilates, kids’ club, mini golf, tennis, computers, a piano (in the library) and more. There’s also a mini market, free Wi-Fi, and golf carts that will happily give you a ride around the resort. You could easily spend your entire holiday here without leaving. The food is also much more reasonably priced than some reviews suggest. The dinner buffet (€25–30) is comparable to what you would pay at restaurants outside the hotel for the same quality. The main downsides were that the location is a bit remote if you want to explore on foot, although the views are fantastic. Also, our 12-year-old was charged as an adult for both accommodation and meals, which felt rather harsh. At times, there also seemed to be a bit too much supervision around the pools. Staff frequently blew whistles at children playing, interpreting the “No Diving” rule to mean they couldn’t even jump feet first into the pool or hold on to the edge. That felt unnecessarily strict and not really in line with what the sign actually indicates. Overall, we had a wonderful stay for the price and would happily return.
Anna Ardin
2 months ago
The service was excellent and good value. The pools are not heated which is a drawback and realistically you need a car. We had one so it made the location not an issue and a good hub. The staff were amazing and really friendly, the all took time out to speak to our children. The rooms were nice, spacious. Can have some downhill walks to certain villas but that wasn't an issue for us.
R A
4 months ago
Great service, superb location with a wonderful garden and amazing views. The room was very big, nice, clean and quiet, the food was great and varied, the place was very clean and well maintained and there were plenty of activities to choose from on the premises. We also enjoyed the cretan night with traditional music, dances and food. All in all, a great experience at fair price. Also, the Cretan massage was the best massage I've had, although a bit pricey. However, Paula and Anna were great)
Alexandru Ursu
3 months ago
An absolutely amazing resort with the MOST amazing staff! The place is lovely and calming but the staff really made this vacation unforgettable. Couldn’t thank them enough, every single person was so kind and truly wanted us to have the best time. And the resort itself is so beautiful, with spacious rooms that offer a beautiful view of the sea and the mountains, relaxing activities (like yoga and mini golf), many restaurants and bars, a mini market and a beautiful garden. You won’t regret going there!!
Yael Berkovitch

What guests actually say

Tripplo’s AI analysis uses a sample of 33 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after AI classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.

Food & restaurants

12 reviews · 12 positive · 0 negative

  • +High quality food and kids club
  • +Good on-site restaurants (e.g. Rodeos)
  • +Varied menu, cretan night with traditional food and music
  • +Food described as reasonably priced
the food was great and varied — guest, translated

Service & staff

23 reviews · 23 positive · 0 negative

  • +Staff repeatedly praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating
  • +Specific staff (e.g. Anna, reception ladies) singled out for exceptional care
  • +Staff remember returning guests

Pools, beach & aquapark

10 reviews · 9 positive · 1 negative

  • +Swimming pools described as very clean
  • +Multiple pools on site
  • +Main pool reportedly heated
  • Pools not heated (per one reviewer)
The main pool seems to be heated now which is an added bonus as it is so warm. — guest, translated

The rooms

7 reviews · 7 positive · 0 negative

  • +Spacious rooms/apartments with balconies
  • +Comfortable beds
  • +Beautiful sea/mountain/countryside views from rooms
  • +Rooms described as clean and well maintained
  • Some villas require downhill walks
spacious rooms that offer a beautiful view of the sea and the mountains — guest, translated

Condition & cleanliness

4 reviews · 4 positive · 0 negative

  • +Resort described as very clean and well maintained
  • +Lush gardens and flowers praised
  • +Continuous improvements noted by repeat visitors

Location

13 reviews · 13 positive · 0 negative

  • +Great location close to amenities
  • +Free shuttles to town and beach
  • +Scenic surroundings with sea/mountain views
  • A car is realistically needed to get around

Value for money

3 reviews · 3 positive · 0 negative

  • +Described as good value and fair price
  • +Food seen as reasonably priced
  • Spa treatment (massage) considered a bit pricey

noise levels are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Village Heights Resort from the airport?

Village Heights Resort is 16.2 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).

How far is Village Heights Resort from the centre of Crete?

Village Heights Resort is 50 km from the centre of Crete.

How do guests rate Village Heights Resort?

Village Heights Resort is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 1,314 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 588 guest reviews.

How many stars does Village Heights Resort have?

Village Heights Resort is a 5-star hotel.

What amenities does Village Heights Resort offer?

Village Heights Resort offers 4 swimming pools, Spa and wellness center, Restaurant, Bar, Free Wifi, Free parking.

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