Cameo Club
Cameo Club is a compact single-room nightclub on the Hersonissos main strip, designed to catch the after-bar crowd once the rest of the strip's venues start closing their early-evening drink trade. The layout is simple: one dance floor, one bar, a laser rig sweeping the room, and a DJ booth that runs commercial dance, chart hits, and EDM from opening until closing. Entry is free before midnight on most nights, with a 5-10 EUR cover applied later as the crowd density rises. The crowd is largely package-holiday tourists, skewing younger (18-30) and heavier on groups than couples or solos. Drink pricing follows the Hersonissos club norm, with beer at 5-7 EUR and mixed drinks at 8-10 EUR. The small size works both ways: the dance floor fills up and gets genuinely energetic by 01:30, but it also means the room gets sweaty fast and you won't find many quiet corners. Not a sophisticated drink destination; this is volume, lasers, and commercial hits handled competently.
What to Expect
A small room pulsing with laser-lit commercial dance music, a dance floor that fills up and stays tight, a crowd of 20-somethings in holiday mode. By 02:00 it's sweaty and loud; the energy doesn't dip until closing.
High-energy, laser-lit, and unapologetically commercial. Holiday-strip clubbing at its most typical.
Commercial dance, EDM, chart hits, and occasional Greek pop
Casual, holiday-casual fits in, anything goes below a certain threshold
Late-night package-holiday crowds, groups looking for a dance floor after the bars close, 20-somethings on a budget
Cash preferred, cards accepted but slower at the bar
Price Range
Entry free before midnight then 5-10 EUR after, beer 5-7 EUR, mixed drinks 8-10 EUR, shots 4-6 EUR
Entry free-$11 after midnight, beer ~$5.50-7.50, mixed ~$8.50-11, shots ~$4.50-6.50
Hours
23:00-05:00 daily in summer (mid-May to mid-October), closed in winter
Insider Tip
Arrive before midnight to skip the cover charge; the crowd and music quality don't change much after that. The shots specials on the chalkboard outside are usually the best value. Drink water between rounds, the room heats up fast by 02:00.
Full Review
Cameo Club sits on the main Hersonissos strip, slotted into one of the storefronts that houses the town's dense cluster of bars and clubs aimed at the package-holiday crowd. The venue is compact, built around a single dance floor with a bar along one wall and a DJ booth elevated at the far end. Laser and LED rigs cover the ceiling, and a fog machine keeps the beams visible through the night. There's no pretense of sophistication in the décor; this is a dance room, and everything is designed to support that function.
The music program is consistent and predictable. Commercial dance, EDM, top-40 chart hits, and occasional Greek pop cycle through the night, usually handled by in-house DJs rather than named imports. The mixing isn't going to impress anyone listening carefully, but it keeps the floor moving, which is the actual job. Drink pricing is mid-range for the strip, with shots specials (Jäger bombs, tequila, sambuca) typically running the best value for groups.
The free-entry-before-midnight policy is the venue's key positioning move. The strip's bars are still doing the bulk of their trade through 23:00, and Cameo's free entry pulls in the crowd as those bars start to slow down. After midnight the cover charge appears and the room fills steadily toward peak capacity between 01:30 and 03:00. By 02:00 the dance floor is tight, the air is thick, and the energy is essentially what you'd expect from a summer-strip club on the Greek islands.
Compared to New York Beach Club or the larger venues like Status, Cameo is smaller, simpler, and more democratically priced. It's the default late-night option for budget-conscious groups who've worked through the strip's bars and want one more dance floor before the night ends. The crowd is almost entirely tourist, with a higher proportion of British, Scandinavian, and Central European visitors than Greek regulars. Not a destination club; a strip staple that does its job.
The Neighborhood
The club is on the main Hersonissos strip, the stretch of road that holds the town's densest cluster of bars, clubs, fast-food spots, and tourist-oriented shops. Several other late-night venues, shot bars, and kebab spots sit within 100 meters, and the beach is a 5-minute walk north.
Getting There
Hersonissos is walkable end-to-end for the tourist strip; the club is central and reachable on foot from most hotels in the main town area. Taxis are easy to find on the strip through the night. KTEL buses from Heraklion run along the coastal road; stop on the main junction and walk 5 minutes.
Where to stay in Crete
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Hersonissos
Star Beach Village
Massive waterpark and beach club complex that doubles as Hersonissos' biggest daytime party venue. Foam parties, pool parties, and DJ sets run through the afternoon. Transitions into a more club-like atmosphere after dark.
Camelot Castle Club
Multi-level nightclub on the main strip with themed rooms and mainstream dance music. One of the larger clubs in Hersonissos, drawing peak-season crowds seven nights a week during July and August.
Matrix Club
Late-night club that fills up after midnight when the strip bars start closing. Electronic and dance music across two floors. The crowd is young, loud, and there for one purpose. Gets messy by 2 AM.
Mojo Bar
Strip-side bar that functions as a pre-club warm-up spot. Cheap drinks, outdoor seating facing the main strip, and music loud enough to set the mood without requiring earplugs. A reliable starting point.
Hard Rock Cafe Hersonissos
The franchise outpost on the strip offers a more predictable experience than the independent bars. Rock music, branded cocktails, and air conditioning. Useful when you want a break from the chaos outside.
New York Beach Club
Beach club and bar on the waterfront east of the main strip. Sunbeds during the day, DJ sets in the evening, and a dance floor that opens after dark. Less chaotic than Star Beach but still party-oriented.