"Lovely hotel on the sea front with two great pools. It’s a little far out from Chania but we used the local bus service to go to Chania and platanias which had a lot more going on. We enjoyed our stay which was good for a four night break. Rooms are immaculate "
"Lovely hotel on the sea front with two great pools. It’s a little far out from Chania but we used the local bus service to go to Chania and platanias which had a lot more going on. We enjoyed our stay which was good for a four night break. Rooms are immaculate "
"Amazing hotel, communication with regard to our booking was great and when we arrived everything was easy.
Room was clean and spacious, staff were really friendly, breakfast we were spoilt for choice. Highly recommend Marika, a stones throw from the beach and town too!"
"Amazing hotel, communication with regard to our booking was great and when we arrived everything was easy.
Room was clean and spacious, staff were really friendly, breakfast we were spoilt for choice. Highly recommend Marika, a stones throw from the beach and town too!"
"Amazing place, very quiet, directly at the beach, clean and big room with very well equipped kitchenette, and terrace with sea view, nice and friendly staff, own parking available"
"Amazing place, very quiet, directly at the beach, clean and big room with very well equipped kitchenette, and terrace with sea view, nice and friendly staff, own parking available"
"Nette accomodatie, met klein keukenblokje, aan een drukke weg, in een buitenwijk van Kolymbari gelegen. Zwembad aanwezig, geen ontbijt. Ca. 10 min rijden naar het strand en het centrum van Kolymbari. Aquapark in de buurt. Enkele horecazaken op wandelafstand."
"Nette accomodatie, met klein keukenblokje, aan een drukke weg, in een buitenwijk van Kolymbari gelegen. Zwembad aanwezig, geen ontbijt. Ca. 10 min rijden naar het strand en het centrum van Kolymbari. Aquapark in de buurt. Enkele horecazaken op wandelafstand."
"Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour et surtout apprécié que l'appartement soit en front de mer et à proximité des commerces et restaurants, je ne peux que recommander.
L'appartement avec des meubles un.peu vieillot mais tout ce qu'il faut pour cuisiner et le ménage est fait tous les 2 jours."
"Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour et surtout apprécié que l'appartement soit en front de mer et à proximité des commerces et restaurants, je ne peux que recommander.
L'appartement avec des meubles un.peu vieillot mais tout ce qu'il faut pour cuisiner et le ménage est fait tous les 2 jours."
"The stay in this hotel was great. Short trip to center Kolimvari, 2 euro trip to Agia Marina by bus and 3 euro trip to center Chania.
Bed was great, air con was working properly and we enjoyed every second. "
"The stay in this hotel was great. Short trip to center Kolimvari, 2 euro trip to Agia Marina by bus and 3 euro trip to center Chania.
Bed was great, air con was working properly and we enjoyed every second. "
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"Certain aspects of hotel need updating (keeping on card in for electricity of room).
The pool chairs were never available when we wanted to use the pool.
The noise carries from hallway and rooms close by. People coming home at 1am and noise waking us up every night.
Service and breakfast was great and outline of hotel is lovely.
For the price we paid, it should be next to perfect all around."
"Very Clean room, fridge not working so it was replaced with new within an hour excellent service ! Loverly clean private pool, extensive buffet breakfast . Friendly staff, right on beach.
Tip : walk along the beach to dine as the main strip is only good for shopping."
"Overall this is a nice place to stay if you just want to relax. We had a junior suite with a pool and did just BnB. Breakfast is good. Spa is good. Gym is good. Service regarding rooms could sometimes be hit and miss- we had to ask for the air con to be seen to on numerous occasions, the room to be cleaned a few times and there was one turn down service in 10 nights (just because we asked as we noticed it was supposed to be included (not that we particularly needed it). There is a small working village just outside the hotel with a handful of restaurants, supermarket, couple of convenience stores. A walk through the village takes you to the monastery which is worth a visit. The walk along the seafront is lovely with about 8 or so restaurants- all good, inexpensive, with beautiful setting. The beach at the hotel is just okay- it’s small, the hotel beach bar is good and convenient for the beach. I would not be going to this hotel for its beach. You have to walk across a car park littered with debris to get to the beach. Main pool area is very good and well maintained. It was a lovely temperature (in July). Tennis courts were good. Can’t comment on any evening entertainment or hotel restaurants."
"Staff was really friendly and fast. Food was also great and varied. Loved the cocktails and it was luxurious to be able to order to sun beds both at the pool and to the beach. Thank you!"
"It was an amazing experience at the resort. The food was excellent, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and welcoming. We especially enjoyed the beautiful pool area and beach.
A few small improvements would make the experience even more consistent with a five-star hotel: adding extra towel or robe hooks in the shower area, installing a hygienic shower in the bathroom, and providing a capsule coffee machine in the room.
The location is also very convenient—just a short taxi or bus ride from Platania, with many restaurants and shops. Overall, we had a wonderful stay!"
"The one bed suite was very spacious and comfortable. Plenty of sun loungers and tables outside including own chairs directly outside room. Really friendly and welcoming staff. Short walk via hill into town. Ideal place for exploring hiking trails and Platanias. No shop or restaurant on site but plenty in local area so not an issue. Pool a decent size and well maintained. Great view."
"Booked 1 room with another family with 9 of us at the property. We had also rented cars and drove to the hotel. Great access for free parking. The room was split over 2 levels that the boys enjoyed. The room was very clean. The breakfast selection was significant to choose from and the Italian restaurant was really great. The hotel gave direct access to the beach and great spot for sunset pictures!"
"Caldera Crete paradise was absolutely fabulous, very clean and staff were helpful and very friendly,the food was very good every evening was a different theme and so much to choose from every day. We had a fantastic time but we weren't ready to leave the place so we will return hopefully very soon."
"We had a lovely, relaxing stay at the Galini Palace Resort Hotel. The overall atmosphere was calm and peaceful throughout, as the hotel is located in a quiet area away from the main tourist crowds.
The Highlights:
The absolute star of the hotel is the pool area - it is large, beautiful, crystal clear, and offers great view of the sea. The staff were also extremely friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The food variety in the dining room was impressive, and while not every dish was to our personal taste, we always found plenty to enjoy.
Areas for Improvement:
There were a few minor issues that kept this from being a true 5-star experience:
Pool Hours: The pool hours are quite limited (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM). We felt it would be much better if it opened earlier and stayed open later in the evening, especially during the long summer days.
Room Amenities: For a 5-star hotel, we expected more luxury touches. For example there were no bathrobes, and it was disappointing to be charged an extra daily fee to use the room safe.
Maintenance & Cleanliness: The showerhead in our room was completely clogged. Also, there was a strange, strong smell of cleaning products in the hallway outside our room, which wasn't very pleasant.
Overall, a very enjoyable stay in a beautiful setting. With a little more attention to the small details and operating hours, it would be perfect."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Platanias, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the popular beaches in Platanias. Make sure you have time to check out the wineries while you're in the area.
How many holiday rentals will I find in Platanias?
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What can I see and do in Platanias?
Platanias Beach and Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. While in the area, you can also visit popular places such as Agia Marina Beach and Balos Beach.
What are holiday rentals like in Platanias?
Holiday rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few days, or a quick weekend, in Platanias. Holiday rentals offer amenities like WiFi and washers and dryers so you'll have everything you want. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can offer a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and bustling concierge desks while still allowing you to travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive option for family trips.
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