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Cretan Dream Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, sun loungers, lifeguards on site
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Interior
Honeymoon Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub & Sea View | Balcony
Bar (on property)
Cretan Dream Resort and Spa overlooks the sea with two outdoor pools for relaxation. It features a poolside bar, shopping, cycling activities, and attentive staff. Enjoy spa treatments, free WiFi, bike rentals, and barbecue grills for outdoor dining.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Inland View Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Inland View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Sea View Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Sea View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Inland View Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Inland View Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Honeymoon Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub & Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Honeymoon Suite with Outdoor Hot Tub & Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room with Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Room with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Room with Private Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Executive Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Executive Suite with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Tempur-Pedic bed
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Executive Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Executive Suite with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Luxury Dome Suite with Private Pool & Sea View | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Luxury Dome Suite with Private Pool & Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Maisonette with Private Pool & Sea View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Maisonette with Private Pool & Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Sea View Suite | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Sea View Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Stalos, Chania, Crete, 73110

What's nearby

  • Stalos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Kalamaki Beach - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalamaki Bar And Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Kalamaki Mare Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Taverna - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Koupes Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Soluna Beach Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Cretan Dream Resort and Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Agia Marina Beach
Near Kalamaki Beach, Cretan Dream Resort and Spa provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, Main restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and a lifeguard on site
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, ATM/banking services, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 24-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, freezers, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • An in-room safe 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1042Κ014A3062600

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
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Property is also known as

Cretan Dream Hotel
Cretan Dream Royal
Cretan Dream Royal Hotel
Cretan Dream Royal Hotel Khania
Cretan Dream Royal Khania
Cretan Royal Dream
Dream Royal Hotel
Hotel Cretan Dream Royal
Royal Cretan Dream Hotel
Royal Dream Hotel
Cretan Dream Royal Hotel Chania
Cretan Dream Royal Chania

Frequently asked questions

Does Cretan Dream Resort and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Cretan Dream Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cretan Dream Resort and Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cretan Dream Resort and Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cretan Dream Resort and Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Cretan Dream Resort and Spa located?

Located in Chania, this beachfront hotel is in a regional park and within 1 mi (2 km) of Stalos Beach and Kalamaki Beach. Agia Marina Beach is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Cretan Dream Resort and Spa Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 531 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adeola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay at the Cretan dream Resort and spa. Very friendly and helpful staff! We were well catered to. Amazing views, food, room and service!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room Great food Excellent pool Spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, clean, friendly staff, great view of the sea.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chun Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very nice. The sun bed are abundant.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nagi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Chania thus far. Nice infinity pool, good breakfast, comfortable room. And the best part was the courteous manage Elena. We were pampered and taken care of like we owned the hotel. Your search stops here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible all around from the resort to the staff to the service. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing! The service, staff, food, views, amenities and more. We loved our time here and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing food at property, kind and friendly staff who are very helpful! Great location and beaches are nearby with town a short distance away, I would recommend this resort for vacationers to Crete.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

All good - helpful stafg
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Warm and friendly staff, clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, we stayed in a suite which was beautiful, Greek night is a must, food gorgeous, dancing fun, music lovely, smashing plates & fireworks…..what else could you ask for?
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotta L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort by the beach

We couldn’t be happier with our stay. We travelled with our 7mo baby and were upgraded to a beautiful suite with a private pool. The staff are all fantastic and genuinely happy and welcoming. The rooms are clean, big and bed is super comfortable. Breakfast is good and drinks in the bar are delicious. We also had a deep tissue couples massage in the spa which was fantastic. Would definitely come back. Walking distance to a few restaurants but if you are looking for a more lively location I wouldn’t stay here. 20m bus ride to Chania and Agia Marina.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Cretan dream hotel. Excellent service, amazing staff Very polite, accommodating and super clean. Restaurant was amazing. We ate there several times for dinner and breakfast. Highly recommend this hotel 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, quiet. Very good food, good service. Chania and Platanias are reachable with frequent bus services.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosangela

Liked: Amenities
There is something really weird, they have a picture of dead person at the reception with a very strong smelly candle burning all day long... and the other point that made me give a low rate is that they cannot put any infrastructure at the beach in front of the hotel because it is a protected area for turtles. It should be informed in advance about the protectec area for the guests that are making reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had our honeymoon here in Sept 24, we had the honeymoon suite which was very spacious and had a huge outside area with a hot tub and a great view of the sea all around, fantastic ! Breakfasts were really good and the food was superb as was the wine ! You can easily walk to the beach and there is a lot of restaurants and bars in walking distance. The Steak night is great and so is the Cretan dance night ! Lovely hotel with a spa and large infinity pool.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ESTHER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Staff were very friendly and our room was clean. The hotel complex was great-pools was big enough and there were enough sun lounges. The beach opposite wasn’t very nice and the direct surroundings weren’t either. Just a short walk away from a shop, restaurants and better beaches. Overall a great holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back! Gorgeous place, the staff was even better. Rent a car to go to the awesome beaches around 2pm when the ferry boats start to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a wonderful experience at the Cretan Dream. The staff was amazing; very attentive and hospitable. The grounds are just breathtaking and exceptionally well taken care of. We have already decided to return next year. Petro and his team did an excellent job!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful property- unlike any other. The front desk staff are also SO helpful and available all the time. The food is incredible and the views are the best! This is the only hotel in the area that I've ever actually returned to- it is the best one in Crete! If you have time to try the spa, I highly recommend that you do! Best facial ever. Once you experience The Cretan Dream, you won't want to stay anywhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna in housekeeping was Ray of sunshine. The breakfast bufdet was simply amazing. I'm not even s breakfast person yet i would look forward to it everyday. Pool was amazing. Only negative would be the hundreds of tiny ants on the outdoor terrace of the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Grecian experience !

The best experience all around. The staff was extremely accommodating, super nice and they were on top of everything. Everything was very clean.. they don’t skip a beat. The spa was beautiful, amazing views and the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD. They made us feel so welcome and prioritized. Great job Petro! We will be coming back for sure !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an incredible resort with the most spectacular views and wonderful pools! The staff were so welcoming and helpful. We were given a tour of all ammenities and were even driven to our rooms in a golf cart! The mini market is priced like any street side store and is jam packed with anything you may need. The rooms themselves were HUGE, with fantastic showers, baths & beds. The beds were really comfortable too. Plus, they had scales in the cupboard! It was the extras that really made this place next level amazing! We also ate lunch at the restaurant and it was delicious. Try the Creatan salad. The spa was also wonderful and very much enjoyed. This is one of the best places we have ever stayed at and HIGHLY recommend it!

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so kind. I arrived after 10.30 and they had a wrap and a bit of salad to eat. The porter was helpful, explaining where everything was and how to use the room features. A beautiful resort.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

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