Hotel Caretta Beach

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8
  • Apartments
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

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 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Gerani, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Jane
United States United States
“Everything! So nice to be on the beach in a room with a view from a lovely large balcony. We had 2 rooms for 5 nights each and the management was so considerate to put our rooms near each other and because we had a double booking, and it was a...”
Peter
Slovakia Slovakia
“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 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.”
Lara
Norway Norway
“Excellent place! From the welcoming moment to the check out. All I wish was to stay longer, but I'll return for sure. The studios have been recently refurbished and provides a great comfort. The Housekeeping team is doing an excellent job. Thank...”
Katarina
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Clean, new property on the beach. Cleaning every day. Swimming pool and sun beds available free of charge. Parking is relaxed, just in front of the hotel. Friendly staff.”
Shiva
France France
“The staff are super nice and accommodating. The place a sparkling clean. Breakfast and the food at the restaurant was delicious and felt like mama homemade. The hotel was baby friendly.”
Mikko
Finland 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.”
Siddhesh
India India
“Perfect location right in front of the sea. Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a nice restaurant with a good breakfast.”
Daiva
United Kingdom 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 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...”

Hosted by Karin, Emmanouil, Alexandros

9.8
Host Review Score
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

Amenities of Hotel Caretta Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

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.

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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.

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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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroUnionPay credit card Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note that all units are non-smoking.

License number: 1042K032A0165200

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