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Caretta Beach

Property class: 2

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A terrace with tables and chairs overlooking a beach with umbrellas.
A building labeled "Caretta Beach" with a staircase leading to the entrance, a tree-lined pathway, and a view of the sea in the background.
A resort with a pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sea.
A beach with sun loungers and thatched umbrellas.
A beach view from a window with a table set for breakfast, including croissants and coffee, and beach umbrellas in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Gerani, Platanias, Crete, 73014
  • Place, Máleme Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Souda
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, TV, wardrobe, and a view of the outside.

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, a small refrigerator, and a dining area with a table set for two, featuring a bottle of wine and a bowl of fruit.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

  • Partial sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a pool area with umbrellas and palm trees.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Beachside

  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a door, and a view of the landscape.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (Roof Garden)

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Caretta Beach

This aparthotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a children's pool. Each apartment features a kitchenette with a fridge and a stovetop, plus free WiFi and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a furnished balcony and room service.
Caretta Beach offers 19 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Platanias aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Caretta Beach, you'll be within walking distance of Platanias Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool. This budget aparthotel has 19 apartments. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchenette in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a furnished balcony/patio and a sitting area
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 15 minutes by car from Agia Marina Beach and 8 minutes from Platanias Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
  • Pets welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Caretta Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Caretta Beach. Free self parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8 AM to noon.
On-site venue – This restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 10 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 19 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 2.00 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property does not have a front desk. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Caretta Beach Hotel Platanias
Caretta Beach Hotel
Caretta Beach Platanias
Caretta Beach Platanias
Caretta Beach Aparthotel
Caretta Beach Aparthotel Platanias

Caretta Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing place, very quiet, directly at the beach, clean and big room with very well equipped kitchenette, and terrace with sea view, nice and friendly staff, own parking available
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful Beachfront Gem with Amazing Staff! Our stay at Caretta Beach Hotel was truly unforgettable. Nestled right on a peaceful stretch of beach, the location offered the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience—just a short drive from the buzz of Platanias and nearby attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terhi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can recommend this hotel with all my heart. Extremely friendly staff who are ready to help you with whatever you have in mind and the food they serve in Horizon restaurant is truly glorious. Hotel area is really well taken care of, it's clean and the location on the beach is wonderful.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We were 3 families staying at Caretta Beach Hotel and absolutely loved it. The hotel is just steps away from the beach, extremely well maintained and unbelievably clean. I don’t think I’ve ever stayed somewhere this spotless! Housekeeping did an excellent job. The location was also perfect, a great home base for day trips to Elafonisi Beach and Balos. The staff’s kindness really stood out throughout our visit. Adonis at the restaurant was so friendly and made us feel welcome every day. He was an absolute pleasure to talk to! Lea and Katerina at the restaurant always greeted us with a smile and Maria at the bar was so kind. The hotel manager, Yianni, was very helpful and gave us fantastic local tips that made exploring the area so much easier. Everything about our stay was perfect. We felt right at home. You have to go here! Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be coming back! Thank you for everything Caretta Beach staff! Maria & family from Montreal
Caretta Beach
Caretta Beach
Pool area
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Emilie

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Satisfaisant dans l’ensemble.

Le séjour s’est globalement bien passé. Mais literie très dure dans la pièce principale. Eau de la piscine froide pour les enfants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Avslappnande och bekvämt hotell

