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! (36 reviews)
"The hotel was very nice. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable. The beachfront was nice but rocky so bring water shoes. The pool is fantastic. Restaurant offered decent selection and the bar had a good selection too."
Reviewed on Oct 6, 2024
Minoa Palace Resort
Palea Ethniki Odos Kissamou Chanion, Agias Marinas, Platanias, Crete Island
The price is $177 per night from May 14 to May 15
$177
includes taxes & fees
$141 per night
May 14 - May 15
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! (384 reviews)
"Fancy hotel Strongly recommend"
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2024
Euphoria Resort - All Inclusive
Chania, Platanias
The price is $264 per night from May 6 to May 7
$264
includes taxes & fees
$217 per night
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 5-star luxury property in Platanias. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the room service in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews)
"Highly recommended"
Reviewed on Jan 10, 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
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
"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 Aug 18, 2024
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! (139 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 Sep 8, 2024
Ledra Maleme Hotel
Maleme, Chania, Platanias, Crete Island
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Platanias. Enjoy free parking, 2 poolside bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Agia Marina ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (106 reviews)
"We had such a lovely stay here. One of the cleanest hotel rooms we’ve ever stayed in, it was spotless! Nice pool area with a bar on one side and a restaurant on the other side. Nice friendly staff. Restaurants and cafes within walking distance and a supermarkets nearby. We would definitely stay here ..."
Reviewed on Jul 17, 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.
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.
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.
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: Paratriking Experience with a Professional Pilot
$159
per adult
Elafonisi Beach Luxury Escape with Picnic by Sunset
$921
per traveler
Fygou and Agia Irini Gorge Loop Half Day Hiking Tour
$426
per traveler
Olive Oil - Wine - Beer Private Tour (price per group of 6)
$512
per traveler
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
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Packages
- Ravdouha Beach
- Máleme Beach
- Samaria Gorge
- Souda Bay War Cemetery
- Falassarna Beach
- Platanias Beach
- Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
- Nea Chora Beach
- Elafonissi Beach
- Manousakis Winery
- Seitan Limania Beach
- Afrata Beach
- Port of Souda
- Platanias Square
- Agia Marina Beach
- Balos Beach
- Georgioupolis Beach
- Agioi Apostoloi Beach
- Balos Lagoon
- Kalamaki Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Platanias Beach
- Platanias Square
- Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
- Afrata Beach
- War Shelter of Platanias
- Orthodox Academy of Crete
- Máleme Beach
- Manousakis Winery
- Ravdouha Beach
- Olive Tree of Vouves
- Tavrontis Beach
- Karavitakis Winery
- German War Cemetery
- Balos Beach
- Elafonissi Beach
- Agia Marina Beach
- Port of Souda
- Falassarna Beach
- Balos Lagoon
- Nea Chora Beach
- Old Venetian Harbor
- Kalamaki Beach
- Chania Central Market
- Golden Beach
- Georgioupolis Beach
- Stavros Beach
- Frangokastello Beach