Platanias is a small village with a very developed infrastructure and many hotels around. From the airport of Heraklion to get to the village can be by bus with a transfer to Chania, the journey will take about 2.5 hours. A walk through the entire village will take half an hour. There are a huge number of taverns, restaurants, supermarkets and souvenir shops. There is also a large amusement park for children with different rides and carousels. The price tag is adequate. Taverns can dine for an average of €20 per person. Prices for wine in the supermarket start from 3.5 euros per bottle. Local travel agencies organize excursions to popular tourist places: water park, Elafonisi island, orange plantations, gorges, etc. In the village there is a diving club, in which they undergo training and dive to the bottom with scuba diving. Taxi in Crete is very expensive: 10 times more expensive than public transport. A bus ticket from Platanias to Chania costs 1.7 euros, drive 15 minutes. The spoken language is English and Greek. Polyglots in this region are very few, but minimal knowledge of English and an online translator together solve all the problems. Of the minuses – this is a stormy sea, which often storms. You can get so that of the 14 days of vacation, swimming in the sea will be available for 3-4 days, and the rest of the time either a large wave or a storm. In the best hotels of Platanias for this case there are comfortable pools with sunbeds for sunbathing.
- 1 Sunrise Village Hotel – All Inclusive
- 2 Minoa Palace Resort & Spa
- 3 Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa
- 4 Alkionides Seaside Hotel
- 5 Agrimia Holiday Apartments
- 6 Esthisis Suites Chania
- 7 Athina Suites Platanias
- 8 Liberty & Freedom Luxury Villas
- 9 Porto Platanias Village Resort
- 10 Atlantica Creta Paradise
- 11 Hotel Castle Suites
- 12 Selection of hotels Platanias on map
Sunrise Village Hotel – All Inclusive
Sunrise Village lives up to its three stars, but has some flaws. Of the pros: there is a large swimming pool, the hotel complex is designed for only 58 suites – there is no pandemonium, spacious and comfortable rooms with air conditioning. Staff and daily cleaning meet picky expectations. Of the cons: buffet food for four, beach for three and a complete lack of animation and entertainment. The road to the beach is a narrow roadway with cars in both directions. Wi-Fi in the hotel works closer to the reception, and in the distant rooms almost does not catch. Walking distance of the old town is also a plus, because if you do not book full board, you can eat in the taverns. The money will be about the same, but it will be much tastier and more colorful. A tiny playground is everything that is done for children. “Sunrise Village” is perfect for not very pretentious tourists who like to visit excursions and explore the city on the principle: we had breakfast and went, returning to the hotel only in the evening.
Minoa Palace Resort & Spa
“Minua Palace” is a good hotel of five stars, but not the best. Of the pros: spacious stylish rooms with everything you need, a children’s paddling pool and two communal pools with sunbeds, delicious food from the chef with alternating cuisine of different peoples. Of the cons: there is no animation and spa, only a few rooms have a view of the sea, you need to go into the water in slippers, very expensive drinks and cocktails for a fee. Also, the undoubted disadvantage should include a small area without a park area. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the hotel: quality service, friendly staff, free fitness center, parking and Wi-Fi. There are rooms with a private pool and a seating area, as well as bungalows.
Andrew72 writes a review: “Nice hotel in the west of Platanias. Compliment – a bottle of wine and a plate of fruit. Cleaning and work of the staff for 5 points. We had dinner in the village, where a large number of wonderful restaurants. Of the cons: the beach is not very clean, free only one bottle of water a day, breakfast monotonous. “
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa
One of the best places for families with children. There is a team of animators: group games, yoga, water aerobics, children’s disco, etc. Advantages of the hotel:comfortable rooms, several swimming pools with a relaxation zone, a three-storey restaurant with a good variety of Swedish line, a clean beach with a convenient entrance. High prices are a minus. Quality food: meat, fish, sweets, fruits, a variety of ice cream and delicious bread. The staff is diligent, with a spacious and free fitness centre available. In “Porto Platanias” rest mainly European guests, so it is quiet and peaceful.
Osavitz writes a review: “I liked the cleanest sea and beach. We were in Rethymno – it’s worse there. The territory is green – it’s nice to walk. The rooms are fresh and clean and the staff are friendly. The children were delighted with the animation, were ready to exchange the beach and swimming for games in the hotel. The food is good, there were no cereals for breakfast – this is a minus for us. Also of the minuses dress code at dinner: men in pants. Those who do not have other people’s pants are given out. It’s sur! Put on your pants in such heat just to have dinner and then take it off again. Cockroaches were also spotted. Otherwise, it’s okay!”
Alkionides Seaside Hotel
Apart-hotel “Alcyonides” has two stars and is located right on the beach – the noise of the waves is heard in the room. This is a family business with a tavern and a residential building, where you can rent an apartment with a kitchen and a balcony. They offer views of the sea or the garden. Some apartments have received a fresh exclusive renovation, others look simpler. The main advantage is the price. A family with children or a youth company is much more profitable to rent an apartment than to buy tours with “all inclusive”. In the courtyard of the hotel there is a small communal pool, some sun loungers and a bar. Also within walking distance there is a large number of authentic taverns and restaurants, and about breakfast you can negotiate with the owners or cook yourself.
