




Kiani Beach Resort is located on the beach of Kiani, just a few miles east of Chania center and old Venetian town. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with multiple amenities including pools and dining options.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
94 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Free Wifi
Family rooms
Beachfront
Free parking
Airport shuttle
Non-smoking rooms
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Situated on the shoreline near Chania, Kiani Beach Resort is a dedicated family retreat defined by its extensive aquatic facilities and all-inclusive convenience. It serves as a functional base for travelers who prioritize direct beach access and organized activities within a short distance of Crete's historical landmarks.
What Guests Loved
- The resort sits directly on the sands of Kiani Akti, allowing guests to transition from their rooms to the shore in minutes. Shallow waters make this stretch particularly suitable for younger children to wade safely.
- Located a short drive from Chania, the property provides a quiet coastal base while remaining close to the historical Venetian port. Guests can easily explore the city's labyrinthine alleys and waterfront dining without staying in the urban center.
Things to Consider
- While the resort offers a shuttle, the drive from Heraklion Airport takes approximately two hours. Travelers may prefer flying into Chania Airport, which is significantly closer, to minimize transit time after arrival.
- As a popular family destination, the common areas and dining halls can become quite lively and crowded during mid-summer. Those seeking a more tranquil atmosphere might consider visiting during the shoulder seasons of May or September.
- The resort sits directly on the sands of Kiani Akti, allowing guests to transition from their rooms to the shore in minutes. Shallow waters make this stretch particularly suitable for younger children to wade safely.
- Located a short drive from Chania, the property provides a quiet coastal base while remaining close to the historical Venetian port. Guests can easily explore the city's labyrinthine alleys and waterfront dining without staying in the urban center.
What guests say
Reviews from Googlea month ago
“The resort is by far the best one in which we have stayed in our entire travel history. The family pool view room was very spacious and had quite a nice view indeed from the balcony. The food is something incredible! We have spent most of our lunches at the KBR3 restaurant because of the feel and quieter atmosphere of it, as well as excelent food always. I would like to thank Spiros in particular for the way in which he assured that everyone had a great time at this restaurant, he really put a lot of effort into assuring the confort and the good vibe of the people who came here. Even though we stayed right next to the KBR2 restaurant, we preferred to go to the KBR3 because of the feel and excelent service present there. Bars are nice as well in terms of drinks and snacks. The sea/beach is incredible, one of the best we have been to in terms of swimming, the water is truly remarkable and it's really not cold in late June, it's perfect temperature. Also, the beach is essentially made only out of sand, the floor on the sea is only sand and some very rarely big rocks which are easy to spot and do not pose a threat. The pools are really nice, they are hotter than the sea temperature so taking a bath in them is quite enjoyable. The interior ones are good as well for some quiet, relaxing swimming. Thanks to Kiani Beach Resort, we have had an amazing holiday. I fully recommend coming here, it's an extremely enjoyable stay”
2 months ago
“We stayed for 2 weeks in the hotel and it was not a day to long. We enjoyed our self with the family. The food was perfect, a lot of choice and not repetitive. The staff in the restaurants are very helpfull. The rooms are clean and large. The bartenders are very kind, thay always work with a smile. They make professional cocktails, for me it were virgin cocktails. My kids loved the animation team: Aurora, Lea, Lilly, Takya, Najda and Aimen! The minidisco and miniclub are very fun for the kids. We had all in plus which was worth it for a more relaxed stay.”
a month ago
“Fantastic hotel, fantastic food. We had the best experience in the KBR3 Respiro restaurant, Spiros looked after us incredibly, the hospitality shown was exceptional. Italian night was particularly spectacular, the four cheese pasta and the stone baked pizza were beautiful. Props to the Culinary Director, Nikolas Stavrakakis, who provided top tier food day after day. We were lucky enough to grab a spot on a cooking class with him on Thursday morning, provided free to guests, we laughed the whole time and got to make and eat fresh stuffed vine leaves with tzatziki and bruschetta along with plenty of wine on the fabulous rooftop bar terrace. What an experience!”
2 months ago
“We had an amazing stay at Kiani Beach! Everything was excellent — the hotel, the restaurants, the atmosphere, and especially the service. A huge thank you to Spiros, the manager from KBR3 restaurant, truly professional, friendly, and always helpful. The food was delicious, the staff were wonderful, and the whole experience was top top top! We will definitely come back and highly recommend it to everyone visiting . Honestly I love this hotel because there are 3 restaurants so you may choose from many options. I also love Kiani Beach because it’s next to the beach and the animation team especially Alexandra, are so cool and are nice with me when I see them . I my mum bought me a new shirt which the animation team wear . I have it in yellow and the day where I was going to go back home , they matched with me! 10/10”
a month ago
“Its pretty kids friendly resort, lot of activities and shows. Animators are really nice, Aimen is really active player. Plenty of food to choose, the one in main building has view on the sea and really nice staff and Georgios is very chill cool guy. Clean sea but the beach si smaller than we thought but nice sand and few rocks. Our room (mezonet) was big and nice, but we had to have AC on the whole day or the room is pretty hot but thats something you cant change so its fine. There is few bars and the best cocktails, the nicest bartenders Arpan and Bijay!”
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kiani Beach Resort from the airport?
Kiani Beach Resort is 94 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How do guests rate Kiani Beach Resort?
Kiani Beach Resort is rated 4.6 out of 5 on Google, based on 5,896 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.6/10 from 1,622 guest reviews.
How many stars does Kiani Beach Resort have?
Kiani Beach Resort is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Kiani Beach Resort offer?
Kiani Beach Resort offers Free Wifi, Family rooms, Beachfront, Free parking, Airport shuttle, Non-smoking rooms.
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Kiani Beach Resort, Kiani Akti, Kalyves, 73003, Greece





