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Sonio Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Beachfront relaxation awaits at this eco-certified hotel where guests can enjoy international cuisine with ocean views before unwinding by the pool

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Sonio Beach Hotel offers a peaceful seaside retreat near Platanias Square and the War Shelter. Enjoy the poolside bar, rejuvenating spa services, and ocean-view dining at the restaurant. Spend sunny afternoons lounging by the outdoor pool.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • Partial sea view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Studio, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Studio, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout curtains
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Platanias Square and Old Venetian Harbor are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Platanias Beach and War Shelter of Platanias. Agia Marina Beach and Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours. Visit our Platanias travel guide
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Platanias Kidonias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • OLEA Shopping Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Platanias Square
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • War Shelter of Platanias
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Agia Marina Beach
    2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cool Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Μαντείο
    6 min walk
  • Ocean
    6 min walk
  • Κανέλης
    7 min walk
  • Η Δροσιά
    4 min walk

About this property

Sonio Beach Hotel

Hotel remodelled in 2022 and located near Platanias Beach
Located close to Platanias Square and War Shelter of Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel provides a beach bar, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure or a massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sonio Beach Restaurant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Sonio Beach Hotel feature comforts, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • 40-cm TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchenettes, fridges and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Sonio Beach Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private wine tours

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 3 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1987
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 07 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sonio Beach
Sonio Beach Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Platanias
Sonio Beach Apartments Platanias, Crete - Chania
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel
Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sonio Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 50 (subject to availability).

Does Sonio Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 42 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sonio Beach Hotel located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is in the entertainment district and within a 15-minute walk of Platanias Beach and Platanias Square. War Shelter of Platanias and Agia Marina Beach are also within 1 mi (2 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

Sonio Beach Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotelli oli ihan kiva, huoneistot siistit ja tilavat. Uima-allas alue aika pieni eikä niin viihtyisä.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marina

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

Kreta 19

Preisleistungverhältnis ist sehr gut. Wir würden nett empfangen. Gute Bedienung beim Frühstück. Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt in Sonio Beach
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, I may visit Platanias again, just because of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Anne Grete

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

Sonio Beach

Alt var meget bra!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastisk hotell

Flott hotell med veldig god og hyggelig service.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

NI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
広くて快適な部屋で、見晴らしも良いです。残念なのは、シャワー室が狭いことだけです。受付も素晴らしいです。
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

とても親切なホテル

ビジネスで約1週間滞在しました。 フロントの方もレストランの方もとてもフレンドリーで親切でした。 部屋は広く快適で、Wifiの接続も問題ありませんでした。 近くには、レストランやスーパーマーケットも多く、夕飯を自分で作ることも問題ありませんでした。 バス停も近くにあります。 行きはハニアからバスで移動し、帰りはフロントの方にTaxiを予約してもらいました。 私はとても素晴らしい日をこのホテルで過ごすことができました。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Zvijezdana

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

good location

The hotel has a beach location with pool and clean and comfortable rooms. Only was confusing what times reception is really open.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Harald, Norway

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

En flott gresk opplevelse

Utrolig koselig leilighetshotell med trivelig personale. Ligger perfekt til ved stranden. Sonio har egen strandrestaurant med veldig god hjemmelaget mat. Vi har vært mange ganger i Platanias, men første gang på Sonio. Vi kommer garantert tilbake hit. PERFEKT!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lilly, California

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

Nice hotel right on the beach

Everything was nice about this hotel. We were happy to find a place that would accommodate a group of five. Two bedrooms were comfortable and each room has an AC. The hotel has a small pool but we never used it as the sea is right there and the water is clean and pleasant. The cafe is absolutely charming and serves good food. The owner of the hotel, Sophia, was very kind and provided us with all the information we needed in terms of places to visit, how to get there, etc.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Stefanie

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

Für einen kurz Urlaub zu empfehlen

Das Hotel ist geeignet für ein paar Nächte. Eine ganze Woche würde ich nicht empfehlen. Wir waren gegen ende der Saison im Sonio Beach und ganz viele Restaurants und Shops hatten bereits geschlossen. Auch war es so wahrscheinlich viel ruhiger, was aber absolut gut war. Einzige 2 Mankos am Hotel sind die Fenster die nicht zu verdunkeln sind. Für Personen wie mich, die bei Lichteinfall nicht so gut schlafen können, war es nicht so angenehm. Die Dusche ist sehr klein und lädt nicht so zum Duschen ein, wen der Vorhang überall am Körper klebt. Sonst war das Hotel und die Angestellten sehr nett.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Koselig familiedrevet hotel tett på stranden.

