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Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

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Exterior
Property entrance
Junior Suite Pool Access | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Buffet

Overview of Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • PoolPoolPool
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Rapaniana Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006
  • Popular LocationOrthodox Academy of Crete5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlatanias Beach18 min drive
  • Popular LocationAgia Marina Beach22 min drive
  • AirportChania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)43 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room, Sharing Pool | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room, Sharing Pool

  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Family Room (with Sharing Pool) | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room (with Sharing Pool)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite Pool Access | Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite Pool Access

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Pool Access

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kolymvari

On the beach.At this Platanias hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Tavrontis Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Gonia Monastery. Orthodox Academy of Crete and German War Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Tavrontis Beach - 8 min walk
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 5 min drive
  • Platanias Square - 10 min drive
  • Platanias Beach - 18 min drive
  • Agia Marina Beach - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Μύλος Καφέ - 4 min drive
  • Le Bar - 3 min drive
  • Kriti Restaurant - 10 min walk
  • Symposium Buffet Restaurant - 16 min walk
  • Wave Restaurant Maleme - 6 min drive

About this property

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a health club. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Platanias hotel.

  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 5490 sq ft of conference space
  • 510 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2008
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa offers 150 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Platanias hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Cavo Spada Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 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.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cavo Spada Luxury
Cavo Spada Luxury Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Resort
Cavo Spada Luxury Resort Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure
Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

How close is Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa to the airport?

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa is 26.1 mi (45-min drive) away from the Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

As of Apr 30, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa on May 11, 2024 start from $135.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa.

How close is Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa to the beach?

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

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa offer free breakfast?

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa have a pool?

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, ocean views, and a beachfront location.

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Cavo Spada Spa, where you can enjoy mani/pedis, body treatments, and massages.

How close is Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa to downtown Platanias?

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa is 0.1 mi away from Rapaniana.

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 124 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 124 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing. definitely going to be back and cannot wait!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!
Beautiful hotel , we had a wonderdul time!!! The staff was amazing and very helpful. The food was great fresh and tasty. The pool bar is awsone the bartender is a pro and he prepares good drinks. I highly recommend !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service—the staff is super nice, good facilities and very good location. Lots of local restaurants within 10-15 minute walk as well so you can eat off the resort if you wish.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andre, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So friendly and welcoming. Staff were very helpful. Plenty of space to relax. Great sports facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, UK

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

6/10 Okay

Mam, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The weather turned so we didn’t get to take advantage of the beach and pool. Things looked nice but a bit of a sterile vibe about the place. The staff were not so accommodating about dining in the restaurant and we were finally seated and ignored for almost an hour before a waitress acknowledged us. She was friendly and saved the day. The power went out when we tried to check out and the front desk were not helpful or trying to come up with a solution but instead insisted on cash with no apology It just left a sour taste. If you are in to organized scheduling with activities sports and fitness it likely would suit your taste. Rooms were very clean and nice though and beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Daria

Overall nice
The staff was very friendly and helpful, our stay was very nice. The only negative comment would be regarding the mop trolleys waking us up each morning. As the corridor floors are covered with tiles, the cleaning ladies were making some noise when wheeling the mop buckets. The place was kept very clean though.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice hotel close to the beach
the hotel is amazing and the staff is great, the pool is very nice so about the kids pool, rooms are very clean, i have really enjoyed my staying there and i do recommend this hotel.

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Staff & service
Cold, unfriendly staff and no customer service
We enjoyed our stay but it had everything to do with being on vacation and nothing to do with service. Customer service simply doesn't seem to be a thing. For a 5 star resort, I'd expect being greeted with a smile and a "how are you" by most, if not everyone. Every request came across like a "favor" which again doesn't make sense considering how much we paid to stay there, staying in their most expensive room. One waitress would even often suck her teeth as she came to clean our table. The managers are nice but really need to train their staff on being courteous. We've stayed at probably hundreds of resorts and always enjoy having the chance to interact with the staff and get to know them. The staff here was cold and unfriendly and it did affect our experience. We did come across a couple of exceptions which was refreshing but really wished people were simply nicer! The rooms were fine, generally clean with a few exceptions and the food at the restaurant was good. It was nice to see they they incorporate Greek food in the menu and would have been nice to hear Greek music too in the halls rather than American music.