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Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and 5 outdoor pools

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Lounge
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3 restaurants, lunch served
Front of property - evening/night
Business center
At Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a marina, 2 poolside bars, and a beach bar. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, volleyball, and fitness classes at this resort. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, hydrotherapy, and a facial at Sparkling Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
Beach

On the beach

This resort is located on the waterfront and on the beach. Relax and treat yourself to a refreshing beverage at the beach bar. Popular nearby activities worth checking out include snorkeling and windsurfing.

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Room options

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Studio with Garden or Pool View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio with Garden or Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room with Side Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite with Private Pool and Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Suite with Private Pool and Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Junior Suite with Private Pool | Living room | TV

Junior Suite with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Double Room with Garden or Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Pool View (Maisonette) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room, Pool View (Maisonette)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Platanias, Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is in the entertainment district and on the 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 Kalamaki Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking nearby.
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Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Platanias Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Stalos Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪theros - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mirai Japanese Cuisine And Sushi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Nero - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Troulakis - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Μπάρμπα Θωμάς - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury eco-certified resort near Agia Marina Beach
At Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a marina, 2 poolside bars, and a beach bar. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, volleyball, and fitness classes at this resort. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, hydrotherapy, and a facial at Sparkling Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room wired internet.
Additional perks include:
  • 5 outdoor pools and 6 indoor pools, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Bike rentals, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A water park (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and barbecue grills
Room features
All 322 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like late night room service and free internet.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, childcare services, and electric kettles

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Helios and Eros
  • Ikaros Roof Garden
  • Island

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (8,073 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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 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 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
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 6 Indoor pools, 5 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Self parking is available for EUR 5 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 60 (subject to availability).

Does Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

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

Where is Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa located?

This family-friendly Platanias resort is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Platanias Square and Agia Marina Beach. Golfland and Platanias Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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