Abaton Island Resort &Spa
Abaton Island Resort & Spa sits on Crete's northern coast with direct beach access, meaning your guests can swim between ceremony and reception without leaving the property.
- Ceremony
- 20 seated
- Reception
- 150 seated
- Nearest airport
- HER · 35-45 minutes
- Open season
- June – September
- Price range
- $$$
- Rating
- 4.6 /5 · 816
Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chersonisos 700 14, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER), 35-45 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Abaton Island Resort & Spa in Chersonisos 700 14, open June–September.
Abaton Island Resort & Spa sits on Crete's northern coast with direct beach access, meaning your guests can swim between ceremony and reception without leaving the property.
This 4.6-rated hotel offers 258 rooms across multiple categories, giving you flexibility to accommodate everyone from your wedding party to extended family.
The resort handles logistics seamlessly—catering, accommodations, and venue setup all operate under one management.
When you walk into the foyer, it is breathtaking. Clean minimalist lines, clearly designed by someone at the top of their game. The resort is spectacular, perched above a rugged coastline, it truly is luxurious. Our room (with a private pool) was very good, great bed and very clean. The pool was very cold in September but it was nice to sit near it. Strange thing was there are dividers between the pools to provide privacy, but only on every second room. We found that a bit strange. The staff we encountered were great, yes service lacked occasionally, but overall we had nice people doing their best. The food was terrific, every meal we had there was excellent. The hotel is a fair way from the airport and is clearly the best place in the area. If you are planning on a lot of tours, it’s about 40 mins from the main city. Overall, beautiful place, just a few tweaks required.
4 notes, from the desk.
258 rooms on-site, allowing multi-day guest stays without external hotel coordination
Private beach access on the Cretan coastline with Mediterranean views
Full spa facilities available for pre-wedding relaxation and guest amenities
Multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces accommodating 20-150 guests
Best held in June, July, August.
The months the weather — and the local rhythm — is kindest to a stay at Abaton Island Resort & Spa.
Check availability.
Choose a day from the calendar.
We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
How the weekend usually runs.
Yours will be different — nothing below is required. Every planning begins with the three meals you most want to eat, and builds outward.
- 3:00 PMEarly guest arrivals; check-in and spa welcome services
- 10:00 AMRehearsal on beach or ceremony lawn
- 6:00 PMCeremony begins
- 7:30 PMCocktail hour and reception dinner
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Things worth knowing.
HER · 35-45 minutes
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport. The desk arranges every transfer.
$25,000-60,000
Final cost depends on season, guest count, room categories, and menu selections. Contact resort for formal quote. Off-season (November-March) offers 20-30% discounts.
$1,500-3,500
A one-time licence and setup fee, paid to the venue.
$85-150 / head
A seated dinner with wine and service, by headcount.
$150-400 / night
A standard room in the wedding window. Group rates on request.
June – September
4 viable months. Shoulder dates soften the light and the rates.
Asked along the way.
Can we have both ceremony and reception at Abaton?+
Yes. The resort offers beachfront ceremony spaces and multiple indoor/outdoor banquet halls, allowing you to structure the day however you prefer without changing locations.
What's included in wedding packages?+
Typical packages include venue rental, catering, bar service, room blocks for guests, and spa access. Contact the resort directly at https://www.abaton.gr/ for customized pricing.
How far is the airport?+
Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER) is approximately 25 kilometers away, roughly 35-45 minutes by car depending on traffic.
What's the best season for an outdoor ceremony?+
May through October offers warm, dry weather. April and November are mild but occasionally rainy. Peak season (July-August) brings heat and crowds.
Does Abaton offer wedding planning services?+
Yes, the resort has an in-house events team that coordinates logistics, though couples often hire independent planners for creative direction.
Hold dates at Abaton Island Resort & Spa.
A note to the desk with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.