Title: The Hillside Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Hillside Home Villa with free breakfast, a quick walk to Platanias Beach ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11443100/11443072/fbe4eaf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11443100/11443072/42f00828.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11443100/11443072/d1448b11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Flat-screen TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11443100/11443072/5fe5f001.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11450000/11443100/11443072/96af7e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Platanias Beach, The Hillside Home provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this villa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4603 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Laundry - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Hillside Home Villa with free breakfast, a quick walk to Platanias Beach This villa features concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a front desk safe and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. The villa features free WiFi and a flat-screen TV, plus a kitchen with a fridge and a stovetop. Other amenities that guests will find include a coffee/tea maker and an electric kettle. Limited housekeeping is available. Air-conditioned accommodation at this villa offers a safe and coffee/tea makers. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Sandy beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Access to nearby outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking within 0 metres - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Free cot ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Toaster ### Dining - Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Terrace ### Laundry - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Well-lit path to entrance - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board - Multilingual staff - Safe - Safe at front desk - Tour and ticket assistance ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycle rentals - Bicycle rentals nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Outdoor pool (guest access) nearby - Scooter/moped rentals nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - 1 building - 1 floor - Bicycle rentals ## Similar properties ![Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4060000/4053200/4053101/b836b399.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Esthisis Suites Chania Platanias - Pool - Kids pool - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.8 Exceptional 188 reviews £124 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=4053101&PinnedHotelID=4053101&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68040000/68039600/68039543/8eea7353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Poseidon Apartments Platanias - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=68039543&PinnedHotelID=68039543&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10640000/10636900/10636807/c6015c12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amaryllis Hotel Apartments Platanias - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 107 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 18 Oct - 19 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=10636807&PinnedHotelID=10636807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Junior Suite, Partial Sea View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25150000/25149600/25149588/fdc988b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Iolkos Hotel Apartments Chania - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=25149588&PinnedHotelID=25149588&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8330000/8327100/8327047/c9dbe005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kalimera Hotel Agia Marina Chania - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 44 reviews £29 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-01&endDate=2025-10-02&selected=8327047&PinnedHotelID=8327047&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 There is no front desk at this property Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Host will greet you ### 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 ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ### 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 - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 39.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is professionally cleaned 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 This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Hillside Home Villa Platanias Hillside Home Platanias The Hillside Home Villa The Hillside Home Platanias The Hillside Home Villa Platanias ## About the area ![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%7C35.51696%2C23.90902&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HvRW2w1-_uSRLbeea32PlCsQFQs=) Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014 #### What's nearby - Platanias Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Platanias Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Agia Marina Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Nea Chora Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles - Old Venetian Harbor - 12 min drive - 7.6 miles #### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cool Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Diogenis Souvlaki - ‬1 min walk - ‪Mirai Japanese Cuisine And Sushi - ‬1 min walk - ‪Platea - ‬1 min walk - ‪Basil'Honey Restaurant - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Hillside Home have a pool? > Yes, this property has outdoor pool access. ### Is The Hillside Home pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Hillside Home? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at The Hillside Home? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at The Hillside Home? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Does The Hillside Home provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 39.00 per vehicle applies. ### Where is The Hillside Home located? > Situated by the sea, this villa is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Platanias Beach, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kalamaki Beach and Golden Beach. Limnoupolis Water Park and Chania Central Market are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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