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Hotel provides small umbrella and towels for a beach. Breakfast is simple and a same each day. Location: The closest tavern is 700 m. You can visit many nice places and beaches if you have a car

An excellent hotel with very spacious rooms. The hotel is situated on a hillside with 3 separate lifts. The hotel has a small beach directly in front over the road which is really nice.

Beds were very comfortable and quite large. Service: staff and management were very nice and attentive. Maybe 2-3 bottles with water in the room on arrival will be nice for a 4* hotel. Pool: spacious enough and clean

Maybe they can work on small bits, especially because they said they're a 4* hotel: water in the rooms (on arrival and maybe during the stay), a bit more breakfast options, more diverse TV channels, coffee machines upgrades

stayed at this hotel for 10 nightsand found it one of the best hotels we have stayed in. The hotel is perfectly located , 10 minute walk into rethymno

Breakfast: fresh food and quite limited options. They usually alternate a bit the options on 2 days rotation. So, overall was a good hotel to stay in

I recomend Ledra Maleme hotel!! Nice, modern and friendly hotel. God food and a nice pool. Private beach 200 meters from the hotel. Quiet and peaceful, but short distance to Platanias sentrum.

Nice Pool. Quite. Natur around Hotel. 5min walk to the beach.

Greek style and perfect place!Everything at this hotel was lovely. Such a beautiful,quiet and clean place to stay with your friends and family. We really enjoyed our stay and the owners are lovely people

Spacious rooms for the whole family, nice pool, walking distance to beach. Nice to have a kitchenette to prepare breakfast. Busses to Platanias for lots of restaurants.

It was spotlessly clean, perfectly located just 5 mins from the beach, supermarket and local restaurants, the room was modern and beds comfortable and clean

The pool is the only holiday pool I have ever been in that is at the perfect temperature, no shock getting in, just cool enough to take the heat out

We really appreciated all the activities during the day and during the evening, the flowers and the trees were really beautiful and well maintained, all the resort was very clean

Regarding the food, there were a lot of options, including also traditional Greek food. We recommend Althea Village if you want a nice, quiet and fun holiday!

The staff were always smiling, friendly, and helpful, making us feel truly taken care of. We're already planning our return to this hotel—it’s the best we’ve stayed in, and we’ve visited quite a few over the years

We had a great holiday at Althea Village this summer. It was our first holiday with our daughter which was 7 months old and the hotel felt perfect for us

Several beaches are also within a 10-15 minute walk, and we really enjoyed our slow evening walks to watch the sunset Food & Dining The food was excellent! Every evening there was something new and special, so it felt like trying a different cuisine each day

It has such a stylish, tropical vibe, sometimes we felt like we were in Bali, not just a hotel! A beautiful place to relax and take photos Facilities & sea There’s a gym right in the hotel area, which was very convenient

As others have mentioned, there weren't enough beds around the pool or on the beach, however this wasn't really the hotel's fault, there just isn't enough space for more

My friends and I stayed here for a week at the very end of the season and had the most fantastic time. The rooms were nice and clean, the staff were super friendly and great fun too

The new sky deck bar and pool is a great addition, the views are incredible. We had B&B which suited us, as there are many restaurants within a 5 min walk

We had a jet 2 week holiday at this lovely hotel. We had a superior grove room, which was well equipped and spacious but lacking in a view. I think the main building has the better views, but much smaller rooms

The breakfasts are served in the ground floor restaurant and overlooking the bay. Everyone was very welcoming, we feel that we had found a little gem of a hotel and will be back

The food in the restaurant was delicious and we absolutely loved the rooftop bar. Elounda is the most fabulous place to visit, full of charm and friendly people

Beautiful apartment, very well located and very quiet, just a stone's throw from the beach. The caretaker is very kind and smiling. The pool is not new but well maintained and the water is perfect.

only stayed 1 night in room 9. would of happily stayed for 14 nights as the well equipped 2 bed duplex with 2 bathrooms is completely as described. lovely pool area ,a short flat walk to the village and beach

It is pet friendly, cute little pool, spotless apartments. Good showers with glass and not a plastic curtain. We had a great time there… and super quiet

Everything was perfect except for mosquitos everywhere all the time. I don't know how they keep getting in the room.