Jättefint hotell med härlig pool och en riktigt fin strand. Jag bodde här tillsammans med min tonåring som trivdes väldigt bra. Frukosten var enkel och helt okej, inget märkvärdigt men tillräckligt för att starta dagen. Personalens service var verkligen toppen – alla var otroligt trevliga och välkomnande, vilket gjorde vistelsen extra trevlig. Finns buss som går var 30:e minut för att ta sig till stan och var jätte enkelt att ta sig till hotell från flygplatsen. En liten sak att tänka på är utflykterna och aktiviteterna. Jag rekommenderar att inte boka dem direkt via hotellet eftersom det ofta blir dyrare än att boka själv via andra hemsidor eller utan transport. Det går dessutom bussar överallt som är mycket billigare och smidigare. Bortsett från det var allt annat med boendet perfekt, och jag kan absolut rekommendera detta hotell för en avslappnande och trevlig semester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Questa struttura resterà tra i ricordi più belli dí questa vacanza a Creta , assieme alla baby caretta che ha raggiunto faticosamente il mare tra gli applausi dei presenti!. Colazione ottima , unico neo il bagno, molto piccolo. Molto comoda la vicinanza della spiaggia.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfekt!!! Ich kann die Unterkunft nur wärmst empfehlen. Wir kamen etwas zu spät an und wurden trotzdem herzlichst empfangen. Die Angestellten waren alle die ganze Zeit über total freundlich ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Unser Zimmer war groß, sauber und auch die Küchenecke war mit allem ausgestattet, was wir brauchten. Der Ausblick vom Balkon direkt zum Strand war einfach traumhaft! Das Frühstücksbuffet auf der Terrasse direkt zwischen Pool und Strand war jeden Morgen frisch und super lecker. Es gab jeden Tag eine große Auswahl herzhafter und süßer Speisen. Mit frischem Obst und Gemüse. Auch das Abendessen haben wir sehr genossen. Wir hatten einen Leihwagen schon vom Flughafen aus. Diesen konnten wir problemlos am Hotel parken. Mit dem Auto ist man vom Hotel aus „ruck zuck“ in Chania, in den Bergen oder beim nächsten Supermarkt. Wir wollen auf jeden Fall wieder kommen!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nermin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pool und Bar, Klima und top Personal Meer 20m

Gut
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GERALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet and accessible to many different area on Crete. The staff was terrific and the home cooking was delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Der Urlaub war ganz arg toll! Das Personal ist der Hammer! Soooooo nett und hilfsbereit! Wer Probleme mit harten Betten hat, ist es vielleicht nicht ganz die richtige Wahl..... aber sonst ist alles absolut perfekt! Kommen wieder!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super godt hotel

Super fint hotel og venlig betjening.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Litet och familjärt.

Hotell nära stranden med liten fin pool. Mycket trevlig värdinna Thea som tog hand om oss mycket bra, god mat i restaurangen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

God beliggenhed

Stille og roligt sted på stranden. Dejlig stor Terrasse på rooftop lejlighederne
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Huono sijainti

Hotelli hyvä ja hotellin henkilökunta mukavaa, mutta sijainti erittäin huono! Keskellä ei mitään. Taksilla joutui kulkemaan melkein joka paikkaan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fabian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lieblos und verbaut - keine Reise wert

Überteuerte Wohnungen 146€/Nacht nennt das Hotel Suite. Trist eingerichtete Zimmer mit minimalistischer Küche (über 30 Minuten bis das Wasser auf dem Herd kocht) und einem Bad für Zwerge. Viel zu klein: für Menschen über 175cm ist die Dusche unbrauchbar, zwei Personen passen nicht gleichzeitig in das Bad hinein. Der Balkon mit Meerblick entpuppt sich als Parterre-Balkon mit Blick auf den Personalein - und Ausgang und auf die öffentliche Toilette. Inklusive der dazugehörigen Gerüche. Es schauen andauernd Peronen in den gesamten Wohnbereich und die Klimaanlage sorgen zudem für Pfützen auf dem Balkon. Der Strand ist verschmutzt mit u.a. Zigarettenkippen. Generell wirkt alles lieblos und heruntergekommen - das Hauptgebäude und Pool sind noch dazu komplett verbaut. Das Hotel war die teuerste und zugleich schlechteste Unterkunft unserer Kreta-Rundreise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet location and very family friendly.

