Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

Hotels
Handwritten Collection
10 (32 reviews)
Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion, Crete, 713 03 , Heraklion , GR

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Health or beauty spa nearby
Proposal/romance packages available
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and well-maintained
Great location and amenities
Cons:
Street noise at night
Room insulation issues

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Rooms were clean and well-maintained, but some concerns about noise from the street.
Service
10
Staff are very friendly, welcoming, and attentive to guests' needs.
Location
10
Close to downtown but some noise from the street and nearby nightlife.
Room Quality
10
Rooms are nicely decorated but can be noisy due to poor sound insulation.
Amenities
10
Rooftop pool and beautiful design enhance the overall experience.
Value for Money
10
Good value for the amenities and service provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Excellent breakfast options and welcome drinks.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive experience despite some noise issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 20:23

Property Description

Discover a haven of comfort and luxury at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection, where every moment is crafted for your delight.

Recreational Amenities
Revitalize your senses with our fully-equipped fitness center and take a refreshing dip in our seasonal outdoor pool, perfect for those sunny days in Heraklion.

Culinary Excellence
Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site ROCCA BISTRO or enjoy the convenience of room service during limited hours, ensuring that gourmet dining is always within reach.

Convenient Services
With complimentary wireless internet, a dedicated concierge, and a roundtrip airport shuttle available 24/7 (for a surcharge), we make your stay as seamless as possible from start to finish.

Embrace the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration – book your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • 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.
  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 01 to October 31.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 32 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
J
Jesse partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
Z
Zaida family
10
Pros:

The beach is not accessible

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Marc
8
Pros:

Top hotel, modern, tolles Design. Service könnte jedoch kundenfreundlicher sein.

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
B
Bert partner
10
Pros:

Cleaning service kan beter.
Ontvangst en bediening dikke pluim !!

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
M
miss j
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
Z
zachary
6
Pros:

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

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
S
Stéphane
10
Pros:

Tres belle hotel. Personnel tres agreable. J y suis reste 4 jours, j ai profité du petit dejeuner, de la piscine qui a une vue incroyable et du bar. C est un tres bon hotel

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
M
Melani
10
Pros:

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2025-09-17 via Nuitee
G
Garry partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
S
Sabine partner
10
Pros:

Alles neu, sauber und geschmackvoll. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gegenüber leider eine Baustelle.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
S
Sawyer partner
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
S
Sarah partner
10
Pros:

Sehr sehr schönes Hotel, super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, saubere Zimmer, war alles perfekt

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
S
Sonia family
8
Pros:

Petit cocktail de bienvenue à l’arrivée très appréciable.
Effectivement du bruit la nuit (musique), notre chambre donnait côté centre commercial au 2eme étage. Il y’a eu quelques nuits calmes quand même.
La piscine HS une journée…
Salle de sport indisponible le temps de notre séjour d’une semaine.
Petit déjeuner au top.
Personnel toujours souriant et à notre écoute.
A 1/4 d’heure à pieds du centre d’heraklion.
Parking dispo et gratuit dans le centre commercial situé en face de l’hôtel, très pratique si vous louez une voiture.
Bon séjour à tous !

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
M
MIHAELA family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
D
Desiree family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-08-06 via Nuitee
C
Charlotte
10
Great stop over hotel on the way to Rethymno
Pros:

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.

2025-07-31 via Nuitee
M
Margaret
10
New and beautiful
Pros:

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.

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
S
Stig
4
Very noisy stay
Pros:

We stayed in two rooms with sea view. The major problem is that the rooms were extremely noisy. The hotel is located right on a crossing/ red light for a four lane street where motorcycles like to start their acceleration at night. There is also an open air discotheque 100 meters away that is open until 3 at night. Yes, it is in the city and you should expect some noise, but this held us awake or if we fell asleep it woke us up. There were ear plugs, but they were not enough. The soundproofing is not there; double glazing, but sliding doors that let the noise in. The rooms are nice with some start-up problems. The service at breakfast and by the pool at the top was very good.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
N
Natalia family
10
Pros:

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

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
A
Anne Marie partner
10
Pros:

Un sans faute pour cet hôtel. Propreté parfaite, très bon petit déjeuner, personnel très chaleureux et souriant.
Le seul bémol serait le bruit de la rue (musique) la nuit. Mais pas dérangeant.
Je recommande sans hésiter

2025-07-25 via Nuitee