Lovely place clean and great location! The hoast is very kind and helpful! I would love to visit the again 😊

if one is looking for self catering accommodation in this area looks no further

Great location with access to the beach, restaurants and shops.

No parking nearby and cars constantly driving across the pedestrian zone. Of course, there are beautiful sunsets and the popular sound of the sea

In the evenings, there are the restaurants right on the water's edge. There you can get delicious food and expensive drinks, and we were more or less politely asked to come in at almost every stall

All is good, except too noisy at night. Too many young people who love partying rather than sleeping

But those weren't enough reasons to visit this entire area again

I love ittt! it's Such a nice hotel with such a bad rating I wonder why the rating is so negative to be honest I love this hotel so much It's So pretty They have free WiFi and it's next to beach the only negative thing about this hotel is that it's next to a club which means That it's pretty noisy outside but still a great hotel^^

The hotel has a wonderful location with beautifully maintained grounds and a lovely large pool with sun loungers. Our room was quite large and located on the beachfront, right in front of the beach

Great location. Quiet and good service with all facilities. Right on the beach.Keep it secret!

I visited the hotel 3 times, in 2023, 2024 and 2025. It's an absolutely lovely place, with a homely atmosphere. The Staff is really helpful, friendly and respectful. The girl working in the reception is amazing

A lovely location. With a restaurant right on the beach. The prefect place to watch the sunset with a glass of wine from the bar, followed by a lovely meal in the restaurant right on the beach

The rooms we stayed in were nicely renovated. The food and drinks served in the restaurant were tasty and good value for money. We were invited to the Greek Evening and it was great fun

Beds comfortable with lots of clean bedding. Breakfast was more than adequate with a decent selection. The kids enjoyed the pool after breakfast for a couple of hours. All the staff are extremely friendly and attentive

The room was indeed spotless and the staff supportive and courteous. The helped with arrangements for local travel and airport transfers seamlessly.

Everything was clearly explained, with no hidden costs, which gave me real peace of mind. Having the car allowed me to explore the stunning beaches and villages of Crete at my own pace

15 minutes walk via scenic coastal route to nearest beach and restaurants. Close to venetian harbour and old town chania

The hotel's advantages included convenient car rentals, luggage storage, and inquiries. The prices were reasonable during peak season, highly recommended!

The location is ideal: the hotel is in a quiet neighborhood but still close to the Old Town and the main attractions. Having secure parking was a big plus, especially since I rented a car directly through the hotel

The building itself is beautifully maintained, and the atmosphere inside feels warm, welcoming, and truly relaxing. The staff were exceptionally friendly and professional—always ready to assist with a smile

The hotel has a beautiful pool with a wonderful view of the surrounding area and the sunsets. Porto Alegre has ample parking, so you don't have to worry about leaving your car

What a perfect location! Near to the bus station, near to the sea and the view was majestic! The room was very clear and all the stuff were very kind! Also the hotel has a swimming pool and it is the perfect spot for reading a book or relaxing

We spent a wonderful week at the Porto Alegre Hotel. The rooms are very well-kept and clean, and there's air conditioning. The hotel staff took great care of us and our room, making sure we had everything we needed

Very elegant location, close to the sea, with a beautiful and clean pool. Rooms are comfortable and clean, with everything you need to stay

We enjoyed a delicious breakfast at the hotel, which was very varied. There was something new to try every day. The view of the sea from the fourth-floor terrace during breakfast was breathtaking, making it hard to leave

Katerina did an amazing job making sure our room was spotlessly clean. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The pool area was always kept very clean

The standard double was considerably nicer than the beach wing room. What really lets this place down is the food. Breakfast was fine as it’s standard continental, lunch was hit and miss but normally ok

The hotel itself is nice, the room was good. I stayed in two types, as on arrival my room in the main hotel (standard double) wasn’t ready. They put be in the beach wing for one night

Here’s where it gets disappointing The lunch and dinner was pretty much the same options everyday with maybe a slight change on the way the meat was cooked. The pool area is very tired and in need of some refurbishment

So helpful! Ana at the front desk and the manager, also Ana, were so nice. They were so helpful in giving us ideas for non-touristy adventures. They would sometimes include a theme night, i

We had no problem with sunbeds round the pool which we preferred to the beach, Overall a great location that delivers what it says on the tin. I would have no problem recommending it and would return again myself

Off street free parking right in front of the apartment. Area has several restaurants within a few minutes walk and nice beach for swimming/windsurfing. Great communication with management

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We've enjoyed a couple of weeks staying in this hotel with wonderful staff. There was no loud music from the bar in the evenings unlike other nearby hotels

I’ve been here twice now and will come back again! Everything is great, people are helpful and friendly and breakfast is good. Also the pool is great!

