Hotels with beach in Crete

Beautiful small hotel and lovely staff By the roadside we had a sea view which was lovely rooms at the back can hear the traffic Enough beds for guests not always enough space outside for breakfast though Pebbly beach so take beach shoes Location great to walk into the old town Can walk this in 15 mins Hundreds of shops bars restaurants so we visited every evening and got a taxi back for about 6...

Although we were not guests of the hotel, Panos welcomed us with such kindness and hospitality. By ordering drinks, we were allowed to use the wonderful sunbeds on the beach

The rooms were always clean and well maintained, and the overall atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our stay

I called the hotel, and they immediately found it and arranged a taxi delivery to the airport — truly excellent service. I’m very grateful and would definitely recommend this hotel to others

The most impressive part was their quick response when I realized — already on the way to the airport — that I had left my phone in the room

A very cozy and pleasant hotel. It’s located about a 20-minute walk from the Old Town, which makes it easy to explore the city on foot

The view is amazing, amazing, amazing!!! I spent most of the day on sunbeds on the cliff. The descent into the water was a bit challenging for me (my knees 🙃) but I didn't give up

Also the kayak and the paddle is free to use. The location is perfect- close to restaurants, to the beaches. The hotel is very lively and the hosts are super friendly and helpful

Sitting on the balcony really adds to the experience during the meal. Walking distance to both beaches and all the restaurants

With easy access to the sea via a few steps (or a jump off the rocks if you’re brave enough) the crystal-clear water awaits should you wish to cool off; great for snorkeling too! The breakfast buffet is delicious and varied daily, the snacks are superb and the cocktails five-star! What truly makes this place is the team

The owner of the place is amazing!!! The staff is amazing, knows everyone, takes care of everything, asks and is really interested in whether something is missing and really tries to answer every request - and all with a smile

Our recent stay was truly delightful. The hotel was impeccably clean, and the breakfast buffet offered various delicious options that changed daily. Additionally, there was the option to order food for lunch or dinner

We had one of our best holidays here, the pool area overlooking the beach is just beautiful, with an infinity pool that was really quiet throughout our stay. Sunset from the restaurant was out of this world

We had a wonderful stay here! The location is absolutely fantastic—just a few minutes’ walk to a beautiful beach, and the hotel itself is right on the ocean, so the views and atmosphere are amazing

The receptionist was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and always welcoming. There’s also a pool on the property. It was decent, but we barely used it because the ocean was so close

The private beach is much nicer than the photos, perfect for snorkelling, the two pools are great and all the amenities kept in great condition. It’s probably the best hotel anywhere near this price, fully recommend!

Garden and hotel grounds: Beautiful garden, grounds were maintained and cleaned every day. Beach towels provided free of charge. Location is great, just a few minutes away from Chania and some great sandy beaches

We arrived end of season with a baby and child. The weather was amazing (some days a little windy)- but due to the hotels great location we could walk to the beach within 3-4 mins or take the bus to Chania

The location was lovely—right on the beachfront—but the beach had a large inflatable assault course for kids, which didn’t match the adult-only vibe. Luckily, a quieter and nicer beach was just a short drive away

Because of the geography, the hotel is built on a slope and therefore consists of a series of levels connected by a series of confusing stairs and lifts. Also confusing is the absence of a pool bar (lovely pool)

Room 114 has a balcony big enough to accommodate about 10 loungers and a view that you won't tire of in a hurry, day or night, unfortunately it's 52 steps up from reception/bar

Psarapoula taverna is next door and Mambos taverna an easy stroll, anywhere else will require an uphill hike but that's Bali

The extractor fan in the bathroom was blocked with dust and didn’t function at all, so we had to leave the bathroom door open constantly. Linen changes only every three days also felt below par for this standard of hotel

The room was okay, but we had repeated issues with the electricity tripping, and the air conditioning was underwhelming—it never felt as cool as the set temperature, especially compared to other hotels we stayed 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.

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

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.

