Title: Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6035410&destination=Platanias%2C+Crete%2C+Greece&selected=20485231&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa This peaceful retreat near Afrata Beach blends traditional charm with modern comforts, offering spa treatments and locally-inspired cuisine. ## Photo gallery for Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa ![Restaurant - Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa (Platanias)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/4bc6c120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments - Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa (Platanias)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/128f0f58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi - Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa (Platanias)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/54fc63e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa (Platanias)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/b6f293b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Buffet - Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa (Platanias)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/949036e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located near Afrata Beach, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa provides a tranquil getaway. Guests start their day with a breakfast of local cuisine, then choose between relaxing with a body wrap or facial at the spa, or spending time by the seasonal outdoor pool. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant £103 includes taxes & fees 3 Apr - 4 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=20485231&PinnedHotelID=20485231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room ![Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/d3e75f8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double or Twin Room 8.0 Very good 1 review - Garden view - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Superior Double Room ![Superior Double Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/f8d21973.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room - Garden view - 161 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Minibar, desk, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20485300/20485231/ca35d272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room - Garden view - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed ### Deluxe Double Room - Garden view - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Platanias travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Platanias.dx6035410) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.48973%2C23.78814&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_V6BKLe6tFJvZ5CGZOfdZH8tqv0=) Ano Vouves, Platanias, 73100 ### What's nearby - Olive Tree of Vouves 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Karavitakis Winery 8 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Platanias Beach 20 min drive \- 10.2 miles - Agia Marina Beach 22 min drive \- 12.0 miles - Stalos Beach 24 min drive \- 13.5 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - Lounge Bar 8 min drive - Blackout 9 min drive - Μύλος Καφέ 9 min drive - Symposium Buffet Restaurant 9 min drive - Alexandros Restaurant 7 min drive ## About this property ### Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Luxury upscale hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete Located close to Afrata Beach, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and a bar. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - Barbecues, tour/ticket information and massage treatment rooms - Luggage storage and outdoor furniture Room features All guest rooms at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars. More amenities include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers - TVs with satellite channels - Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks ### Awards and affiliations Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel – This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme. ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64180000/64173900/64173853/b39fb0be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Caldera Bay Platanias - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi 9.0 Wonderful 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=64173853&PinnedHotelID=64173853&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property – evening/night](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4990000/4984900/4984874/6e37c1ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spilia Village Hotel & Villas Platanias - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM - A bar/lounge - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Children's pool - Full-service spa - Library - Outdoor pool - Sauna - Steam room ### Family friendly - Children's pool - In-room cot - Outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - Guidebooks - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Spa treatment rooms - Thai massages - Turkish bath ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Free cot ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Window screens ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Free cots are available on request at the property ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night - A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Elia Traditional Hotel Platanias Elia Traditional Platanias Elia Traditional & Platanias Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Hotel Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Platanias Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Hotel Platanias ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa? ### Is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa? ### What time is check-in at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa? ### Where is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Elia