What could be better than relaxing in a spa hotel on the beach? Hard to tell. After all, almost every second dreams about it. Well, this is not so unrealistic. If you want to plunge into luxury, but the budget is somewhat limited, then you can go to the hotel Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa 4 *, which is located in Crete. Here can not help but like.
Service
Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa 4 * has everything that should be in a hotel of this level. Here is a short list:
- 24-hour reception desk.
- Lobby.
- Mini market and gift shop.
- Private free parking.
- Car rental
- Currency exchange.
- Dry cleaning, laundry, ironing.
- Computer center.
- Security Service.
- Luggage storage.
And that, of course, is not all. But special attention should be paid to the list of services provided. These include transfers, newspapers, food and drinks delivery to apartments, VIP-service. There is also a special approach to guests with disabilities (there are special apartments for them), to newlyweds and those traveling with their families.
By the way, the hotel staff deserves special praise. After all, the employees working here speak not only Greek and English, but also German, French, Italian and Russian.
Leisure
No one, being in Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa 4 *, will not be bored. Right in front of the hotel is a sandy beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, and there is a volleyball court on it. On the territory you can play billiards or tennis, go to the gym.
There is also a SPA center. It has a heated indoor pool, a Turkish bath, a hydrotherapy room with a jacuzzi, a sauna, a contrast shower, an ice fountain, foot baths, and treatment rooms for both cosmetic programs and massages. There are also "suites" in which SPA-service is provided for couples.
And lovers of taking care of themselves will definitely like a beauty salon, where a wide range of services is offered - from manicure and styling to depilation.
Pools and water sports
This should be said separately. Of course, many go to Greece, to Chania, for a beach holiday. But if you do not want to go to the sea - no problem. You can spend time in one of the five pools located in the complex. Or go for a swim in a heated indoor pool. For children, by the way, there are separate pools.
Still, being in Greece, in Chania, you should definitely take time to engage in water sports. There is a professional center dedicated to them, which has all the necessary equipment and highly qualified instructors.
There are also diving, windsurfing, water skiing and sailing schools. If you are not interested in something like this, you can rent a mountain bike, go to the golf course, play soccer, or go horse riding.
Restaurants
There are 4 * five of them in the territory of Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa. The following establishments:
- Helios & Eros. This is the main restaurant, where guests can enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Ikaros. This institution regularly hosts theme nights devoted to a particular national cuisine.
- Island. This is an a-la carte restaurant, which is located near the pool. It offers a wide range of light dishes and a variety of snacks.
- Vythos. Open in high season. The restaurant also hosts theme nights.
- Iris. Hall for banquets.
It is important to mention that the restaurants have an evening dress code.
In addition to these institutions, the complex has five more bars. Hermes is located in the lobby, and Island and Atlantis are by the pool. You can find Kochili on the beach, and on the hotel territory, not far from the Ikaros theme restaurant, is the eponymous bar. However, no matter what institution the guest chooses for his pastime, he will be satisfied, as a huge assortment of cocktails and drinks is offered everywhere.
For business
Many business travelers, thinking about where to go to Crete in order to host any important event, opt for the Porto Platanias Hotel. There are more than ten modern rooms equipped with professional equipment.
Each of them has its own name. It’s not worth listing everything, just note that the largest is called Elektra, and it can accommodate 500 people with cocktail seating (this is about 350 in a theater).
The list of congress services and equipment provided is also wide. All rooms have wired and standalone microphones, speakers, conventional and widescreen projectors, slidescopes, DVD players, 46-inch plasma, laptops, computers, copiers, printers, faxes, telephones, Wi-Fi, stands, music stands, videos - and audio equipment, laser pointers. If necessary, an interpreter can even be provided.
But in any case, if you plan a tour to Crete from Moscow (or any other city) for business purposes, you need to contact the property in advance to agree on everything. So you will be able to find out more information about all the rooms available at the hotel, and the services offered.
Standard 2-bed rooms
Now that all the essentials are told about the service at Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa 4 *, you can go to the apartment description. So, the most popular option here is a 2-seater "standard", an area of 22 square meters. m
Bright and airy room with a balcony, air conditioning, plasma-screen TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and a minibar. In addition to the above, inside there is a safe, telephone, wardrobe and bathroom. Little things like a hairdryer, hygiene items, slippers and towels are also available.
What's the price? If you take not a tour to Crete from Moscow, which includes everything (including accommodation), then two guests will have to pay about 60-70 thousand rubles per week of stay. This price includes breakfast, 13% VAT and city tax. If you take "all inclusive", then the cost will increase to about 100,000 rubles.
Other options
In addition to the notorious “standards”, the hotel also has rooms of the following categories:
- Superior Studio, 30 sq. M. m. The conditions are similar, of the differences - a more spacious area and the presence of a kitchenette. Capacity - either 3 adults or two, but with a child. The price is about 75,000 rubles per week. If overlooking the sea, then you have to pay an additional 10,000 rubles from above.
- Junior Suite, 40 square meters. m. Features of this category - the presence of a terrace with a private pool, as well as a zoned room in the bedroom and living room. Capacity - 2 adults and 2 children. The price is about 145,000 rubles a week.
- Superior Suite, 50 Sq. m. It has everything that is available in the junior suite + kitchen, a spacious bedroom with a king-size bed and a living room with two folding sofas. The capacity is the same, the price is 180,000 rubles a week.
- Maisonette 2-level room with an area of 38 square meters. m. Designed to accommodate four adult guests. Of the amenities, besides the listed ones, there is a marble bathroom, two spacious rooms (one on each level). The price is 125,000 rubles.
- Two-Bedroom Suite, 80 Sq. m. 2-level room with a pool, 2 rooms and a living room. There is a full kitchen, dishwasher and washing machine, a jacuzzi. A week of living costs about 250,000 rubles for four.
Guest Comments
Finally, you should pay attention to the reviews about Porto Platanias Village Resort & Spa 4 *. For the most part, they are positive. Here is what people resting here say:
- Most apartments have a kitchen - convenient, you can not even order any food, if not too lazy to cook.
- The location. This hotel is ideal for people who care only about where to go on Crete. Porto Platanias is, one might say, a base for exploring the west coast. It’s convenient to go anywhere from here.
- Service. Everything is at a decent level - it is populated right away, everything is shown and explained, with late check-in, they leave dinner in the room, the apartments are cleaned daily.
Of course, the listed advantages are only part of those available. But they are enough to understand the level of the hotel. Therefore, if you want to relax in Crete, you can consider Porto Platanias as an option.