New York Beach Club
New York Beach Club is a hybrid beach club and bar on the waterfront east of the Hersonissos main strip, offering sunbeds and pool access during the day and shifting into a DJ-driven bar in the evening. The space is open-plan, with a large pool at the center, loungers and cabanas around its perimeter, a long bar on one side, and a dance floor area that only really activates after sunset. The daytime crowd is package-holiday families and groups of friends, with bottle service available for cabana rentals and a food menu covering the standard beach-club fare (salads, burgers, club sandwiches, pasta). From around 18:00 the DJ takes over and the energy shifts: the families head back to their hotels, a younger crowd filters in, and the music transitions from daytime chill-house to more driving beats. By 22:00 the dance floor opens and the club runs on a party-oriented program until closing. Less chaotic than Star Beach Water Park a few kilometers east, which targets a hardcore party crowd, but more energetic than the quieter beach tavernas nearby. A reasonable all-day option if you want a pool-and-party combination.
What to Expect
An open-plan space built around a pool, DJ music at comfortable daytime volume rising into evening dance territory, mixed package-holiday and younger crowds shifting through the day. The pool is the center of gravity until sunset, the dance floor after.
Pool-party energy during the day shifting to dance-club energy after dark. Less aggressive than the hardcore Malia clubs.
Daytime chill-house and commercial pool-bar pop, evening commercial dance, tropical house, and Greek pop
Swimwear during the day, casual in the evening; no strict enforcement
Groups wanting a combined pool day and evening party, younger couples on package holidays, anyone who likes the beach-club format
Cards and cash (EUR), most transactions go through tab systems
Price Range
Daytime sunbed 10-20 EUR pp, beer 5-7 EUR, cocktails 10-14 EUR, bottle service from 150 EUR, food 12-25 EUR
Sunbed ~$11-22, beer ~$5.50-7.50, cocktails ~$11-15, bottle service from ~$160, food ~$13-27
Hours
10:00-02:00 daily in summer (May-October), closed in winter
Insider Tip
Book sunbeds in advance during July and August or arrive by 10:30; the good loungers near the pool go fast. The cocktail menu is longer than it needs to be; order simple rum or gin drinks rather than the frozen sugar concoctions. Last boat-style shuttles from the main strip run until about 01:30 depending on the night.
Full Review
New York Beach Club occupies a stretch of waterfront east of the main Hersonissos strip, in a section where the town spreads out from the dense tourist commercial zone toward quieter residential and hotel areas. The venue itself is a purpose-built beach club, with a large swimming pool as the central feature, sunbeds and cabanas surrounding it, a long bar running one side, and a dance floor and DJ booth positioned so they activate the space after dark. The layout works equally well for daytime pool-lounging and evening partying, which is the entire design brief.
The daytime operation runs from around 10:00 through sunset. Sunbed access starts at roughly 10-20 EUR per person depending on location and day, with cabanas available at higher prices and bottle service options for groups who want the full cabana package. The crowd during these hours skews toward package-holiday families and groups of friends in their 20s to 40s. Music stays at moderate volume, leaning chill-house and commercial pool-bar pop, with the DJ easing the transition as the afternoon progresses.
The evening shift starts around 18:00 when the daytime crowd begins to leave and a different demographic filters in. By 20:00 the dance floor is activated, the music has pushed toward more driving beats, and the venue functions as a beach-adjacent club rather than a pool bar. The transition is handled smoothly, with the pool remaining open through the evening (though fewer people actually swim after dark). Peak energy runs from 22:00 to 01:30, at which point the club winds down as guests move toward the main-strip venues or back to their hotels.
Compared to Star Beach Water Park, which is the larger and more aggressive party option east of Hersonissos, New York Beach Club is mid-range in intensity. It's not trying to run an all-out foam party; it's running a polished beach-club format with a party component. That makes it a sensible choice for groups who want pool access during the day and a bit of dance-floor energy at night without committing to a hardcore clubbing experience.
The Neighborhood
The venue sits on the waterfront east of the main Hersonissos tourist strip, in a quieter area that mixes larger resort hotels with residential stretches. The town center is 10-15 minutes by taxi; Star Beach Water Park is a further 5-10 minutes east. Several smaller beach tavernas and hotel bars occupy the immediate area.
Getting There
From central Hersonissos, a taxi costs 8-12 EUR and takes about 10 minutes. Some hotels run shuttle buses during summer season. The venue is accessible by local bus along the coastal road, though service drops off after 22:00. Walking from the main strip takes 25-30 minutes along the waterfront; fine for an afternoon trip, less appealing at night.
Where to stay in Crete
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Hersonissos
Star Beach Village
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Camelot Castle Club
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Matrix Club
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Mojo Bar
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Hard Rock Cafe Hersonissos
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Cameo Club
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