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This resort enjoys a peaceful and idyllic location in Platania, just across the road from the beautiful, clean local beach. The centre of Platanias with its many shopping venues, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and bus station are all to be found within 150 m of the hotel. The nearest city is Chania, which may easily be reached by making use of public transport (in approximately 12 minutes), and further towns well worth a visit include Souda (about 6 km away), Samaria Gorge national park (approximately 42 km), Falassarna (some 55 km from the hotel). Chania airport may be reached on public transport in just 15 minutes.
The holiday village has a lift and features 147 non-smoking rooms. The reception desk is open round the clock. A baggage storage service, a safe and a currency exchange service are available. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The complex offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the complex feature a playground and a lovely garden. Additional amenities include a newspaper stand, a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage or in the car park. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, a car hire service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a hotel shuttle bus. Bicycle storage is available to guests. There is a bike hire service as well. The business centre is on hand for guests' business requirements and provides a fax machine. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 3 conference rooms.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning and individually adjustable heating. Most units include a balcony with sea views, where guests can relax and linger a while. Rooms have a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe and a minibar are also available. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be booked. Family rooms are available for parents with children.
Guests can work out or just relax in the outdoor and indoor pools. Kids can splash about in a special swimming area just for them. The pool area also includes a hot tub (for a fee), a waterslide and a pool bar. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. The wide range of activities offered at the complex ensures that there is something new to do every day, including cycling/mountain biking, tennis, bocce, beach volleyball, crazy golf and horse riding. With water skiing, windsurfing, motorboat rides, paddle boating, sailing, catamaraning, snorkelling, diving, water aerobics and aquafit available, fans of water sports will have plenty to choose from. The holiday village offers numerous indoor sports, including a gym, table tennis, darts, callisthenics and aerobics or, for a fee, billiards. There is a wellness area with a spa, a hammam, a beauty salon and anti-ageing treatments and, for an additional fee, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Leisure facilities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club and a kids' disco.
Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. A number of specialities await guests in the air-conditioned, non-smoking restaurant. Refreshing drinks at the beach bar are a perfect way to enjoy warm weather. Catering options include half board, full board and all-inclusive. A delicious and varied buffet awaits guests at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Diet meals, gluten-free meals, vegetarian dishes and children's meals can be prepared on request. In addition, special catering options and snacks are available. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. For guests, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
Platanias
Check-in from 2:00 PM · check-out by 12:00 PM
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1591 reviewsUser: Anders A
Trip type: Couples
Nice and clean but of all the pools only the children's pool is heated the others have a tempatur of 18 degrees. And the
Nice and clean but of all the pools only the children's pool is heated the others have a tempatur of 18 degrees. And the shower that you have to wash in is only cold water 13 degrees. Never again this hotel
User: woodmisssarah
Trip type: Couples
BEWARE...TOURIST TAX!!
Checked into the hotel quickly when we arrived. However, on arrival was told we would have to pay €105 due to tourist tax and being a 5* hotel. TUI, claim they told us but it was in small print......however we did receive a free upgrade to a room with a pool.5…
User: TheSamFoord
Trip type: Family
All In One! Absolutely Brilliant 🤩
Porto Platanias has got to be the best hotel I’ve personally been in.The staff are super super respectful and helpful from handling luggage to booking activities from the reception. Not only that but they are also really friendly and is always nice to talk to…
User: Juhana H
Trip type: Family
Don’t waste your money on this junk
Room was worst I’ve ever experienced. It was located in the ground floor and the ”balcony” was in a corridor, so there was cigarette smoke, but no view or any privacy. Bathroom’s door could not be closed, which they didn’t repair properly, so it kept always op…
User: sleigh78
Trip type: Family
Lovely location. Disappointing hidden costs
The location is fab. Easy taxi ride to explore Chania. Lots to explore locally on foot in the evening. The beach at sunset and the views from the restaurant are spectacular. All inclusive drinks and food good, although little vegetation choice.The room we stay…