is la lovely hotel owned by wonderful hosts. The breakfast is plentiful, the view from the roof terrace where dinner is served breathtaking. The pool is wonderful too. ##### Lisa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Anton 3 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Pro: Remote and quiet location Con: No WiFi reception / internet on our room, trails are not usable when it has rained a lot ##### Anton Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flora 3 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A beautiful place with great food, view and pool. ##### Flora Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yannik 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fatastische Aussicht. Tolle Zimmer, super Frühstück. Auch der Pool ist groß und generell ist es eine sehr großzügige Anlage mit vielen kleinen, gemütlichen Sitzecken. Kleines Minus: sehr dünne Wände sodass ich mal einen Nachbar auf Toilette sitzen gehört hab 😬 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ed85c401-3ad0-4279-b911-719696c6ee9d-1755686488965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/187a074c-5d08-48bf-a118-407728296e5f-1755686493036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Yannik Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Pulizia e cura del luogo, personale gentile, presente ma non invadente, camera spaziosa e con un look tradizionale, il tutto inserito in un contesto bucolico tra alberi di ulivo e giardini fioriti. Sicuramente faremo fatica a dimenticarci la pace di questo luogo. Grazie! ##### Marco Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul 21 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Rust Hier kan je tot rust komen. Het terras waar je kan ontbijten of dineren heeft een prachtig uitzicht. Er is voldoende cultuur en wandelingen in de omgeving om je dagen te vullen en ter afsluiting kan je een duik nemen in het zwembad. Het personeel staat altijd voor je klaar met een lach op hun gezicht. We hebben genoten van ons verblijf hier. ##### Paul Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nils 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Eine super Unterkunft! Super sauber und sehr herzliche Gastgeber! Kann ich nur empfehlen! 😇 ##### Nils Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Knut Arve 12 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Årets hotellopplevelse Detten var en svært positiv overaskelse! Anbefalkes på det sterkeste. Nydelig mat, fantastisk sted og framfor alt vennlige mennesker :-) Hvis jeg skulle driste meg til et lite tips, så er det å fjerne de lave buskene mellom basenget og olivenhagen, slik at den fantastiske utsikten over havet kan nytes fra bassengkanten ... sammen med en kald drink :-) ##### Knut Arve Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valentin 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Parfait Parfait ##### Valentin Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicolai 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Sehr sauber, täglicher Zimmerservice. Es wird gewischt und gibt frische Handtücher. Der Pool ist auch sehr schön, das Wasser wurde jedoch im Laufe des Aufenthalts immer trüber. Es gibt's die Möglichkeit abends dort zu essen, das Preisniveau ist etwas höher als in den üblichen Tavernen/Restaurant. Im ganzen hat uns der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen und wir haben uns gut erholt. ##### Nicolai Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jackie 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Elia is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, staff are so kind. ##### jackie Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Hotel war sehr persönlich, man kannte die Gäste nach einigen Tagen und hat sich zum gemeinsamen Essen getroffen. Ein großes Lob an den unglaublich warmherzigen Koch, welcher seit über 15 Jahren kommt und einzigartige, traditionelle Küche zubereitet. Alle Daumen hoch :) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renaud 2 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Petit coin de paradis Séjour au top, petit coin de paradis au calme, avec des hôtes aux petits soins et de très bons conseils. Superbe piscine, chambre très confortable, bien décorée. Petits déjeuners généreux, beaucoup de choix. Vraiment un séjour agréable et reposant, loin des gros hôtels et de la foule. Encore merci pour vos attentions ##### Renaud Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britta 9 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Eine Oase der Ruhe inmitten von Olivenhainen. Die Gastgeberin war sehr nett und hat uns jeden Abend ein sehr leckeres Menü zu einem guten Preis bereitet. Sehr zu empfehlen. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1F4C3B6077EB00505828C0C64C70AFE75C1136F31602250316810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3FC8907B32772F578BF27B8ED46B649EDAE344FC1602250333023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/BBC6746D6D7F3F9E7EC51AE39DF4BA8A4B19AB0E1602250348621.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7D67D66B2CF7DA928C61C443DD2F91F9E8D5635A1602250322517.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Britta Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Sept 2020 Really lovely place located between olive trees. Can only be reached by car. Good food and atmosphere. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Views, garden and location fantastic. Staff very very helpful. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities What a great find. Secluded, quiet, very relaxing. They also have a beautiful pool, which is not mentioned here on Expedia. This place is NOT easy to find. Google Maps and Apple Maps both had me going in the wrong directions. There is a small sign on the road that I happened to spot and turned off there...down a very old, narrow, unpaved country road for a couple of hundred meters. I thought I was lost again until I saw the parking lot with a sign pointing to reception. