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Caretta Beach

2.0 star property

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A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a beach with umbrellas.
A beach with sun loungers and thatched umbrellas.
A building labeled "Caretta Beach" with a staircase leading to the entrance, a tree-lined pathway, and a view of the sea in the background.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A beach view from a window with a table set for breakfast, including croissants and coffee, and beach umbrellas in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $117
$101 nightly
$117 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26

Explore the area

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Gerani, Platanias, Crete, 73014
  • Place, Máleme Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Venetian Harbor
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, wardrobe, and a view of the outside.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, and a dining area with a table set for two, featuring a bottle of wine and a bowl of fruit.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Partial sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a pool area with umbrellas and palm trees.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beachside

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a door, and a view of the landscape.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Roof Garden)

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

When you stay at Caretta Beach in Platanias, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. .This beach aparthotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Nea Chora Beach and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Old Venetian Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Máleme Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Golden Beach - 10 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 13 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Port of Souda - 18 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Η αcαcία του Αγά - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bossa Nova - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tequila - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Menta Cafe Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Perasmo - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Caretta Beach

Caretta Beach offers 19 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Platanias aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This aparthotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the aparthotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and noon.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a sandy beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 10 per day

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 19 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Caretta Beach Hotel Platanias
Caretta Beach Hotel
Caretta Beach Platanias
Caretta Beach Platanias
Caretta Beach Aparthotel
Caretta Beach Aparthotel Platanias

Caretta Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing place, very quiet, directly at the beach, clean and big room with very well equipped kitchenette, and terrace with sea view, nice and friendly staff, own parking available
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful Beachfront Gem with Amazing Staff! Our stay at Caretta Beach Hotel was truly unforgettable. Nestled right on a peaceful stretch of beach, the location offered the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience—just a short drive from the buzz of Platanias and nearby attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can recommend this hotel with all my heart. Extremely friendly staff who are ready to help you with whatever you have in mind and the food they serve in Horizon restaurant is truly glorious. Hotel area is really well taken care of, it's clean and the location on the beach is wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were 3 families staying at Caretta Beach Hotel and absolutely loved it. The hotel is just steps away from the beach, extremely well maintained and unbelievably clean. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed somewhere this spotless! Housekeeping did an excellent job. The location was also perfect, a great home base for day trips to Elafonisi Beach and Balos. The staff’s kindness really stood out throughout our visit. Adonis at the restaurant was so friendly and made us feel welcome every day. He was an absolute pleasure to talk to! Lea and Katerina at the restaurant always greeted us with a smile and Maria at the bar was so kind. The hotel manager, Yianni, was very helpful and gave us fantastic local tips that made exploring the area so much easier. Everything about our stay was perfect. We felt right at home. You have to go here! Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be coming back! Thank you for everything Caretta Beach staff! Maria & family from Montreal
Caretta Beach
Caretta Beach
Pool area
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Satisfaisant dans l’ensemble.

Le séjour s’est globalement bien passé. Mais literie très dure dans la pièce principale. Eau de la piscine froide pour les enfants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Avslappnande och bekvämt hotell

Jättefint hotell med härlig pool och en riktigt fin strand. Jag bodde här tillsammans med min tonåring som trivdes väldigt bra. Frukosten var enkel och helt okej, inget märkvärdigt men tillräckligt för att starta dagen. Personalens service var verkligen toppen – alla var otroligt trevliga och välkomnande, vilket gjorde vistelsen extra trevlig. Finns buss som går var 30:e minut för att ta sig till stan och var jätte enkelt att ta sig till hotell från flygplatsen. En liten sak att tänka på är utflykterna och aktiviteterna. Jag rekommenderar att inte boka dem direkt via hotellet eftersom det ofta blir dyrare än att boka själv via andra hemsidor eller utan transport. Det går dessutom bussar överallt som är mycket billigare och smidigare. Bortsett från det var allt annat med boendet perfekt, och jag kan absolut rekommendera detta hotell för en avslappnande och trevlig semester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Questa struttura resterà tra i ricordi più belli dí questa vacanza a Creta , assieme alla baby caretta che ha raggiunto faticosamente il mare tra gli applausi dei presenti!. Colazione ottima , unico neo il bagno, molto piccolo. Molto comoda la vicinanza della spiaggia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfekt!!! Ich kann die Unterkunft nur wärmst empfehlen. Wir kamen etwas zu spät an und wurden trotzdem herzlichst empfangen. Die Angestellten waren alle die ganze Zeit über total freundlich ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Unser Zimmer war groß, sauber und auch die Küchenecke war mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Der Ausblick vom Balkon direkt zum Strand war einfach traumhaft! Das Frühstücksbuffet auf der Terrasse direkt zwischen Pool und Strand war jeden Morgen frisch und super lecker. Es gab jeden Tag eine große Auswahl herzhafter und süßer Speisen. Mit frischem Obst und Gemüse. Auch das Abendessen haben wir sehr genossen. Wir hatten einen Leihwagen schon vom Flughafen aus. Diesen konnten wir problemlos am Hotel parken. Mit dem Auto ist man vom Hotel aus „ruck zuck“ in Chania, in den Bergen oder beim nächsten Supermarkt. Wir wollen auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pool und Bar, Klima und top Personal Meer 20m

Gut
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet and accessible to many different area on Crete. The staff was terrific and the home cooking was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Der Urlaub war ganz arg toll! Das Personal ist der Hammer! Soooooo nett und hilfsbereit! Wer Probleme mit harten Betten hat, ist es vielleicht nicht ganz die richtige Wahl..... aber sonst ist alles absolut perfekt! Kommen wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Super godt hotel

Super fint hotel og venlig betjening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Kicki

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

Litet och familjärt.

