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Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View
25 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing
35 square metres
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Deluxe Studio, Sea View
Room with view
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Studio, Garden View
20 square metres
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Ocean-view hotel with a poolside bar, near Platanias Beach

Popular property highlights

Free valet parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
Grocery/convenience store

Located in Platanias, Sonio Beach Hotel is on the beach, a 5-minute walk from Platanias Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Platanias Square. This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from War Shelter of Platanias and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Agia Marina Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and wedding services.

Enjoy international cuisine at Sonio Beach Restaurant, a beachfront restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the pool view, and even dine alfresco. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the beach bar or the poolside bar. English breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Hair salon
  • Total number of rooms - 36
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Express check-in
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1987
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Free valet parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of beach bars - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Beach towels
  • Terrace
  • Water dispenser
  • Private winery tours
  • Reception hall
  • Living plant wall
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Walkway to water
  • Wheelchair accessible: No
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Locally-owned & organised tours & activities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Danish
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish
  • Greek

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Sonio Beach Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. In-room massages, irons/ironing boards, and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2022.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Kitchenette
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Stovetop
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 40
  • TV size (measurement) cm
  • Furnished balcony
  • Heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Number of beds 1
  • Champagne service
  • Local maps
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Sonio Beach Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Surfing lessons: Nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Property Registry Number – 1354-12-2584

Front desk opens daily at 9 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10 PM

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Health First (Greece)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)

Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Humane animal treatment

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Sonio Beach
  • Sonio Beach Hotel
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Apartments Platanias, Crete - Chania
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel Platanias

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key (Gronne Nogle)
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