Ahead of its summer launch, JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa opened bookings. Marking the first JW Marriott property in Greece, the hotel features 160 guestrooms, suites and villas, the majority of which boast private pools for an idyllic retreat.

Managed by SWOT Hospitality, the new property spans 100 acres of Cretan coastline on the outskirts of Chania town. Six dining venues also grace the hotel, each reflecting a fusion of local and international cuisine. Herbs and ingredients from the signature JW Garden are stars of the show at these restaurants. Expect sea-to-table fare at Õnalos, while Italian dishes await at Cuccagna. The hotel also features Fayi, which serves Mediterranean-inspired meals. Traditional, open-fire Cretan cuisine is offered at Anoee. For drinks, poolside Sancti serves as the perfect sun-soaked venue, while Eēxis provides signature cocktails and curated wine selections.

The new resort will also be home to ANOSEAS, a spa with four treatment rooms and a unique outdoor wellness experience. Treatments include massages, holistic rituals, hydrotherapy sessions and more, all inspired by Cretan traditions. The spa also includes a subterranean sanctuary within a cave, as well as a fitness center and four swimming pools overlooking the Aegean Sea.