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Conveniently set in the centre of Chania Town, Theta Boutique Hotel provides à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located less than 1 km from Mitropoleos Square, a 10-minute walk from Folklore Museum of Chania and less than 1 km from Kucuk Hasan Mosque. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Koum Kapi Beach, Saint Anargyri Church and Chania Old Venetian Harbour. Chania International Airport is 12 km away. We absolutely loved our stay! The staff was amazing, always making sure we had everything we needed for a great experience. The location was perfect, next to the ocean and right by the beautiful Venetian port and with parking close by. Our room was spotless, modern, and super comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and would come back in a heartbeat!

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9.6
Exceptional
1,064 reviews
Price from
$112
per night

Located within 1.7 km of Amoudara Beach and 1.2 km of Venetian Walls, Porta Suites offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Heraklio Town. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The suite was clean, well appointed and quite spacious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The building was secure, well lit and clean.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,025 reviews

Facing the beachfront, Nautilux Rethymno by Mage Hotels offers 5-star accommodation in Rethymno Town and features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. There are so many things about this hotel that are exceptional, but first and most of all are the people who work there. Such kindness, patience and catering is deserving of more than a 10. And this grade is because of them. Especially I would like to mention Liana who has done everything and beyond to make it a great stay for us. Furthermore, this hotel's location is perfect if you want to have a great relaxing get-away vacation. It connects straight onto a beach and is a short taxi ride to Rethymno core town, or you can have a 30minute stroll down the strand (all the way along the beach). As we expected from Greek cuisine, the food was fantastic, but what made it better was all the options we had during breakfast and dinner time - ranging from savory, both for meat lovers and vegans to sweet (those strawberry tarts were insanely good) a lot of variation every day. We were there for 10 days and never got bored with the food (actually gained some nice sea-vacation weight :D ) The hotel has a modern design, which might for some things be limiting, but it s nothing that the hotel's staff cannot take care for you, so you can have the best holiday stay! The catering is professional and amazing, from the hotel area to the double pool area and straight down to the beach. You can lie down comfortably in sunbeds, get your cocktails served directly to you and enjoy the sun and seaairwithout moving a finger, and have your perfectly deserved lazy vacation. Speaking of Sun, Rhetymno must have some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world - don't miss out on sitting at the beach in the evening, with a glass of vine at your side and enjoy the sun setting in. Even though the hotel itself is some way from both of the airports - hotel can organize a pick up/drop off ride for you or it is easy as well to book a taxi online with many respectible services.

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9.6
Exceptional
1,202 reviews

Situated within 1.3 km of Amoudara Beach and 2.7 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Stay 365 Heraklion Apart Hotel provides accommodation with seating area and a kitchen. This aparthotel features free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The support given by the reception, Mr. Petrus, who helped a lot to solve a critical situation relation with my car hiring. Additionally he also gave us precious hints for our staying in on Crete. Much appreciated.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,671 reviews

Situated within 1.1 km of Amoudara Beach and 1.8 km of Venetian Walls in Heraklio Town, Pavo Art Hotel provides accommodation with seating area. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is 2 km from Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Nice property and easy walk to downtown.

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9.4
Wonderful
1,038 reviews
Price from
$116
per night

Set in the centre of Heraklio Town, City Lion by Semavί offers rooms with free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has family rooms.

All units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, slippers and a hair dryer. An oven, a toaster and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Beautiful apartment, very well equipped and the hosts were lovely. Would fully recommend!

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9.7
Exceptional
1,286 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

Located in Heraklio Town and with Amoudara Beach reachable within 2.2 km, Artion Boutique by Enorme provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service. Great city hotel with clean, comfy rooms and an amazing breakfast. Friendly staff and easy parking nearby via robotic system. Would definitely stay again!

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9.2
Wonderful
1,474 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

Situated in Ierápetra, 200 metres from Livadi Beach, Enorme Santanna Beach features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Cooking staff deserve all the praise, and all servers as well. Resort has an access to the beach with sunbeds, that is all you need for comfortable vacation.

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9
Wonderful
1,211 reviews

Perfectly located on the Blue Flag Award winning sandy beach of Amoudara with stunning views from around the resort, Paralos Lifestyle Beach Adults Only features 5 sharing and 2 common seasonal outdoor swimming pools. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Guests can make use of a garden. Very friendly and nice people. Food is amazing, also the facilities. Not enough words to describe how great it is.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,051 reviews

Mosaic is centrally situated in Chania Town. Free WiFi is provided throughout.

Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Lovely staff, lovely breakfast- an excellent experience. Manos greeted me and sure I had everything I needed :)

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9.4
Wonderful
1,208 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

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