We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Chania, Greece. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
Elegant. Unique. Rooftop restaurant. Set in Chania Town, 100 metres from Nea Chora Beach, Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. An à la carte, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available every morning at the property. Guests can enjoy the spa and wellness centre, organise trips at the tour desk, or rent a car to explore the surroundings. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Kladissos Beach, Chryssi Akti and Firkas Fortress. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 14 km from Chania Flair Boutique Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.Show full description
Brand new hotel, with particular focus on details. The rooms have modern features and complimentary stuff - touchscreen panels operate everything with electronic curtains. In addition, the rooms have a relatively new coffee machine, and a fruit basket and bottle of wine are a nice touch. A rooftop with a jacuzzi pool is a special place to grab some drinks and enjoy a spectacular sea view!
Set right on the sandy beach of Agia Marina, Vergina Beach Hotel offers free WiFi in all areas and air-conditioned accommodation with views over the Cretan Sea. It includes a a swimming pool by the seaside and a plunge-spa pool with waterfall. Vergina studios, suites and apartments are simply, yet tastefully furnished, with a private balcony. They include a kitchenette with electric kettle and mini fridge, as well as a flat-screen TV. At the beach restaurant, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and snacks. The cocktail bar serves cocktails, drinks and pizzas, and it also features 8 large flat-screen TVs. Within a few metres from the property, you will find a bakery, two super markets, ATMs, a bank, as well as bars and restaurants. The town and port of Chania are around 8 km away from Vergina Beach Hotel. Chania Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Beautiful setting with a great beach in front and nice facilities with two pools and a wonderful beach bar. High standard of the interior of the rooms and hotel itself. The views from the rooms and beach bar area are fantastic!
Historic. Charming. Rooftop bar. Situated in the heart of Chania’s charming old town, this authentic 17th-century Venetian mansion offers a personalised service along with a courtyard and rooftop terrace overlooking the town and the Venetian harbour. Each spacious room combines old world charm with modern comforts. From the marble bathrooms and rich fabrics to the LCD TV and free wireless internet, every effort has been taken to ensure your comfort. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast served every day in Casa Delfino’s courtyard. A stylish bar offers a range of drinks. The Casa Delfino Spa features a marble steam room, an extra large hot tub and a soothing relaxation area. The staff at Casa Delfino will be more than happy to offer information and other suggestions for your leisure time. Access to Spa facilities is provided upon charge. Casa Delfino enjoys a superb location within the picturesque narrow streets of Chania’s old town, just a short stroll from the sea.Show full description
Beautiful boutique hotel in a great location, with comfortable beds and an excellent spa, close to everything. This boutique hotel has A POPULAR ROOFTOP BAR.
Beautiful. Cosy rooms. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Located in Chania Town, 2 km from Koum Kapi Beach, Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only provides accommodation with free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. With a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features an indoor pool, spa centre and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe. Guest rooms at Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Breakfast served in room. The accommodation offers a terrace. Venizelos Graves is 2 km from Lagon Life Spirit Boutique Hotel - Adults Only, while House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from the hotel.Show full description
Fantastic property with excellent rooms and facilities, unique hospitality, and a perfect atmosphere. The views from the hotel rooms are stunning, and the plunge pool is a refreshing treat after being out all day. This boutique hotel has very cosy rooms. It is the most popular small luxury hotel in Chania, among couples.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great value. Popular among couples. Offering private access to a sandy beach in Agioi Apostoloi, Domes Noruz Chania is the first Greek resort to be an honoree for its interior and exterior design. It boasts a state-of-the-art spa centre and 2 pools overlooking the azure waters and the surrounding islands. Fine champagne and fresh seafood can be enjoyed at the poolside bar. All accommodation types at Domes Noruz Chania have extended outdoor living areas with a variety of amenities, lounge furniture, outdoor bathtubs and either hot tub or plunge pool. Free WiFi is available throughout. Their architecture is inspired from the Venetian Arsenals with Cretan sandstone to be the prominent building material. The Spa centre, with design inspired by traditional local embroidery and fabrics, boasts a hammam, sauna and hot tub. Rejuvenating massage treatments can be also provided. A variety of outdoor activities is offered, ranging from yoga in the park to outdoor personal training session and other sports. The on-site fitness centre is fully equipped. A uniquely designed lounge area in front of the seaside creates a perfect setting for relaxing moments. Domes Noruz Chania also features a dynamic all day restaurant and two bars. The cosmopolitan Chania Town, boasting an array of lively beach bars and all day restaurants, lies within 4 km of Domes Noruz Chania, The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 15 km from the property. Free private parking is possible on site.Show full description
A beautiful adults-only hotel on the beach is an excellent choice to enjoy a tranquil atmosphere. Elegant and luxurious loft rooms with a private jacuzzi have a balcony facing the sea bar and pool. This place offers many local wines to taste and has fantastic pool and spa facilities.
Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Great interior design. Popular among women. Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Georgioupolis. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has city views, and guests can enjoy access to a restaurant and to a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. At Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" every room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet or an à la carte breakfast. Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" offers a sun terrace. Bike hire and car hire are available at the hotel and the area is popular for hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near Pilot Amphora Boutique Hotel "Adults Only" include Georgioupolis Beach, Kalivaki Beach and Peristeras Beach. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 48 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Gorgeous hotel with a tranquil pool set up and immensely aesthetically pleasing at first sight. Spacious rooms are modernly designed and have stunning views of the mountains which you wake up to.
Charming. Beautiful. Great location. The 5-star Serenissima Boutique Hotel is situated in a 15th century Venetian house in the scenic town of Chania 100 metres from the beach. It offers elegant suites with free WiFi 30 metres from cafes and shops. Each has a dining area and a stylish bathroom with bath and luxury toiletries. Featuring arched ceilings and traditional furnishings with modern touches, all accommodation types at the Serenissima Boutique Hotel have a seating area with flat-screen TV and sofa. A pillow menu is available. Breakfast is served in the suites. Drinks and coffee are served at the bar. The property is 100 metres from Archaeological Museum of Chani and 300 metres from the Venetian Harbour. Souda Airport is 11 km away.Show full description
One of the most CHARMING boutique hotels in Chania. It also has a great location.
Great views. Rooftop pool. Attractively situated in Chania Town, SanSal Boutique Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. Among the various facilities of this property are a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, a business centre and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms include a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. SanSal Boutique Hotel offers some rooms with sea views, and the rooms have a coffee machine. The rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At SanSal Boutique Hotel you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 4-star hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nea Chora Beach, Kladissos Beach and Koum Kapi Beach. The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from SanSal Boutique Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Excellent boutique hotel with a magnificent pool area and everything made to the highest standards. The rooms are unique: great stylish design, comfortable furniture, spotlessly clean, and breathtaking views. This boutique hotel has outstanding views!
Very stylish. Superb interior design. Great value. Set in Kato Daratso, 1.5 km from Iguana Beach, AHEAD Design Awarded Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete offers accommodation with a 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a Soma Spa, a Gym Pavilion and a beach bar with free private parking. Set among an oasis of tropical vegetation, banana, and palm trees, just above the beach, it affords uninterrupted views over Chania town, thick bamboo fields and beyond, with a front-row seat to the mesmerising colours of the majestic Cretan sky. The nearest airport is Chania International, 14 km from Domes Zeen Chania, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Centered around the Greek concept of "Ef Zeen: the art of Living Well", Domes Zeen is a beachfront cove to contemplate, reconnect, make lifelong memories and explore. The 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and room service for guests. All accommodation offers a sunny furnished stone terrace with choice of tropical garden or sea views and guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Old town Chania within walking distance, invites guests to participate in the ongoing cultural evolution of the ancient city.Show full description
A nice Scandinavian boho-style hotel with proximity to the city center. Comfortable contemporary rooms, a large pool area with spacious bungalows, a stunning sea view, and a relaxing atmosphere - everything is outstanding! One of the most WELL DESIGNED AND STYLISH luxury hotels in Chania. It also has great affordability.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Nice interior design. Situated right on the beach in Agia Marina Village, The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus offers uniquely designed units with garden or Cretan Sea views, and free WiFi throughout. A beachfront bar serving signature cocktails is featured. Opening to a balcony or patio, all rooms and suites at The Theodore Boutique Hotel- adults only 16 plus include a modern bathroom with hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries. A safe and a minibar are also included. Guests can start their day with a rich breakfast prepared with fresh local ingredients. The hotel staff is available 16 hours per day, while concierge service is also provided. The international airport of Chania is approximately 28 km away. The scenic Chania Town is 8 km from The Theodorou Boutique Hotel.Show full description
I really like this place... I think it is one of the most beautiful, relaxing and unique boutique hotels in Chania! WOW!
