Chic Cretan escape

Just a 10-minute stroll from the golden sand of Agioi Apostoloi Beach, Nireas Hotel offers a tranquil escape in Kato Daratso, just a 10-minute taxi ride from Chania’s Old Town. With sun-drenched beaches, family-run tavernas, and bustling local markets on your doorstep, it’s the perfect spot to unwind or set off on a Cretan adventure.

Set in lush gardens, the hotel has 27 spacious apartments, each with a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a private balcony or terrace. Cool off in one of two outdoor pools, including a dedicated kids' pool, or enjoy a drink at the poolside bar. And, if you’re feeling the need for more active relaxation, there’s tennis and table tennis to keep your blood pumping.

With self-catering facilities, you can enjoy breakfast on your balcony or cook at your own pace. Prefer to eat out? There are family-run tavernas within a five-minute walk, serving fresh seafood and local specialities, while Chania’s buzzing restaurants are just a scenic 10-minute cab ride away.

For sun, sea, and zero stress, Nireas Hotel puts you in the perfect spot to soak up the Cretan vibes. Whether you’re all about lazy days by the pool, beach-hopping along the coast, or uncovering Crete’s hidden gems, you’ll have everything you need for a holiday to remember – at your own pace.

Facilities

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Breakfast room
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Restaurant
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Entertainment

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

Sports & Health

  • Darts
  • Table tennis
Use of these facilities may attract additional charges. All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, and dress code.

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.

Kato Daratso, 73100, Greece

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