Ocean views and seaside relaxation await at this tranquil retreat where travelers can restore their energy through spa treatments and beachfront lounging
The Aris Hotel sits right by the sea, offering a perfect spot for travelers seeking relaxation. Guests can unwind in the peaceful garden, book massage or reflexology treatments at the spa, lounge on sun beds at the beach, or sip coffee at the hotel's café.
Located in Kantanos-Selino, Aris Hotel is in the historical district and near the beach. Chryssoskalitissa Monastery is another place to visit that comes recommended. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Palaiochora travel guide
Paleochora, Kantanos-Selino, Crete Island, 73001
What's nearby
Elafonissi Beach
50 min drive - 28.8 km
Venetian Castle
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Palaiochora Beach
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Museum of the Acritans of Europe
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Kalámia Beach
5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
110 min drive
Restaurants
Μέθεξις
2 min walk
Agios
7 min walk
Votsalo
11 min walk
Everest Food
8 min walk
Livikon
7 min walk
About this property
Aris Hotel
Boutique hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Aris Hotel. With sunloungers, beach volleyball and beach yoga, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or reflexology. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self-parking and extended parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a free ferry terminal shuttle and free bike hire
Express check-out, beach towels and luggage storage
Guest reviews speak well of the overall condition
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and boast comforts such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Egyptian cotton sheets and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with showers and bidets
32-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
Fridges, electric kettles and heating
Awards and affiliations
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel – This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free ferry terminal shuttle
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
Archery
Beach volleyball
Beach yoga
Free bicycle rentals
Library
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Cot (surcharge)
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Direct access to the beach
Garden
On the bay
Picnic area
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Reflexology
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
More
2 buildings
2 floors
Built in 1988
Mediterranean architecture
Mosquito nets
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)
Egyptian cotton sheets
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 major credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Aris Hotel Kantanos-Selino
Aris Kantanos-Selino
Aris Hotel Hotel
Aris Hotel Kantanos-Selino
Aris Hotel Hotel Kantanos-Selino
Frequently asked questions
Is Aris Hotel pet-friendly?
Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Aris Hotel?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aris Hotel?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Aris Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Aris Hotel located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Kantanos-Selino hotel is in the historical district and 27.5 mi (44.2 km) from Chryssoskalitissa Monastery.
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Reviews
Aris Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Small hotel with A/C and clean nice accommodations. The lobby area is cute with albums available to play in a turntable. Nice breakfast and a funky driftwood sculpture garden next door. Restaurants and shops in walking distance and parking easy.
Katie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
19 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a very clean and convenient hotel. The breakfast which was included was delicious
Great hotel just outside of the main village, very clean and quiet. The hotel was recently renovated and is very good condition, there is also a tasty complimentary breakfast. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Best hotel I've stayed in Crete so far (I've stayed in over 6 already) The rooms are modern and soundproofed with double glazed windows and AC. The breakfast is amazing, fresh orange juice with a selection of healthy fresh bread and local /international produce.
Very friendly owners and staff. Great location near port and center. Nice breakfast.
Season had finished so only skeleton staff. Shower very small.
BENOIT LOUIS H VAN
8/10 Good
Valerie
13 Jun 2022
A good stay with one disappointment.
Booked a partial sea view but were not allocated one. Our room overlooked the garden which although pleasant enough it is not what we booked. Yiannis did apologise but it makes me insecure about what room I might be given if I wish to stay again,
Kleines feines Hotel , idyllisch am Ortsrand mit Blick zum Meer!
Personal unaufdringlich sehr freundlich, Frühstücken kam Freien mit seitlichem Meerblick ein Genuss!
Der Bau hervorragend renoviert, aber trotzdem etwas hellhörig!
Hôtel très agréable, déco pleine de goût et originale, petit-déjeuner excellent avec plein de produits locaux. Super accueil et conseils de Iannis ! Je recommande à tous ceux qui passent par Paleochora !
Kommer tilbake år etter år. Vakker hage. Deilig takterasse med hengekøyer som man kan ligge å se på stjernene i, eller titte ut over havet. Nydelig frokost. Rom vaskes og pyntes hver dag. Vil helst ikke at så mange skal oppdage dette hotellet og Paleochora, vi vil at det skal forbli stille og rolig. Langt vekk fra turistmaskiner.
Wir hatten im Aris Hotel einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt. Es liegt direkt am Meer und ist wirklich sehr ruhig gelegen. Das Frühstücksbuffet war lecker mit viel Auswahl, hier ist für jeden was dabei. Die Zimmer waren schön eingerichtet und sehr sauber. Auch das Personal war äußerst freundlich und rund um die Uhr erreichbar. Eine klare Empfehlung, wir kommen gerne wieder!
Hyggelig og hjelpsom betjening, god frokost, rent og godt vedlikeholdt hotell. Rolige omgivelser og gå-avstand til både sentrum og strand. Takk for hyggelig og avstressende opphold. Vi kommer gjerne tilbake hit på ferie!!
Nice pieces of art everywhere, friendly service and tasty breakfast. If I would've stayed longer I would've gone through the vinyl collection in the lobby.
Eero
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
11 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with friendly staff
Nice hotel with very friendly staff and beautiful location. The hotel is a 5 min walk from the town center overlooking the sea. Rooms are quite small and especially the bathrooms are tiny. Breakfast is really nice with fresh vegetables and fruit. We had issues with the toilet not working which can happen but staff was very helpful. I think the value for money is very good.
Amazing little hotel - chic and artsy. Comfortable bed, great roof terrace with hammocks, very good breakfast included and free use of cycles. Could not fault it.