A Mediterranean oasis enriched by the unique health-affirming qualities of Crete and its world-famous gastronomy. Set on Kournas golden beach, on Crete’s north coast, Pepper Sea Club offers an unrivalled adult holiday experience a place for couples and solo travellers to play and pamper themselves. Crete’s newest, most sophisticated beachfront hotel is designed for the most discerning traveller; a serene Aegean haven where culture and creativity connect.

Pepper Sea Club is situated on a pristine stretch of golden sand on the north east edge of the district of Apokoronas, one of the most beautiful rural areas of western Crete.

Known for its pretty traditional villages and ancient sites, Apokoronas stretches south to the foothills of the majestic White Mountains, and west to Souda Bay – one of Crete’s richest and most inspiring landscapes.

Less than 40km from Chania, and just 16km from Rethymno, Pepper is in easy reach of both, with excellent road and public transport connections. Our location makes Pepper a perfect base for hikers wanting to immerse themselves in the region’s exquisite nature and fascinating historical sites

Pepper Sea Club is for wanderers with a passion for authenticity, the taste of nature’s harvest and life-enhancing gastronomy.

Pepper’s inspired and regularly changing menus offer a diverse range of rich and healthy culinary experiences – from international favourites to traditional Greek and Cretan cuisine. Inspired by the life-enhancing ingredients of the Cretan diet, Pepper’s gastronomic offerings are found in every restaurant and bar.

Pepper Sea Club is different – a place where quiet luxury meets nature, a place of serenity and well-being with luxurious amenities designed in contemporary bohemian style. The hotel comprises 72 luxurious guest rooms and 23 suites, many with their own pool.

Interiors encapsulate Pepper’s ‘free spirit’ with furnishings and fittings reflecting Pepper’s underlying design philosophy – a celebration of warm natural materials, artisanal crafts and traditional craftsmanship.  King-size beds with luxury mattresses and high-quality bedlinen, along with stunning state-of-the-art bathrooms complete the picture.