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About the Hotel

Platanias, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 73014

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Superior Room Private Jacuzzi Pool

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2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Superior Room

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2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Economy Room

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2 persons

18 m²

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1 Double bed

Garden view

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City Centre

Platanias (Crete)500 m

Airports

Souda (CHQ) 24.6 km

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast Buffet

The breakfast buffet was an absolute delight! With a variety of fresh fruits, pastries, and traditional English breakfast items, each morning felt special. I especially loved the yogurt and the range of nuts available, setting a perfect tone for our day. The atmosphere was pleasant, making breakfast a highlight of our stay.

Jessica Parker. United Kingdom, 2024-03-15Read full review on

Spacious Balcony Retreat

Our room had a fantastic balcony where we enjoyed evening relaxation overlooking the pool. The size was perfect for unwinding with a glass of wine, and the modern decor made it a cozy spot. It truly elevated our stay, adding a personal touch to our experience.

Mike Johnson. Australia, 2024-06-22Read full review on

Luxurious Jacuzzi Experience

Staying in a room with a private outdoor jacuzzi was a delightful indulgence! While it wasn't heated, the refreshing water was perfect for a sunny day. We made great use of it for evening relaxation, enjoying our own little spa right on our balcony.

Liam Thompson. Canada, 2024-07-11Read full review on

Ideal for Family Relaxation

The kids loved the children's area provided at the hotel! It offered a safe space for them to play while I enjoyed some time by the pool. The facilities seemed well thought out for families, ensuring everyone had a memorable experience.

Emily Williams. New Zealand, 2024-09-05Read full review on

What’s included

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Lift
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Housekeeping
Car hire
Laundry
Tours/Ticket assistance
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Poolside snack bar
Snack bar
Outdoor dining area
Packed lunches

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Baby pushchair
Children's pool
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal outdoor pool
Beach access
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Garden area
Pool with view
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Platanias, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 73014

Map view

Platanias, Platanias (Crete), Greece, 73014

City landmarks

Museum

War Shelter of Platanias

1.5 km

Agiou Spyridonos Kafenio Square

Folklore Museum of Agia Marina

1.3 km

Kolpos Chanion

Agia Marina Beach

1.5 km

Cretan Mountain Jeep Safari

1.5 km

Off coast of Agia Marina

Hall

1.8 km

Platanias 730 14

WW2 Museum

910 m

Platanias 730 14

Historic shelter of Platanias

1.5 km

Faraggi Kydoni

1.5 km

Paralia Agia Marina

2.0 km

Chania 731 00

cave Nerospilia

2.3 km

Paralia Gerani

2.4 km

Beach

Gerani Beach

2.6 km

Kato Stalos

2.7 km

Paralia Kato Stalos

3.1 km

Τεχνητή Λίμνη Θέρισο

Agia Lake

4.9 km

Naos Agios Dionysios

4.9 km

Apostolakis Handmade Ceramics

5.8 km

Str. Tzanakaki 82

Municipal Garden

6.9 km

Historical and Folklore Museum of Therisos

6.8 km

Beach

Golden Beach

6.8 km

Nearby

Square

Platanias Beach

510 m

Paralia Platanias

510 m

A few km south of Thebes

Battle of Plataea Battlefield

510 m

Night club

Splendid

510 m

Mythos Art Gallery and Ceramics

510 m

Restaurants

Cugini the Italian Restaurant

20 m

Platanias Chania Next to Marika Hotel

Pirgos

140 m

PEO Kissamou Chanion 200 metres from Menia Beach Hotel

Red Dragon

190 m

Palaia Ethinki Odos Chanion - Kissamou Towards Porto Platanias Hotel

Krisna Indian Restaurant

200 m

Restaurant

Cosmos

790 m

Upper Platanias

The Deck Restaurant

210 m

Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion Menia Beach hotel

Limanaki Restaurant

320 m

Platanias Harbor Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion

Valentino Pasta & Grill

290 m

Oscar Suites & Village

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

6.4

Location

8.7

Service

7.9

Dining

6.0

4/5 based on 288 reviews

#17 of 75 hotels in Platanias based on Tripadvisor

Kyle

United States, September 2024

7.2/10

The hotel is situated in an ideal spot, right by the beach and close to some nice restaurants. The rooms are spacious and clean, featuring lovely balconies, but I did find the dining options a bit repetitive. The service was fantastic, with very helpful staff. Overall, it offers great value for money despite the limit in food variety.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and bright, with cute balconies; they were clean and well-equipped.

