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Located across the road from Plakias Beach and overlooking the Mediterranean Ocean is Hotel Alianthos Beach, an informal family-run hotel within an 11-kilometre drive of the famous Preveli Beach. Each room includes a furnished balcony with a sea or mountain view. En-suite bathrooms feature showers and speciality toiletries, and when it's time to relax, satellite TVs and coffee-making facilities are sure to come in handy. The is an outdoor pool, including a kiddies section, where visitors can soak up the sun and relax. A 24-hour front desk can assist with car rental, luggage storage, and an ironing service, while parking is free of charge. The in-house restaurant at Hotel Alianthos Beach is open for all meals. A buffet-style breakfast starts the day off, and for lunch and dinner, an a la carte menu includes dishes prepared from produce harvested on the family farm. The 1830's Rethymno Lighthouse, which is on the other side of the island, will take 50 minutes to reach by car.
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HOTEL STYLE
Mid-range
Family
Languages Spoken
English, German, Greek
Location
Main Street, Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 74060 Greece
Name/address in local language
Alianthos Beach Hotel
129 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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It's one of the places I would consider to visit again (even though in general I prefer to explore new places). It just felt good to be there. Both the hotel itself and its location made you feel comfortable that you've made a good decision when choosing your destination. As for the hotel, I really can't complain. Delicious food, helpful staff, spacious and clean rooms (lot of them with sea view), located just a few steps from the beach (and 1 minute walk to 2 different supermarkets). We were also very surprised that we could keep our room for late check out without additional charge. Highly recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We visited Plakias on an organised trip. We were in the town for lunch and on our guide’s recommendation, we took a table next to the beach and ordered lunch from the hotel’s restaurant. Service was slow. It took a while to take our order and the traditional Greek friendly service wasn’t much in evidence. Food was a little more expensive than some and the meat was a little tough. Worst of all, plates were not cleared when we finished. We sat for a very long time staring at the debris. We had ordered coffee but it never arrived so we went inside the hotel to pay the bill. There was some small panic and coffees were produced which we drank quickly at a table in the lobby. Sadly, one thing that never came was any sort of apology or recognition that it just hadn’t been good enough. We won’t be returning.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We really enjoyed our stay in Alianthos Beach Hotel. First of all - Staff is amazing. All of them are really helpful and friendly. They helped us to organize 2 trips, ensure lunch boexes and even let us stay longer in one room as we had a flight back in the evening. Rooms are clean and spacious - not luxury but they have everything you need. We booked a package with breakfest and dinner and despite Covid19 circumstences they were served perfectly fine. Last but not least hotel is very well located - right by the beautiful beach of Plakias.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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I was a big fan of your restaurant. Since 2018 I have visited this place (Plakias, Alianthos) several times and was always very satisfied, the location is fabulous, your dishes were excellent, your staff was very friendly. It always felt familiar. In general, that keeps me coming back. Especially, your waiter named Abdul has always made me feel at home, the tasty food was professionally served with a certain charm and hospitality. He really cares. To be honest, this year I was disappointed. Besides of him, Abdul (he still is the same making a great job with a lot of passion and hearth), a lot of things has changed. The other waiters were not so friendly, even chaotic, not organized well, sometimes very loud. In my opinion, your restaurant is supposed to be a place where I can enjoy my vacation vibes and this time I felt rather stressed. However, I wish you a lot of success and please, be better again, so I can come back for a dinner during my next holiday in Plakias :)
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Had to pay for the all too common chairs and umbrella hire on the beach so thought may as well order some drinks, had to go to the hotel to pay upfront, then they delivered drinks to the beach. Was only there for an hour. Would be good if chairs were complimentary with min drinks or food order.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Have to pay for all day beach chairs and umbrella like everywhere in Europe.
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We spent our vacation in Plakias in August and had dinner several times at the Hotel Alianthos Beach, which had tables under the trees by the beach. We were very satisfied with the environment and cuisine. We appreciated the professional approach of the waiter Abdul. We plan to return again in a year . The Mozis family
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Warm hospitality from the staff and family, great food, clean rooms and a perfect location right on the beach - We had a really pleasant stay at this hotel. We live on the north side of Crete and know the island very well - came here for a change of scenery - so glad we did as we were thoroughly spoiled by the family who own this hotel. We’ll definitely be back and have already recommended it to many of our friends.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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We didn't stay overnight here, but truly enjoyed great meals and excellent service at the restaurant. The setting is lovely, with tables by the sea under a natural arbor provided by the trees. The waiters were friendly and professional. We tried pasta, seafood and meat dishes, and thought they were all delicious.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Nice venue and great location. Hotel is in almost front of the beach (Main Street is between hotel and beach). sea view rooms have a picturesque view. Definitely would stay again to that hotel. Covid protocols are applied 100%. Box for garbages is missing inside the room.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:sea view rooms
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We love this family run hotel, always a great welcome. They arrange our airport pickup and journey back. Always happy to help.the views of the beach, marina and mountains is wonderful and sitting under the trees in the evening with pretty lights above is mesmerising.
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Date of stay: September 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:They have a pool in their sister hotel next door you can use.
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Response from Ελένη Μαστορογιαννάκη, Marketing at Alianthos Beach Hotel
Responded 25 Feb 2024
Dear Valerie, many thanks for your kind words.We look forward to seeing you again in Plakias. Best regards from Crete The family of Alianthos Beach Hotel 😊
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