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Platanias Hotel Guide - Historic Hotels in Platanias, Crete

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Our top choices for Platanias historic hotels

A swimming pool with a geometric tile design, surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a building featuring balconies and a covered outdoor area in the background.

1. Garden Blue By Greoudis

Garden Blue By Greoudis
Platanias
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (34 reviews)
"Spacious room. Great location, supermarket right across the road. Friendly and helpful staff"
Canada
ChunHui
The price is €59
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Garden Blue By Greoudis
A balcony with a view of the sea, a wooden table with fruits, and a magazine.

2. Esperanto

Esperanto
Platanias
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Lovely friendly staff who are so helpful beautiful room, beach and area "
United Kingdom
Amelia
The price is €95
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Esperanto
A floating bar with green chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a pool with clear blue water, and a view of distant mountains.

3. Galini Palace Resort Hotel - All Inclusive

Galini Palace Resort Hotel - All Inclusive
5.0 star property
Platanias
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (110 reviews)
"The food was school dinner in a huge hall - badly let’s the hotel down Swarms of flies around the pool - impossible to sit by the pool in the pm"
United Kingdom
John
The price is €85,003
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Galini Palace Resort Hotel - All Inclusive
A woman in a white dress and straw hat walking along a poolside path with a pool and palm trees in the background.

4. Villa Elias 2BR Lower Apt with Pool

Villa Elias 2BR Lower Apt with Pool
Maleme
The price is €180
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Villa Elias 2BR Lower Apt with Pool
A woman in a white dress and hat walking along a wooden deck by a pool.

5. Villa Elias 3BR with Jacuzzi & Pool

Villa Elias 3BR with Jacuzzi & Pool
Maleme
The price is €323
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Villa Elias 3BR with Jacuzzi & Pool
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Top Platanias Hotel Reviews

Indigo Mare Hotel Apartments

Indigo Mare Hotel Apartments

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay. Couldn’t have been happier with everything at the hotel, location, service and food."
Ollie 5-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
Indigo Mare Hotel Apartments

Frequently asked questions

What can a history enthusiast expect from a trip to Platanias?
You'll probably want to seek out the places with historical relevance while you're staying in Platanias. While you're visiting, you may want to admire the popular beaches.
How many historically relevant hotels are there in Platanias?
In Platanias, you'll find 947 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.
What are the must-see historical sites and other places to visit in Platanias?
Favourite places to visit include Máleme Beach, Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. Additionally, you'll find Balos Beach in the area.
What is a historic hotel like in Platanias?
Guests who choose historic hotels have a chance to stay in a place that's been officially recognised with a national historic designation. Historic hotels throughout the world have had many former lives and uses, such as castles, stately homes, palaces or even pubs, lodges, old police stations or skyscrapers — any place of special interest. These types of hotels in Platanias often retain original characteristics such as period features or traditional architecture in guestrooms or communal spaces.
What is the difference between a historic hotel and a heritage hotel?
They are quite similar. "Historic hotel" is more commonly used in the U.S., whereas "heritage hotel" is common in Asia and Europe. Historic hotels tend to emphasise the physical building and architecture. Heritage hotels draw their meaning mainly from the place's cultural value and how it inspired the surrounding community.
Do historic hotels in Platanias have modern facilities?
Yes, efforts are made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions, but interiors include modern conveniences and safety features. Tourists who book a stay can expect the amenities you'd find in a hotel such as WiFi, heating and air conditioning, and updated bathroom facilities. Booking a historic hotel in Platanias doesn't mean you're choosing a place that's uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.

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