Best Hotels in Kato Daratso

Our first disappointment was the receptionist who could not be bothered to give us 100% of his attention during check-in; he was on the phone for a third of it, spent another third asking people behind us in line why they were here to see if he could have some "quick win" fixes and ended the check-in by speed running all the instructions of our stay and the resort map

These rushed explanations led to the misunderstanding of where to eat and what was included in the half-baked where the serving staff was much more well-mannered and even offered the two wines we ordered without knowing we would be paying for it

The buffet was well furnished with various options of meats, fish, salads, sides and desserts. Although there are vegetarian options, they are clearly less varied and refined

hile spacious and with a kitchenette, there are many shortcomings and defects that make it seem like a cheap hotel room as opposed to the luxury resort it is trying to be

So far, the experience is 50/50 but the reason I am making my review so early in my stay is due to something that won't change in our time here, the sub-par room

Time will tell if we get bored of the salad bar within our week long stay. The sea view from the main restaurant is very nice and quite peaceful

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

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 breakfast was good but I was told I could not take my coffee out from the breakfast area - whatever we had had to be consumed there. Bearing in mind the pool can literally be 5 steps away from the breakfast area

Would we go back again - maybe - the layout and rooms and gifts were very good

The food choices are amazing, a massive buffet both at breakfast & dinner, although dinner varies every evening, according to themes (Greek, Grill, Italian. Room, bed and bedlinen were very comfortable

Great place for a family vacation. Lots of pools. Good food. All animation is in English.

We came as a family of 4 with a 4 year old and 3 month old. The hotel is decent for a family break. Pools and slides very good for the kids and for an all inclusive the food wasn’t too bad although repetitive

Went on business but turned out to be a memorable fuse of business and vacation for a good one week

As other reviews state, snack bar serving pizza/gyros/burgers which is decent. Drinks mainly all self serve, typical for an all inclusive, local brands but ok

(I think these prices were made up to be honest) We had a good stay overall, but this was ruined slightly on the last day when we needed the courtesy room

After this, I have to say a special thanks to…Maria ( I think) the guest relations manager was lovely and tried to make sure we were all ok and even gave our littleones a small gift to keep them busy at the airport

Beautiful hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. Food is delicious, especially desserts :) eating evening time at beach restaurant is sooo romantic :) 100% I recommend this hotel

Beautiful hotel but poorly designed bathroom in our apartment. Pool was ice-cold (we went last week of the season though). Other than that, beautiful stay!

Overall a nice hotel. Breakfast is not included, which would be nice. Rooms are a little worn, but with nice facilities. Nice location next to the beach and a couple of stores and restaurants.

Unbelievable beautiful place!! Short walk to a beautiful beach, pool for small children, and 2 other pools. Bar at the pool, good food, great breakfast with what ever you want, yogurt, milk bread cornflakes

The rooms were also nice, with small kitchens equipped with everything you need for making food. The location was perfectly placed next to a shopping and dining street with all conceivable options available close by

We didn't try other hotels, but we imagine this being one of the best in the area

The always cheerful, accommodating, and dedicated staff undoubtedly contributes to the overall high rating of this stay. Furthermore, we appreciate the overall cleanliness of the entire facility

The rooms were cleaned on a daily basis, including regular towel changes. Moreover, from the early hours, the pools and pathways were well-maintained

Intimate bungalows surrounded by a breathtaking olive grove and a beautiful, well-maintained garden, are extraordinary elements of this place

We had the pleasure of visiting this hotel in September this year, marking our first trip to the beautiful island of Crete

In Althea you can literally feel like in Greek village, relaxing in gardens in hammock, feeling the peace and harmony to the surroundings

The rooms were lovely and clean, and the surrounding hotel grounds were well-maintained, creating a wonderful atmosphere. The hotel boasts three swimming pools

Very nice hotel! The bartender and the staff was very good! The best drinks I have ever teased!