Stort sett meget godt fornøyd. Sentralt tett ved stranden og gangavstand til Platanias facilteter. Maten på hotellets egen restaurant kan anbefales. Små dusjer trekker noe ned.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mycket bra hotell med bra service , trevlig personal och god mat vid deras Restaurang . Hotellets ägare var svenska, har trevliga morgonpromenader Tisdag och Torsdag.

10/10 Excellent

Karin, Linköping

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

Mycket bra boende som rekommenderas

Vi bodde 4 nätter på detta trevliga lägenhetshotell. Rummen var stora, funktionella och städningen fungerade mycket bra. Servicen var perfekt och alla på hotellet och restaurangen mkt trevliga och serviceminded. Alla lägenheter har nära till pool, restaurang och stranden.Vi kan varmt rekommendera detta boende och kommer gärna tillbaka!

10/10 Excellent

Jan Ove Augustus, Nordstrand i Oslo

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

Meget fornøyd igjen !

Vi var i Platanias som par i en uke. Har vært der før , og oppholdet svarte til forventningene. Sonio Hotel er et familiedrevet hotell , og har et servicenivå som tilfredsstiller til de grader. Rent, ordentlig og god informasjon. 120 meter til stranden. Gode muligheter til fotturer innover i landet , med appelsinlunder, olivenplantasjer mm. Sonio Beach Apartments og Sonio Beach Restaurant drives av ekteparet Smirlakis , og disse fortjener den største honnør for sitt arbeide med at gjestene skal trives. Alt i alt - over all forventning.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

posto dell hotel vicino al mare

Personale adorabile, situazione sulla spiaggia Camere troppo care perche un po vecchie

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Greit nok til at det var 2 stjernes :)

Var rengjøring av rommet 6 av 7 dager. Hygglig svenske som satt i resepsjon. Benyttet meg ikke så mye av fasilitetene til hotellet. Men kurant mat i "beach restuanten". Bra beliggenhet iforhold til alt som finnes i hovedgata Platanias.

10/10 Excellent

Lars og Gitte , Danmark

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

Hyggelig restaurant med havudsigt. Super oplevelse

Vi havde en fantastisk uge på Sonio beach. Deres restaurant er helt klart i top 10. Fantastisk autentisk græsk mad. Vi har spist os gennem menu kortet. Intet har skuffet. Fantastisk betjening. Meget personligt... Vi har allerede anbefalet stedet, til flere af vores venner og familie der skal til Kreta. Du bor midt i byen, trukket tilbage fra vejen. Stille og roligt sted. Små hyggelige lejligheder, der bliver gjort rent hver dag på værelserne. Tæt på stranden, hvor man kan leje sol stole. Eget supermarked. Her er mange stam gæster, for her bliver du IKKE skuffet. Ejerne af dette hotel forstår kunsten at hygge om gæsterne "på den gode måde"

10/10 Excellent

sinead, Cork

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

May holiday

The welcome and friendliness of Sofia was lovely. The food in the restaurant was excellent and the drinks brought to you on the beach fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Jan Lygre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Koselig familie hotel.

Har bodd på Sonio 4 ganger. Standaren er bra. Det beste med hotellet er vertskapet, og alle dei som jobber der.

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service

Strandnära hotell med supertrevlig personal!

Familjeägt hotell med supertrevlig personal. Läget är perfekt precis vid stranden och du har även nära till Platanias shopping, nattliv och alla restauranger - även om du nog inte vill äta någon annanstans när du har provat Sonio Beach egen restaurang!

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

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

Flott beliggenhet og topp service

Hadde igjen en fantastisk uke ved dette hotellet. Stille og rolig område men samtidig nærme til gaten med butikker og restauranter. Servicen er av beste kvalitet både i resepsjonen og i restauranten der de serverer nydelig mat. Håper virkelig å komme tilbake hit ved en senere anledning.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

God mat i resturanten,god service.

Har ingen ting og klage over,god informasjon på hotellet.Damen i resepsjonen snakket svensk.Hit Kommer jeg sikkert tilbake.

8/10 Good

marcellob

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

ottima posizione

il soggiorno è andato molto bene, l'hotel offre delle camere molto grandi che sono praticamente dei monolocali dotati anche di cucina e frigorifero si trova praticamente sul mare, le camere più lontane distano 50 metri dal mare e il ristorante dell'hotel, dove si fa anche la colazione, è praticamente sul mare...l'albergo si trova in una posizione strategica per visitare, con una macchina a noleggio, tutta la parte nord-ovest dell'isola

10/10 Excellent

på H

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

Strålende vertskap!

Value for money! bra beliggenhet på stranda, barnevenlig, rent og pent overalt. Strålende Svensk/gresk vertskap og betjening. Hit skal vi tilbake!Kan anbefales på det varmeste om man ønsker et rolig/hyggelig opphold!