Service

9.0

The staff was amazing and very helpful throughout our stay.

Location

7.0

The location was perfect, allowing easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants, although it felt a bit isolated from other attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining was just okay; the food was quite good but could use more variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, but nothing stood out as particularly luxurious.

Clifford

United States, September 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. On the positive side, the location was perfect, with easy access to the beach and nearby restaurants, and the staff was generally friendly and helpful. However, I was really disappointed with the condition of my room and the dining options available, which left much to be desired.

Rooms

5.0

I found the room surprisingly small, especially since it overlooked a parking lot. I requested a different room but was denied any assistance with that. Unfortunately, I ended up leaving the hotel to find a more suitable room elsewhere.

Service

6.0

The staff was mostly kind, but I had a frustrating experience when it came to getting help with my room situation. Still, I did find the service to generally be helpful outside of that incident.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a fantastic location, very close to the beach, shops, and plenty of dining options. It made getting around super convenient.

Dining

5.0

While the dining area was lovely and had some decent food options, I found the variety lacking. There was a rotation for eggs, but the overall selection could be improved.

Facilities

7.0

The overall facilities were pretty decent, but nothing extraordinary. They were adequate for a comfortable stay, but not luxurious.

Harry

United States, August 2024

8.0/10

I had a lovely stay at this hotel, which is conveniently located just a short walk from the beach and great dining options. The rooms were spacious and impeccably clean, but I did find the dining experience to be a bit average with limited choices. The service was generally helpful, but could improve. Overall, it’s a good value for money, especially given its location.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious, very clean, and had lovely personal balconies overlooking an exotic garden.

Service

7.0

The staff was really helpful and friendly, although I did have a less pleasant interaction during dinner when the staff seemed a bit rude.

Location

10.0

The location is fantastic, just a 2-minute walk to the center of Platanias, with easy access to the beach and plenty of restaurants.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were fine, fresh, and reasonable, but the choices were somewhat limited and repetitive.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel amenities were good, with well-maintained common areas and a nice pool.

Jeremy

United States, August 2024

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was mixed. While the location was really convenient, being close to all the nightlife and the beach, I had a tough time with the room. It was surprisingly small and I wasn’t offered help when I asked to switch. The staff was friendly, and the pool area was quite nice, but I ended up leaving for a better room elsewhere. Overall, it’s an okay place if you care more about the location than comfort.

Rooms

5.0

The room I initially received was incredibly small and lacked a view, which was disappointing. I had to leave to find a more spacious and comfortable alternative.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and attentive, always checking in to see if I needed anything.

Location

9.0

The location was super convenient, with easy access to the beach, shopping, and nightlife.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were decent, offering a mix of sweet and savory foods, but it could use some improvement in variety.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities, especially the pool, were clean and well-maintained, making it an enjoyable space to relax.

John

United States, August 2024

7.8/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel, which boasts spacious and clean rooms with beautiful views of the garden. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making my experience even better. However, the dining options could use a bit more variety, and the location, while clean and convenient, felt somewhat isolated from the local culture. Overall, it was great value for money with some minor areas for improvement.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very clean, modern, and spacious, complete with personal balconies overlooking a lovely exotic garden.

Service

9.0

The staff was super friendly and always willing to help. They even checked in on us the same day we arrived to ask if we needed housekeeping.

Location

7.0

The location was perfect for visiting the western part of the island, but it did feel a bit sterile and detached from the local town atmosphere.

Dining

6.0

The food was decent, but it could definitely be improved with more variety and better quality coffee and juices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities, especially the pool area, were very clean and well-kept, making for a relaxing environment.