Excellent hotel! The rooms spacious with a lovely view of the pool, we could sit outside and relax or swim. Also the windows were soundproof so no matter the noise or music outside, the rooms were peaceful

The bartrender Angelo was an Angel from above. The bar was a pleasure to hang out, he is so friendly and make the best drinks I have ever drank. You have to visit and say Hello from Kimberlee to Angelo

We spent half of our honeymoon here we were welcomed with beautiful gifts and friendliness, the hotel was beautiful, comfortable and clean

Everything was amazing. Very satisfied .Tomas the security and Angelo very profesional we miss them .See u next year

Wonderful stay, very good quality price, the hotel manager has been always smiling and helpful

Very clean rooms, nice pool. Good and polite people.

The hotel as is ok. We had an apartment below grund which was ok big, but not very cosy. Cleaning was meh, but the people were very nice. Perfect pool for the whole family is one extra star.

Small family hotel by the beach. Would get 5 stars if they updated the rooms a little. Nice staff, clean areas and rooms.

Excellent hotel with delicious breakfast and very friendly staff (especially the younger receptionist). Tables to have breakfast lunch dinner basically on the beach. Comfortable and very clean rooms

Nice, friendly and easy. Good location close to everything. Nice view from the balcony. Not crowded when we visited in May. Don't forget ear plugs if you are sensitive to noise.

Extremely helpful and friendly staff. Excellent amenities and perfect location in front of the sea. I’d 100% repeat it!

Good location for different trips

Amazing food, clean rooms, cozy pool and friendly staff..everything you want for your vacation you will find it here. Definitely have a cocktail during sunset and relax staring at the sea..We will be coming back!!

Very nice place! Exelent food! and cleen rooms everyday! You have everything in walking distance!the beach! Supermarket! Only 4 minutes away when your walking😁

Great Location. Rooms neat & tidy. Pool Area excellent. Food good. Easy walking distance to bars & restaurants and cafe bars. Will return....

The resort was lovely, the rooms were clean and spacious. The buffet was excellent with a good range of food

Wonderful, in every way! Close to the beach, Clean sandy beach and sea. The pool area is also nice and clean. Fits for couples and families, for anyone actually. The room were big enough and the bed was very comfortable

Martin from the animation/entertainment team was great! We all really enjoyed the daily darts game! Theodora (training captain) in the buffet restaurant was amazing, my 10 month old daughter absolutely loved her

Even outside the resort the local businesses were so friendly and not pushy for sales, in fact they gave us free drinks and gifts for our children! Can not recommend this resort and the area enough!

She went out of her way every time to help us. All the staff were so friendly and lovely which made our stay extremely memorable

The best part of the hotel was it's view. We took a sea view room and it was perfect. The rooms were clean and the hotel staff was courteous. The breakfast at the restaurant waves had good variety even for vegetarians

Hi everyone, we been to the Marika hotel in Platanias few days ago whit my wife and some friends, it's lovely hotel friendly staff and I highly recommends for all who have plans to go on Crete for holiday, from me and my wife 5 stars, nice clean rooms , pools are perfect for the adults and for the children, good service and friendly staff at the pizzeria and down to the restaurant near the beach, we...

The sea view with breakfast made it even more memorable. The Italian restaurant at the hotel is amazing too. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for a good stay for a reasonable price

Nice rooms, super clean, modern, friendly staff, good food, good beach. We had to change hotel from our first, as the standard was so bad, more a getto. Big thanks hotel Marika for helping us

Area very safe and secure, happy to walk around even late at night. Lots of excellent restaurants and shops very nearby, within easy walking distance. Little 'train trips' very worth doing

The rooms were spacious and clean, beds very comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Location brilliant, very central on the main road and on the bus route, and near the Platanias bus stop

Drinks in the hotel bar are way overpriced paid 8€ for a cocktail that was served in a juice cup and was less than half full! In saying that accommodation is adequate, location is good as it's close to everything and bus service to Chania is brilliant at 2

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

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

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

Nice hotel in Platanias, very close to the beach. 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

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

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

Probably The best suites we have ever stayed within this price range! Friendly and professional staff, great location and excellent quality!

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!