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denis 9 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Second time visiting, and will return again next year . Fabulous location , very friendly and helpful staff. ##### Denis Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### carolyn 7 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Ultimate relaxation Wonderful hotel, very relaxing, fabulous food. Definitely need a car but great places to explore ##### carolyn Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexis 18 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The way all hotels should be We stayed at Elia for our honeymoon and the experience could not have been nicer. Its a gorgeous out of the way spot in the hills that combines authentic Cretan charm with a comfort and level of care appreciated by foreign travellers. The food, views, pool, spa/yoga services and general hospitality were all fantastic. If we had any criticisms, it would be that our room and balcony did not feel very private: the room was directly over the outdoor breakfast tables so opening blinds and windows felt like being overlooked. We also shared a balcony with a couple who were akways on theirs smoking cigarettes. Perhaps the hotel could consider adding a partition so that guests with adjoining balconies can enjoy more privacy. Overall, Elia is a gem and we will definitely return one day. ##### Alexis Stayed 7 nights in May 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Inge 1 Oct 2025 ##### Inge Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie 29 Jun 2024 ##### Laurie Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jürgen 11 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Jürgen Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philippe 5 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Philippe Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miriam 31 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Miriam Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Ella Rocrita](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sitia-Hotels-Rocrita-Lifestyle-Beach-Resort.h35117520.Hotel-Information) > - [Amirandes, A Grecotel Resort to Live](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Amirandes-Grecotel-Boutique-Resort.h1862564.Hotel-Information) > - [Mare Blue Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Sunshine-Crete-Beach-All-Inclusive.h10065563.Hotel-Information) > - [Villa Kampos Platanias](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Villa-Kambos-Platanias.h36975887.Hotel-Information) > - [Villa Metaxa, Heraklion, Crete](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Villa-Metaxa.h18972222.Hotel-Information) > - [Nana Golden Beach - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Nana-Golden-Beach-All-Inclusive.h15277485.Hotel-Information) > - [Iris & Espera BeachFront Residences, Renewed 2026](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Iris-Espera-Residences.h41049640.Hotel-Information) > - [Minos Ambassador - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Minos-Ambassador.h45826210.Hotel-Information) > - [Anna Boutique Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Agios-Vasileios-Hotels-Anna-Boutique-Villas.h22281147.Hotel-Information) > - [Numo Ierapetra Beach Resort Crete, Curio Collection Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-NUMO-Ierapetra-Beach-Resort.h7782201.Hotel-Information) > - [Gavdos Studios](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gavdos-Hotels-Gavdos-Studios.h14697402.Hotel-Information) > - [Villa Athena luxury Villa,Vamos,13.5/5m Swimming pool,floodlit Pickleball court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apokoronas-Hotels-Villa-Athena.h102031682.Hotel-Information) > - [Village Heights Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Village-Heights-Resort.h14931312.Hotel-Information) > - [Cretan Vineyard Hill Villa Private Pool, Panoramic View, Beautiful Vineyard](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Cretan-Vineyard-Hill-Villa-Private-Pool.h17183833.Hotel-Information) > - [Harmony E Rock Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Harmony-E-Rock-Hotel.h8172496.Hotel-Information) > - [Moonlight Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hersonissos-Hotels-Moonlight-Hotel.h19477661.Hotel-Information) > - [Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Domes-Zeen-Chania.h25749963.Hotel-Information) > - [El Greco Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-El-Greco-Hotel.h5147788.Hotel-Information) > - [Villa Agali](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Hotels-Ultimate-Villa.h99790082.Hotel-Information) > - [ILIOS BEACH HOTEL APARTMENTS](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-ILIOS-BEACH-HOTEL-APARTMENTS.h54291381.Hotel-Information) > - [Theros](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Theros.h25003354.Hotel-Information) > - [Kosta Mare Villa, Serene SeaViews, Pool & Hot Tub](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Villa-Kosta-Mare.h33597405.Hotel-Information) > - [Aquila Porto Rethymno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Aquila-Porto-Rethymno.h1636850.Hotel-Information) > - [Ellotia & Asterion By Forest Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Forest-Villas.h109449142.Hotel-Information) > - [Offering Full Privacy, Heated Pool, Scenic sea Views and Great Location](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Newly-Built-Hillside-Villa-With-Scenic-Sea-Views.h64656709.Hotel-Information) > - [Kakkos Beach Hotel - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Kakkos-Beach-Hotel-Adults-Only.h12318618.Hotel-Information) > - [Enorme Santanna Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ierapetra-Hotels-Enorme-Santanna-Beach.h44438252.Hotel-Information) > - [Apollonia Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malevizi-Hotels-Apollonia-Beach-Resort-Spa.h1522111.Hotel-Information) ---