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Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels

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A modern building with a pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area. - Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels (Chania)
A terrace with a view of the sea at sunset, featuring a table and chairs, a hammock, and a wooden fence. - Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels (Chania)
A beach with sun umbrellas and lounge chairs. - Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels (Chania)
A serene poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, reflecting the sunset over the water. - Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels (Chania)
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, ceiling fans, and large windows offering a view of the sea. - Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels (Chania)
A short walk from Agia Marina Beach, Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels provides a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. With amenities like a private beach and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table, a small kitchen area, and a closet with hanging clothes.

Superior Studio Panoramic Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Apartment

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the sea through a large window.

Superior Apartment

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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Room

Superior Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Standard Studio

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio Private Pool & Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the sea.

Superior Studio Private Pool & Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Apartment, Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Apartment Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony.

Suite with Jacuzzi & Panoramic Sea view

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, exercise bike, desk, chair, and a window with curtains.

Junior In-room Fitness Suite Panoramic Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Junior Suite with Panoramic Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Chania, Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels is on a private beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Visit our Chania travel guide
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Agia Marina Neas Kydonias, Chania, Crete, 73014

What's nearby

  • A beach with the sun setting over the water, rocky terrain, and a distant hill with buildings.
    Golden Beach
    7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • A coastal walkway with a tall lighthouse, a stone wall, and a body of water.
    Old Venetian Harbor
    12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Stalos Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach
    10 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Red Havana beach bar
    11 min walk
  • KANTINA
    9 min walk
  • Rustic Garden
    14 min walk
  • Cafe Argo
    5 min walk
  • Familys Fast Food
    12 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • BRIDGE RESTAURANT
  • MARINA RESTAURANT

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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
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 1042Κ035A0173201

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels have a pool?

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

Is Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels?

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

What time is check-out at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels located?

Nestled on the beach, this Chania hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Go Karting Kato Galatas and Platanias Square are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location-right at the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean and spacious with a great view to the water. Our room was cleaned every day and there was plenty of parking available. Not sure what it looks like during the busy season though. The pool was nice but the water was cold. The pool is definitely not heated! Staff was friendly. We booked all inclusive. The food was ok but not exceptional. The drink options were also limited and the knock off Coke or Pepsi products did not taste good at all. But all in all we had a good time and a nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a large hotel by the sea clean and well maintaned. It consists of two main buildings separated by a busy street but safely connected by a bridge. Our room was spacious on the sixth floor of the building further away from the beach with nice views over the sea. Beach is quite long, sandy, with shallow waters making it great for families with young kids, and is very enjoyable with the exception of when northern winds blow which can cause huge waves. It has 2 large pools with sufficient number of sunbeds. Food of good quality and variety. Overall an quite enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport, very clean, daily rooms cleaning. Full food and drinks availability, quality if food average +
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, Staff were lovely and nice, vegetarian food was not great but there are loads of resturants around within 10mins walk. Beach was lovely. They upgraded us to a suite (sea view) which was absolutely lovely of them to do but it was quite a bit of track to get the room. Would love to go back and would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was extraordinary! A lot of variety, every day there were different themes, the flavor is incredible and many options for all tastes. Mainly at dinner. My congratulations to the chef! He always looked very aware of everything. The breakfast is varied. The snacks on different days there are options of gyro, pizzas and bbq that were incredibly delicious. There are different drink options and the service in Marina and bridge bar is very good. The rooms are very comfortable and spacious. I loved the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our view from the balcony was very nice. The biggest upset was at the time of booking was when we contacted an Expedia customer service agent to confirm if the room was in fact all inclusive (as it was advertised as an all inclusive hotel) the agent confirmed that this room was all inclusive but that he couldn’t book it through his system and that we had to do it ourselves online. Unfortunately when we checked in we were told our room doesn’t have the inclusive package. Very disappointing for the price we paid for 4 nights and the dated condition of the room and hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
für last minute okay, aber den Preis dann nicht ganz wert (1350€ 2 personen, 4 Nächte)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Einziger kleiner Kritikpunkt: Schade, dass man in Griechenland keinen griechischen Kaffee trinken kann. Ansonsten war alles super! Wir sehen uns wieder! 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Meine Zimmer war mit herzlichen Blick baustelle die anderes war sehr gute 1506
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une magnifique chambre avec piscine privé..fruits,chips,vin,pâtisserie mini bar gratuit, café nespresso, ..de chouettes attentions qui egayent nos vacances..Peignoir et pantoufles.. rien a dire
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket fin vistelse! Jag och mina 3 barn (11,14,17år) hade en fantastisk vistelse här på höstlovet. Stranden är fantastisk! Strandbaren likaså. Läget mycket bra, roligt att kunna strosa runt i små affärer på kvällarna. Stor super market precis bredvid. Bra platt trottoar för löppass, går att springa till Chania om man vill köra långpass. Gymmet dåligt, men bra löpband där. Maten helt ok, ffa tema-dagarna. Mycket vänlig personal, ffa Stratos i baren! Mycket prisvärt! Kan varmt rekommendera hotellet och vi kommer gärna tillbaka!
Soluppgång från bår balkong
Utsikt mot strandbaren från balkongen
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fint og rent hotell. Vi fikk et stort rom med stor balkong og havutsikt. Bassenget var iskaldt (oktober), men det var heldigvis bra temperatur i sjøen. Praktisk at hotellet ligger rett ved stranden. Vi hadde all inclusive. Maten var god og variert, men vinen og drinkene var av dårlig kvalitet. Det var veldig mye bråk i restauranten, av og til sånn at det var vanskelig å snakke sammen. Helt unødvendig å spille musikk der, det ble bare ekstra mye støy. De ansatte er veldig hyggelige og hjelpsomme.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Zimmer war veraltet und hätte besser gereinigt sein können. Hervorzuheben ist aber das Personal und der Service! Alles in Einem war es dort in Ordnung und für einen kurzen Urlaub ausreichend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