Hotell nära stranden med liten fin pool. Mycket trevlig värdinna Thea som tog hand om oss mycket bra, god mat i restaurangen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

God beliggenhed

Stille og roligt sted på stranden. Dejlig stor Terrasse på rooftop lejlighederne
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Huono sijainti

Hotelli hyvä ja hotellin henkilökunta mukavaa, mutta sijainti erittäin huono! Keskellä ei mitään. Taksilla joutui kulkemaan melkein joka paikkaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lieblos und verbaut - keine Reise wert

Überteuerte Wohnungen 146€/Nacht nennt das Hotel Suite. Trist eingerichtete Zimmer mit minimalistischer Küche (über 30 Minuten bis das Wasser auf dem Herd kocht) und einem Bad für Zwerge. Viel zu klein: für Menschen über 175cm ist die Dusche unbrauchbar, zwei Personen passen nicht gleichzeitig in das Bad hinein. Der Balkon mit Meerblick entpuppt sich als Parterre-Balkon mit Blick auf den Personalein - und Ausgang und auf die öffentliche Toilette. Inklusive der dazugehörigen Gerüche. Es schauen andauernd Peronen in den gesamten Wohnbereich und die Klimaanlage sorgen zudem für Pfützen auf dem Balkon. Der Strand ist verschmutzt mit u.a. Zigarettenkippen. Generell wirkt alles lieblos und heruntergekommen - das Hauptgebäude und Pool sind noch dazu komplett verbaut. Das Hotel war die teuerste und zugleich schlechteste Unterkunft unserer Kreta-Rundreise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Quiet location and very family friendly.

We stayed for a long week. And we enjoyed The location and The surroundings. But a bit warm for those who slept on The extra beds...
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Osmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Rauhallinen pieni hotelli.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Vari

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit idealer Strandnähe

Das Caretta Beach Hotel liegt ideal direkt am Strand. Die Zimmer bzw. die Apartments sind sehr groß und bestehen aus einer Küche, einem Wohnzimmer und einem Schlafzimmer. Die Ausstattung ist ein wenig veraltet, jedoch intakt und erfüllt seinen Zweck. Das Badezimmer ist in Ordnung, jedoch beim Verwenden der Dusche wird das Bad überflutet, da der Duschvorhang nicht bis zum Boden hin ausreicht. Im Ganzen ist es ein solides Hotel mit schönem Pool, sehr nettem und hilfsbereitem Personal und perfekter Strandlage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

Individuelles Strandhotel mit Charme

Wir waren im September dort und haben ein Studio bewohnt, was für 2 Personen ausreichend groß und sehr sauber war. Leider liegen diese im Erdgeschoss und der seitliche Meerblick ist etwas eingeschränk. Es gibt eine große, liebevoll bepflanzte Terasse, die sich verschiedene Studios teilen (z. T. abgetrennt), nur wenig überdacht (bei Regen ungünstig). Das Bad ist etwas eng und es mangelt an Ablagen. Es gibt nur 2 deutsche Fernsehsender, dafür funktioniert das WLAN in allen Bereichen sehr gut. Das Hotel liegt direkt am Strand, das Wasser ist sehr sauber, fällt aber nicht flach ab und es gibt immer etwas Strömung. Man kann für 4 € Liegen und Schirm mieten. Am Pool ist es gratis und Badetücher gibt es für 1€. Das Hotel liegt ruhig, Supermärkte und Tavernen gibt es in der Nähe und auch ohne Mietwagen ist der Ort zu Fuss erreichbar bzw. die Bushaltestelle ca. 10 min. entfernt, von da kommt man günstig und unkompliziert z.B. nach Chania. Man kann im Hotel frühstücken, zwischendurch gibt es Snacks und am Abend kocht Katarina traditionelle, leckere Gerichte oder man verpflegt sich selbst. Das Hotel wird familiär geführt, Thea und das Team versuchen, jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen, Danke an Thea und Katharina. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gern wieder. Zum Schluss bleibt zu sagen, wer keine All-Inklusive-Luxusanlage mit Animation braucht, sondern das Individuelle, Familiäre, Ursprüngliche und Besondere zum Abschalten sucht, ist hier bestens aufgehoben und wird sich wohlfühlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Kirsten

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

Fint hotel til prisen

Fint hotel til prisen. God strand men dog med småsten. Stranden var lukket i to dage pga. bølger. Mutter laver hjemmelevet græsk mad og menúen skifter. Mindre pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Perttu

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

Mukava, rauhallinen hotelli

Erittäin miellyttävä rauhallinen hotelli, henkilökunta ja palvelu huippuluokkaa, tilat hyvässä kunnossa ja erittäin siistiä. Hyvin toimiva wi-fi. Huoneisto (2 huonetta) vähän liian pieni 5 hengen perheelle.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Caretta Hotel, Crete

Great location, tranquil and close to restaurants. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Satu och Henrik

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

Underbar personal på hotell nära stranden

Mycket nöjda med hotellet! Bra bemötande, otroligt läge vid stranden och lugnt. Lite trångt i lägenheten för fyra personer men överkomligt. Familjär stämning och man får goda personliga råd om utflykter av personalen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

Relax in un bella spiaggia.

Bella struttura di medie/piccole dimensioni direttamente a mare. Grande spiaggia, bel mare e posto non affollato. Nell'appartamento mancava il condizione nel soggiorno/camera che risultava quindi molto caldo. Bellissima terrazza attrezzata con vista mare. Personale molto cortese e disponibile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017