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. 🥰

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

Excellent food in the restaurant, a lot of dietary dishes for children, a variety of the diet were changed every day. Two nice pools with sea views. All the amenities in a walking distance. Will definitely go here again!

Very nice place to be. Really enjoyed it with my family. Thanks to the waiters you did an excellent job!!!!

Good hotel and very helpful staff, the cleaningladies are very nice and happy! If you are there more than 7 days you will get tired of the breakfastbuffé let alone 7 days the juice ia barely juice and tastes very synthetic

We had a nice spacey room with sea view. We stayed there for one night, which was quite expensive, but for a family with kids this is definitely a place to visit. Very good bathroom and shower and good quality beds.

Hotel apt was clean and comfortable and staff is alwas nice and ready to help. Be aware the beach is not for children , it is really deep right after you step in the water

Perfect place for a family holiday, the hotel on the first line, 20 meters from the beautiful sea, the magnificent sandy beach

If you want exceptional service, if you want to base yourself in a quality venue that makes touring Crete easy we had a car, but there is a good bus service The joy of staying at Asterion Suites & Spa is after a day of exploring or a night visiting Chania old town which is a must you have a sense of coming home to family and friends

The location of this hotel is excellent and the beach and sea here are fantastic. The service here is just outstanding. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay special. 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 do an excellent job. It's a very quiet, relaxing place. I found the evening barman somewhat sleazy!

This excellent quality and choices of food was also evident at breakfast time, the breakfast staff also amazing. All staff were incredible throughout the hotel, attentive and friendly and made us feel so welcome

The bathroom had a large walk-in shower; overall the room was luxurious and spotlessly clean. We were on a half-board basis, with the option of booking a table at the a-la-carte restaurant adjoining the main dining area

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

We stayed here a week with four Kids. Poolbar had good and quite good prizes. You could eat in the bar or in your room/balcony. Good location, quiet road on the side. Super market just other side of the road

Clean, comfortable and affordable room for a 3 star hotel, excellent menu, and pool bar,. it has 2 pools for children and adults

Well kept hotel and very clean. Beds were comfy, good pillows. 2 min walk to the main street with all the restaurant and shops. Then a further 4 min walk to the beach. The size of the apartment was a positive for us

Really good hotel. Nice place, clean and good hospitality. Have covered parking what was plus for us. Totally recommend

who have since become our good friends, and we have never looked anywhere else to stay in Agia Marina

Always incredible ❤️ we love the hotel and love Tonia, Mike, and Mamma Gina. always so amazing, and always looked after here. We've been coming here since meeting Stella and Theo many years ago

If you have neighbors, you will hear them well. Service: Good service, everyone is friendly and helpful. However the reception desk is almost never manned (in October, at least)

Very nice location, with direct access to the beach. We booked an apartment with sea view, with a large terrace, very clean and comfortable

The hotel has its own parking and has plenty of restaurants nearby, beachfront as well as in the main street. The host is very friendly, he offered a lot of valuable suggestions for spending time around the island

It is a bit away from the town of Chania but with plenty of cafes, restaurants and several shops around

Everything was great from the beginning to end of our stay. The morning breakfast was normal with fresh orange juice at your disposal. The extremely nice part is the placement of this complex

We arrived at in the middle of the night and he waited for us without any issues

The beaches nearby were probably the best we saw near Chania and there are several good taverns. The pool was big enough and there's plenty of sunbeds around. The garden is massive and very well maintained

We personally walked everytime because we enjoyed the waterfront path just make sure you either have a good phone battery for the flashlight or get yourself a headlamp. The bus stop is very close (5min walk)

In summary, we had a taste of Greek hospitality where the communication is like talking to distant family members. The location is 10 mins away from Chania with a car, 15 with a bus and 35 by walking

We didn't try any of the food they were offering at the restaurant but we did enjoy the drinks at the bar a lot. The bartender was also very wholesome and kind

Many other reviews state they had issues with the AC but we personally did not experience such a problem but also did not use it too much. We also didn't rely on the WiFi. They clean the rooms everyday

Not bad... the best thing is the pool