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Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Aerial view
Lounge
Business centre
On the beach, beach bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Gym

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Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Platanias Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Agia Marina Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Platanias Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio with Garden or Pool View

Studio with Garden or Pool View

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Side Sea View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite with Private Pool and Sea View

Superior Suite with Private Pool and Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite with Private Pool | Living room

Junior Suite with Private Pool

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Double Room with Garden or Pool View

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Pool View (Maisonette)

Family Room, Pool View (Maisonette)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Platanias

When you stay at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. .This family-friendly resort is 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Port of Souda and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Kalamaki Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Platanias Square - 7 min walk
  • Agia Marina Beach - 8 min walk
  • Platanias Beach - 8 min walk
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 13 min drive
  • Nea Chora Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Χάλαρο - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Γιαουρτοπλημμύρα - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Twins - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Social Cafe Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Eclipse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

Beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and 5 outdoor pools
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa offers 322 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Platanias resort provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

3 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, and a water park (surcharge) with waterslides are featured at the resort. 5 outdoor swimming pools, 6 indoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Sparkling Spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 322 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 6 indoor and 5 outdoor swimming pools and a water park (surcharge). This resort also features concierge services, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.
All-inclusive rates are available at this resort. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Grab a bite at Helios and Eros, one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or one of 2 poolside bars.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Platanias? This resort has 8073 square feet (750 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Helios and Eros - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Island - This restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Ikaros Roof Garden - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars, 1 beach bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Helios and Eros
  • Island
  • Ikaros Roof Garden

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • 6 indoor pools
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lifeguards on-site
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water park access (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • 6 indoor pools
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8073 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Marina on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant during dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1042Κ015A0002601

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Porto Platanias Beach
Porto Platanias Beach Resort
Porto Platanias Beach Hotel Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Crete - Chania
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Crete - Chania
Porto Platanias Beach Resort Spa
Porto Platanias & Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Resort Platanias

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 192 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception is very friendly and helpful but the room service doesn’t always respect the do not disturb sign and will not only walk in (more than once) whether you’re still in bed or in the shower but will insist to ask to clean the room even when you say no. It’s unfortunate because the rest of the experience, amenities, site, etc. Was excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Sefik

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced Hotel with Hidden Extra Charges
First of all, the hotel was definitely not worth the money we paid. Many services that should be included in a five-star hotel came with additional charges here. For example, even if you are an all-inclusive guest, you still have to pay 5 euros for one sunbed on the beach. Access to the indoor pools and sauna costs 20 euros per person, and the water park is also an extra charge. They told us that beach towels could only be changed every two days. Moreover, one of the reception staff members (not all, but this one in particular) was extremely rude. For the price we paid, we essentially just got a bed to sleep in and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ayesha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. But, the hotel is more like 4 stars rather than 5.

10/10 Excellent

Jones

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location and has all the amenities necessary for a family holiday. Was disappointing that there was absolutely no guest/ customer service. All inclusive is terrible and confusing along with the processes and systems the hotel has. Such a shame for a property that could be amazing. A let down for our family holiday and won’t return in future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love it the hotel is nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
4 night stay
Family resort. feels like 1000's of people there. Crowded. If that does not bother you, ok place. Noise at night from pool or karioki irritating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

athanasios

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, near many attractions
We had a nice stay, the room was clean and breakfast plentiful. My only gripe is with the beach -- the dried seaweed should be cleaned out daily.
Room with private pool
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food, nice rooms can be recommended
The food was good and the rooms were nice and the sunbathing facilities were good IF you managed to get a sun bed. There were just little things that could have been better such as, 2 times we had problems with our room key and needed a new one, we had all inclusive and should have beennable to have soup when arriving late, but that wasn’t so. The map of the property is not very discriptive.etc. But all in all, a nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

I

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here
The rooms were dirty , doesn’t look anyrhing like the pictures. Staff are extremely rude. It feels like 3 star not 5 star.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are not 5 star
The rooms are not 5 star. Super small, no mini bar, only an empty fridge and pretty basic. The other installations (swimming pool and restaurants) are good in general.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

SAGI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I would like to start by saying that I never wrote a bad review in my life. But this is not a 5* star hotel. We were all SO DISAPPOINTED, that we requested our money back so we can go to a different hotel, but it was non refundable.. The pictures online look much better than what it actually is. The furniture and most things in the hotel are very old. You don’t feel like u came to a luxury hotel. The service is not 5 star. U have to ask for basic things that should be included in the room. In addition, you have to put £10 deposit per beach towel. You have to pay for bed/beach umbrella on the beach that is part of the hotel. I would say, that the hotel upgraded our room, which was still not to par what so ever. Overall, if you want to go to a 5 star hotel, and enjoy the room and hotel facilities, this is not the place for you. If you are just looking for a place to sleep and will be out and about most of the day, the place is fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, and the excellent buffet. I just wish the AC in my room worked. The fan works but no cold air.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

J Y

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly and good facilities
Overall it was very good and family friendly place. I will come back here again in next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect vacation- we love this resort!
We had a fantastic stay! This was our second time at Porto Platanias hotel and spa. The staff were warm and welcoming especially Anastasia. We had a beautiful room with a sea view and private pool which was great for cooling off. We were surprised with lively welcome touches such as wine fresh cut fruit and cakes brought to our room. Dining as we looked out towards Theodorus island was incredible and the dining room staff were attentive and professional, especially Vassily. The food was simply delicious and even better than our previous visit. It's a small miracle I didnt gain 5 kilos! Greek night was a true experience. Bed was comfortable and shower pressure was fine. We had some problem with the air conditioner not cooling but upon complaint the reception promptly sent soneone to fix it. Only drawback was loud noise at night from poolside games like air hocky tables. Had a wonderful massage by George at the spa.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Katie, United Kingdom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff are lovely and friendly! The hotel is beautiful and has many sunbeds by the pool so we always had a lovely spot. The hotel is situated on the busy shopping street of Platanias which is great as there were lots of cute boutiques, shops and really great restaurants along the road. There is a huge variety of breakfast foods at Porto Platanias and the restaurants in the hotel is really good value and tastes lovely too! The spa is big but some facilities were not working properly and the manager there was not too helpful. My massage therapist, Sophia, was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018