Escape to Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort, a luxurious haven connected to a shopping center. Unwind at the private beach, indulge in international cuisine at one of six restaurants or rejuvenate with reflexology treatments and yoga classes. With 3 poolside bars and waterslide fun for kids, this hotel is perfect for relaxation seekers.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Spa
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
6 restaurants and 3 poolside bars
4 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Nightclub
Free children's club
Free supervised childcare
2 outdoor tennis courts
Health club
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Children's club (free)
Playground on site
Refrigerator
Television
The current price is CNY2,855
CNY2,855
CNY3,369 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Why we love this property
Beachfront paradise
Step onto a private sandy beach at this bay hotel. Feel the sand between your toes during beach yoga or sip cocktails at the beach bar.
Work and play paradise
Beach proximity meets business savvy here. Conference spaces fuel productivity. Spa services and tennis courts refresh the spirit.
Convention Centre Creta Maris - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
Dinosauria Park - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Gouves Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
Aquaworld Aquarium - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Port of Hersonissos - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Sirtaki Family Tavern - 14 min walk
Utopia - 7 min walk
Cabana - 7 min walk
Almyra - 1 min walk
MaM Comfort Food - 13 min walk
About this property
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort
Putting you within a 10-minute drive of Star Beach Water Park, Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beach massages, and yoga. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and free water park, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and facials. Poseidon, one of 6 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 poolside bars, a nightclub, and a free kid's club. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
All inclusive details
This hotel is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Room service during certain hours
Activities and facilities/equipment
All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.
Land activities
Miniature golf
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Lessons/classes/games
Aerobics
Pilates
Yoga
Entertainment
Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances
Theme parties
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
240 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
DONE
Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
6 restaurants
4 bars/lounges
3 poolside bars
Beach bar
Swim-up bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Free water park access
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
On a private beach
Tennis lessons
Beach yoga
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Beach volleyball
Basketball
Mini golf
Shopping
Pool table
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Safari nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Computer station
Conference space (1292 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Health club
Golf driving range on site
2 outdoor pools
Free water park
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Nightclub
Hot tub
2 outdoor tennis courts
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Waterslide
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Spa Center has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.
The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Poseidon - This buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner.
Elia Restaurant - This poolside theme restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Veranda - Overlooking the pool, this theme restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Enso Restaurant - This theme restaurant overlooks the garden and specializes in Asian cuisine. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Abrazo - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ015Α2512501
Also known as
Stella Palace Resort Hersonissos
Stella Palace Resort
Stella Palace Hersonissos
Stella Palace
Stella Palace Analipsi Village
Stella Palace All Inclusive Hersonissos
Stella Palace All Inclusive
Stella Palace Hotel Hersonissos
Stella Palace Hotel
Stella Palace Resort Spa
Frequently asked questions
Does Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and beach yoga, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, basketball, and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub, or go for a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort also has 3 poolside bars, 4 bars, and a nightclub, as well as a private beach, a sauna, and a steam room.
Are there restaurants at or near Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort?
Yes, there are 6 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine, garden views, and poolside dining.
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Reviews
Stella Palace Aqua Park Resort Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.0
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
9.2
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pool area was great, with many options including a water park and multiple pools, often with available sunbeds. (9 reviews)
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Children
Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Nov 9, 2025
Amazing resort with beautiful pools, ample seating and an awesome water park. The food left a little to be desired though.
Devan
Devan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
Very friendly staff, nice waterpark and good food.
Mélanie
Mélanie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Loved this place. Food excellent, great for kids and adults too. One of our new favourite places.
David
David, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2025
Honest Review
Fast check in, very clean room with great air conditioning, lots to see, something for everyone
jessie
jessie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent resort, food was excellent especially in A La Carte restaurants and swim up rooms were really good.
James
James, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
The food is exceptionally good and everyone in the staff is very friendly. It's a beautiful resort with lots of comfortable sunbeds around the pools. There is animation but not too late and not too loud. Best all-in hotel ever!
Hera
Hera, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Awesome hotel
Awesome hotel. Great food, lots of pool, great water park, clean, quiet and just great.
