5/5 - Excellent
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Platanias is a great and safe location! I will definitely be back!
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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! (40 reviews)
"All staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, making our stay very comfortable and enjoyable. The reception staff were particularly welcoming and efficient, ensuring a smooth check-in and check-out process. The restaurant offered a delicious and varied menu, with friendly and attentive service. ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Caldera Bay
Nikou Kazantzaki, Platanias,, Platanias
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach are located ...
"The property and the staff are extraordinary."
Reviewed on 22 June 2024
Minoa Palace Resort
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agias Marinas, Platanias, Crete Island
The price is AED 934 per night from Jun 12 to Jun 13
AED 934
AED 1,123 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun
includes taxes & 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! (390 reviews)
"Beautiful property with lots of amenities. Loved the buffet breakfast by the beach!"
Reviewed on 1 June 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.
Porto Platanias Village
Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Platanias ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
It's a 3.5 star hotel not 5 stars
"The breakfast buffet definitely poor for a 5 star hotel, I was expecting fresh juices, only had pork, same 3 fruit options everyday and dry pastries. The beds were the worse, soo low, very uncomfortable and they make noises. The shower was tiny as well argh. And then one receptionist lady (Ioanna) ..."
Reviewed on 8 September 2024
Caldera Beach
Parodos, PEO Kissamou, Platanias, chania
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach ...
"I had torn my achilles tendon just before my stay here so accessibility was an issue to some degree. No rooms had ramps or had ground floor accessibility. Other than that, the staff were great, breakfast was fantastic. Lunch was meh, dinner was really nice at the stone restaurant. My family had rented ..."
Reviewed on 18 August 2024
Marika 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 Platanias Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (52 reviews)
Lovely hotel in front of the waves.
"Hotel is new and in great condition. Spacious room, large bathroom, great balcony only a few meters from the crushing waves. Wonderful restaurant right on top of the waves. Two beautiful pools, one of them overlooking the sea and only a few meters away from it. Great beach right in front of the hotel, ..."
Reviewed on 31 July 2024
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.
Reviews of Platanias
4.2
Top Destination
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
- Platanias Beach
- Platanias Square
- Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
- Afrata Beach
- Orthodox Academy of Crete
- Máleme Beach
- Ravdouha Beach
- War Shelter of Platanias
- Manousakis Winery
- German War Cemetery
- Olive Tree of Vouves
- Tavrontis Beach
- Karavitakis Winery
- Sarakina Meskla Gorge
- OLEA Shopping Center
- Aghios Pavlos Beach
- Gonia Monastery
- Golfland
- Diktina Beach
- Balos Beach
- Elafonissi Beach
- Agia Marina Beach
- Falassarna Beach
- Port of Souda
- Nea Chora Beach
- Balos Lagoon
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Kalamaki Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Stavros Beach
- Georgioupolis Beach
- Almyrida Beach