5 star hotels in Kato Daratso

Our first impression of Porto platanias is that it is a lower mid-tier family resort. While the inclusions of play parks, multiple pools, baby beds and a daycare are nice considerations they do not overcome the multiple shortcomings we have noticed in our first few hours here. Our first disappointment was the receptionist who could not be bothered to give us 100% of his attention during check-in; he...

Staff were super friendly and went above and beyond. Hotel was modern, big and had lots of pools. Rooms were clean and fresh. Restraunt for all inclusive was lovely! Views were also great looking onto beach while eating. Would definitely recommend. The only things to improve would be that by 9am all sunbeds was taken. I think staff should go around and remove towels from reserved beds. You could only...

Perfect hotel, very friendly staff and we were always feeling velcome. We were travelling with one handicapped child in a wheelchair and the staff always looked after us and were very welcoming. What we expreienced as a bit negative was that even though all signs were saying that reserving sun beds were "illegal" most people did this every day so that if we were to get seats beside the pool before...

Platannias Ariston is one of the best charter hotels we have stayed in. We visited the hotel 2 years ago, and we had to come back. This is a small hotel with only 14 rooms. The service is personal and excellent, rooms are very good with everything you need, you have your own place on the beach and it is just a very short walk before you are in the center of Platannias. All this make your holiday perfect...

The best hotel in Platanias. Special thanks to Dimitri from entertainment team, who made our stay so fun. Best memories from his water aerobics class and water polo.

My family and I (2 kids under 10) stayed at Porto Platanias beach resort over Easter and it was fantastic! Highly recommend. All the staff were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The food was delicious for any meal and snacks were great by the pool too for All inclusive. We have some food allergies in the family and they were accommodating and helpful to be sure we had all we needed. The Amination...

I am very satisfied with the service. Ctrip's customer service is also very professional. Thank you very much.

We spent the last night of our weeks holiday at this resort as a treat. The room was very good - very clean. Some excellent perks such as welcome drinks / cocktails and a bottle of wine. The Spa was beautiful- I enjoyed their amazing cool pool and jacuzzi all to myself. Beach and hotel pools good. What let this place down was the very poor quality of food we ordered with room service. I had to send...

The resort grounds are very beautiful! The beach area is nicely kept, from there you can see breathtaking sunrises & sunsets. There are plenty of beach chairs available, and you can have a fresh beach towel every day, if you wish. You can get served with food/beverages the entire time the beach area is "open". The food choices are amazing, a massive buffet both at breakfast & dinner, although dinner...

Great stay at the Minoa Palace. The hotel facilities are great and never felt over crowded, although the hotel was fully booked. The swimming pools and the beach are perfect. Spa is really nice, a bit expensive. Restaurants are overall good. Service is friendly and professional. Few axes of improvement: - Room cleaning can be better (the dishes brought in the room should be removed, cocktails for...

We had a wonderful time at Minoa, with staff that was helpful and friendly and facilities that made our stay a treat! Their beach area was neat and tidy, and complimentary sunbeds. We also used the tennis court and also had a coaching session which we very much enjoyed! The breakfast was nice with Greek and other foods, something there for everyone! I can definitely recommend this place for your...

Genuine 5* experience. Great facilities, convenient location and the staff were lovely and super helpful. Incredible food options in the main restaurant, super fresh and very high quality. We stayed during the end of May bank holiday, resort was busy but we never had a cue or wait for anything. The beachfront rooms were a little walk from the main hotel including a walkway over the main road so...

The bottle of wine offered in the room, and the complimentary welcome cocktail drinks.

We were half board and would not book as half board again,breakfast is good with wide variety of options however dinner was a total disaster. Of the 10 nights we only had dinner twice in the hotel as the food was not of a good standard, this added extra costs to our holiday as we had to pay for dinner elsewhere. Sunbeds are also not available at the pool on most mornings despite the pool not opening...

Nice area, clean, wonderful Beach for small children too. Great breakfast in the restaurant. Wonderful view to the sea.

Nice Hotel just on the beach. Just perfect because it is not too much nor too less. Recommended absolutely.

