Set right on Platanias beach, on grounds full of orange and olive trees, this apartment-style hotel suits guests in search of a memorable Cretan vacation.
Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or fun family vacation, Hotel Caretta Beach caters to your every need. Spend the day relaxing on your balcony and enjoy stunning views of the Aegean Sea.
Traditional Cretan cuisine is available at the beach pavilion, where you can also enjoy breakfast at a time that suits you best. If you prefer, you can also make use of the kitchenette and facilities in your spacious guest unit.
The outdoor pool provides a great alternative to swimming in the sea and includes a special kids section. This way you can watch your children splash in the water while sipping a refreshing drink at Caretta's bar.
Tours of the island, as well as hiking trips and rental bikes, can be arranged at the front desk.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Quiet hotel, nice and helpful staff, tasty breakfast, close to the beach, perfect for families. If you have a car, the hotel has good position to start you trips to western Krete. There is a sandy beach which is used by turtles to lay eggs. During...”
Deborah
United States
“The staff here was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic, as was the dinner ate at Horizon restaurant. Nice little beach in front of the hotel.”
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Mikko
Finland
“Caretta beach is cozy, small and on the beach. Located enought, approx 1,5 kilometers, away from all the other tourists and hotels. We really enjoyed the silence. Nice people and nice weather.”
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Siddhesh
India
“Perfect location right in front of the sea. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice restaurant with a good breakfast.”
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Daiva
United Kingdom
“Spacious well maintained property, very quiet, away from all the noise, right on the beach.
Staff were very helpful. You need a car to get around to see other places”
Arto
Finland
“Location is close to the beach, easy buss rides to chania and mini market with fresh fruits nearby. Very peacefu and quiet. Friendly staff and good breakfast. Pool is amazing and beach was superb! Room was very spacious. Afrikan ter checkout they...”
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Mariana
Romania
“We liked everything. The apartment was nice and clean with everything you need. The staff was beyond expectations: friendly, helpful and welcoming. The food was delicious. The location was amazing and we had a once in a lifetime experience to see...”
Anna
Poland
“We had wonderful time staying in Caretta Beach Hotel. Nice and comfortable room, pool anytime and chill on the beach. You can eat dinner after swimming and take a shower at the beach after swiming in the sea. Early in the morning you can enjoy...”
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Linn-helen
Norway
“Fantastic location! It's a pretty quiet place, which was perfect for us. The hotel has excellent staff that are service-minded and always helpful and an excellent restaurant with affordable prices. It's great possibilities to get around to both...”
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Nagarr
Hungary
“In a very nice environ a well maintened hotel with a friendly and smileable staff.
We loved the brekfast with the fresh pastry and plenty of choice.
In the hotel we had everything we needed to relax: pool, sun beds, pool bar, proximity of the...”
Hosted by Karin, Emmanouil, Alexandros
9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
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Karin, Emmanouil, Alexandros
Dear Guest, please allow us to introduce ourselves. We Karen, Manolis and Alexander are the family owning the Caretta Beach and we would be very excited to welcome you in our Hotel. We are looking forward to your visit!
Gerani is a nice small waterfront village close to Platanias. There are plenty of taverns, bars, supermarkets for you to choose from all of them withing walking distance of the Caretta Beach
Languages spoken: German,Greek,English
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Horizon Seaview Restaurant
Cuisine
Greek • Mediterranean
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian
House rules
Hotel Caretta Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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