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An outdoor dining area with tables set for two, overlooking a body of water and a distant island.
A modern hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a water feature.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Platanias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Place, Platanias Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Agia Marina Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Platanias Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Platanias

A luxury stay in Platanias awaits you at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, 5 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Sparkling Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with access to the sauna. The restaurant, Helios and Eros, is open for lunch and dinner. With 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the 6 indoor swimming pools, 2 hot tubs and water park. 8073 square feet (750 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find a marina, a 24-hour gym and a Turkish bath/hammam. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 5-property class Platanias resort, attractions include Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda.
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What's nearby

  • Platanias Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Platanias Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • OLEA Shopping Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Golfland - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Eclipse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Olive Tree - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grapevine - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Incontro - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa

Some rates at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

As a guest of Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa, you'll find a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and a marina. 5 outdoor swimming pools, 6 indoor swimming pools, and 2 hot tubs are also on site. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars, a beach bar and a bar/lounge.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 8073 square feet (750 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Platanias resort is smoke free.

  • 322 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Conference rooms
  • 8073 sq ft of conference space
  • 750 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2001
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa offers 322 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Platanias resort provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Sparkling Spa has 9 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Uncovered parking on site (EUR 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Helios and Eros
  • Ikaros Roof Garden
  • Island

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 5 outdoor pools
  • 6 indoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (8,073 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 60
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurant during dinner.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: EUR 5 per day
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 60 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1042Κ015A0002601

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Porto Platanias Beach
Porto Platanias Beach Resort
Porto Platanias Beach Hotel Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Crete - Chania
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Crete - Chania
Porto Platanias Beach Resort Spa
Porto Platanias & Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Platanias
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Resort Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa has an uncovered self car park for EUR 5 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is a short 8-minute walk from Agia Marina Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a spa on site at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, Sparkling Spa is available for guests. It has 2 hot tubs and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa have a pool?

Take your pick from 5 outdoor swimming pools, 6 indoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a drink from one of the bars.

Does Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa features 2 poolside bars, 5 outdoor pools and 6 indoor pools.

What makes Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa.

Is Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 3 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa?

No, pets are not allowed.

Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 234 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well managed hotel with friendly accommodating staff. Beautiful surroundings, excellent value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a great location a lot of options .
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the resort, very convenient and clean. On a beautiful beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In love with this place

Beautiful Hotel resort, just loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love it the hotel is nice .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful ocean view and customer service excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, clean, and very friendly staff. The area a bit too touristic for my taste, but that's ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Very clean. All staff extremely helpful and polite. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Was amazing
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms need some improvements but overall nice property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. But, the hotel is more like 4 stars rather than 5.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Average, not 5 star standard

Average stay. More top end 3 star / 4 star. Definitely not 5 star. Good location but everything else below expectation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool in the room was great!!! Staff is excellent. Amaryllis was so helpful and kind. She was so patience in booking our excursions. The only thing I would like to see if blue walls or tiles around the outdoor pool in our room. The beige is blah but otherwise we had a ball.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came back for a second year with our 2 boys and loved our stay yet again. We were given a free upgrade to a superior family mezzanine room which was a fab start to the stay. Our balconies overlooked the harbour, our favourite pool and the mountains behind. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, as it was last year, the pools were always accessible and never overcrowded and the safety of the resort meant we were never worried about the boys (10 and 12) going between beach and pool. The room was ideal for our family. The hotel is situated in the middle of loads of family friendly restaurants all serving delicious food and we were able to rent a car for the day easily, with access to the hotel’s free parking also.
View from our balcony
The beach
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was really clean, food lovely and can cater for all. Did not feel this hotel was value for money. Limited day time activities and a DJ once a week which was awful. For a 5 star hotel it should have better options for the evening. Also sevixe in dining rooms was poor.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Loved the room and the view we got. View to the lounge bar and the adult pool. Very nice. Loved the service from the bartender at Hermes lounge bar, he was so kind and gave excellent service! Worth visiting and chat with him!🌸 Also the location was perfect, close to the beach and the night life in Platanias ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 night stay

Family resort. feels like 1000's of people there. Crowded. If that does not bother you, ok place. Noise at night from pool or karioki irritating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice holiday with kids

We were traveling with two families, children 4, 5, 7 and 7. The hotel was great! Lots of great pools, great location and really nice two bedroom room. Animation team, which was responsible for the program and especially children / kids club was great. Our kid spent 1-2 hours each day (except one) in kids club and also joined the mini disco in the evening. There were lots of great people in the animation team and our kids loved those people there. There are also really many nice restaurants near by. I can only recommend and we are already planning another trip there next summer.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is in a great location and has all the amenities necessary for a family holiday. Was disappointing that there was absolutely no guest/ customer service. All inclusive is terrible and confusing along with the processes and systems the hotel has. Such a shame for a property that could be amazing. A let down for our family holiday and won’t return in future.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the reception is very friendly and helpful but the room service doesn’t always respect the do not disturb sign and will not only walk in (more than once) whether you’re still in bed or in the shower but will insist to ask to clean the room even when you say no. It’s unfortunate because the rest of the experience, amenities, site, etc. Was excellent.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, great beach, clean and modern hotel

We stayed for four nights with all inclusive. Excellent buffets - three meals a day. Beach is very close and very kid-friendly. There are snorkelling opportunities along the stone pier on the left side of the beach. We also took a two-hour boat excursion to the nearby island, which is recommended. In general, a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Rooms are modern and clean, we had a maisonette for four persons with a small balcony. Just a few areas of improvement: a) the safety lockers should be included in the price, b) there were very few power outlets in the rooms for charging and there were nowhere to hang towels in the shower room. c) it would have been nice to get a few water bottles daily to the room, as part of the all inclusive deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overpriced Hotel with Hidden Extra Charges

First of all, the hotel was definitely not worth the money we paid. Many services that should be included in a five-star hotel came with additional charges here. For example, even if you are an all-inclusive guest, you still have to pay 5 euros for one sunbed on the beach. Access to the indoor pools and sauna costs 20 euros per person, and the water park is also an extra charge. They told us that beach towels could only be changed every two days. Moreover, one of the reception staff members (not all, but this one in particular) was extremely rude. For the price we paid, we essentially just got a bed to sleep in and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024