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Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace

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Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View | Balcony view
Superior Room Side Sea View | Terrace/patio
Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View
Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View
Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View | Terrace/patio
Near Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Heraklion Port, Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and a gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ROCCA BISTRO, the on-site bistro. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Room options

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Classic Room Side Sea View | Bathroom

Classic Room Side Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View

Deluxe Room Panoramic Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View

Family Connecting Rooms Side Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed - double
  • 42 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View

Junior Suite Panoramic Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Suite Panoramic Sea View

Signature Suite Panoramic Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - double
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room Side Sea View

Superior Room Side Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - single
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cozy Room City View

Cozy Room City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Minoos 3 Sofokli Venizelou, Heraklion, Crete, 713 03

What's nearby

  • Historical Museum of Crete - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Koules Fortress - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Heraklion Port - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tiny Rebels - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Island - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪New China - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petousis - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mare - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Close to Heraklion Port, Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection provides a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities and a gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at ROCCA BISTRO, the on-site bistro. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free property and meeting rooms
  • Luggage storage, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and free infant beds
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 10 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • ROCCA BISTRO

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (71 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 May to 31 October
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

Property is also known as

Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Heraklion
Rocca A Mare Heraklion Handwritten Collection (April 2025)
Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Hotel Heraklion

Frequently asked questions

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection on 15 Nov 2025 start from AU$180.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection located?

This family-friendly Heraklion hotel is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Dermatas Gate and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Heraklion Port is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful property. Close to everything. When driving around, expect lots of traffic.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Reception area.
Balcony sunset view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! All food is perfect on the point!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beach is not accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall this was an excellent hotel. It is a little walk to the center of Heraklion. The showers could use drain cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning service kan beter. Ontvangst en bediening dikke pluim !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles neu, sauber und geschmackvoll. Sehr freundliches Personal. Gegenüber leider eine Baustelle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sawyer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property! Gorgeous views from the room and rooftop pool and bar. Our waiter at the hotel was excellent, service was so kind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sehr schönes Hotel, super nettes und hilfsbereites Personal, saubere Zimmer, war alles perfekt
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIHAELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stig

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Very noisy stay

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best customer service i've ever experinced. Warm and kind staff! Excellent breakfast buffet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Basir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War alles soooo schön und perfekt richtig traumhaft ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff - helped us with recommendations and ordering cabs and reservations always with a smile. Great pool Great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025