Kiani Beach Resort Family All Inclusive

Set along the ocean, Kiani Beach Resort is a pleasant hotel geared toward families. There's little in the immediate surrounds, but the hotel offers plenty of entertainment and activities on-site to keep both kids and adults occupied. While many rooms have modern, fresh decor, the overall look is on the old-fashioned side, with lots of mismatched wood furniture, large patterned vases, and swirl-print pillows in the lobby and other public areas. On the plus side, most areas take advantage of the great location, with lots of furnished outdoor terraces facing the sea. Additionally, kids are well-catered to, and past guests particularly praise the charismatic activities team. In the evenings, the beach bar become a relaxed, romantic space popular with adults. Overall though, this hotel has a relaxed atmosphere that attracts low-key families.

Kiani Beach Resort is located just off the main highway, on a dusty road running parallel to the beach. The closest village is Kalyves, which has a supermarket and several bars and restaurants, and is located a seven-minute drive away. The ancient city of Aptera, an archaeological site that dates back to the 14th century B.C., is a 15-minute drive into the mountains -- just beware of narrow roads that still accommodate two-way traffic. It’s a 20-minute drive to Chania, which is known for its charming old town and historic Venetian port. Rethymnon is another popular town, located a 50-minute drive east. Chania Airport is a 25-minute drive, while Heraklion Airport is just under two hours away by car. 

All 119 rooms of Kiani Beach Resort are spacious, and most are tailored for families. All have a cheery seaside feel, though decor varies between old-fashioned and modern. The former have mismatched wood furniture, little artwork, and aqua accent walls, while contemporary rooms have streamlined modern wood furniture and a black-and-white color scheme. All come with kitchenettes equipped with kettles, mini-fridges, and hobs, as well as sitting areas with sofa beds, flat-screen satellite TVs, air-conditioning, and desks. Wardrobes have safes, and Wi-Fi is free. Also standard are furnished outdoor spaces, with views either of the sea or surrounding mountains. Marble bathrooms have rainfall showers or shower/tub combos, plus toiletries and wall-mounted hairdryers. Family Rooms have partitions to block the bedrooms from sofa beds, while Maisonette Lofts are spread over two floors. 

Being a family-friendly resort, Kiani Beach has a wealth of kid-centric facilities, including a kids’ club with numerous activities throughout the day and into the evening, a game room with pool, foosball, and air hockey tables, an outdoor playground shaped like a pirate’s ship, and a kids’ pool. The animation team receives positive feedback from past guests. Another standout is the sandy beach with beautiful views over Chania bay, sunbeds, and umbrellas. A casual beach bar serves drinks and daytime snacks. Gorgeous panoramic sea views enhance the already lovely pool, which has a separate pool for kids. Adults can also keep busy with water aerobics, yoga, and Zumba,a s well as the wellness area with steam and treatment rooms. A simple gym is also available, but guests must book a time slot to use it. Tennis courts and a beach volleyball court are also available. 

All-inclusive rates cover meals at the buffet restaurant, which offers local and international fare that's a decent quality. It also has a weekly themed barbecue night, and dinner is accompanied by evening entertainment six days a week. Rates also include unlimited local beer, house wine, soft drinks, ouzo, raki, and tap water. A VIP all-inclusive plan adds welcome fruit baskets, free bottles of house wine daily, brand-name alcohol (limited quota), and free use of paddle boats and canoes.

A well-stocked mini-market sells ample sundries and beach supplies. Parking and Wi-Fi are free.