Historic. Elegant. Rooftop pool. Housed in a 16th-century mansion, in Chania Old Town, Monastery Estate Venetian Harbor boasts a spa centre with an original Turkish hammam and an indoor pool surrounded by stone walls and Venetian arches. Guests can enjoy Cretan cuisine cooked with a modern twist, at the elegantly decorated restaurant. Blending traditional atmosphere with modern touches, the suites at Monastery Estate are fitted with arches, stone-carved doors and wooden floors. Each comes with a private bathroom with shower, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries, while some also include a seating area. Some suites open to a private terrace with hot tub. Extra services include airport transfer on request and at extra charge, as well as room service. Massage treatments can also be enjoyed on request and at extra charge. Free WiFi access is offered throughout the property and the reception is available 24 hours per day. Guests will find restaurants, bars and shops within a short walk of the property, while the Municipal Market of Chania is 350 metres away. Souda Port is 7 km away and Chania International Airport is at a distance of 14 km.Show full description
Lovely interior design. Great location. Scala de Faro is located in the Chania Old Town in Chania Town, 100 metres from the Archaeological Museum of Chania. All rooms come with a TV. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the sea or mountain. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower or bath. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 16 km from the property.Show full description
Resort.Relaxing atmosphere. Popular among couples and women. On the beautiful beach of Kolymbari, 20 km from the city of Chania, lies Grand Bay Beach Resort. The resort boasts an outdoor hot tub. The resort offers 75 airy and well appointed rooms and suites fully equipped with satellite TV and minibar. All units offer balconies with views to the garden or the sea. Greek breakfast is served daily in the dining area. Guests can dine at the snack bar or the hotel’s restaurant. At the swimming pool bar and main bar they can enjoy a drink, a coffee or refreshments. Transfers by taxi can be arranged at extra charge.Show full description
Historic. Cosy rooms. Great location. Located at Chania Venetian Harbour, Ambassadors Residence is a restored 1890’s house. It features elegant and individually decorated accommodation with free WiFi. Kum Kapi district, with small beach, several bars and seaside tavernas, is a 10-15 minute walk away and Nea Chora Beach is a 15-minute walk away. Chania City Centre is a 5-minute walk away. Fitted with stylish items and stone details, all air-conditioned rooms and suites of Ambassadors have a seating area with a flat-screen, satellite TV and a minibar. Most units come with Cretan Sea and old harbour views, while others with a spa bath and a terrace or a balcony. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are included in the private bathroom. A 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge are featured in the property facilities. Spa and wellness therapies, as well as beauty treatments can be arranged upon request and at extra charge. A bakery and a mini market for the basic supplies are a 3-minute walk away. Souda Port is at a distance of 9 km and Ioannis Daskalogiannis International Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Lovely property. Nice style. Great views. Located in Almirida, 100 metres from Almirida Beach, Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel features a sauna, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, towels and a terrace with a sea view. Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only features certain rooms with mountain views, and rooms come with a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Kera Beach is 2.4 km from the accommodation, while Kalives Beach is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Chania International, 32 km from Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Resort.Opened March 2021. Set in Plataniás, Caldera Creta Paradise offers beachfront accommodation 2.5 km from Platanias Square and offers various facilities, such as a restaurant, a bar and a garden. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, evening entertainment and a 24-hour front desk. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a bath, a hairdryer and a desk. At the resort every room has a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at Caldera Creta Paradise can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at Caldera Creta Paradise, and car hire is available. Agios Dimitrios Church is 2.8 km from the resort. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 23 km from Caldera Creta Paradise.Show full description
Historic property. Romantic. Good breakfast. Offering views of the old port and the lighthouse, Domus Renier Boutique Hotel - Historic Hotels Worldwide is situated in Chania Town, in the heart of the old Venetian Harbour, 100 metres from Maritime Museum Of Chania. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a smart flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and slippers. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. A traditional breakfast with Cretan products is prepared every day. Guests can relax at the lobby area. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. The Archaeological Museum of Chania is 200 metres from Domus Renier, while Municipal Art Gallery of Chania is 200 metres from the property. Chania International Airport is 12 km away.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most historic and romantic small luxury hotel in Chania.
Belmondo Hotel enjoys a beautiful seafront location in Chania. This Venetian style hotel reflects the Cretan city’s historical ambience. This property offers a variety of air-conditioned accommodation all well furnished and equipped with modern comforts. Each unit enjoys free wireless internet connection and daily room service. Belmondo Hotel boasts spectacular views of the scenic Venetian Harbour, combined with tasteful decoration. Guests are served breakfast in their spacious rooms. The location offers multiple options for exploring Chania and the whole island of Crete, having easy proximity to the bus stop and taxi rank, located only metres from the hotel. Several restaurants and bars can be found in the surrounding area. Free public parking can be found within 500 metres.Show full description
Charming. Unique. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Located in Topanas district of Chania Town and housed in a Venetian, 13-century building, Hotel Off offers elegantly decorated accommodation with free WiFi access. A rich breakfast including local delicacies can be enjoyed daily at the internal courtyard. Fitted with parquet or tiled floors and modern furnishings, the rooms of Hotel Off are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV and a safe. A mini bar stocked with local beverages and homemade sweets, is also available. The private bathrooms come with slippers, hairdryer and free toiletries. Staff at the front desk can arrange various activities in the surrounding area, while car and bike rental services can also be provided upon request. Hotel Off is located 100 metres from both the Maritime Museum Of Crete and the scenic Venetian Harbour. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 11 km from Off Hotel.Show full description
This boutique hotel has a highly rated breakfast and super comfortable beds.
Opened October 2021. Situated in Georgioupolis, 200 metres from Peristeras Beach, Georgioupolis Suites features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Rooms come with a kettle, while some rooms include a balcony and others also boast sea views. The rooms at Georgioupolis Suites are fitted with a seating area. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Georgioupolis Suites offers a children's playground. You can play tennis at the hotel, and bike hire and car hire are available. Georgioupolis Beach is 2.3 km from Georgioupolis Suites, while Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 20 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 50 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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