Location is perfect - 4 beaches nearby, Lidl, bus station, nice park for morning jogging. Free gym is another big plus for fit people

made us feel so welcome The bar is only one in kato doratso that's shows football as well Pool is mainly. and spotless clean Only real down side it's on a quite busy road Would definitely stay again

Great beach hotel Very nice little hotel. Close to at least four different sandy beaches. Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast was very good, with options for vegetarians

Beautiful place Our room /luxury apartment is brilliant we have two showers two toilets two wash basins and a separate jacuzzi amazing facilities and friendly staff, Breakfast is great and they can’t do enough for us , Highly recommended

We had a beautiful room with jacuzzi inside. It was very atmospheric and romantic. Personnel is very friendly and I will definitely come here again.

Unbelievable location, right price for what it provides, clean atmosphere and super big apartment for family We stayed 6 nights and everything was perfect!!! Whenever I come to Chania I will first look to find a room here 1 minute from the port on foot

Beautiful beautiful and comfortable! My partner and I Stayed 2 nights in mid June. It's at the edge of the old town. We took the entire 1st floor apartment. 2 rooms, 2 showers, bath, living room and bedroom

room great but unfortunately the owner is a disaster. We got keys to a room that was in a different location. The owner did not answer the phone. Complete failure. I do not recommend

Excellent location close to everything on a very quiet street. Very comfortable beds, very good shower. Excellent hydromassage in the room. Very good varied and very rich breakfast

When we said we’re going hiking on the next day and leaving around 5am (so missing breakfast), the owner offered us sandwiches for the next day! This is definitely a nice family gesture! Swimming pool looked clean and I think it is being cleaned everyday

Beach is very near but it was super wavy when we arrived, if you are looking for a calmer sea ask the owner - we got an amazing recommendation 20mins drive away!

Our room was clean, cleaned daily, it was quiet and close to the beach. The city of Rethymno was also a short bus ride away, and there's a convenient kiosk nearby that works 24/7. Great stay, would definitely recommend

Beautiful, serene, traditional-feeling, non-commercial, lovely staff, location is incredible. Turtles hatching on the beach 5 minutes away. Opposite of mass tourism and totally relaxing. I loved it.

What surprised us: air conditioning is extra (6 euro per day), we had to leave the key at the reception when leaving the hotel (they have only one so wanted to ensure we don’t lose it) and breakfast is fully ready around 8:30-8:45am even though they say it starts at 8am (but it is a common theme across Crete it seems)

Personalised service. Very nice location. Superb garden and Architectural Design of the Hotel. Local organic products of prime quality in the breakfast service: real yogurt, organic eggs, tasty creatan feta...

Great value for money the breakfast was excellent, with close proximity to the beach and a few bars and restaurants. The rooms were spacious and the pool was great

Nice pool area with a little poolbar for drinks and snacks. Easy and cheap breakfast at the poolbar. Close to the beach, minimarket and supermarket. About 30 min walk to platanias. Bus by the main road, cheap and easy

People are reserving sunbeds already before 8am. So if you want sunbed beside pool, you have to go reserve it, because swimming pool area is not that big for lots of customers

Why hotel is not stepping in to rule this, that you cant reserve sunbeds for whole day without being in those? Good value and hotel otherwise has all you need

Swimming pool is quite shallow and could be bigger, but is still refreshing. Lots of steps for old people to restaurants and shopping

More for relaxing but not far from Chania which has a few more bars and restaurants. Overall great experience here

