Axos Hotel

In the pretty seaside village of Platanias on Crete’s north coast, just 100 m from a sandy beach and 6 km east of historic Rethymnon. Nearby highlights include Platanes Beach, Gold Pool Beach and Adelianos Kampos Beach; Chania Airport is about 65 km away and Heraklion about 70 km — a family-friendly aparthotel base for beach days and town exploring.

Modern studios and one-bedroom apartments keep things breezy with private balconies, self-controlled air conditioning and satellite flat-screen TVs. Rooms feel lived-in and useful: Tempur-Pedic/anatomic mattresses, kitchenettes with cooker, microwave and coffee maker, soundproof windows in apartments and bath tubs in select units — great for easy self-catering stays.

Dip into a seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool and a separate children’s pool, unwind at the spa and book massages or scuba lessons on site; wake up to sea-breeze mornings and stroll to nearby bars and shops. Extras include a poolside bar and lounge, bicycle rental, car and motorbike hire, airport shuttle, ice-cream shop, library, hair salon, shopping on site and 24-hour reception — many activities available for a small extra charge.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property, plus express check-in and check-out for smooth arrivals and departures.

An on-site restaurant serves local flavors and casual Greek dishes, with a bar/lounge and a coffee shop for snacks and drinks. Buffet breakfasts are offered daily (for a fee), and the poolside bar keeps things relaxed after a day at the beach.