Name: Ermis Suites
Address: Main Street, Platanias, 73014, Greece, Main Street, Crete, 73014, Greece
Rating: 8.8

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Condo Hotel Ermis Suites

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

Main Street, Platanias, 73014, Greece –

Conveniently located—right on the beach and seconds from the main street. Very comfortable and clean.

Natalia, United States of America

Nice area, there was no traffic noice since the apartments are on a side street. It is very close to the ocean and the house keeper was great!

Andrea, United States of America

My stay was excellent my room was cleaned everyday.Lovely crisp white sheets and towels.It was very private and peaceful. Excellent location right on the beach.Very beautiful family run hotel. And the plants were amazing.I would 100% recommend a stay here.

Tracy, Ireland

The location was excellent, lovely sea view nice relaxing place. Good value for the money!

Laszlo, United Kingdom

We think that the hotel have a perfect location just on the "border" between Agia Marina and Platanias with many choises of restaurants and shops near by. The bus stop and taxi is Close by and the hotel is locatet at the Beach. Quiet and peaceful Place With friendly and helpful staff/Family! This is Our Third time at this hotel!

Dag, Norway

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was exceptional. The location was excellent. I would recommend going just outside the season. The weather was generally very good but very few other apartments or hotels were open and so we often had the beautiful beach to ourselves.

Friend, United Kingdom

Set back from the road so quiet. easy to walk into Ag. Marina or Platanias. short walk to the bus stop and plenty of supermarkets, restaurants etc... superior cleanliness.

Lucille, United Kingdom

It was an amazing time ! The rooms are very comfortable and clean ( thanks to the staff ! you're very nice !!! ) The beach is very close - about 100m. We're very happy that we choose that place for our vacation.

Olga, Poland

Really attractive apartments in a beautiful setting, close to the beach. Also free use of the swimming pool at the hotel, next door.

Rachel, United Kingdom

the largest room we had while traveling in Crete, also had a large deck, close to beach

Impaler, Canada

9.1

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“Conveniently located—right on the beach and seconds from the main street. Very comfortable and clean.”

Natalia United States of America
“Nice area, there was no traffic noice since the apartments are on a side street. It is very close to the ocean and the house keeper was great!”

Andrea United States of America
“My stay was excellent my room was cleaned everyday.Lovely crisp white sheets and towels.It was very private and peaceful. Excellent location right on the beach.Very beautiful family run hotel. ”

Tracy Ireland
“The location was excellent, lovely sea view nice relaxing place. Good value for the money!”

Laszlo United Kingdom
“We think that the hotel have a perfect location just on the "border" between Agia Marina and Platanias with many choises of restaurants and shops near by. ”

Dag Norway
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was exceptional. The location was excellent. I would recommend going just outside the season. ”

Friend United Kingdom
“Set back from the road so quiet. easy to walk into Ag. Marina or Platanias. short walk to the bus stop and plenty of supermarkets, restaurants etc... superior cleanliness.”

Lucille United Kingdom
“It was an amazing time ! The rooms are very comfortable and clean ( thanks to the staff ! you're very nice !!! ) The beach is very close - about 100m. ”

Olga Poland
“Really attractive apartments in a beautiful setting, close to the beach. Also free use of the swimming pool at the hotel, next door.”

Rachel United Kingdom
“the largest room we had while traveling in Crete, also had a large deck, close to beach”

Impaler Canada

One of our top picks in Platanias.Located right on Platanias Beach, the family-run Ermis Suites offer self-catering accommodations opening to a balcony and a patio. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. Platanias Square is 1,950 feet away and .

All air-conditioned studios and apartments at Ermis Suites feature a sofa and a kitchen or kitchenette with a dining area and mini fridge. The private bathrooms also come with a bath or shower and a hairdryer.

Chania Town, with its scenic Venetian harbor, is at a distance of 6.2 mi. Ioannis Daskalogiannis International Airport is located 12 mi from the accommodations.

This is our guests' favorite part of Platanias, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Ermis Suites has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 30, 2009

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Free WiFi

Beachfront

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Free parking

Airport shuttle

Non-smoking rooms

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

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Located in the top-rated area in Platanias, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1!

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

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Closest Landmarks

Platanias Square
0.4 miles
Agios Dimitrios Church
0.4 miles
Stalos Beach
1.6 miles
Fransiscan Monastery of Agios Fragkiskos
4.1 miles
Municipal Garden
4.1 miles
Golden Beach
4.2 miles
Limnoupolis
4.6 miles
Nea Chora
5.2 miles
Firkas Fortress
5.5 miles
Maritime Museum Of Crete
5.6 miles

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Restaurant
0.1 miles
Cafe/Bar
0.1 miles

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Beaches in the Neighborhood

Platanias Beach Golden sand
Swimming, Water Sports, Food & Drink

Closest Airports

Souda Airport
12.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The location was excellent, lovely sea view nice relaxing place. Good value for the money!”

Laszlo

United Kingdom

9.5

“We think that the hotel have a perfect location just on the "border" between Agia Marina and Platanias with many choises of restaurants and shops nea...”

Dag

Norway

9.5

“It was an amazing time ! The rooms are very comfortable and clean ( thanks to the staff ! you're very nice !!! ) The beach is very close - about 100m. We&#...”

Olga

Poland

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1:00 PM - 12:00 AM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Ermis Suites accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please let Ermis Suites know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

License number: MHTE1042K032A0158400

“My stay was excellent my room was cleaned everyday.Lovely crisp white sheets and towels.It was very private and peaceful. Excellent location right on the beach.Very beautiful family run hotel. And the plants were amazing.I would 100% recommend a stay here.”