Nice hotel in Platanias, very close to the beach. Friendly staff. The restaurant is next to the beach, you can also overlook the Playground for the kids. There is a great "greek night" with dinner and show once a week. Don't miss that. Cons: The beds are a bit to hard for me, as I could feel the springs into my skinny back.

The facilities are fantastic and Angie went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Would definitely come back for sure. Don’t hesitate, just book it!

Angie was so amazing and helpful! Thank you for making our trip so memorable!

Excellent XSuites! Loved our three - night stay at these superb suites. From our immaculate, luxurious, and spacious suite to the most attentive staff, the experience was a joy from start to finish. Plenty choice at breakfast served on the rooftop restaurant. Really appreciated my birthday gift of a delicious bottle of red wine. Thank you so much!

It is a small, super modern hotel. Breakfast has a lot to choose from and tastes very good. The suites are cleaned daily. Many thanks to Angie for the great service. She was very friendly and helpful. 🥰

Modern hotel with excellent service. I have only good things to say about this place, so I will list few down here: 🍇 amazing breakfast with sea view from the rooftop ❄️ rooms with air condition 🛁 jacuzzi 🧹 very clean rooms and overall cleanliness 🏖️ 1min walk to the beach 🚗 will help you in case you need a car to rent or a transport from/to the airport etc. 🏊‍♂️ cozy pool area with some sunshades...

Very good. No false advertising here. Suites are spacious and clean. Bathrooms are top tier. High quality breakfast and friendly staff. Worth the price.

Do not agree to rooms on 1st floor, you will end up either with people literally taking photos and sunbathing on your balcony or you will be next to bar where everyone getting drinks. We had horrible first day negotiating with the manager asking to relocate us elsewhere(initial booking so suggesting higher floor and see view, not someone's butt view). Food is fine but very repetitive. Booming a dinner...

We stayed in a sea‑view room and woke up to breathtaking views every morning. The a la carte Italian restaurant “Laguna” provided a romantic beachfront dinner. Spa treatments were heavenly. Perfect honeymoon spot in Agia Marina!

FANTASTIC VIEW, VERY GOOD FOOD AND SERVICE, NURELDINE THAT CLEANED OUR ROOM WAS GORGEOUS, EXCELLENT ROOM SERVICE!! WE HAD A VERY GOOD TIME IN GENERAL, EVERY NIGHT THERE WAS A MUSIC SHOW AT THE POOL STAGE AREA, CHILLED OUT MUSIC DURING THE DAY, THE GREEK SOUVLAKI ALL DAY AVAILABLE IS THE BEST THING IN THE HOTEL.VERY FRIENDLY STAFF AND SERVICE MINDED. WILL RETURN NEXT SUMMER FOR SURE!

Free Wi‑Fi everywhere, valet parking, shuttle to beach, gym, indoor pool—it’s the perfect blend of luxury and practicality. Everything you could ask for in a 5‑star resort, without feeling over the top. Extremely well organized.

Had an amazing two weeks spent at Galini with all inclusive. Nice and clean hotel. Very nice staff, especially one bartender that stood out to us were Mateo. He was very nice and helping. He recommended some good spots (beaches, etc) on the Island that went to. You have transport down to the beach/market with a golf cart wich is very convinient because of a step hill. Good food and drinks also at...

To start off: WOW Such a lovely place. Me and my friends stayed for 2 full weeks with all inclusive, and this were JUST what we were looking for. We find the other reviews to be untrue. Yes, the hotel is located on a steep hill, but this should not be a surprise to the guest. A little research would have revealed that. Our stay here was lovely. We got great rooms, they have great food. The cherry...

We originally chose this hotel because it seemed quiet and relaxing – exactly what we were looking for on our first holiday together (we’re 18 and 19). We were so excited to stay here, but our arrival was really disappointing. We got to the hotel just after midnight, having received an email confirming our booking, only to be told there was a “problem” with our room and we couldn’t stay. The woman...

