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Villa Rita Apartments

Property class: 2

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A swimming pool with a patio area, surrounded by lush greenery and a view of the sea.
A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a small pond, leading to a building with a balcony overlooking the sea.
A garden with potted plants, a metal archway, and a table with chairs.
A modern building with a flat roof, a central courtyard with a fountain, and a satellite dish.
A playground with a climbing structure, slides, and a rope bridge.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Tavronitis, Platanias, Crete Island, 730 06
  • Place, Tavrontis Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rapaniana Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Platanias Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio (2 Adults) with panoramic sea view

A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a pink canopy.

Studio (2 Adults) with panoramic sea view

  • Sea view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a pink canopy.

Family Apartment with Panoramic Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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A swimming pool surrounded by a garden with a building in the background.

Two-bedroom Apartments

  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a pink canopy.

Studio

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Family Apartment, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Room

Apartment sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Kolymvari

A family-friendly stay in Platanias awaits you at Villa Rita Apartments. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Tavrontis Beach and Rapaniana Beach. Highlights at this Mediterranean aparthotel include in-room free WiFi and furnished balconies. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features a TV, a hairdryer and a wardrobe or cupboard. A fridge and a stovetop make in-room dining convenient. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and limo/town car service. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Platanias aparthotel include Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tavrontis Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rapaniana Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Platanias Beach - 9 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Platanias Square - 9 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 10 min drive - 15.9 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lounge Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Μπουκιά & Γεύσεις - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Freshness - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ioannis Kafenagogeio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪rosmaris - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Villa Rita Apartments

Villa Rita Apartments offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Villa Rita Apartments. The aparthotel can provide concierge services and limo/town car service. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Villa Rita Apartments was completed in March 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Platanias aparthotel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Villa Rita Apartments offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 14 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated - March 2023
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 300 per stay
  • Spring Break deposit: EUR 300 per stay (for stays between 01 June and 30 September)
  • 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
  • Cleaning fee: EUR 5 per accommodation, per stay.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 for adults and from EUR 7 for children

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 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
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 is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Property is also known as

Villa Rita Apartments Platanias
Villa Rita Apartments
Villa Rita Platanias
Rita Apartments Platanias
Villa Rita Apartments Platanias
Villa Rita Apartments Aparthotel
Villa Rita Apartments Aparthotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Villa Rita Apartments?

Villa Rita Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Villa Rita Apartments?

Yep, Villa Rita Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Villa Rita Apartments?

Yep, Villa Rita Apartments is a short 6-minute walk from Tavrontis Beach.

Does Villa Rita Apartments have a pool?

Villa Rita Apartments has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June to September).

Is Villa Rita Apartments family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and a playground, it's no surprise that Villa Rita Apartments is a hit with families.

Does Villa Rita Apartments serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Rita Apartments?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Rita Apartments?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Villa Rita Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Villa Rita Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was good as expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was too hard. No mattress so springs were little bit painful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Villa Rita is in a great location, spotlessly clean, well equipped, although could do with more pans and some wine glasses in the room. We booked a sea view room and although the apartments were practically empty we were given the room with the least view of the sea. The apartments are only a 5 minute walk to the lovely beach with clear blue sea, some restaurants and a few shops in Tavronitis but we got the bus every night to Platanias, Agia Marina or Chania, the bus service is brilliant and very reasonable, return for 3 adults was between 13-18 euros and the buses and very regular and reliable. There’s allot of choice of restaurants in all the above resorts we ate at beachfront restaurants which were surprisingly very well priced and all meals were delicious.We did a trip to Balos and Falassarna through get your guide which was a nice full day out. The owner is very helpful and informative. We booked and paid for late Check out. There is building work going on next door, 4 or 5 houses being built so there is diggers and trucks arriving throughout the day, it seemed quiet on Saturday & Sunday do they must only work Monday to Friday. This is no fault of the owner but it would have been nice to be informed of that. We put music on to try and soften the noise as there was only us around the pool most days, but the noise was very loud at times especially when hardcore was being delivered. We would visit again but I would email first to ensure building work was complete.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Klima nicht immer an. Wlan bisschen zu langsam. Sonst alles sauber
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Consigliatissima! Struttura a conduzione familiare molto alla buona. Pulizia giornaliera, piscina grande con lettini. Mare a 5 minuti a piedi se però ti vuoi accontentare, le spiagge famose sono più distanti. Ma con la macchina siamo riusciti a fare tutto. (Parcheggio incluso)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Accueil sympathique. Chambre propre. Jolie piscine. Stationnement aisé.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
sejour d'une nuit. confort moyen Accueil sympathique
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Dejligt sted

