2-Star Hotels in Chania

I knew as soon as I heard goats with their little bells on that I’d like this place. Quiet, quaint, country accomodation on the way to Samaria Gorge. The family who run it were all lovely, and mum even made me up a picnic to take on the hike before dad gave us a lift to the starting point. Maybe it’s because it never happens back home, but I ordered a beer downstairs upon arrival, and got given free olives - that made my absolute day and, though previously incorruptible, my loyalty was bought instantly and totally. I also had the rabbit fry up thingo, which tasted great, although the salad itself was even better, though it curse my carnivorous tongue to say it. The bedroom had a great balcony for looking out over the green and rocky hills. Bed was super comfy, and it actually was a little colder way up in the Omalos elevation (in June) which made sleep come very easily for those like me who run hot. Big fluffy blanket in the cupboard though for those of you who like to be warmer. The bathroom is a bit small and being on the tall end of the height spectrum I had to be wary not to knock myself out on the hand basin when using the toilet. But if you’re under 6 foot you’ll patting your genetics on their small back. The building is relatively old so expect to hear some footfalls as other guests go past your room, but other than that, blissfully quiet overnight. The daughter of the family speaks really good English which helped a couple times, when regretfully I seemed to have forgotten all my Greek (which I rudely hadn’t learned prior to arriving). I can’t recommend this homely hotel enough, so if you’re on your way to hike the gorge, park your car here and stay the night. Then stay in Agia Romelli at the very end of the hike. Then come back to Omalos the next day and get some home style cooking back into your weary body. Or whatever floats your ferry.

There are two major cities on Crete: Heraklion, where Western civilization originated, and Kania, which was invaded by other empires. Because the next choice from Crete to Santorini by boat, the port of Iraklión can start, so choose to take the boat from Athens to Kanya, then from Kanya bus to Heraklión. Considering that I have to take the bus for the next 2 days, I chose this hotel close to the bus station Chania Bus Station and walked less than 400 meters. Various facilities are better, some small problems are reflected to the hotel in time, and can be dealt with quickly. If you want to go to various places around, the front desk will also be enthusiastic to provide information. Kannia is very small, many places such as the Venice lighthouse and the old town next to the lighthouse can be reached in 20 minutes. The hotel has a special place: from the balcony facing the north, next to the town's cemetery, and next to the cemetery is the basketball court and other residential buildings. The locals do not feel any special, but we are tourists who feel strange. In short, the price is good, recommended.

Very good location this was

The hotel has a personal parking is a big plus, also through the road beach, really stone-stone, but there are lying and umbrellas, also a bar where you can order drinks food, the beach is free for the hotel guests. Breakfast is modest, but that is enough to have breakfast.

Location, driving for an hour and a half from the port of Crete, in the mountains, steeper, rent a car. . Because this town is relatively remote, we walked down the town and I was with my husband and two Asians. The outside of the hotel looked very clean. After entering, the facilities were old and there were electric fans. The keys are also very personal, there are no toiletries, the bathroom is small, and the breakfast is not very rich. Driving from the pink beach for an hour and a half, the straight line is relatively close, but the mountain is slower. The hotel is also on the beach, the sea breeze is big and slightly cold.

Renovated, spacious, clean. Downside you need to check-in to the sister hotel, which was not communicated well in advance. Good thing I have data to call locally, so they sent someone to guide me where to check-in. No elevator, has a restaurant directly below so it can be bothersome if you're a light sleeper. Over all it was a nice place to stay.

It had the kitchen and a coffee pot which is nice. We would have likes some shower gel and shampoo, which they don’t give.