It a real 5 star hotel. Weve been in several 5 stars hotel in crete and this is the best by far.
Kobi
Kobi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
Loved most aspects of the hotel, very clean and friendly staff. Room are spacious and well thought about. Kids splash area was great fun.
Rita
Rita, 8-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 3, 2024
Not a great location but hotel was nice, clean, well maintained and the entertainment was pretty good each night. Staff were really friendly and were always happy to help. The staff are the hotels best asset.
Julie
Julie, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Wonderful Resort
Beautiful resort with super friendly and helpful staff. The water park looks amazing for kids (and adults too). Plenty of areas for adults to relax too.
Only improvement is Netflix needs to be added to the TVs in bedrooms, the existing selection of mainly news channels is awful
Martin
Martin, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Best family hotel on Crete
Fantastic town with everything that a child and parents could dream of! We are planning to go back for sure! To stop as kind and friendly the food was delicious and the pool area, and the slides were amazing!
Fanni
Fanni, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2024
Brilliant
Amazing hotel, staff so friendly, swim up room was brilliant.
Christopher
Christopher, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 1, 2025
Its just this simple, booking and making booking adjustments with Expedia and Stella was super simple both offered amazing customer services. The service and facilties at the Stella hotel were unbelievable, best ive experienced in Europe. The room for 5 was superb large enough space to cover our needs. The staff were phenomenal couldn't be more helpful. The food was a solid 8/10. The water park and the pool facilities were brilliant never over loaded with people even though the hotel was fully booked, enough space for everyone. The local town qas quaint and had enough restaurants and shops to keep the family happy. I'd go back tomorrow. Well done
Kpax
Kpax, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2024
The whole package was very good.
The food quality and variety was mediocre.
Roozbeh
Roozbeh, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
All great,
One warning (as we didn't see this in the information) when booking the all inclusive package, and you prefer to go to a restaurant rather than buffet. (The buffet wasn't the best to be honest in our opinion)
You are limited to the amount of times you can eat in the restaurants in the evenings within the package. You can however book and pay extra to go to more restaurants.
This was a bit disappointing but it was overall still a great stay.
Staff were amazing, especially with a young child.
Jonathan
Jonathan, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
This is our 4th visit to Stella Palace and we loved it! This year was extra special as our friends got married out there and it was literally perfect.
We stayed in the 500 rooms which were pretty much central to everything.
The bar near the Greek restaurant Elia was perfect in the evening as they had a singer and it never felt over crowded. Big Shout out to Antonis who always served our drinks with a big smile.
The food is great and not repetitive if you use the other a la crate restaurants. The staff are amazing and work really hard and would go out of their way if you needed anything.
Big shout out in the buffet to Katarina who’s always welcoming with a smile.
The water park is an added bonus and lots of fun with kids and adults,
We look forward to going back again next year!
Patricia
Patricia, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Amazing break at Stella Palace. Everything was super clean, and all the staff we encountered were courteous, happy and helpful.
Food is great, but the main buffet restaurant is super busy and can be a little repetitive. Staff do try to make it as pleasant as can be. The option of the a la carte restaurants is a winner! Made the evenings less chaotic than the buffet and the food was lovely.
Room clean and tidy, and bottles of water dropped off daily etc.
Only thing, if you want to get out and about because the hotel is a little isolated car hire should be considered, because taxis are not cheap, they seem to be €50 each way to go anywhere, which can quickly add up….this is not a fault of the hotel, just something we would consider if we came again.
Crystal
Crystal, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 25, 2024
Be aware when booking, if you select a pool view room type, the hotel cannot guarantee this - even although this is what you’ve paid for.
We had ants in our bathroom, there was no infant cot bed when we arrived, nor when we changed room. The food was extremely repetitive and not as much variety as other all inclusive hotels.
Restaurant staff were lovely and friendly. Reception staff ultimately resolved some of our issues but not without a lot of push back and arguing. Pool area was great, grounds were lovely, water park was fun and a la carte restaurants were good.
There were lots of issues that could have been resolved with more attention prior to our arrival (knowing we had an infant so not putting us up two flights of stairs, checking the bathroom for leaks, checking the patio door to ensure it locked, thinking that if we had a cot bed in one room then we’d need it again after we changed rooms, spotting the hundreds of ants that were on the floor etc).
