The 150-room Cavo Spada Luxury Resort & Spa is an upscale property with a fantastic but isolated beachfront location a 30-minute drive from Chania. Its pebbly beach and striking pool area with floating bar are highlights, plus extensive sports and training facilities, daily activities and entertainment, and a kids’ club keep guests occupied. Rooms are spacious and mostly contemporary, though they don't live up to the hotel's advertised five-star rating. Nevertheless, marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, minibars, and furnished outdoor spaces are welcome amenities. Some units have direct pool access or shared pools. Three restaurants offer a variety of Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine, and all-inclusive packages cover meals, snacks, cocktails, and local beer and wine. Access to the indoor pool and hot tub require fees though. It's worth comparing rates with the luxurious and more modern Avra Imperial Hotel.
The 150-room Cavo Spada Luxury Resort & Spa is an upscale property with a fantastic but isolated beachfront location a 30-minute drive from Chania. Its pebbly beach and striking pool area with floating bar are highlights, plus extensive sports and training facilities, daily activities and entertainment, and a kids’ club keep guests occupied. Rooms are spacious and mostly contemporary, though they don't live up to the hotel's advertised five-star rating. Nevertheless, marble bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, minibars, and furnished outdoor spaces are welcome amenities. Some units have direct pool access or shared pools. Three restaurants offer a variety of Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine, and all-inclusive packages cover meals, snacks, cocktails, and local beer and wine. Access to the indoor pool and hot tub require fees though. It's worth comparing rates with the luxurious and more modern Avra Imperial Hotel.
The 173-room Chrispy World is a mid-range resort located a two-minute walk from a pebbly beach and a 15-minute drive to the town of Platanias. Though the property has a laid-back vibe, guests are kept busy with three swimming pools, playground for children, and sports activities for adults and kids. A small gym and wellness area with a sauna and whirlpool tub are also available. The all-inclusive rates include two restaurants and bars, though food and alcohol selection receives mixed reviews. Some rooms have an updated design and private pools, but others show their age. The hotel provides a good value, but those looking for a more modern design might consider the similarly priced and nearby [Chryssana Beach Hotel](Chryssana Beach Hotel) -- though offers less in the way of activities.
The 173-room Chrispy World is a mid-range resort located a two-minute walk from a pebbly beach and a 15-minute drive to the town of Platanias. Though the property has a laid-back vibe, guests are kept busy with three swimming pools, playground for children, and sports activities for adults and kids. A small gym and wellness area with a sauna and whirlpool tub are also available. The all-inclusive rates include two restaurants and bars, though food and alcohol selection receives mixed reviews. Some rooms have an updated design and private pools, but others show their age. The hotel provides a good value, but those looking for a more modern design might consider the similarly priced and nearby [Chryssana Beach Hotel](Chryssana Beach Hotel) -- though offers less in the way of activities.
The 328-room luxury Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa has an impressive array of on-site features, and a quiet setting a 15-minute drive to Platanias. The beach is pebbly, but it's pleasant and there are others within easy driving distance. Large, elegant guest rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies or terraces, plus more than a hundred have private or shared pools. Two buffets with free breakfast and two a la carte restaurants are all well-reviewed by guests. The infinity-edge main pool is striking, and there are two other less-crowded pools. A beautiful and expansive spa has a wide range of services, as well as a spacious gym. This resort has it all, but for those looking for a quieter, kids-free vacation, Thalassa Beach Resort offers a similarly lovely experience and is adult-only.
The 328-room luxury Avra Imperial Beach Resort & Spa has an impressive array of on-site features, and a quiet setting a 15-minute drive to Platanias. The beach is pebbly, but it's pleasant and there are others within easy driving distance. Large, elegant guest rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies or terraces, plus more than a hundred have private or shared pools. Two buffets with free breakfast and two a la carte restaurants are all well-reviewed by guests. The infinity-edge main pool is striking, and there are two other less-crowded pools. A beautiful and expansive spa has a wide range of services, as well as a spacious gym. This resort has it all, but for those looking for a quieter, kids-free vacation, Thalassa Beach Resort offers a similarly lovely experience and is adult-only.
Direct access to a beach with crystalline waters is a big draw at the adult-only, upper-middle-range Grand Bay Beach Resort, as is being 10 minutes on foot from Kolymbari's calm fishing village. Removed from Chania's crowds farther down the coast, a secluded feel pervades throughout cool interiors, sea-facing outdoor spaces, and sleek pools. The 75 rooms are pleasantly outfitted, with furnished outdoor spaces and modern (if a bit underwhelming) decor, however , there are fees for safes and Wi-Fi. Two restaurants, indoor and pool bars, and a gym round out amenities, while the no-kids policy means a relaxing atmosphere. Also bordering the water, the Amalthia Beach Resort is a good family alternative.
Direct access to a beach with crystalline waters is a big draw at the adult-only, upper-middle-range Grand Bay Beach Resort, as is being 10 minutes on foot from Kolymbari's calm fishing village. Removed from Chania's crowds farther down the coast, a secluded feel pervades throughout cool interiors, sea-facing outdoor spaces, and sleek pools. The 75 rooms are pleasantly outfitted, with furnished outdoor spaces and modern (if a bit underwhelming) decor, however , there are fees for safes and Wi-Fi. Two restaurants, indoor and pool bars, and a gym round out amenities, while the no-kids policy means a relaxing atmosphere. Also bordering the water, the Amalthia Beach Resort is a good family alternative.