Lato Boutique Hotel
Rooftop dining with Venetian Fortress views and a relaxing spa
About this hotel
Perched directly across from Heraklion's historic harbour, Lato Boutique Hotel offers a prime location for exploring the city. The recently renovated rooms and suites provide comfortable, air-conditioned spaces, many with balconies that open up to captivating views of the Venetian Fortress and the bustling city. Mornings begin with a rich American and buffet breakfast, infused with local Cretan tastes. The hotel's culinary heart beats on the rooftop, where the Brilliant and Herbs' Garden restaurants serve Mediterranean and Greek cuisine for lunch and dinner, all while guests enjoy the panoramic harbour and sunset views. The spa and wellness facilities provide a tranquil escape after a day of sightseeing.
- Harbour-front location
- Rooftop dining with views
- Spa and wellness centre
- Family-friendly
Our take
Lato scores 8.3 from about 1,300 reviews, a sound record for a central four-star. Its strength is the setting opposite the old harbour, with balconies facing the Venetian Fortress and a rooftop restaurant-bar with views. A spa and recently renovated rooms complete the offer. I would ask for a balcony facing the fortress and book it for a short stay around a ferry crossing.
- ✓Book a room with a harbour view to fully appreciate the Venetian Fortress and city lights.
- ✓Make a reservation at the rooftop restaurant for dinner to catch the sunset over the harbour.
- ✓Take advantage of the spa and wellness facilities for a relaxing break after exploring Heraklion.
Why we love it
- Rooftop restaurant with panoramic harbour views
- Directly opposite the old city harbour
- Spa and wellness facilities on site
- Family-friendly atmosphere and amenities
Why guests love itLato is a four-star boutique hotel directly opposite Heraklion's old harbour, and many balconies look out to the Venetian Fortress, which children tend to love spotting from the room. Rooms and suites are recently renovated and air-conditioned. Breakfast mixes an American buffet with Cretan flavours, so everyone finds something. The rooftop restaurant-bar has views over the harbour, and parents can use the spa. I would choose it for a harbour-side family stay before or after a ferry.