Cavo Spada Luxury Resort & Spa  

On Crete’s northwest coast, right on a blue-flag sand and pebble beach in the Kolymbari/Kamisiana area, with sweeping views over the Gulf of Chania and Cape Spada. A beach hotel a short stroll from Kolymbari village and local beaches in the Platanias region.

An elegant, Art Deco–inspired resort with around 150 guestrooms that blend luxe touches and practical comforts. Rooms feature minibars, LCD TVs, private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers (deep soaking tubs and rainfall showerheads noted) and in-room conveniences like electric kettles. The vibe is family-friendly and upscale—perfect for couples or families who want a polished seaside stay.

Standout perks include a 1,700 m² free-form lagoon-style pool, indoor and outdoor pools, a full spa with massages and body treatments, a health/fitness club and a diving club, plus a private beach and multiple bars. Add-ons on property: massage room, doctor service, laundry/press, entertainment and an arcade—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and switch off by the poolside bar.

A roomy conference center (about 5,490 sq ft / 510 m²), meeting room and business center support events, with express check-in/out and free self-parking. Complimentary wireless internet and accessible facilities make work-on-the-go straightforward.

Two restaurants (including Arsenali) serve international fare, backed by two coffee shops/cafés, poolside and beach bars, and 24-hour room service. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.