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.
Abaton Island Resort & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Chersonisos, 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.
About 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.
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.
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The best and most luxurious hotel we’ve ever stayed at! We truly felt at home. everyone was so kind and dedicated. The food was of exceptional quality, and the entire experience was amazing. We’ve already booked our next stay for next year!
Nili T · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Staying over
- Rooms
- 152 rooms
Money
- Price
- €150 to €350 per headAisle estimate
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 45 min by carAisle estimate
The spaces
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegantAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- 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
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 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
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 45 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport.
- Typical total
- $25,000-60,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
$25,000-60,000 for 75 guests (2-night minimum, all-inclusive)
- Ceremony fee
- $1,500-3,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $85-150 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- $150-400 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2897 026410
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Final cost depends on season, guest count, room categories, and menu selections. Contact resort for formal quote.
Questions about the venue
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?+
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.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Rooms: 152 rooms
“The shimmering turquoise waters of the Aegean provide a dramatic backdrop for 152 exclusively-designed rooms, suites and villas with 71 pools.”
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