Our son has a food allergy and there was never any problem. On the contrary, everyone tried to make him happy. Everyone in the hotel is always smiling and nice. The hotel itself is beautiful! And we already miss Aqua.

The most beautiful vacation! The spacious rooms, cleanliness, excellent and varied food, impeccable service, very welcoming staff, location in a quiet area with very nice view to the sea and the mountain. We enjoyed each evening a woderful sunset over the mountain. We also enjoyed many nice surprises from the hosts. It seams to me that they really care about you smiling and enjoying the vacation. Since...

Me and my bestfriend have just spent two weeks at Solimar Aquamarine. We booked a double room with private pool and we loved it! Every summer we book a girls trip and travel for two weeks together. This has to be the two most relaxing weeks we have had. As mentioned we had a room with private pool so we did not use the shared pool area at the hotel, but we did notice that it is not that big. Our stay...

Stayed in a superior suite with private pool & full sea view (room 126) last week of September. Think there are 9 rooms in this category. Our suite was ginormous with huge living area with sofa beds, a separate bedroom with sofa, spacious bathroom including a separate shower room & a separate bath with shower over. Great for families. Bed was huge & super comfy. Lots of storage & surfaces for your...

Typical all-inclusive resort… average food, pool too cold, basic service, too far from everything (far from the beach, far from Chania). The room is clean and well equipped. 1F ‘garden’ rooms feel a bit like a basement.

Wonderful. The location of this hotel is excellent and the beach and sea here are fantastic. Swimming is first class. The service here is just outstanding. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay special. Reception were so helpful. The dining room manager was fantastic. It really was some of the best service I've ever had and I travel extensively. The hotel is very clean; the cleaners...

FANTASTIC! I rarely write reviews but had to for this. Absolutely amazing - book this hotel if you want a very peaceful break. The staff are all brilliant, our room was lovely, quality of the food and drinks fantastic, pool and beach great. No negatives at all. Thank you!

If you’re thinking of booking just do it! Pristine from start to finish in every way. Absolutely gorgeous food, beautiful rooms / drinks and just the most lovely helpful staff who cannot do enough for you. Shout out to Elena the lifeguard. One of the nicest places I’ve stayed, I’d love to go back one day!

We had a fabulous time, the service was just amazing . George the manager was on hand and his attention to detail made our stay memorable. The manager of the restaurant went out of his way to make lunch and evening meals a 5 star experience. The food was varied and every meal was a La carte service . We plan to go back soon

We recently returned from an eleven-night stay at Asterion Suites, and what a marvellous hotel it is, delivering wonderfully on everything one would expect from 5* hotel. There are only positives things to say about our stay, from the accommodation, the staff and the location, to the most amazing food one could ever wish to be served. Our room was a ground floor suite with a swim up pool, this was...

We stayed at the hotel for 7 days and couldn’t be more pleased. Everything about the hotel was perfect, but what truly made our stay special was the staff — incredibly helpful, friendly, and kind. Their warm hospitality made all the difference and created a truly lovely experience. The food was outstanding — genuinely one of the best I’ve ever had at an all-inclusive hotel. The rooms were spacious...

This is a really beautiful resort! We went in the end of the season, few days before the hotel closure, yet they managed to provide the full experience! The room is specious, views are nice, very clean, pools are wonderful, but the only problem is that they were cold for October. The stay was for my honeymoon, and I was surprised with the great welcoming and preparation for a romantic stay in our room...

Stayed for a week in September. Fabulous Hotel and special thanks to Daria who upgraded us to the Executive Suite. Excellent food and service. Very clean hotel and Covid safe. Would highly recommend this Hotel.

Lovely hotel, with immediate access to the beach. Calm, friendly staff. Social distancing is handled properly and the staff makes it easy to follow the rules. Greek and Italian restaurants on site - the Italian one is really good! Pools, ping-pong, badminton, pool bar and everything you need to just hang out and relax. Sun beds are free. The staff can also help you with excursions and finding things...