Agrimia Holiday Apartments
Another small aparthotel,this time located on a hill in the old (upper) part of Platanias. Of the pros: gorgeous views of the city and the coast. Of the cons: to the sea to go down 15 minutes on foot, back uphill. It can be difficult for pensioners and children to overcome such an upsurge. Apartments with a kitchenette in fact a little worse than in the photo, but you can live – cozy. Two buildings with the letter “G”, and in the center of a small pool. Free Wi-Fi catches well. There is no bar, there is no tavern either, but there are many good establishments around with delicious cuisine and an adequate price tag. “Agrimia” is ideal for a youth company or those who rent a car. A low price tag for accommodation will brighten up the rest and allow you to visit more interesting excursions.
Esthisis Suites Chania
In “Estikhis” guests can find small apartments with a balcony and a kitchenette, made in a modern resort style, adjusting to relaxation. There is a medium-sized swimming pool and not very fast Wi-Fi, diligent staff – that’s probably all that can be noted. Otherwise, the quality of rest will depend on the neighbors: calm people or lovers of making noise by the pool at three in the morning can come. Cleaning in the hotel takes place in the morning, there are no complaints about the quality – even make the beds. Upon arrival, guests are given a compliment – a bottle of wine, a plate of fruits and vegetables for a salad. Within walking distance there are shops, taverns and restaurants for every taste.
Athina Suites Platanias
Private apartments in the “Athena Suites” it is better to book long before the planned arrival, because. it’s a very small complex. Two-storey house is located on the first line 100 meters from the water. The territory is tiny, the pool is small, but privacy and privacy, coupled with an adequate price tag, fully compensate for some nuances. The apartments are not very spacious, but quite cozy: with a terrace, air conditioning, smart TV and kitchenette. It is better to close the window tightly at night so that the barking of dogs and the hum from small vehicles do not interfere with sleep. A sane homeowner is willing to provide some utensils if the need arises. Wi-Fi works fine, but there are no bathrobes and slippers, although in the description of the hotel they write that there is.
Liberty & Freedom Luxury Villas
If the apartment does not seem comfortable enough, and the five-star hotel is too noisy, then you can rent a villa “Liberty and Freedom”. This is a duplex cottage of 400 m2 with two small pools, an area with self-leveling floor and sea views. Inside guests can expect: designer finishes, comfortable furnishings and cozy terraces with rattan furniture. Of course, this option is more suitable for the company in the fold, because for one family it will be expensive and boring. Here you can grill a barbecue, cook in the kitchen, relax with a cocktail by the pool and swim in the sea. A good idea to rent a villa for a couple of days is to take a break from the noise of the hotel. Jacuzzi, stated in the description, may not work – you need to specify when booking. For a fee, guests play tennis on the court next door.
Porto Platanias Village Resort
“Porto Platanias” has 4 stars, a large swimming pool and good food. It’s a solid middle peasant among hotels. Of the pros: good rooms with everything you need, quality food with a rich selection of meat and fish. Of the cons: very expensive drinks and extras. services such as parking, safe, etc. The territory of the hotel is quite pleasant, but small – in the evening there is simply nowhere to sit. Animation, judging by the reviews, is weak, and the playground is very small. The equipped beach is narrow in size and small in length – in season it is always crowded. The hotel is quite suitable as a base for those tourists who rent a car and after breakfast go to explore the coast, returning only in the evening.
Atlantica Creta Paradise
In “Atlántico Creta” the number of children exceeds the number of adults – this place is designed for family holidays and it is better to come here with children. For them, animation in English works, several playgrounds and an entertainment club are arranged. A separate children’s menu with a good choice is always prepared for the buffet. Center of attraction: a large freshwater pool and a spacious beach of sand and fine pebbles. But to enter the water you need slippers – large pebbles can injure the legs. There is an à la carte Greek restaurant, fitness centre, billiards, tennis and mini golf. The hotel is located not in Platanias, but in the neighboring village of Gerani.
Nadezhda Madrid writes a review: “rested with my daughter for 4 years. The beach is clean and spacious, sunbeds have always been freely available. A children’s paddling pool is attached to the pool. I liked the food: high-quality and varied. A large selection of fruits, several types of soups and fish, side dishes and salads. Different cereals are prepared for breakfast. The snack bar was always available for a snack throughout the day. Water in coolers is freely available around the clock. Large and well-groomed park area, which is pleasant to walk. We loved it.”
Hotel Castle Suites
“Castle” is a hotel,unknown from where it came from Crete. In the rooms,which have long been in need of repair, something is constantly breaking: refrigerator, shower, furniture, etc. Wi-Fi distributes the Internet only in half of the complex, and in remote parts does not catch. At the same time, the administration manages to charge a surcharge for the use of Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Waiters at breakfast are not sleeping and with a burnout. The meager breakfast menu is dominated by eggs. Every day eggs in different forms. The gym listed in the description of the hotel is a joke, in fact it is not. There are claims to the professionalism of the hotel staff. Vacationers from different countries are advised to stay away from this place.
Selection of hotels Platanias on map