We stayed for a long week. And we enjoyed The location and The surroundings. But a bit warm for those who slept on The extra beds...
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Osmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ystävällinen henkilökunta. Rauhallinen pieni hotelli.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Vari

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Schönes Hotel mit idealer Strandnähe

Das Caretta Beach Hotel liegt ideal direkt am Strand. Die Zimmer bzw. die Apartments sind sehr groß und bestehen aus einer Küche, einem Wohnzimmer und einem Schlafzimmer. Die Ausstattung ist ein wenig veraltet, jedoch intakt und erfüllt seinen Zweck. Das Badezimmer ist in Ordnung, jedoch beim Verwenden der Dusche wird das Bad überflutet, da der Duschvorhang nicht bis zum Boden hin ausreicht. Im Ganzen ist es ein solides Hotel mit schönem Pool, sehr nettem und hilfsbereitem Personal und perfekter Strandlage.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Individuelles Strandhotel mit Charme

Wir waren im September dort und haben ein Studio bewohnt, was für 2 Personen ausreichend groß und sehr sauber war. Leider liegen diese im Erdgeschoss und der seitliche Meerblick ist etwas eingeschränk. Es gibt eine große, liebevoll bepflanzte Terasse, die sich verschiedene Studios teilen (z. T. abgetrennt), nur wenig überdacht (bei Regen ungünstig). Das Bad ist etwas eng und es mangelt an Ablagen. Es gibt nur 2 deutsche Fernsehsender, dafür funktioniert das WLAN in allen Bereichen sehr gut. Das Hotel liegt direkt am Strand, das Wasser ist sehr sauber, fällt aber nicht flach ab und es gibt immer etwas Strömung. Man kann für 4 € Liegen und Schirm mieten. Am Pool ist es gratis und Badetücher gibt es für 1€. Das Hotel liegt ruhig, Supermärkte und Tavernen gibt es in der Nähe und auch ohne Mietwagen ist der Ort zu Fuss erreichbar bzw. die Bushaltestelle ca. 10 min. entfernt, von da kommt man günstig und unkompliziert z.B. nach Chania. Man kann im Hotel frühstücken, zwischendurch gibt es Snacks und am Abend kocht Katarina traditionelle, leckere Gerichte oder man verpflegt sich selbst. Das Hotel wird familiär geführt, Thea und das Team versuchen, jeden Wunsch zu erfüllen, Danke an Thea und Katharina. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und kommen gern wieder. Zum Schluss bleibt zu sagen, wer keine All-Inklusive-Luxusanlage mit Animation braucht, sondern das Individuelle, Familiäre, Ursprüngliche und Besondere zum Abschalten sucht, ist hier bestens aufgehoben und wird sich wohlfühlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fint hotel til prisen

Fint hotel til prisen. God strand men dog med småsten. Stranden var lukket i to dage pga. bølger. Mutter laver hjemmelevet græsk mad og menúen skifter. Mindre pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perttu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Mukava, rauhallinen hotelli

Erittäin miellyttävä rauhallinen hotelli, henkilökunta ja palvelu huippuluokkaa, tilat hyvässä kunnossa ja erittäin siistiä. Hyvin toimiva wi-fi. Huoneisto (2 huonetta) vähän liian pieni 5 hengen perheelle.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caretta Hotel, Crete

Great location, tranquil and close to restaurants. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Satu och Henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbar personal på hotell nära stranden

Mycket nöjda med hotellet! Bra bemötande, otroligt läge vid stranden och lugnt. Lite trångt i lägenheten för fyra personer men överkomligt. Familjär stämning och man får goda personliga råd om utflykter av personalen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax in un bella spiaggia.

Bella struttura di medie/piccole dimensioni direttamente a mare. Grande spiaggia, bel mare e posto non affollato. Nell'appartamento mancava il condizione nel soggiorno/camera che risultava quindi molto caldo. Bellissima terrazza attrezzata con vista mare. Personale molto cortese e disponibile.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017