Aris is a family-run 3-star hotel that rests on the edge of the old town of Paleochora, just a 5- minute walk from the centre and the beaches.
Sri Lakshmi
United Kingdom
Paleachora is a great town and Hotel Aris is a very good place to stay. Well positioned with everything you need. The breakfast was exceptional. Every day there was a huge selection of fresh food with different Cretan specialities. The hotel owners are very friendly. Our room was lovely - decorative but simple. There is a beautiful garden with hammocks and different seating areas. A really terrific place.
The boutique hotel Libyan Princess is situated in Paleochora, also known as the Nymph of the Libyan Sea. It offers superior guest rooms, an outdoor pool, a gym and on-site parking.
Located in Palaiochóra and with Pachia Ammos reachable within 200 metres, Hotel Elman provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
Jussi
Finland
Beautiful vintage style, family-owned hotel. Location is very convenient, right next to the beach so you can actually hear the waves. It’s a bit further from the core but still walkable within minutes. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The son of the family gave us useful tips for the restaurants and things to do nearby. Thank you for everything.
Highly recommended!
Centrally located in Paleochora, only 150 metres from Halikia Beach, Rea Hotel features a garden where a homemade breakfast is served daily. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Linda
United Kingdom
It’s position - central, easy to park close to excellent restaurants. We were very pleased to have a fridge in the room. Helpful friendly owner who was also an excellent cook. Breakfast was excellent - with home made pastries.
Hotel Aghas Paleochora is located 150 metres from the centre of Palaiochora and 100 metres from the sandy Pachia Ammos Beach. It offers rooms with mountain or sea views and has a snack bar.
The Pal Beach is located along Pachia Ammos Beach, in Paleochora. Guests enjoy sun beds and umbrellas on the beach at a discounted rate.
Pat &Terry
United Kingdom
The location is superb and our spacious room overlooked tamarisk trees and a sandy beach and had a spacious balcony with very comfortable cushioned armchairs. We liked having a second room with a settee which we used as a dressing room with the suitcases. However, we understand that most of the rooms are at the side with no view. Also we were very pleased to find a bath and plentiful hot water.
Located 100 metres from the famous Pachia Ammos Beach, Polydoros Hotel Apartments offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi and balcony.
Jolanda
United Kingdom
The apartment was very centrally located, easy walking distance to beach, harbour, restaurants and shops. There was plenty of free parking in the nearby streets. Our apartment was clean and spacious, there was a lovely wine bar downstairs adorned with a canopy of glorious flowers... we had a great three-night stay, thank you very much!!
Set in Palaiochóra, 300 metres from Pachia Ammos, Mediterranean Dream offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Great location, beautiful apartment and such helpful staff!
Sifis Studios is situated on the beachfront in Palaiochóra, a few steps from Pachia Ammos and 700 metres from Halikia Beach. This 2-star hotel features free WiFi and a terrace.
Centrally located in Paleochora, only 150 metres from Halikia Beach, Rea Hotel features a garden where a homemade breakfast is served daily. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas.
Location was excellent and staff very accommodating
I love Palaiochora - have visited several times. There is a very long sandy beach on the west side of the village - the sunbeds and umbrellas do not dominate the beach due to its size. There is a nudist area at the northern end but, sadly, it looks like the cantina there is not open this year. There is also a beach on the east side but it is stony and not to my liking. In the evening a couple of streets are closed off to traffic (but not to kids cycling at top speed through the pedestrians grrr) and the roads are occupied with tables and chairs for the various bars and cafes. There are many places to eat in the village and a wide selection of menus available. Agios bar is one to visit - definitely. If staying for more than a few days a ferry trip (40 minutes or so) to Sougia is worth trying. Gialiskari is another nice beach along the coast - about an hour's walk or 15 minutes by car.
Gerry
Greece
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If you are looking for a small laid back beach town in Crete...
If you are looking for a small laid back beach town in Crete, this is a greatchoice. Many of the more full service touristy options are on the north side of the island, Palaiochora is on the south. You can drive from Palaichora to Chania in less than 1.5 hours : drive to Heraklion is closer to 3.5 hours.
Plenty of beaches, good food, good people. Not really a party crowd, at least when we were there at the end of the season. There are many options for boat trips, hiking and outdoor activities. Ebikes and similar are easy to rent.
Jennifer
United States
10
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Lovely relaxed seaside town - really chill atmosphere in the...
Lovely relaxed seaside town - really chill atmosphere in the evenings with lots of restaurants along the sea front and in main and back streets serving great food and generous extras (bread, olives, small desserts and raki).
We enjoyed a good balance of some hiking (Aghia Irina Gorge was lovely and very quiet), hiring a car to explore the area and a couple of days of swimming, snorkelling and reading on the beach.
