Chilled-out beachside stay in Crete

For laid-back beach holidays with a dash of Cretan charm, this one's a brilliant pick. It’s right by Maleme Beach with sweeping views over the Cretan Sea and the White Mountains. Platanias, a lively resort packed with shops, bars and restaurants, is just a 10-minute drive away.

This modern, eco-friendly hotel has two outdoor pools perfect for cooling off under the Mediterranean sun. There’s a family-friendly atmosphere here, with board and field games on offer to keep everyone entertained. If you like to keep things moving, you can try some early morning yoga, or head out and explore the local area.

Facilities

Food & Drink

  • 1 buffet restaurant inspired by healthy Cretan cuisine
  • 1 poolside snack bar
  • 1 bar
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

  • Playground
  • Children's pool
  • Game room
  • 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

  • Billiards
  • Bocce
  • Fitness
  • Table tennis
  • Yoga
  • Massage
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 Maleme

For a holiday set to the sounds of gently lapping waves, look no further than Maleme. A short drive outside of Chania, Maleme is a seaside hamlet along Crete’s western coast, surrounded by picturesque olive groves and pine trees. The undisputed star of the place – and where you’ll spend most of your time on Maleme holidays – is the 3-kilometre beach, which stretches as far as the eye can see.

Maleme, Maleme, 73014, Greece

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