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Sonio Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with beach bar, near Platanias Square

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Front of property
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Platanias Kidonias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Platanias Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • War Shelter of Platanias - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Χάλαρο - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Τσιγκέλια - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Μαντείο - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Taste - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonio Beach Hotel

Eco-certified hotel remodeled in 2022 and located near Platanias Beach
Located close to Platanias Square and War Shelter of Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel provides a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sonio Beach Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Sonio Beach Hotel offer comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 40-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves

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

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sonio Beach Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 07.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant 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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sonio Beach
Sonio Beach Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Platanias
Sonio Beach Apartments Platanias, Crete - Chania
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a pool?

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

Is Sonio Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Does Sonio Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 42 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sonio Beach Hotel located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within a 10-minute walk of Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. War Shelter of Platanias and Agia Marina Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Sonio Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10

Hotelli oli ihan kiva, huoneistot siistit ja tilavat. Uima-allas alue aika pieni eikä niin viihtyisä.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Preisleistungverhältnis ist sehr gut. Wir würden nett empfangen. Gute Bedienung beim Frühstück. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt in Sonio Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10

Amazing hotel, I may visit Platanias again, just because of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10

Alt var meget bra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Flott hotell med veldig god og hyggelig service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10

広くて快適な部屋で、見晴らしも良いです。残念なのは、シャワー室が狭いことだけです。受付も素晴らしいです。
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10

ビジネスで約1週間滞在しました。 フロントの方もレストランの方もとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。 部屋は広く快適で、Wifiの接続も問題ありませんでした。 近くには、レストランやスーパーマーケットも多く、夕飯を自分で作ることも問題ありませんでした。 バス停も近くにあります。 行きはハニアからバスで移動し、帰りはフロントの方にTaxiを予約してもらいました。 私はとても素晴らしい日をこのホテルで過ごすことができました。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10

The hotel has a beach location with pool and clean and comfortable rooms. Only was confusing what times reception is really open.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Utrolig koselig leilighetshotell med trivelig personale. Ligger perfekt til ved stranden. Sonio har egen strandrestaurant med veldig god hjemmelaget mat. Vi har vært mange ganger i Platanias, men første gang på Sonio. Vi kommer garantert tilbake hit. PERFEKT!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

Everything was nice about this hotel. We were happy to find a place that would accommodate a group of five. Two bedrooms were comfortable and each room has an AC. The hotel has a small pool but we never used it as the sea is right there and the water is clean and pleasant. The cafe is absolutely charming and serves good food. The owner of the hotel, Sophia, was very kind and provided us with all the information we needed in terms of places to visit, how to get there, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Das Hotel ist geeignet für ein paar Nächte. Eine ganze Woche würde ich nicht empfehlen. Wir waren gegen ende der Saison im Sonio Beach und ganz viele Restaurants und Shops hatten bereits geschlossen. Auch war es so wahrscheinlich viel ruhiger, was aber absolut gut war. Einzige 2 Mankos am Hotel sind die Fenster die nicht zu verdunkeln sind. Für Personen wie mich, die bei Lichteinfall nicht so gut schlafen können, war es nicht so angenehm. Die Dusche ist sehr klein und lädt nicht so zum Duschen ein, wen der Vorhang überall am Körper klebt. Sonst war das Hotel und die Angestellten sehr nett.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Stort sett meget godt fornøyd. Sentralt tett ved stranden og gangavstand til Platanias facilteter. Maten på hotellets egen restaurant kan anbefales. Små dusjer trekker noe ned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Mycket bra hotell med bra service , trevlig personal och god mat vid deras Restaurang . Hotellets ägare var svenska, har trevliga morgonpromenader Tisdag och Torsdag.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Vi bodde 4 nätter på detta trevliga lägenhetshotell. Rummen var stora, funktionella och städningen fungerade mycket bra. Servicen var perfekt och alla på hotellet och restaurangen mkt trevliga och serviceminded. Alla lägenheter har nära till pool, restaurang och stranden.Vi kan varmt rekommendera detta boende och kommer gärna tillbaka!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Vi var i Platanias som par i en uke. Har vært der før , og oppholdet svarte til forventningene. Sonio Hotel er et familiedrevet hotell , og har et servicenivå som tilfredsstiller til de grader. Rent, ordentlig og god informasjon. 120 meter til stranden. Gode muligheter til fotturer innover i landet , med appelsinlunder, olivenplantasjer mm. Sonio Beach Apartments og Sonio Beach Restaurant drives av ekteparet Smirlakis , og disse fortjener den største honnør for sitt arbeide med at gjestene skal trives. Alt i alt - over all forventning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Personale adorabile, situazione sulla spiaggia Camere troppo care perche un po vecchie
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Var rengjøring av rommet 6 av 7 dager. Hygglig svenske som satt i resepsjon. Benyttet meg ikke så mye av fasilitetene til hotellet. Men kurant mat i "beach restuanten". Bra beliggenhet iforhold til alt som finnes i hovedgata Platanias.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Vi havde en fantastisk uge på Sonio beach. Deres restaurant er helt klart i top 10. Fantastisk autentisk græsk mad. Vi har spist os gennem menu kortet. Intet har skuffet. Fantastisk betjening. Meget personligt... Vi har allerede anbefalet stedet, til flere af vores venner og familie der skal til Kreta. Du bor midt i byen, trukket tilbage fra vejen. Stille og roligt sted. Små hyggelige lejligheder, der bliver gjort rent hver dag på værelserne. Tæt på stranden, hvor man kan leje sol stole. Eget supermarked. Her er mange stam gæster, for her bliver du IKKE skuffet. Ejerne af dette hotel forstår kunsten at hygge om gæsterne "på den gode måde"
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The welcome and friendliness of Sofia was lovely. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the drinks brought to you on the beach fantastic.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Har bodd på Sonio 4 ganger. Standaren er bra. Det beste med hotellet er vertskapet, og alle dei som jobber der.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

Familjeägt hotell med supertrevlig personal. Läget är perfekt precis vid stranden och du har även nära till Platanias shopping, nattliv och alla restauranger - även om du nog inte vill äta någon annanstans när du har provat Sonio Beach egen restaurang!