In walking distance of a sandy beach, this family-run hotel boasts the service, facilities and location to tick the all boxes for a dream holiday.'

On Chania’s outskirts, the Althea Village Hotel is close enough to the town centre and harbour to be part of the action, but far enough away to also be peaceful. Set among olive and fruit trees, the hotel is made up of a series of two-storey whitewashed buildings built around several paved courtyards. Each room is decorated in a traditional Cretan style and features plenty of natural timber and white walls. Plus, there’s the added bonus of a fridge, air-conditioning and a private terrace or balcony for lazy afternoons. Outside, the hotel has two swimming pools, two children’s pools, a games room and its own taverna. It’s worth checking out the poolside coffee bar too, which is shaded by a old olive tree.

But, since it’s only three kilometres from Chania, a day wandering the old town’s narrow shopping streets is definitely worthwhile. And long lunches or dinners in one of the waterfront restaurants around the postcard-perfect Venetian Harbour are a must-do. Likened to Florence or Venice thanks to its architecture, Chania has a wealth of buildings, museums, churches and craft shops. If you’re keen to explore more of western Crete, the Chania bypass road runs close to the hotel making this easy.

Location

Approx. walking times: beach - 15-20 mins; taverna - 5 mins.

Children

Play area, Pool area.

Hotel Facilities

Balcony, Bathroom, Breakfast Room, Childrens Pool, Double Rooms, Fridge, Games Room, Kids Play Area, Laundry Service, Living Area, Lush gardens, Mini-Gym, Pool Bar, Shower Room, Swimming Pool, Taverna, Telephone, Twin Rooms

Room Description

64 air-conditioned double or twin rooms & suites with bathroom/half bath or shower room.
Rooms for 4 available with 2 extra beds in the living area.
Balcony or terrace.
Telephone.
Fridge.
Children's play area.
Mini-gym.
Games room.
Garden.
Taverna.
Pool bar
2 children's pools.
Breakfast room.
Laundry service.