Harold

United States, July 2024

8.2/10

I had a great stay at this hotel, which is located perfectly to explore the west of the island and is right near the beach. The rooms are spacious and come with cute balconies, making them pretty comfortable. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. However, the dining options left a bit to be desired, and the soundproofing could be better. Overall, it’s a good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were very nice and spacious, featuring cute balconies that added to the experience.

Service

9.0

The service here was fantastic; the staff was polite, friendly, and very informative. They checked in with us the same day we arrived to see if we needed our room cleaned.

Location

10.0

The location is just perfect for visiting the west of the island, and it's conveniently close to the center of Platanias.

Dining

6.0

The dining was okay; the food was fresh, but it was a bit bland and always seemed to be the same.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were nice, especially the swimming pool area which was very clean and well-kept.

Jon

United States, June 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location was fantastic, just a short walk to the beach and the center of Platanias. However, I found the room to be quite small and not as comfortable as I hoped, and the service could have been better during dinner. The facilities were decent, but I think they could use some improvements.

Rooms

5.0

The room I got was surprisingly small and had a parking view, which wasn't what I expected. I tried to request another room but wasn't given any help. I ended up leaving and found a much better room for the same price, right on the beach.

Service

5.0

While the staff was generally friendly and helpful, there were moments during dinner where the service fell short, and the staff seemed quite rude.

Location

10.0

The hotel has a perfect location, just a 2-minute walk to the center of Platanias and very close to the beach, which made exploring very convenient.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were okay, but I felt the food lacked variety. It was good but definitely needed more choices for breakfast.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate but could use some enhancements to make the experience more enjoyable.

George

United States, June 2024

8.0/10

The hotel offers a pleasant stay with comfortable and clean rooms that feature private balconies with lovely views. The friendly and accommodating staff truly enhance the experience, making it feel welcoming. However, the dining options could use some improvement in variety, and the location, while clean, felt a bit too much like a typical vacation resort without a distinct charm. Overall, it's a nice value for the price, especially with the well-kept pool area.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very comfortable and clean, complete with private balconies that were bathed in sunlight, making for a lovely atmosphere.

Service

10.0

The staff was incredibly lovely and accommodating in every possible way, always ready to help and provide great service.

Location

7.0

The hotel is situated in a very good area of Platanias, close to everything, although the resort-like feel may lack local character.

Dining

6.0

The food was quite good but could benefit from more variety; options like pancakes or toasted bread would be great additions.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities, particularly the pool area, were well-maintained and enjoyable, adding to the overall experience.

Mark

United States, June 2024

6.0/10

I had a pretty mixed experience at this hotel. On one hand, the location is fantastic, just a short walk from the beach and local amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful, which made things a bit better. Unfortunately, the room I stayed in was shockingly small and not what I expected from the photos, and I had a hard time getting any assistance when I wanted to switch rooms. Overall, I found better value for my money elsewhere, especially considering the room disappointments.

Rooms

5.0

The room was incredibly small and not as advertised, with a view of the parking lot instead of the beach.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly and accommodating, but they weren't very helpful when I asked to change rooms.

Location

9.0

The location was great, just a 2-minute walk to the beach and close to restaurants and shops.

Dining

7.0

Dining options were decent, but I wish there were more variety to choose from.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities looked a bit worn, especially around the pool area which had some cleanliness issues.

Gilbert

United States, March 2024

8.2/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The location was perfect, with easy access to the beach and lively nightlife. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, equipped with all modern amenities. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience. However, I found the pool area a bit unkempt, which was a letdown. Overall, I felt it was great value for money.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were large, clean, and very, very comfortable, featuring a large bed and all the modern amenities you could wish for.

Service

10.0

The service was outstanding, with staff who were genuinely friendly and incredibly helpful, assisting with everything from car rentals to housekeeping.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a prime area, making it easy to access the beach and all the exciting nightlife in Platanias.

Dining

7.0

Dining options were fine; while not overly exciting, the food was fresh, and there were enough choices available.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, but the pool area could use some better maintenance to enhance the experience.