Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only

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A short walk from Agia Marina Beach, Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a facial or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a free daily manager's reception and a terrace.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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A balcony with a view of the sea, a table with a bottle, glasses, and fruit, and a striped sofa.

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Economy Room (Basement)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A beige sofa with patterned cushions, a white curtain, and a view of the sea through a balcony with outdoor seating.

Junior Suite, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, chairs, a small table, and a view of the pool.

Double or Twin Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Chania, Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only is connected to a shopping centre. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. Golfland and Limnoupolis Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chania travel guide
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Agia Marina, Chania, Crete, 73014

What's nearby

  • A coastal walkway with a tall lighthouse, a stone wall, and a body of water.
    Old Venetian Harbor
    12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a prominent mountain, clear blue waters, and a small island with dense vegetation.
    Port of Souda
    14 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Stalos Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nea Chora Beach
    9 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Red Havana beach bar
    10 min walk
  • KANTINA
    8 min walk
  • Rustic Garden
    12 min walk
  • Cafe Argo
    6 min walk
  • Familys Fast Food
    10 min walk

About this property

Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only

  • Upscale hotel near Agia Marina Beach
  • A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Treat yourself to a facial or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Bike hire, access to a nearby health club and express check-out
    • Express check-in, beach umbrellas and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
  • Room features
  • All 51 rooms feature comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
    • 21-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only located?

Located in Chania, this beachfront hotel is connected to a shopping centre and within a 10-minute walk of Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Platanias Beach and Go Karting Kato Galatas are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Giannoulis Santa Marina Plaza - Adults Only Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 164 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a relatively nice and good hotel. We had a good stay, but we have stayed in Platanias and further up the road in Agia Marina before and this hotel is a walk to get there (or a bus/taxi ride). We had a sea view room which was very nice and the ladies cleaning the room are providing excellent quality service, including changing your towels twice a day. We would consider going back, but would prefer closer to Platanias and further into Agia Marina for our next stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Simple Boutique Hotel in an excellent location to all amenities. The Hotel is simple but very clean located in an excellent Beach location but also having good access to Tavernas & Restaurants. There is a bus stop near the Hotel and a convenient Tour Operator also as well as convenience Shops. All the staff here are a close team playing an important part in ensuring you have a good stay. Really relaxing place to be , everything is easy and straightforward…
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. A bit older, but very well maintained. The rooms are generously sized and the bed comfy. We had a small deck with a water and sunrise view. Walkable area and right on the beach. The staff was so nice and very helpful. The free breakfast was typical buffet style with many choices. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very conveniently placed right by the sandy beach. The room was very clean and generally the hotel areas are clean. The staff are very friendly and service was excellent. Could do with outside toilets and changing rooms, so guests wouldn't have to go back to their room after a swim.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be aware your first night if you arrive later in the evening. It seems common practice that they put you in the worst room or open room (not the room category you pay for). Then say something is wrong with the room (like air conditioning). But the rooms have people in them. Multiple guests we talked to said that they did the same to them. So it seems like common practice because they overbook the better rooms and move you once one comes available. The next day or 2 they move you and apologize and offer you free buffet or free lunch for the duration of your stay. It’s seems common practice that they have actually made up to sets of menu’s to deal with this issue. One for people that are comped for complaining and people that are paying. Staff are told who gets which menu. Other than room issues, the place is well maintained, food is good and staff are great. I would be cautious with this property or their other properties on Crete as this seems like a common practice for this company. Too bad the first night started with 2 hours of arguments at 11pm. Especially since we called ahead to confirm our reservations that morning and late arrival. This is also the second time they have done this even though last year we were assured that this would not happen again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the hotel is great: clean, spacious rooms, a large and beautiful swimming pool, and lovely gardens. However, there are a few things that could be improved. For example, the in-room beverage facilities could be better. If you want to offer coffee pods, please don't charge your guests for them. You are in the luxury hotel category, so this should be included. It is also standard practice to provide two small bottles of complimentary water each day. A selection of teas presented in a tea box would also be appreciated and would certainly enhance the guest experience. Most guests are unlikely to use more tea bags than you provide, but leaving only two tea bags per day feels a little stingy. On the other hand, you probably don't need to provide bathrobes. Given the hot climate, very few guests use them, so you could save some money there instead. We also couldn't find an ironing board or iron in the room. It could be better if it is available. I was also disappointed with the breakfast selection. There was a heavy focus on eggs and sausages prepared in different ways, while vegetarian options were limited. I had hoped to see more traditional Greek breakfast items, such as feta cheese, local pastries, and other regional specialties. Despite these points, I enjoyed my stay and would happily return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach & pool was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its nice
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Loved my stay! The staff was super friendly and incredibly helpful. The bed was very comfortable and a good variety of breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely hotel, beautiful comfortable rooms, excellent service. Local area very touristy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful nice beach zen atmosphere very relaxing. Great location easy to get around with excellent restaurants and shopping all around
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful and friendly! We enjoyed our stay very much. They assisted with every aspect of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome smaller hotel with fun staff!