Overall, nice property but won’t be returning.
Heather
Heather, 11-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2025
Good hotel in general, with some disappointments
Was our 3rd year visiting a big all-inclusive resort in Crete (different hotel every-time). So we have some comparison. Booked 2 standard rooms for 2+3. We asked for the rooms to be close and indeed received adjacent rooms. Both rooms were the same, with 1 double bed and 1 single bed. Rooms were spacious even for 3 with a nice balcony towards the pool. Bathroom and shower were also spacious and comfortably designed. However- the drain in the shower was a bit clogged, the water went overboard. We asked to be fixed and they did immediately. Also, the current is changing in pressure and temp every min’ in all hours of the day, with no control from our side. All of the sudden- weak and very hot for a few seconds&back to normal.
Also, almost every night there was loud music from the bar by the pool, either a regular dj or a live band. We were not that close to the bar, and yet heard the music very loudly in the room with closed doors until 23-midnight. I am a light sleeper and needed earplugs for an hour or 2, since we went to sleep around 22.
Also, only upon arrival we found out that the a-la-carte restaurants are not included in the all-inclusive package if you stay less than 5 nights (we stayed 4). It is probably mentioned somewhere but I did not see that info when booking with hotels.com. It was rather disappointing since the price per night is high, and we did not plan on paying extra for dinner for 5. On the other hand, did not want to eat at the same buffet 4 nights
Rony
Rony, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2025
The main attraction is the water park which is excellent. The breakfast and the service at breakfast and lunch was very good. The shows were ok, though the movie screenings are pretty bad because their screen is defective and they decide to do the movie screenings when the sun is pointing right at the screen so you can't see anything. They didn't come and clean our room during our entire stay. Both showers leak like crazy meaning anytime you take a shower you basically flood the room. When I begged them weeks in advance for a reservation to their high-end restaurant for my 20th anniversary they told me that they can't make a reservation without a room number (even though I had booked the hotel and already paid). They said they would get me a reservation at this restaurant when I arrived and I made sure they understood the importance. They lied. They were full for all of the restaurants and would not provide us with a reservation there. They tried to sit us at their greek restaurant by the pool, which is wholly inappropriate for an anniversary dinner and after a lot of back and forths they called me back and gave us reservations at their asian restaurant for 9pm (which is quite late for us). We arrive at 9pm and we see the restaurant is practically empty. They could have easily given us reservations but they were completely inflexible. Really spoiled out entire experience for us for no reason.
Elad
Elad, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
Fantastic resort and lovely staff. Can't fault any of the staff they are all really friendly and the resort is kept spotless.
The resort is split into 3 resorts, palace which has the water park, village which is aimed at families with younger children and island which is adults only.
Plenty of restaurants to go to some required booking but we got reservations no problem. Our favourite overall was Elia, traditional greek food plus extra and great staff. We had a family 2 bedroom room in the palace resort which was plenty big enough for the 4 of us. The water park was brilliant and plenty of slides for all ages, this is also where the snack bar and ice cream bar are.
The only thing we thought it could do with was something extra for teenagers. There was a small arcade in the village part of the resort but this only had a few games. There's only 1 ping pong table and 1 dart board and the darts are only available during the day so we barely got to use these. Could do with some pool tables around the palace resort as the 3 they have are again in the village part of the resort and you're lucky to get on any of them, that's if you want to go down to the village part as it's quite busy with lots of families with younger kids so definitely needs something on the palace side. There is mini golf on the palace side it's small but ok and also an astro turf pitch, this gets taken over early afternoon by the kids club events so go early if you want to use it.
kim
kim, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2026
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always helpful whenever we needed anything. The location was great and convenient for exploring the area. We especially appreciated the warm atmosphere and how comfortable everything felt during our stay. Overall, a fantastic experience and we would definitely love to come back again. Highly recommended!
Gelareh
Gelareh, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 9, 2026
Indoor swimming poor shouldn’t charge an extra fee
Xiaobing
Xiaobing, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2025
Amazing hotel, cannot wait to return another year!