Tracy

Ireland

“We think that the hotel have a perfect location just on the "border" between Agia Marina and Platanias with many choises of restaurants and shops near by. The bus stop and taxi is Close by and the hotel is locatet at the Beach. Quiet and peaceful Place With friendly and helpful staff/Family! This is Our Third time at this hotel!”

“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was exceptional. The location was excellent. I would recommend going just outside the season. The weather was generally very good but very few other apartments or hotels were open and so we often had the beautiful beach to ourselves.”

Friend

“Set back from the road so quiet. easy to walk into Ag. Marina or Platanias. short walk to the bus stop and plenty of supermarkets, restaurants etc... superior cleanliness.”

Lucille

“It was an amazing time ! The rooms are very comfortable and clean ( thanks to the staff ! you're very nice !!! ) The beach is very close - about 100m. We're very happy that we choose that place for our vacation.”

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Reviewed: October 8, 2018

Tracy
Ireland
10

“Everything was excellent”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Economy Studio
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
My stay was excellent my room was cleaned everyday.Lovely crisp white sheets and towels.It was very private and peaceful. Excellent location right on the beach.Very beautiful family run hotel. And the plants were amazing.I would 100% recommend a stay here.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 29, 2018

Natalia
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Conveniently located—right on the beach and seconds from the main street. Very comfortable and clean.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: August 12, 2018

Anonymous
Israel
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment - Split Level
- • Stayed 6 nights
No A/C on ground floor. Beds could be better.
Many places to buy food, nearby. Clean.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: June 24, 2018

Andrea
United States of America

4 helpful votes
9.6

“Very Nice Place To Stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small TV and it was in the bedroom. Wanted to watch the football game.
Nice area, there was no traffic noice since the apartments are on a side street. It is very close to the ocean and the house keeper was great!

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: June 12, 2018

Anonymous
United States of America
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi no good, chairs on beach should be free but 5 euro

Stayed in June 2018
Reviewed: May 30, 2018

Marcelo
Argentina
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Te size of the room

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 9, 2018

Laszlo Vasas
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Relaxing place next to the sea”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Water Front
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The neighbourhood was really noisy one day they do some building work...
The location was excellent, lovely sea view nice relaxing place. Good value for the money!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: May 2, 2018

Dag
Norway
9.6

“Great place for adult couples. No pool, but you are free to use the pool at hotel Menia next door!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Water Front
- • Stayed 14 nights
Water preshure in the skower could be better :-)
We think that the hotel have a perfect location just on the "border" between Agia Marina and Platanias with many choises of restaurants and shops near by. The bus stop and taxi is Close by and the hotel is locatet at the Beach. Quiet and peaceful Place With friendly and helpful staff/Family! This is Our Third time at this hotel!

Stayed in May 2018
Reviewed: April 30, 2018

Anonymous
Poland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 11 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleaning service

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 25, 2018

Dana
Russia
Age group: 25 – 34

2 helpful votes
10

“Thanks a lot for helping me with surprise”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio - Water Front
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sea view, comfy room

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 15, 2018

Friend
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Studio - Water Front
- • Stayed 7 nights
The offered swimming pool in the next door facility was unavailable because the season had not quite started and that facility was not open. This did not matter. The sea was only a few yards away and always open!
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cleanliness was exceptional. The location was excellent. I would recommend going just outside the season. The weather was generally very good but very few other apartments or hotels were open and so we often had the beautiful beach to ourselves.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: April 15, 2018

Lucille
United Kingdom
8.8

“good value, very clean”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
more electric sockets in the kitchen - had to unplug the hotplate if you wanted to use the kettle.
Set back from the road so quiet. easy to walk into Ag. Marina or Platanias. short walk to the bus stop and plenty of supermarkets, restaurants etc... superior cleanliness.

Stayed in April 2018
Reviewed: November 1, 2017

Olga
Poland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
It was an amazing time ! The rooms are very comfortable and clean ( thanks to the staff ! you're very nice !!! ) The beach is very close - about 100m. We're very happy that we choose that place for our vacation.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: October 27, 2017

Rachel
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Great. Would definitely recommend it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Studio
- • Stayed 7 nights
Really attractive apartments in a beautiful setting, close to the beach. Also free use of the swimming pool at the hotel, next door.

Stayed in October 2017
Reviewed: August 15, 2017

André
Portugal
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
location. staff. cleaness.

Stayed in August 2017

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	Double Studio 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Featuring a kitchenette with fridge and stove, this air-conditioned studio opens out to a balcony or patio. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Two-Bedroom Apartment Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds Bedroom 2: 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Consisting of 2 separate bedrooms and a kitchenette with fridge and stove, this air-conditioned apartment opens to a balcony or patio. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Terrace • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Apartment - Split Level Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds Bedroom 3: 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Two-bedroom villa with a kitchen and a living room. Featuring air conditioning and a fridge, the unit opens to a balcony and a patio. Villa Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Kitchen • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Fireplace • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Oven • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Studio - Water Front 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This studio has a balcony with sea view and is located about 33 feet from the beach. It has a kitchenette, and a bathroom with shower. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • View • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Ocean view • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
× 5	Economy Two-Bedroom Apartment Living room: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed Bedroom 3: 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This apartment has a balcony, electric kettle and sofa. Apartment Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Economy Studio 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This studio features a dining area, kitchenware and sofa. Room Facilities: • Tea/Coffee maker • Shower • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Kitchenette • Balcony • Radio • Refrigerator • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Patio • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Cable channels • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Soundproof • Tile/Marble floor • Dining area • Electric kettle • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Cleaning products • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Outdoor furniture • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Detached • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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