After many years of resorts we decided to go on a smaller place for a more quiet experience. Our choice was excelent! We found a very nice, quiet and clean hotel with very nice people

The crew is very nice, the rooms are clean, The shower is nice and the bed is very comfortable. If you are 3 in 1 room the sofa is okayish. Just a lovely place by the beach

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 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

This hotel is right in the heart of it all, a wonderful place to stay

We have just returned from a 5 night stay at this beautiful hotel we booked here as attending a family wedding nearby , staff couldn’t do enough for you. Couldn’t fault anything about this hotel

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

Very close by there is a small port where you can rent a boat or take a ride on a motorboat. In the town, you can rent a car or enjoy a train ride around the surroundings. The hotel also offers free bicycles

Beautiful boutique hotel in a peaceful seafront location in the centre of Platanais. Excellent service, all the staff from housekeeping, landscaping, bar & restaurant always had a smile & greeted you with Hello

The hotel exceeded all expectations: it is located right by the sea, with a beautiful pool, an amazing view from the window, clean, and tastefully decorated

We stayed for a week in September 2025 in a 2 apartments, both with sea view which was a real bonus, a 2 bed and a 1 bed. Thank you to everyone at Blue Dome, we had a wonderful time

Just a five-minute walk from the hotel there is a local boulevard with a huge number of restaurants, a grocery store, and an excellent butcher’s shop

Location is great, it’s calm yet just minutes away from shops, restaurants, bars, supermarkets, mini golf…. Chania is less than a half hour drive (but difficult to park)

The beach area is rather lovely and designed to be safe for children - shallow, gently shelving sand - you have to go out a long way to get out of tour depth. Staff are friendly and well trained

I recently stayed at the sister property, Domes Aulus Zante, and I have to say that the staff, location, and service exceeded all expectations here too. Definately you should visit.

We had an amazing time at the beach bar, but what truly made our experience unforgettable was Lambis. His name in Greek means “full of light,” and honestly, it couldn’t be more fitting—he absolutely shines

The beach bar itself is wonderful—the service is excellent, and all the staff behind the bar are friendly and attentive. But Lambis stands out in the most special way

It is impossible to get away from Piped Pop Muzak ! - not just in the hotel bars and restaurants but outside too and even at the beach. This is also true of most bars and tavernas in the area

Without a shadow of a doubt, Lambis deserves the award for the happiest person you’ll ever meet. His smile is constant, genuine, and comes straight from the heart

Towels were changed daily, sometimes twice, which felt excessive compared to most eco policies. Dressing gowns were a little rough for a hotel of this level

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

Also, the bright fire exit sign in the room could disturb light sleepers. The beach bar and included sunbeds are a fantastic touch. The hotel felt peaceful and relaxing despite being full

Location in is amazing set in the hills so the views are incredible, we booked a room with pool, but point to note £60euros per day to heat it, which was a bit disappointing, however the room was large and very comfortable, the bedroom is separated by a partition so there is a lot of lights at night from security lights

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

There is a free shuttle service to a private section of the beach which is pebble but it us decked and really comfy bed and full bar service

My family of five had a wonderful stay at Aptera Beach! The owner Christos, is a very sweet person who goes out of his way to help us with any issues we had as well as really helping me out when I lost my passport

We would like to thank all the staff, so friendly and helpful. Great place to stay and relax. Everything was perfect and the staff superb.

Mr Christos is an amazing manager and he'll take care of your every need. The location is amazing and the beach is a paradise. The location is great and very safe

Good value Good value for the price. WiFi with drop downs. Not for workation or streaming. Good located near the beach.

Hotel Restaurant- my review is in relation to the hotel beach-based restaurant

The main restaurant is indoors adjacent to the hotel, whilst the popular section is outdoors across a narrow access road, directly on the beachfront

We visited for the day to use the sun loungers on the beach. Sun loungers were €12 for two plus parasol. Great quality loungers and luxurious thick and comfy mattresses. Quiet side of Malia beach and great spot

HIGHLY recommend! Location is right on the beach and at the start of the strip in Malia. Lots of fun activities nearby and plenty of restaurants!

The hotel delivered what made us choose it: location right in front of the beach, pool, nearby a broad offer of restaurants and other commodities. We were also positively impress by the service minded personnel

We had a great afternoon down at the beach

However, the cleaning was poor. The floor was often full of sand and dust were never cleaned from the surfaces

I haven't stayed in a hotel but I've spent two very nice days on the beach. Sunbeds are for very reasonable price (normal 6€ per set, more comfy one 10€ per set)

Overall, Galeana Beach Hotel is a well-regarded option for travelers seeking a peaceful, beachside retreat with essential amenities and a welcoming atmosphere.

