The suites are spotlessly clean and are fully cleaned and towels changed every single day. The pool and surrounding areas are also cleaned daily. Nothing is too much trouble for Efi and all the members of her team. Cretan hospitality at its best.
Our maisonette was spacious, with tasteful modern décor and good air conditioning. On our arrival, there were bottles of wine, olive oil and water, fresh fruit, tomatoes and cucumber, all of which were most welcome, as were the sweet treats which were left for us later in our holiday. The pool is larger than it looks on the photos and there were many times when we had it to ourselves. There are comfortable loungers and towels are provided.
Platanias village is quiet and quite unspoilt and full of great tavernas, offering excellent food and wine, great views and sunsets and exceptional hospitality. We highly recommend Agioklima and Almiras. The food at Cosmos is also good, and offers outstanding views but it is quite pretentious. For a more up-market experience, at reasonable prices, try Zafferano about half a kilometre away on the main road – stunningly presented flavoursome food, in a great chilled atmosphere.
Platanias town is full of all types of shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. On the lovely beach, local tavernas hire out loungers for 3 Euro a day. A coastal bus service runs along the main road- about 15 minutes to reach Chania.
All in all, this was a great accommodation, which was well worth the trek up the hill.