Firstly it is very windy on this part of the coast, and sadly as a shade lover, this made it difficult as the shades by the pool are very heavy and not able to move, and by your own private pool, there’s no moveable shade - and the shade screens they have beautifully built do not give full shade

Secondly think it’s also due to this wind that the pools are very cold. I actually don’t mind a cool pool, but during our stay there were a few days where I just couldn’t face going in

And the little pool at the villa was even colder. You can pay to heat it but the daily cost is high (which I know ties in with the sustainability objectives - so totally understandable)

Apart from sleeping, we spent most of the time outside on our balcony/patio area and making use of the brilliant infinity pool

This is a beautiful resort run by a fanatic, friendly team of people. A gentle 5 minute walk down the hill to Plaka Beach. Full of lovely little places to eat and drink

The overall design of the hotel is beautifully done – classy, modern furnishings and attention to detail throughout, from bedrooms to poolside bars, restaurants, gym and yoga suite

We had a room at the front of the hotel with a small balcony looking out to the sea. There was a small clothsline on the balcony (with pegs!), which was great for drying swimming gear

The staff are amazing and incredibly helpful, the rooms are small but have everything you need, there is a small beach just across the street and it is just a short walk into beautiful Paleochora

We are just back from a 4 night stay in this wonderful hotel in Palechorla and would gladly go back again any time! The hotel is a few minutes walk out from the centre of Palechora, and is nice and quiet at night

Decorated with great taste, clean, comfortable, breakfast with fresh products and variety of tastes. The people are very polite and helpful. A unique part of the hotel is the rock garden full of works of art

Furthermore, the staff members were incredibly friendly and always willing to assist with any needs. I wholeheartedly recommend considering this place for a pleasant and memorable stay

The rooms are very comfortable, with everything you could need. As others have mentioned the breakfast was excellent with a mixture of continental and Greek foods

Located by the beach and only a short walk from the town centre, the Relax Hotel excels in offering a fabulously clean and comfortable stay. Georgia, on reception, was super friendly and full of useful advice

The atmosphere is peaceful, the room comfortable, and the location perfect for relaxing and enjoying the area. A very special thank you to Georgia (Γεωργία) for her kindness, warmth, and professionalism

She made me feel truly welcome and taken care of from the first moment. I would happily return and recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet, authentic stay in Paleochora

The Relax Hotel rooms were spacious and had nice views from the balcony. The hotel is well managed by Olga, who also oversees the car and cycle rentals. Olga as a lovely relationship with her staff

Lovely newer hotel with very comfortable and clean rooms. Front desk staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast varied and good. Quiet at night and good location.

I spent one night at Relax Hotel in Paleochora and it was exactly what I needed — calm, clean, and genuinely welcoming

I fell in love with this place in 5 seconds. It is amazing, beautiful, peaceful and cosy. Hosts are so friendly that it makes us feel like a member of a family

A warm and friendly welcome in a beautiful calm setting with gorgeous views. Tasteful and clean suite. Delicious locally sourced food. Highly recommend.

Excellent hotel with beautiful rooms, very clean and a good view on the beach. Also the waiters/owners are super kind. It's a family business so the whole family walks around here which is awesome

It's not that big so you really have this cozy feeling during the day or evenings. There's plenty of room to chill at the pool or the restaurant. Shadow places available enough

We had a room with a wonderful view on the bay. The room is simple but very clean and spacious. The communal area is large, nicely kept. The pool is very nice and spacious

An excellent place to stay in a stunning location. It’s a family run hotel/suites and that comes through in the personal and friendly service. Highly recommended.

We just stayed in Plakias for a few days and we ate our / lunch. The food was really great ( sea bream and lumb. Stuff was kind and attentive and knew English very well

Excellent location right on the beach in the centre of the resort but wasn't noisy. Staff were very helpful, friendly and hard working

We were visiting Plakias for the first time, our requirements were simple, a hotel close to the beach, a clean room with a sea view and a comfortable bed. The Alianthos delivered all this and more

We were half board and found the food to be excellent with good choices at both breakfast and dinner

Great hotel in Plakias Great stay in the middle of Plakias beach. Very comfortable, nice sea view, great breakfast - all very good.

With recent renovations including the seaside restaurant right by the wonderful Plakias beach it just gets even better