We don't like large hotels, so we are very pleased with our choice of Galeana Beach Aparthotel. A wonderful location where you feel like in the countryside

The rooms are simple but ok for us (its a 2 star hotel), access to the pool and beach was fine. Easy access to Rethymion by bus

You can't complain about breakfast because it's not a 5-star hotel. The only thing missing was a few slices of tomato. When we returned home, I realized that I had forgotten my wedding ring

If we return to Crete for a holiday, we will definitely not look for another hotel

The receptionists have a lot of information and are friendly. My room was basic but comfortable. Fridge,kettle,tv(only German channels)and the a/c worked well

Everything felt fresh, thoughtful, and full of local flavor. The location is unbeatable — right on the beach — making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the atmosphere

Plenty of sunbeds and parasols which were free to use and lots of beach towels available all day. This was a great bonus as many places charge for sunbeds etc

There are toilets and a shower available at the hotel when you are on the beach or terrace, which saves you having to go back to your room. Rethymno old town about 25 mins walk

Thanks to her, we had one of the best dining experiences of our trip! The food at the hotel itself was just as memorable. The homemade breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the lunch we enjoyed was also excellent

Such a beautiful hotel we had a fantastic week there. All the staff were fabulous,nothing too much trouble. Eva the manager was fabulous,so friendly and helpful. The buffet breakfast is lovely and plentiful

We would get a taxi into town and take a slow walk back when it was cooler. Well worth doing as it's a beautiful town and the sunsets at the port are just amazing

If you want a quiet place, choose this. At the other end of a long sandy beach. Good breakfast and dinner, a little more I would have liked different meat options. The rooms were clean and the service was good.

- good food - nice rooms - perfect beach Negatives: - the manager at the restaurant (an elderly man with makeup) was sometimes screaming at the guests, and very stressed

- sometimes the water filtering in the pool was turned of, and the water got dirty really fast. Had to complain for them to turn on circulation

we stayed at the sister hotel omiros boutique but i went to melody spa at odyssia beach for a back and neck massage with tanya - it was absolutely amazing and helped my sore back so much! definitely returning before our holiday is done, such a good experience and so handy in location right beside the hotel, beach, bar, shops etc🩵☀️

For 2 weeks only a couple of times there were mussels and once shrimp for dinner. Breakfasts all 14 days were the same. -There is no kettle/coffee maker in the rooms, and tea/coffee is not offered at dinner either

-Cleaning the room depended on the woman who cleaned. -beds, umbrellas and towels on the beach all for a fee, although this was not warned. And we had a full package bought

Place was cute. Pool was deep but very cold. Very old beach chairs by pool need an upgrade. Very wheelchair friendly. Good WiFi for Greece

Amazing views of sunrise and the ocean from our room! Great stay, close to the waterfront restaurants. Lovely staff. Highly recommend.

We stayed here with my parents and were amazed when we arrived, the hotel sits right across from the beach in a perfect location

Breakfast at the hotel was nice, but at €12,50 per person we preferred to use the kitchen or pick up fresh pastries from a bakery just six minutes away, and enjoy them on our balcony with the sea view

Our room had a small kitchen hidden in a cabinet with a stove, fridge, and sink, which we used often and highly recommend. Book a seaside view if you can, it’s worth it

The staff were wonderful, especially Γιώργος (George), and the cleaners went above and beyond, even closing the shutters to keep our room cool

Clean rooms, welcoming staff, and direct access to a very nice beach, ideal for families. We stayed one week with a toddler (2 years old). Only down side is that there is not much around and a car is needed

They bend over backwards to make your stay fantastic. The rooms are good and have cooking facilities. The cleaning service is prompt and thorough. The beach and bar are just what you want. Near enough to walk anywhere.