Amazing hotel with great ocean views and awesome food! They change up the breakfast and dinner every day so you never get bored of the same food! The staff is also very friendly and nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old style hotel, great staff and location

Property is a bit old style. Very friendly and helpful staff. Very good breakfast and in general, food is good Location and s good and got its private beach and sunbeds etc. But its mainly for certain age group, mostly above 60 or so. Location is a good to go to Platanias as well as Chania, short cab or bus drive to both those places for bars, restaurants and night life.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hotel made by friendliest staff ever

Great location as a base for the whole area and really nice hotel with staff who couldn't be more friendly or helpful especislly the reception and breakfast crew. Hotel almost had a boutique feel about it as it felt that personal. Great restaurants nearby the staff recommended and would definitely go there again. Only minor things I would improve would be more fresh fruit at breakfast but that may be a Greek thing and a bed that could handle a passionate night! We both loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Great just for the location and friendly staff

Great location and amazing private beach. Hotel staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel per se however is outdated. The pool area is not appealing and breakfast could have been better. The bedroom was old, but decent size. Balcony of our room was dirty and with a broken chair, and the bathroom was a little dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only drawback of this hotel was that during breakfast and dinner, there was very limited selection of vegetarian food.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superior hotel - clean, modern, comfortable.

The holiday didn't get off to a good start because they were overbooked and I was shipped off to another hotel for the first night. However, after that, I couldn't fault it. Spacious rooms and en suites, extra large and very comfortable beds, good balcony with excellent view over pool and sea. Very good buffet breakfast; good lunch menu poolside; good dinner buffet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

GREAT LOCATION

This is a great hotel to use as a base for travelling around the west side of Crete. It is right on the beach and close to restaurants. We rented a car a few of the days that we were there to go to Elafonisa, and the Irini Gorge. The front desk staff were able to arrange anything we needed. We also took a bus and taxis from this hotel as well, so it is easy to get around. The breakfast is quite extensive, but the restaurant staff were not very friendly. The front desk staff on the other hand were extremely helpful and professional.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We truly enjoyed our 5 night stay here. The hotel staff went above and beyond to make sure our stay exceeded our expectations. The breakfast buffet was the best we've ever had with ample choices and variety. The grounds were beautiful and the views breathtaking. Literally steps from a beautiful, private beach. The rooms were cozy - we stayed in room 115 which is basement level. We were pleasantly surprised that even the basement rooms have a private terrace. The beds were very firm, but overall comfortable room. If you're looking for a quiet place to relax, this is the place. Very pleased with our stay. Thank you!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Room comfort

Not overally impressed

Based off the rating and name I thought it would be a much nicer hotel than what it was.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I chanced upon this property as we looked for a beach hotel. Our first impression was met with a very warm welcome. During our stay we were so impressed we requested to extend our stay. Katerina was a wonderful host and this request was painless. Nothing is too much for her to make sure you are happy and comfortable and walks in and out of reception to the pool checking her guests needs are met. Excellent customer Service. The pool is clean and sparkling. Breakfast service impeccable. We are so impressed with this small private but comfortable hotel. Gold stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent hotel, close to the beach

We really enjoyed our stay. On arrival we were a bit disappointed with our sea view. We were on the ground floor and had to sit outside to see the sea and was not the view we expected from the photos. However the room itself and the hotel more than made up for this. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was excellent with so much choice of food. I had an accident and dislocated my shoulder. The staff were fantastic at sorting out my trip to hospital and made the remainder of my stay as comfortable as it could be. It was my partners first stay in an adults only hotel and he found this side of the hotel very enjoyable. The hotels location so close to the beach was so good. We would certainly return to this hotel.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and staff very careful. Unfortunately the first room we had was directly on the very noisy street in front of the hotel and we couldn't sleep at all because of the noise. We asked if we could have an other room and the one we were given had its air conditionning broken...and it was 40 degrees outside. The room didn t get cooler then 30... when we informed the reception they said the technician came and said the air conditionning was working properly and the room was cool but not at all. So at the end, we didn t sleep for 3 days and all we got was a fan! I was so disapointed and it occulted all the friendly staff's effort to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service

The hotel was closed, but they didn't inform us

We made a reservation and received a confirmation from Hotels.com few weeks in advance, and our credit card was charged. Called the hotel the day before arrival just to ask a few informative questions. Someone answered the phone and told me that the hotel is closed for the season. Few hours after that, I received an email from the hotel that they are indeed closed and proposed to move me to an affiliated hotel (which did not meet our needs). So few hours before the flight, we had to find another place to stay and change our trip plans and itinerary. COULDN'T YOU TELL US THAT WHEN YOU RECEIVED THE RESERVATION? Called Hotels.com - they were not aware of the fact that the hotel is closed - in their view we had to pay the entire amount because they thought we checked in. Eventually, this was resolved, but that's certainly not the type of service you would expect
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020