I expect Paleochora is heaving n high season, but in Kate September was wonderfully laid back - a few days here and a few in Chania& Rethymno was a really nice balance.
I would stay right in the town next time - lots of small studios advertised along the road from town to harbour looked nice, quiet and close to everything
Vicky
Australia
10
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my favorite city, a must-visit when visiting Crete, great...
my favorite city, a must-visit when visiting Crete, great atmosphere, great beaches and seaside boulevard; the city center full of local and tasty restaurants; a good point for a trip to Elafonisi beach,
justyna
Poland
10
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Palauochora is lovely low key resort with great food and...
Palauochora is lovely low key resort with great food and beaches. We really like the vibe of the town which is authentic and friendly. Highly recommended for 3-4 days or longer. Really like the fact that it can be easily accessed by a very efficient bus and ferry service. We’ll definitely be back
A
Anonymous
10
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Pretty little town with a chilled vibe but still has some...
Pretty little town with a chilled vibe but still has some action. Excellent cocktail bar in the middle of town. Amazing sunrises on one side and the most stunning sunsets on the other side.
Sandy beaches for those who like that but rocky beaches on the ither side that offer great snorkelling opportunities.
Wonderful location near the ferry port, beautiful beach and restaurants. 10 minute walk to all. Clean and quiet room with all the bathroom amenities, water and sodas in the fridge. Margarita and Valentis were such caring and thoughtful hosts by making sure we had everything we needed when we requested it and made sure we had the perfect parking spot outside the property! Beautiful church next door and lovely to see the families there enjoying their Sunday. Really a magical spot for the perfect stay in Paleochora!
What a beautiful and special villa! Set on a hill side overlooking the sea, this property did not disappoint! Clean and modern. The accommodations were excellent and even more amazing in person. Lots of hiking and easy access to the to the beach. We truly loved our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. This is the perfect place for someone looking for a quiet secluded vacation spot. It is low key and relaxing. The food at the nearby taverna was EXCELLENT!! The staff was very friendly.
Over the course of many previous visits to Paleochora we have stayed in several different hotels and apartments. However, we feel that, for us, Oreia ticks all the boxes. It is close to the pebble beach (which we prefer), the staff are very welcoming and helpful and the aparments are spacious and spotlessly clean. The beds are comfortable, the kitchens are well stocked for self catering and there is air conditioning in all the rooms. This was our second visit and hopefully not the last!
Comfortable room, with good storage, kitchenette and shower room. Maria, our host, was very friendly and welcoming, she clearly took pride in her rooms and made sure our room was spotlessly clean and attractive and was happy to help in any way she could. She also left a welcome gift of drinks and delicious biscuits.
The location was great, straight across the road to the sandy beach and close to a selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
It’s an absolute bargain and worth more.
We already had a booking for 2 weeks in Rethymno and went to Palaiochóra to see friends for a night. We wanted something easy and inexpensive. Niki Rooms were perfect. The room was a great size with a balcony and was clean and comfortable. It was a few minutes walk to the beach and to the main are for restaurants and bars. Olivia (Hostess) was super sweet and kind. I also loved the communal kitchen. Last point.... we drove there and it was easy to park
This was a wonderful, airy, serene and comfortable small resort on the edge of Paleochora. The property and the pool were beautiful and pristine and felt quintessentially Greek. The beach was just down a short lane and the town an easy walk, either along the beach or by the road. Our hostess was very gracious and so helpful. My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay here on the south of Crete.
An excellent space with a modern, very attractive design. Large room with all comforts and any needed facilities. Located in the centre of Palaiochora, just 3 miniutes from everything (beaches, taverns, bars, supermarket, etc.). Despite located in the centre of Palaiochora, it was very quiet.
Excellent room service. Very clean room.
Everything was great! Right beside the beach with very spacious rooms that were spotless. The staff were wonderful, always friendly and ready to help. Its a great hotel that I cannot wait to stay at again.
house has everything we could need for long stay, including cooking necessities, coffee maker, coffee, sugar, juice, salt, tea, plus lots of space and proximity beaches, groceries and restaurants
Fantastic personnel. The apartments are exactly in the heart of Palaiochora city, close to everything, beach-restaurants-shops-bars.
The room was quite comfortable and very spacious!
Comfortable, modern, clean, well equipped apartment right at the beginning of the beach. All is accessible on foot. A great base for exploring southwest Crete. Worth coming back for.
The location is perfect, clean, modern, comfortable and with an amazing view. The staff is super, Maria gave us the right advices for eating and best beaches to visit.
Best hotel you can find. Beautiful interior, super clean and great location!
Beach is only 2 minutes walk.
Host was very helpful!
I can only recommend!
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