Dejlig frodig have med palmer og smukke blomster, der har ikke været noget at sætte en finger på. Dejlig stor pool. Dejlig udsigt vi havde både over pool og havet. Dejlig stille område med restaurenter og bager, og små supermarkeder i nærheden. Værten var sød og rar helt sikkert et sted vi ville komme igen. Pænt og rent. Poolen har åbnet fra kl 8.00 til kl 19.00 men er sæson åbnet fra juni til slut september men rigtig dejlig pool, med børnepool i den ene ende. Der er legeplads med rutchebane og klatretårn samt et gyngestativ. Parkeringsplads er der ved vejen som ikke er trafikeret. Der er en lille fryser i køleskabet. Efter check ud må man godt blive indtil man skal med sit fly, der er et toilet hvor man kan skifte tøj hvis man bader i poolen efter udtjekning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Traumhafter Garten, entspannter Urlaub

Wir, 2 Erwachsene und 2 Kinder, hatten eine wunderbare Zeit in dieser kleinen Oase auf Kreta. Ein toller Garten und Pool lädt zum Verweilen ein wenn man gerade mal keinen Ausflug geplant hat. Tipps für Ausflüge haben wir auch viele bekommen und Informationen zu Flora und Fauna. Das Hotel ist ruhig gelegen, man kommt jedoch mit dem Auto schnell zu Orten an denen etwas los ist oder tollen Stränden. Wir sind sehr dankbar für den tollen Aufenthalt und können jedem die Unterkunft empfehlen der nicht auf die großen Hotelkomplexe steht :)
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr freundliche und k8mpetente Betreuung Großer Pool Herrlicher blühender Garten mit rhododendron hecken und palmen 5min zu Fuß zum Meet und Taverne
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Bella struttura, no Wi-Fi

Positivo: La struttura è bella, il proprietario gentile e pronto a risolvere le problematiche. Negativo: Wi-Fi in casa inesistente, se vi serve internet dovete mettervi fuori. Il wc non scarica la carta igienica che bisogna buttare nel cestino
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Bien pour 1 ou 2 nuits. Très sonore, minium en ce qui concerne la cuisine. Accueil correcte. Bonne literie
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Utmärkt hotell vid Globen

Hotell med mycket nära läge intill Globen. Stort parkeringsgarage under Avici arena. Enligt utsago låst på natten. Bra storlek på rummet. Frukost är av bra standard. Finns rätt mycket sittplatser. Återkommer gärna.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Di più tranquillità e informalita Di meno colazione
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons séjourné en famille à Villa Rita pendant 10 jours et nous étions très bien installés : accueil très chaleureux avec de bons conseils par le propriétaire, appartement propre (ménage fait tous les jours), jardin bien entretenu avec une belle piscine, plage de galets à 5 minutes à pieds, bien situé pour visité l'Ouest de la Crète, endroit calme. Bonne adresse.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ho soggiornato con la mia famiglia per 2 settimane in questa struttura...a 2 passi dalla spiaggia in sassi di Tavronitis ... piscina ben tenuta... posizione eccellente a circa 20 km da Kissamos... Balos ed Elafonnisi sono a circa 1 oretta di auto.. Falasarna 40 minuti circa..per chi vuole visitare la zona ovest è ottimale... in struttura per qualsiasi consiglio... localini/spiagge.. Spyros vi saprà dare le giuste dritte... persona squisita che parla tranquillamente l'inglese..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delusa

