Porto Plakias & Spa, Plakias
About the Hotel
Porto Plakias & Spa is a 4-star hotel located just 100 meters from the sandy beach of Plakias, Crete. The hotel is characterized by its serene natural landscape, surrounded by mountain villages and archeological sites. Guests can enjoy local Cretan cuisine made from fresh ingredients sourced from nearby villages, enhancing their gastronomic experience. The establishment is also conveniently located 100 km from Chania Airport and 100 km from Heraklion Airport.
Location
Situated between the gorges of Koyrtalioti and Kotsifou, the hotel provides access to beautiful natural landscapes. It is only a short distance from various archaeological sites and local taverns. Transportation options include car rentals, taxis, and bus services from Chania and Heraklion airports, as well as ferry services from several mainland ports.
Rooms
All rooms at Porto Plakias offer a balcony with views of the mountains, the sea, or the garden. Each air-conditioned room features essential amenities including a safe and satellite TV. Rooms are designed to be spacious, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Additionally, private bathrooms are included in each room for convenience.
Eat & Drink
The hotel hosts a sea front restaurant that serves a mix of traditional Greek dishes and international cuisine. Meals are prepared using freshly sourced ingredients from the surrounding region, ensuring quality and flavor. Guests can enjoy drinks and light snacks at the poolside bar or the rooftop terrace bar, offering stunning views of the area.
Leisure & Business
Porto Plakias includes a swimming pool with a large sun terrace, providing a relaxing environment for guests. A dedicated spa service offers treatments such as body scrubs and facials. For more active pursuits, guests can engage in water sports or explore the nearby beaches, gorges, and hiking paths.
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Getting around
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Turkish bath
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Pool with view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel offers spacious rooms with essential amenities but is in need of modernization. The service is attentive and accommodating, suitable for a 4-star establishment. The location provides stunning scenery in the heart of the village, with convenience to dining options and the beach. Dining options are satisfactory with room for improvement. The facilities are adequate but could benefit from updates.
Staying at Porto Plakias was a mixed experience. The rooms, while spacious and well-equipped, lacked a kettle and faced some disturbances like sun beds being thrown around above. The hotel caters well to families with many children but falls short in providing food and drink onsite.
My stay at Porto Plakias was quite pleasant overall. The rooms, while a bit dated, offered a comfortable and spacious atmosphere. The service was friendly and helpful, in line with what I would expect from a 4-star establishment. The location in the center of the village provided stunning scenery, though the dining options were somewhat lacking. The facilities were satisfactory, but there is room for improvement.
The hotel's location is stunning, right on the seafront with picturesque scenery. The rooms, while a bit dated, provided a comfortable stay, yet some noise disturbances were present. The service was friendly and accommodating, aligned with a 4-star experience. The dining options were average overall. Facilities were good but could benefit from some upgrades.
The hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms with friendly staff. The location is great, but the dining experience leaves much to be desired. The facilities are well-maintained, making it a decent value for money choice.
The hotel is recommended for big families with many children, offering large and well-equipped rooms that are a bit dated and need modernization. The friendly service is in line with a 4-star experience, with young and lovely staff. The location, although in the village center with stunning scenery, could have been improved. The dining experience leaves a lot to be desired, but the coffee is exceptional. The facilities are adequate but require enhancement.
I had a mixed experience at Porto Plakias. The rooms were spacious and well-furnished, but some noise from the lack of food and drink availability in the hotel was a downside. The service was friendly and in line with its 4-star claim, offering various helpful amenities. The location was central in Plakias, with stunning scenery, however, there was room for improvement. The dining was below average, with a silver lining being the good coffee. The facilities were decent but could use some enhancements.
The hotel offers spacious and comfortable rooms, ideal for big families with kids. The service provided is friendly and in line with a 4-star establishment, including early check-in options. The location is stunning, set in the heart of the village with beautiful seafront views, although potential for improvement exists. The dining experience, while below average overall, does offer good coffee. The facilities are satisfactory for a pleasant stay.
The hotel offers clean, nicely decorated rooms at a reasonable price. The rooms are spacious and well-furnished, although having a kettle would be a nice addition. The service is prompt and friendly, providing answers to all inquiries efficiently. Located in the village center, the hotel boasts stunning scenery and convenient access to local attractions.
The hotel has stunning scenery and is very friendly and helpful with a 4-star claim. The rooms are large and well-equipped, but could easily have been better. Dining options are less than average, except for the good coffee. Location-wise, it's in the center of the village and close to the beach, offering the best among other options in Plakias.
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