A base between beach and old town
Set between Chania’s old-town magic and the calm sands of Kato Daratso, this hotel puts beach days and city strolls on your doorstep. Wander to Agii Apostoli’s pine-fringed coves or Golden Beach’s shallow waters, then hop on the local bus for Venetian harbours, market halls and sunset spritzes in Chania. Frequent buses make journeys to the centre simple.
Life at the hotel slows around two palm-lined swimming pools, sundecks and leafy gardens. There’s a casual pool bar for iced coffees and late-afternoon mezze, plus a friendly restaurant serving Cretan classics – think dakos, grilled fish and garden-fresh salads. Free Wi-Fi and on-site parking keep things easy, while bike and car hire make exploring a breeze.
Fill your days with coastal walks to Kalamaki, paddleboarding in the bays, or a quick taxi to Nea Chora for seafront tavernas. Feeling adventurous? Day-trip to Balos or Elafonissi for wow-factor beaches, or hike a section of the Samaria Gorge for big views and bragging rights. Evenings are effortless: try local favourites in Daratso’s family-run tavernas or aim for Chania’s back-street ouzeries and rooftop bars.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Poolside snack bar
- Restaurant
Find out more about Kato Daratso
Less than 4 kilometres from Chania in northern Crete, Kato Daratso holidays offer the best of all worlds. Here you’ll find beautiful beaches in a laid-back resort, but with the bright lights of charming Chania within easy striking distance. Kato Daratso boasts four beaches of varying sizes. They are dotted among pretty sandy coves and, should you need more, Agioi Apostoli and Golden Beach are close enough to walk to. It makes holidays to Kato Daratso a great place to take in some serious rest and relaxation.