fan in the room did not work, despite notifying staff (it was not a very hot period though) foul odour from the drain pipe, they fixed it after a few days and in fairness fixed that sooner than I got to complain about it overall wear-and-tear of furniture and surfaces like in 3-star hotel breakfast like in 3-star hotel (no good dried sausage slices or cheeses, no juices) family complained that pool is not heated - it was the temperature for serious swimming, not casual splashing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super fint hotel. Ligger central både til byerne, de bedste strandene og restauranter. Dejligt poolområde og suveræn udsigt fra de højst beliggende lejligheder :-)
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aucun problème à signaler. Avantage d'avoir une kitchenette dans la chambre; cela est très plaisant.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is as advertised on Expedia. I recommend staying at the start or end of the tourist season. There are more room options available so you can get an upgrade and there are no crowds. We're considering coming back next year with the entire family. The only problem was the lack of 24/7 maintenance and administration during the slower months. Not a big deal for non-emergency requests. Otherwise, the property is clean, has amenities galore, and the area has amazing restaurants, and the view from our balcony garden to the sea is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very polite and friendly and the facilities were very well maintained. Also the proximity to everything in Chania was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel

We recently enjoyed a fantastic week in Crete at Iolida. With 2 pools and also beach access makes for great choice especially with kids. There are plenty of restaurants to also eat at within walking distance. Staff at hotel also very friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sejour parfait

Chambre grande confortable jolie deco très propre proche plage et commodité et bon resto Personnel très très agréable et très très sympa piscine de l hôtel super jolie et propre Resto de l hôtel bon et choix Seul petite critique le manque d animation le soir dans l hôtel Séjour parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hyvä hotelli perhematkailijalle

Hotelli sijaitsee parinkymmenen minuutin matkan päässä Hanian lentokentästä. Hotellin lähialueella on paljon ravintoloita ja peruskauppoja, joten alueelta ei välttämättä tarvitse lähteä pidemmälle. Hotellilla on oma rantapätkä ja varsinkin pienten lasten kanssa matkustaessa loiva hiekkapohjainen ranta oli mitä mainioin. Hotelli oli mielestäni hyvä 4 tähden hotelli. Huoneet siistejä ja riittävän tilavia kahdelle aikuiselle ja kahdelle pienelle (5 ja 3 vuotiaat) lapselle. Kaksi uima-allasaluetta varmisti sen, että tilaa riitti sekä uimareille että auringonottajille. Ainoan miinuksen annan aamiaisesta. Vaihtoehtoja oli rajallisesti ja laatu vain keskinkertaista.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taattua laatua

Tilavat huoneet ja loistava sijainti. Siisti
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service

Große Hotelanalge in Strandnähe.

Wir hatten zwei Übernachtung in einem Appartment in einem Anbauhaus der Hotelanalge verbracht. Die Hotelanalage selbst ist sehr groß. Hat ein schönes Schwimmpool. Das Zimmer ist groß. Der Zustand der Zimmerausstattung ist allgemein ein bissche alt. Die Zimmerausstattung und die Sauberkeit des Zimmers entspricht weit nicht einen 5-Stern Standdard. Der Personal ist sehr freundlich. Die Lage des Hotels ist gut, direkt am Strand und hat viele Einkaufmöglichkeit im Umgebung.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good cost quality ratio. Recommended. Excellent views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017