Kissamos, Crete, Greece

Kallistefan

Infinity-edge pool and a kids' pool a short walk from Kissamos beach.

  • Infinity
  • Seasonal
531 guest reviewsRated 9.4 out of 10 from 531 reviews on Booking.com · checked 9 Oct 2026
Pool verified · checked 9 Oct 2026
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Why it made the list

Highlights

  • Infinity-edge outdoor pool plus a kids' pool
  • Telonio Beach a short walk away
  • Breakfast with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
  • Family rooms, cots free on request
  • Free parking on site
Aerial view of the hotel building and pool on the edge of Kissamos

The pool

Why this pool made the list

A long outdoor pool runs the length of the sun terrace, finished with an infinity edge and a shallow end for easing in. Pale stone decking and glass balustrades frame it, the garden lawns run alongside, and the upper balconies look straight down onto the water. There's a kids' pool too, so younger swimmers have their own patch.

Loungers and parasols line the deck, pool towels are provided, and the pool is open from 08:00 to 21:00. Breakfast is the part guests rave about, and the covered terrace beside the water makes it easy to drift from coffee to the first swim. Here's the thing: the pool isn't heated, so it's a warm-weather pleasure rather than a winter one.

Pool passportSWP pool check
Heated
No
Type
Shared, outdoor
Infinity edge
Yes
Open
Seasonal
Hours
08:00-21:00
Kids' pool
Yes
Pool access
Included in the rate

Checked against the property's official facilities on 9 Oct 2026. We re-check monthly.

The stay

Beyond the pool

Telonio Beach is a short walk from Kallistefan, a small, modern hotel in Kissamos on the northwest coast of Crete. The town's stadium and Archaeological Museum are close by. Chania airport is about 50 km away, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle.

Rooms are bright and simple, each with a balcony or terrace looking over the sea, the garden or the pool, plus air conditioning, a fridge and a kettle. Family rooms are available, children of all ages are welcome, and cots are free on request.

Breakfast covers a lot of ground: continental, American, Italian and buffet options, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. There's a bar and a snack bar, free parking on site and a lift to the upper floors. Check-in runs from 15:00 to 22:00.

  • Hotel
  • On the coast
  • Family-friendly
  • No pets

Good to know

Questions people ask

Is the pool at Kallistefan heated?

No, the outdoor pool and the kids' pool aren't heated, so they're best in the warm months.

Is Kallistefan good for families?

Yes: children of all ages are welcome, there are family rooms and a kids' pool, and cots are free on request.

What are the pool hours?

The pool is open from 08:00 to 21:00.

Nearby

When you get out of the water

Chania: Balos Lagoon Off-road 4x4 Jeep Safari from Kissamos 6 hours A small-group off-road drive to Balos lagoon from Kissamos, in the far west of the island. See on GetYourGuide Knossos: Knossos Palace Skip-the-Line Guided Walking Tour 1.5 hours A small-group guided walk round the Minoan palace near Heraklion, skipping the ticket queue. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains 6 hours Cook Cretan dishes in the White Mountains above Chania, then eat them; pickup available. See on GetYourGuide Chania: Elafonissi Beach, Free Umbrella, Honey & Wine Tasting 10 hours A full day from Chania to Elafonissi beach, with honey and wine tasting on the way. See on GetYourGuide

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