Sonio Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Platanias Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Deluxe Studio, Garden View | Living area | 40-cm TV with cable channels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, beach views
Deluxe Studio, Garden View | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

Explore the area

Map
Platanias Kidonias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationAgia Marina Beach6 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)38 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

  • 377 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

On the beach.Your stay at this Platanias hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. War Shelter of Platanias and Agia Marina Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 5 min walk
  • Platanias Square - 10 min walk
  • War Shelter of Platanias - 16 min walk
  • Agia Marina Beach - 6 min drive
  • Limnoupolis Water Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Capriccio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Χάλαρο - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vegera Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Μαντείο - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonio Beach Hotel

Beachfront hotel near Platanias Beach
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sonio Beach Hotel like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This eco-certified hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This Platanias hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Sonio Beach Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 07.

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sonio Beach
Sonio Beach Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Platanias
Sonio Beach Apartments Platanias, Crete - Chania
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonio Beach Hotel to the airport?

Sonio Beach Hotel is 21.1 mi (39-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Sonio Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 42 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Sonio Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonio Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Sonio Beach Hotel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Sonio Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sonio Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a pool?

Sonio Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Sonio Beach Hotel is home to Sonio Beach Restaurant, which features international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and mani/pedis.

How close is Sonio Beach Hotel to downtown Platanias?

Sonio Beach Hotel is 0.4 mi away from Platanias Town.

Sonio Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, I may visit Platanias again, just because of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sinead, Cork

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
May holiday
The welcome and friendliness of Sofia was lovely. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the drinks brought to you on the beach fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Rikke Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kreta 19
Preisleistungverhältnis ist sehr gut. Wir würden nett empfangen. Gute Bedienung beim Frühstück. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt in Sonio Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Anne Grete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sonio Beach
Alt var meget bra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastisk hotell
Flott hotell med veldig god og hyggelig service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

NI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
広くて快適な部屋で、見晴らしも良いです。残念なのは、シャワー室が狭いことだけです。受付も素晴らしいです。
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
とても親切なホテル
ビジネスで約1週間滞在しました。 フロントの方もレストランの方もとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。 部屋は広く快適で、Wifiの接続も問題ありませんでした。 近くには、レストランやスーパーマーケットも多く、夕飯を自分で作ることも問題ありませんでした。 バス停も近くにあります。 行きはハニアからバスで移動し、帰りはフロントの方にTaxiを予約してもらいました。 私はとても素晴らしい日をこのホテルで過ごすことができました。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018