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Sonio Beach Hotel

2.0 star property
Oceanfront hotel with beach bar, near Platanias Square

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Relax by the ocean in a beachside lounge area with a boat-shaped seating space, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and shaded by thatched umbrellas.
Relax in a contemporary living space with a fireplace, vibrant artwork, and a comfortable sofa.
Relax in a shaded seating area with tables and chairs overlooking the beach.
Enjoy a comfortable stay in this guest room with a cozy bed, seating area, and kitchenette, plus a balcony with an outdoor view.
Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a large umbrella, offering a tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Platanias Kidonias, Platanias, Crete Island, 73014
  • Platanias Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Platanias Square
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Agia Marina Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, wall-mounted lamps, and a bedside table for convenience.

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

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, wall-mounted lamps, and a bedside table for convenience.

Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, Garden View

Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, and a stylish headboard.

Deluxe Studio, Garden View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Enjoy ocean views from the comfort of this room, featuring a sliding glass door and a cozy seating area with a table and chairs.

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Platanias

Platanias Beach is within a 5-minute walk of Sonio Beach Hotel while other popular sites like Platanias Square are within a 15-minute stroll. This 36-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Platanias Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Platanias Square - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • War Shelter of Platanias - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Agia Marina Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 13 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Χάλαρο - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Τσιγκέλια - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cool Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Μαντείο - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Taste - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonio Beach Hotel

Oceanfront hotel with beach bar, near Platanias Square
Guests of Sonio Beach Hotel have access to an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 42 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a library, express check-in, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-cm TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include kitchenettes, furnished balconies, and refrigerators.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

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.

Languages

Danish, English, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

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 elevator

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 organized 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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 07.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Sonio Beach Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Sonio Beach Hotel?

This hotel in Platanias is within a 10-minute walk of Platanias Beach, Platanias Square, and Golfland. You'll also find War Shelter of Platanias and OLEA Shopping Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Spa services at the hotel include beach massages and mani/pedis.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Sonio Beach Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonio Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sonio Beach Hotel?

At this beachfront hotel, there are many amenities for couples, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at Sonio Beach Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sonio Beach Hotel serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Sonio Beach Restaurant.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sonio Beach Hotel.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Sonio Beach Hotel?

The closest major airport to Sonio Beach Hotel is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is 21.1 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sonio Beach Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Sonio Beach Hotel comes with a furnished balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Sonio Beach Hotel have a wedding venue?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Sonio Beach Hotel.

Sonio Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
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

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

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

Rikke Louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Jan Lygre, Norway

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, Stockholm

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!