5/5 - Excellent
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Platanias is a great and safe location! I will definitely be back!
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Minoa Palace Resort
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agias Marinas, Platanias, Crete Island
$129 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Oct 30 to Oct 31
$163 total
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (422 reviews)
Good overall, well managed but has some are
Good overall. We stayed in an imperial room on the beach side of the hotel. Very good facilities overall, but some of the rooms need to be updated and soundproofed. Management is very good. Great attitude, service, and helped to solve problems. The manager also called us at the end of the day to ...
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
Caldera Beach
PEO Kissamou, Gerani, Crete
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
Theyvasked if they could change our two singles for a 2 bedroon and upgraded us to all inclusive was well worth it great food and dining options
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Galini Palace Resort Hotel
Kolpos Kolimvariou 1, Platanias, Crete
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Gonia Monastery and Tavrontis Beach are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (75 reviews)
Friendly staff, lovely room with comfy beds,all round very clean, lovely food!
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Caldera Beach
PEO Kissamou, Gerani, Crete
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (50 reviews)
Theyvasked if they could change our two singles for a 2 bedroon and upgraded us to all inclusive was well worth it great food and dining options
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025
Blue Dome Hotel
Platanias, Chania, Platanias, Crete Island
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
The room was clean, but poorly designed. We were in our room and could not use the closet or dresser because the doors don't open because the bed was in the way. Our family members stayed in a different room and had a totally different tv then ours and channels. They had a smart tv, and we had a ...
Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025
Marika Beach Hotel
Platanias, Platanias, Crete
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Didn't like the location adn breakfast quality is poor! On the other side, Staff were amazing 10 points. Same at the bar same at the gugine restaurant. Nice cocktails, pasta and good vibes staff..
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
4.5/5(7 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete, a lovely green space in Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Platanias Square
4/5(5 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Platanias Town when you take a trip to Platanias Square. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Orthodox Academy of Crete
Explore the campus of Orthodox Academy of Crete, during your trip to Kolymvari. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Máleme Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Máleme Beach during your trip to Platanias? Wander the beautiful beaches in this quaint area.
War Shelter of Platanias
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at War Shelter of Platanias during your travels in Platanias Town. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Manousakis Winery
5/5(1 review)
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Manousakis Winery during your travels to Platanias. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in the area.
Things to do
Chania: Balos Gramvousa Cruise with Transfer and Boat Ticket
$58
per adult
Rethymno/Chania: Preveli Beach and Kourtaliotiko Gorge Tour
$22
per adult
Georgioupolis Area: Full-Day Bus Trip to Elafonisi Island
$40
per adult
From Chania: Samaria Gorge Hike with Local Mountain Guide
$35
per adult
Chania: Elafonisi Bus Trip with Free Time and Stop in Elos
$31
per adult
Reviews of Platanias
4.2
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2/5 - Disappointing
Jolanda
not recommended neither for beaches nor for accommodation
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Lots of shopping and restaurants, beautiful area.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Far better area than Chania. Less crowded and nice access to water events. Great local restaurants. Was quite touristy, but that was not a hindrance. The hotel made the trip.
2/5 - Disappointing
Verified traveler
I didn’t love Platanias - very built up and touristy. Nothing particularly interesting to see or do here, although there are some decent restaurants. With a rental car (a must), you can easily explore Elafonisi Beach and the charming town of Chania.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
The area is quit, street is not live as in other parts of crete. The area is better for family trip, not for going out at night
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