




In short: We analysed 15 recent guest reviews of Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only. Guests consistently praise Service & staff (10 of 11 mentions positive), Food & restaurants and Condition & cleanliness. The most common complaints: The pool app didn't work and there is no service at the sunbeds. The pool is very cold, according to one guest.
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
By Axel Hernborg · Updated 11 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection scores 9.1 on Booking from 533 reviews and 4.4 on Google. Guests praise the beachfront location, the breakfast and the rooms. It shares a site with a family resort whose facilities guests may use, and Platanias is one of Chania's livelier resort villages.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 43 hotels we list in Crete is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Directly on Platanias' sandy beach
- Suites with mini or private pools
- Beachfront restaurant and boutique spa
- Village centre about 500 metres away
Things to Consider
- Adults-only section of a larger resort that takes families
- Platanias is a lively resort area in summer
Photos from previous guests
Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“Very nice breakfast with a large varaity of sweet and savory dishes, fruits, yoghurt and more. Location is right by the beach and the pool area is very nice. The people working there is friendly and gave us very good service when the AC didn’t work at the initial room. After trying to fix the AC we got a new room with an upgrade. The lunch is also very good. Didn’t try the dinner since the selection was poor and fee people dined there. Propably good, but very nice restaurants in the area. All dining experiences has been perfect.”
“We recently stayed at Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection – Adults Only and overall had a very pleasant stay. The hotel was clean throughout, our room was well maintained, and the staff were excellent from start to finish. Everyone we interacted with was friendly, professional and helpful. The breakfast was faultless, with a good variety of options and consistently high quality. Room service was also excellent and always delivered promptly. That said, I do feel the hotel oversells itself as a luxury 5-star experience. By UK standards, I would describe it as a good 3-star hotel rather than a true 5-star property. While everything was perfectly comfortable, it lacked many of the details and standards you would normally expect from a luxury hotel. There were also some maintenance issues, with a number of sunbeds around the pool area appearing worn or broken. In addition, the location is directly next to the main tourist strip in Platanias. Whilst this is convenient for restaurants and bars, it does detract from the exclusive, peaceful and luxurious atmosphere that the hotel’s marketing suggests. Overall, this is a clean, comfortable hotel with fantastic staff, great breakfast and very good service. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to those looking for a good base in Platanias, but travellers expecting a genuine luxury 5-star experience may find it falls short of expectations.”
“My partner and I stayed at this hotel for five days, from June 17 to June 21. If it were possible to leave a 10-star rating, we would. Everything was perfect. The staff was friendly, the hotel was clean, and everything felt new. The room service was excellent, and both the breakfast and dinner were very good. The hotel is located right on the beach, in a relatively central area of the island, with a short drive to most other destinations. The pool was excellent, and the gym was modern and well-equipped. We had an amazing experience in every aspect of our stay. Highly recommended, and we would definitely love to come back again.”
“An outstanding adults-only hotel that truly delivers on everything it promises. The facilities are modern, brand new, and exceptionally well maintained. The staff are highly professional, friendly, and genuinely kind. We were always welcomed with warm smiles, which made us feel at home from the very first moment. We stayed for four nights and only wished we could have stayed longer. The breakfast was excellent—always fresh, with delicious touches inspired by traditional Cretan cuisine. The dinner is an experience you simply shouldn’t miss. Watching the breathtaking sunset while dining makes you fall in love all over again. Congratulations to the entire team, and thank you for such a wonderful stay! Dimitris & Katerina (Sparti)”
“Good breakfast, but do not arrive later than 10:15 as they will watch over you checking there watches to rush you out. Sunbed app to order stuff to the pool/ beach does not work by the pool at either of the hotels. No service avaible from sunbeds. The pool is freezing cold!! Everyone has commented on this around the pool and not many people stay in it longer than a few mins. Snacks available are nice however I don’t think they are running dinner service, we tried toget dinner on one occasions and could not Sunbeds and bedrooms are comfortable, everything is very clean and well kept. Maid service is great. Pool area is very quiet and beach is pretty but is Rocky.”
What guests actually say
Tripplo analysed 15 full guest reviews in all languages. Every review is topic-tagged and the shares counted — never estimated.
Food & restaurants
11 reviews · 9 positive · 0 negative
- +A large breakfast with sea views and Cretan touches
- +Dinner at sunset singled out by one couple
- –Dinner selection was thin on some evenings
”Breakfast was exceptional, overseeing sea while waking up and eating, with a very good and large offer.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
11 reviews · 10 positive · 1 negative
- +Warm, professional staff throughout the stay
- +Prompt room service and a quick room change when the air conditioning failed
- –The pool app didn't work and there is no service at the sunbeds
- –One guest felt rushed out of breakfast after 10:15
”The staff are highly professional, friendly, and genuinely kind.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
6 reviews · 5 positive · 1 negative
- +Beachfront with a quiet pool area
- +Comfortable sunbeds
- –The pool is very cold, according to one guest
- –Parts of the beach are rocky
”Pool area is very quiet and beach is pretty but is Rocky.” — guest, translated
The rooms
6 reviews · 4 positive · 0 negative
Condition & cleanliness
9 reviews · 9 positive · 0 negative
- +Newly remodelled and kept spotless
- +Housekeeping praised by several guests
”The facilities are modern, brand new, and exceptionally well maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
6 reviews · 6 positive · 0 negative
- +Right on the beach with sunset views
- +Restaurants of Platanias within walking distance
”The hotel is located right on the beach, in a relatively central area of the island, with a short drive to most other destinations.” — guest, translated
Noise levels
3 reviews · 3 positive · 0 negative
value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only from the airport?
Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only is 116 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How do guests rate Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only?
Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only is rated 4.4 out of 5 on Google, based on 232 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 533 guest reviews.
How many stars does Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only have?
Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only offer?
Porto Platanias Beach Luxury Selection - Adults Only offers 2 swimming pools, Beachfront, Restaurant, Bar, Private Parking, Free Wifi.
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