Crete, the biggest island of Greece is the crossroad between three continents. The island with important history, invaluable archaeological places is divided in 4 districts, each one with its own history. The district of Heraklion is in the middle of the island offering a lot of worth sights, such as the ancient city of Knossos and the museum of Heraklion with archaeological treasures, cosmopolitan villages but also villages for a quiet and enjoyable vacation, where someone can admire nature in its greatness.

The Hotel Marilisa is situated in the village Kokkini Hani, just 12 km east of the capital Heraklion and only 50 m from the sandy beach. Built in traditional Cretan Style, it offers Cretan hospitality in combination with very good quality of service. It provides the perfect holiday experience for those which seek for relaxation in peaceful atmosphere.

Because of its general location Marilisa hotel gives its guests the possibility to reach all destinations very easy and quickly. Only 3 km away from the hotel you can visit the biggest Aquarium of the Balkans. Moreover there is a public bus station in front of the hotel, where from you can easily start for excursions in all directions. In the village centre of Kokkini Hani there are many cafes, bars, taverns, restaurants and shops, for everything you could possibly need. If you want to have a closer look at the Cretan nightlife, Chersonissos, which is only 10 minutes drive from the hotel, is the right place. There are numerous bars and discos, offering fun all night long.