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Sonio Beach Hotel

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Located close to Platanias Beach and Platanias Square, Sonio Beach Hotel provides a beach bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach massages. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sonio Beach Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is £160
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a wall-mounted hat, two wall lamps, and a bedside table with a tissue box and a clock.

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

  • Partial sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two nightstands, a wall-mounted hat, two wall lamps, and a bedside table with a tissue box and a clock.

Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings, wicker chairs, a small table, and a potted plant.

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a shelf with decorative items, and a brick wall.

Deluxe Studio, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Platanias Square and Old Venetian Harbor are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanias Beach and War Shelter of Platanias. Agia Marina Beach and Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Platanias travel guide
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Platanias Kidonias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • OLEA Shopping Center
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Platanias Square
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • War Shelter of Platanias
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cool Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Indian restaraunt authentic
    14 min walk
  • Eclipse
    12 min walk
  • Agioklima
    13 min walk
  • Beach Bar Angela
    13 min walk

About this property

Sonio Beach Hotel

  • Hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Platanias Beach
  • Located close to Platanias Square and War Shelter of Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel provides a beach bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sonio Beach Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in and a reception hall
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Sonio Beach Hotel feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
    • 40-cm TVs with cable channels
    • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sonio Beach Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 07 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have any lifts
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonio Beach Hotel?

As of 18 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonio Beach Hotel on 27 Aug 2026 start from £160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sonio Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Does Sonio Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 42 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sonio Beach Hotel located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. War Shelter of Platanias and Agia Marina Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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