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Escape to Crete for a Serene Vacation With Your Own Pool

With August being National Wellness Month, we’re focusing on design that centers around self-care, healthy lifestyles, mindfulness, productivity, comfort, mental wellness, reducing stress, etc. From creating a spa-like environment in your own home to travel escapes, healthy workspaces to mood-boosting colors, we will cover the spectrum in hopes of inspiring you to create your own oasis, whether that’s in your home, office, or mind.

08.09.22 | By
Escape to Crete for a Serene Vacation With Your Own Pool

Situated on the rocky cliffs of Crete is a tranquil wellness retreat with a five-star rating – ACRO Suites. The luxe Greek resort overlooks the Aegean Sea with a contemporary meets natural design scheme that spans 49 ocean-front suites and villas, each outfitted with their own private saltwater pool. A destination where dreams are made.

aerial view of rocky cliffside hotel overlooking water

exterior view of hotel on rocky cliffside

The rocky coastline inspires the interiors where you’ll find natural tones, rich textures, and modern amenities around every turn. The exterior is clad in textured stones giving direct nod to the resort’s location.

exterior view of modern hotel with native landscaping and organic shaped pool

For guests looking to indulge in some self-care, the hotel offers a hammam-inspired bath house, a plunge pool, Finnish sauna, treatment rooms, a public outdoor pool, and lounge area. There are daily yoga classes, in addition to a tennis court, mini basketball court, fitness room, and a pilates reformer for guest to enjoy.

angled view of hotel exterior of corner window with views of the pool and ocean

interior shot of hotel's reception area

interior view of hotel room in Greece with neutral furnishings

The modern suites are sleek and contemporary, yet serene with a palette of earth tones and minimalist furnishings. The perfect spot for relaxing after swimming in a private pool.

interior shot of hotel room with neutral furnishings

interior shot of hotel room with neutral furnishings

interior view of hotel room's spa-like bathroom in neutral colors

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with view out to pool

interior view of hotel room's showers

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with rocky wall and round in-ground tub

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with views to the ocean

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with views out to ocean

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with views to private pool surrounded by rocks

One suite connects to its own private pool within a rocky cave that overlooks the sea.

outdoor view of private hotel room's pool with rock walls and ceiling

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings with two sided bathroom

interior view of modern hotel room in neutral furnishings

exterior view of modern hotel property with curved pool and bar

exterior shot at sunset of hotel's property from the view of the pool and corner of room

aerial shot of hotel property on rocky cliffside overlooking ocean

If you’re ready to escape your everyday life in lieu of Crete, visit arcosuites.com.

Photos by Nick Kontostavlakis of Anima Vision, unless noted.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.