Ottima l'accoglienza e buona la posizione per raggiungere varie spiagge. Molto bella e pulita la piscina.Visto le foto pensavo di meglio. L'appartamento è poco accessoriato sia in cucina che in bagno, l'aria condizionata è SOLO in camera da letto e chi dorme nel divano-letto in cucina, o fa congelare quelli in camera o soffre il caldo. Quando si apriva l'acqua,un rumore assurdo. Il frigo è piccolo per non parlare della tv, 14 pollici tubo catodico. Il Wi-Fi inesistente, perchè non arriva alla palazzina dopo la piscina. La spiaggia a 5 minuti a piedi è di ciotoli. In mezzo al verde con il continuo rumore dei grilli nelle orecchie! Pulizie scarse e non giornaliere, meglio mettere uno straccio e una scopa in appartamento e non pagarle
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Einfach ausgestattetes aber sehr sauberes Appartement. Große Terrasse mit schönem Meerblick. Sehr gastfreundlicher, deutschsprachiger Vermieter mit tollen Tipps für Ausflüge und Restaurants. Schönes Aussengelände mit großem Pool zum Schwimmen. Hierhin kommen wir gerne wieder!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay...would stay again

My room had an amazing view of the beach and was very peaceful. The host was very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

I stayed at Rita for 6 nights and I could have stayed longer. It was a beautiful view from my room and I loved sitting in the balcony and watching the ocean and the mountains. The host Mr Shapiro was really nice and welcoming. He was very friendly and we talked about many things. The neighbors in the apartment were also very nice. It was a calm and secluded area, perfect for a relaxing stay. There are shops and restaurants and bus stop close by at a walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

pleasant stay

PLEASANT STAY, THE ROOM WAS CLEAN AND WE RECEIVED AN UPGRADE OF THE ROOM FOR FREE. THE STUDIO/APARTMENT WAS BIG WITH A NICE SEA-VIEW AND ALL THE STAFF HAVE BEEN KIND. THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING IS THE QUALITY OF BED (THE MATTRESS NOT CONFORTABLE AT ALL...A VERY LOW QUALITY). ALL THE REST WAS RECOMMANDABLE.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
great swimming pool
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable and quiet place to stay

The hotel was the Beach and has a great pool. Personnel was friendly and helpful. Ideal location for people seeking calm and relaxing vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ОЧЕНЬ ХОРОШИЙ ОТЕЛЬ ДЛЯ ПУТЕШЕСТВУЮЩИХ. СНАЧАЛА НАМ ПРЕДЛОЖИЛИ НОМЕР С ОДНОЙ ДВУХСПАЛЬНОЙ КРОВАТЬЮ, КОГДА МЫ ПОПРОСИЛИ ДВЕ РАЗДЕЛЬНЫЕ НАМ ЛЮБЕЗНО ПРЕДЛОЖИЛИ ДРУГОЙ НОМЕР. НОМЕР ОБОРУДОВАН ВСЕМ НЕОБХОДИМЫМ ДЛЯ ПРОЖИВАНИЯ. КУХНЯ, БАЛКОН, СОВМЕЩЕННЫЙ С/У ГДЕ ВСЕ РАБОТАЕТ. УЮТНАЯ ЗОНА ДЛЯ ОТДЫХА С БАССЕЙНОМ. ОЧЕНЬ ГОСТЕПРИИМНЫЙ, ВЕЖЛИВЫЙ И РАЗГОВОРЧИВЫЙ ХОЗЯИН. БОЛЬШОЕ СПАСИБО ЕМУ ЗА РАДУШНЫЙ ПРИЕМ.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service

Lousy owner

We stayed in Villa Rita for two nights. When we arrived, around 16:00, the room was still not ready; the owner mumbled something about a screwup in the reservation system. He hastily got sheets etc. into the room and tried to get _us_ to make the beds, which I refused. The room was generally clean but on the matresses there were big visible stains. The owner's attitude was... I can only describe it as annoying. As he greeted us, his instructions on our way to the room were military-style "you're forbidden to do this, that, this, that". One thing that struck me as next to ridiculous was that we were not allowed to change the airconditioning temperature; the remote was locked, and all we could do was turn it on and off. Another _very_ annoying thing is that in our 2-room apartment (one bedroom and one kitchen/living room with two folding beds) there was only one aircondition, inside the bedroom. So the children had to freeze during the night (we got them to sleep in the twin bed, the folding ones were not comfortable at all) while we were sweating. Regarding the area: Platanias is a nice place, very lively with lots of cafes, bars, restaurants etc. But don't expect to find _anything_, not even a bakery or a kiosk, within walking distance of the hotel. You definitely need a car. If there's a bus station nearby, I didn't see it. The pool and the exterior were nice, but not enough to reverse our bad experience. Overall, I cannot recommend it.