The hotel is generally very good. Good food, good rooms, good pools, good position by the sea. Normally it would get four stars. What pushes it towards the fifth star for me personally is the guides. Specifically the one in charge of the activities called Katie. I've never been very interested in resort activities before but I thought I'd give it a shot this time. And I'm so happy I did. Katie was...

We stayed at this hotel 4 years ago. Really good staff nothing too much trouble. Food really good. Rooms well kept . Little shop on sight and jewellery shop. Right in the lovely beach . Good outside bars with snacks . Entertainment was a bit low key but quite pleasant x

Absolutely wonderful establishment. Exceptionally kind and helpful staff, clean and spacious rooms and the location is perfect. The rooftop bar has an amazing view of the harbor. Casa Delfino exceeded our expectations.

The Hotel staff was very attentive to our needs and wishes. They were always ready to answer any questions. Nikos (and others that I could not refer their names) were always very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. They suggested several day trips we could take and each trip turned out better than our expectations. The breakfast they served was fabulous & varied in options.

Our stay at Casa Delfino was the perfect finale to our two-week journey through Greece, and it truly exceeded all expectations. From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed us with warmth and genuine hospitality. Every member of the team was friendly, professional, and went out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Their attentiveness added a personal touch that made us feel right...

Exceptional staff makes this an extraordinary experience. Knowledgeable, attentive and happy to assist with anything. Yes, the place is beautiful. But those lovely gracious people are what sets this hotel apart and makes it well worthy of its 5-star status. Don't hesitate to book.

One of the most special hotels we ever went to. It is the most beautiful hotel we have seen in Creta. The bedroom and bathroom most charming. The breakfast was perfect, with healthy options for me and sweet varieties and all sorts of quiches that mu boyfriend loved. The staff are impeccable and a pleasure, perfect English. We booked a massage for couples and it was perfect. I do massages quite often...

Excellent location, right by the sea, surrounded by many delicious foods, beautiful environment and atmosphere

Staying at this hotel was an absolute delight. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel more like guests in someone's home than just customers. The owners and staff were incredibly warm, (Georgia, Sandy, Maria to name some) welcoming, and genuinely caring by the end of our stay, it felt like we were part of the family. The hospitality was heartfelt and personal. They offered helpful local...

This is the ideal hotel for anyone staying in Chania. The location by the old port makes everything accessible by foot. We were surprised that the rooms were so quiet considering all the night life outside our window. The hospitality is top notch, you will not find better staff at any other hotel. The included breakfast was way better than expected. We went on an early morning excursion and they packed...

One of the best hotel stays we've ever had. They upgraded us to a larger room with an amazing view. The staff went above and beyond in every interaction and made our trip very special. The included breakfast was fantastic. We would come back and I can recommend this place without any hesitation. One tip was that I didn't realize you can ask them to help you with your bags and coordinate where to meet...

Beautiful historic building. Everyone was helpful and it’s located centrally in the old town.

We had an amazing stay here. This was the last hotel of our honeymoon trip and by far the most elegant hotel we've ever stayed at. The staff were all amazing. The room was immaculate and the view was beautiful. Our little balcony was such a delight. The breakfasts included a delightful little tower of treats, coffee, and an entree off of the menu. Nothing here could have been nicer, cleaner, or more...

Everything was perfect from the morning (exceptional breakfast) to the end of the day in this absolutely gorgeous boutique hotel ideally located on the seafront with a beautiful view over the port of Chania. The room was decorated in the most elegant way, comfortable, spacious with everything to make you feel home away from home. The staff was incredibly nice and attentive and we had the chance to...

I cannot praise this hotel enough, no matter how many words I include in my review. The Serenissima Hotel is simply perfect in every way from the staff, to the central but quiet location and it's fantastic breakfast. A special thank you to both Petros and Alex who served our home cooked fresh breakfast each morning, nothing was to much trouble and always attentive. Thank you Caroline for guiding us...

Serenissima was a beautiful, perfect choice for our two-day stay in Chania. The property is gorgeous, the rooms are very clean, and breakfast is so delicious + set in a stunning dining room. Most of all, 10/10 service -- we were the tourists who didn't know we had to park a few blocks away and carry all our luggage to the hotel (because a lot of the area is walking only). Carolina helped us not only...