Great hotel - perfect for a jumping off point to all the best beaches on the island - Elefonissi, Falasarna & Ballos. Recommend hiring a boat from place next door to go to Ballos Beach nice and early

Direct access to the sandy beach with beautiful loungers and a beach bar, which is also run by the owner. So everything is great here as well. On your first visit, be sure to ask the owner for recommendations

We visited the beach bar only and we were very pleased with the politeness of the staff! Great coffee and cocktails served by the beach ! Beautiful clean sea and a rather small not very busy beach

It is a family run small hotel, with fantastic family atmosphere! The hotel is situated just next to the beach, and there is also a nice beach bar belonging to the hotel

The beach was lovely but unless you got up early and put towels on the sunbeds you couldn't get a bed as it was so busy. It was 10e for 2 sunbeds and an umbrella

We stayed here 23 - 30 May 2025 on the second week of our holiday in Crete. A wonderful hotel in Nea Chora, Chania, right next to a beautiful beach

Our room was very comfortable indeed and had a marvellous balcony overlooking the beach (the balcony had no awning or sun umbrella but the very helpful staff put up a temporary sun umbrella so so we could get more use out of our balcony even when the sun was shining directly on it but a more permanent awning would be useful)

This hotel was a little above our normal budget but well worth it - we had a very enjoyable stay. The hotel (which is on seafront in Nea Chora) is about a twenty minute walk from the old town and the Venetian port

Really nice hotel great location on the beach. Our apartment was large modern well stocked kitchen coffee machine and a toastie. Two balconies with sea and mountain views

The hotel is in the very pleasant Nea Chora district of Chania which has excellent restaurants as well as some very good bakeries and places that serve good quality souvlaki and gyros

Positives Cleanliness, fresh towels every day, bedding changed regularly Staff very helpful and couldn't do enough for you Good location Beach pleasant , plenty sunbeds during the day Negatives Food left a lot to be desired, not a great variety and not very warm

The location was great, everything close by. Above all, I must thank the animators for their amazing work. They managed to get even people involved who usually wouldn’t participate. It’s clear they do their job well

Luckily for me, we hit the jackpot and experienced a holiday I will remember for many years to come. I have to mention the staff — everyone was kind, from the housekeeping and reception to the kitchen and baristas

Special thanks go to Matt and Wiki. It’s obvious they do their work with love and truly enjoy and are fulfilled by it. Thanks mainly to them, we were able to join the activities and enjoy a dream vacation

We also want to thank the rest of the team — Alex, the Belgian charmer with the best ponytail, and of course, we can’t forget Mr. Plus two other lovely smiling ladies and the DJ

I didn’t expect much from this vacation since I hadn’t been to the sea for a long time. It was supposed to be a proper rest after a tough year

We visited the beach bar and chairs and loved them but really found the chairs on the rocks on the edge of the ocean were our shangri-la! We ate at all of the resorts restaurants as well as several of the sister resorts, all easily accessible by the resort's shuttle boat and the food was scrumptious at every one of them

Private beach is peaceful, with a fun bar area. Thomas and crew will get you favorite cocktail and some finger foods

The atmosphere at each restaurant is completely different, as is the menu, so be sure to venture out and try them all! The staff went over the top to accommodate every request, leaving us special gifts and treats in our rooms

The champagne breakfast started every day out right! The breakfast buffet was the best I have every experienced anywhere in the world. The variety allowed us to not be bored in the 11 days we indulged in the offerings

Our rooms were cleaned multiple times daily, including an evening turn down service. Our pool was spotless and the water was pleasantly refreshing. The pictures of this resort and the rooms truly do not do it justice

Everything was a gorgeous marble, floors and walls alike. The closets were so elaborate and beautifully appointed my sister took pictures of how they were laid out as she was getting ready to do a remodel of hers

Great spot if you plan on taking a ferry to santorini, its a 20 minute walk. Breakfast was nice here. Only downside was paper thin walls on the first floor, youll be able to hear your neighbors if they are loud!

The hotel I booked included two meals, the taste was great, very satisfied. The fee for one more child is 48 euros. It is reasonable according to its facilities, I hope to have the opportunity to go there again next time

Wonderful hotel in good location. Just a short walk to the old town for shopping, dinning, etc.

It was about a 5-minute taxi ride from the bus station, we could use the beach in front, and our room was spacious and open, so we were able to relax

Great pool bar, there were even inflatables in the pool for the kids to use. The staff here are all absolutely lovely, they are so friendly and helpful. They can’t do enough for you and always with a smile

The staff were absolutely brilliant. So helpful and friendly. Room was so comfy, lush decor and really relaxing. Food was gorgeous. All fantastic and really reasonable, affordable price. Thank you!