A pleasant surprise coming into the hotel out of the crowded alleyway. The building is beautiful. There were only a couple plug ins in the European style which was a slight downside. The room was large with two balconies, quiet and rustic but beautiful. The only negative was the bed was not comfortable. The location is perfect! Breakfast was tasty!

I travel regularly for work so when I take vacations, I'm selective about where I stay. The Serenissimia Boutique Hotel is a beautiful residence with an excellent location - calm and quiet but only a short walk along the winding streets to restaurants and shops. Our room was spacious and well appointed, the bed exceptionally comfortable and amenities just right. The highlight though, is breakfast ...

Located in Chania Old Town on a quiet non-vehicle street. There are only seven rooms. Ours was spacious and well-appointed. Staff friendly and efficient. Great breakfast served every morning. Just a very short walk from the waterfront. A very good restaurant - Tam Tam, is right around the corner. If you're in Chania, stay here.

Spacious rooms. Friendly staff . Amazing breakfast Great location and beautiful island It’s one of the best boutique hotels we ever stayed at. Accommodating meals for the kids . Beautiful verandas to sit at night and drink wine and good people working .

Terrific room. The staff was incredible and greatly accommodating. I'm looking forward to returning. Thank you for taking care of me....

Very beautiful design, well appointed rooms, however, no elevator, no pool, no beach. Excellent location in the heart of the Old Port but be aware of what type of room you are looking for. Very warm and helpful staff

We had a great experience here. Our room overlooked the water and lighthouse. The design and functionality of the room is incredible. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was delicious. The location is central and great. Overall, we really loved our stay.

We just spent 4 nights at this hotel. The attention to detail with the decor was beautiful. Breakfasts were great also - good selection with some items brought to the table. Location in Chania’s Venetian Port area can’t be beat.

Great location in the heart of Chania. Will definitely stay here again on my visit. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the harbor. Breakfast is good and filling. Front desk staff is helpful. A little bit difficult to locate.

We stayed one night at this upscale hotel, right on the old Venetian port. The room wasn't huge but very cozy and elegant, the personnel extremely nice and helpful, the WiFi connection good, the location perfect.

A marvellous understated hotel , amazing location in the town , with beautiful views . The restaurant downstairs serves breakfast . The staff can't do enough for you - lovely eggs each morning . In the evenings , they serve a selection of excellent steaks . Staff are well informed , and really on it . Our first time in Chania , but it won't be the last .

WOW .. what can I say but simply brilliant ! My husband and I stayed for 11 nights in this gorgeous boutique hotel and it certainly didn’t let us down. From the minute that George ( our hotel transfer) picked us up from the airport to the our fabulous welcome from Maria and ongoing hospitality from all of the team, thank you Katrina, Heias and lefteris . We absolutely loved our stay in the fabulous...

Fantastic location. Very professional staff. I enjoyed the breakfast. Our room, the Wood room had a fabulous view of sunrise and sunset from its little balcony and a great view of the harbor from in the room. The soundproofing was great. Even though the harbor was very crowded and busy late into the evening we did not hear a thing. It is in a pedestrian only zone so be prepared to walk a block or so...

Great location! A real “gem” in the centre of Chania’s port. Lovely boutique hotel, large rooms, comfortable setting, staff were friendly and very helpful! Breakfast was amazing! Dinner at the same restaurant was also excellent! Highly recommend! Would definitely stay there again! Only con was parking was limited.

We stayed in History! The original stonework was kept when rebuilt. Stayed in the mosaic suite, absolutely stunning, big shower, very comfortable bed ( queen +) Double glazed windows so you don't hear the night life. Restaurant underneath for breakfast which was full breakfast, yoghurt, fruit, pastries, eggs, salmon, everything you could need. Staff friendly & caring, full of helpful local places....

Ideal location, very good place, but not worth the extremely high price. Very good service, rooms are spacious and nice, but a couple of things didn’t work well. Breakfast was fine but nothing special. Would be 4-5 stars if not quite so expensive.