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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Platanes

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Platanes

Visiting Platanes for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Platanes, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Platanes based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Platanes for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Platanes before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Platanes for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Platanes for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Cretan Sun

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $26 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Platanes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Located at Imvrou 20, Cretan Sun has great rooms from $26 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a water park, scuba diving, a bar, and mountain views. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.3 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, golf, pet-friendly rooms, and a game room at this relaxing hotel. The water slides are especially fun! The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Water park
  • Kitchen
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Rethymno Village

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Rethymno Village which has nice rooms starting at $51. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and child care, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Imvrou 30. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, a game room, a child pool, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Minos Mare Royal

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $147 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Platanes
  • Beach
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We found Minos Mare Royal to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $147. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.06 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Lasithiou Street. You'll also find child care, laundry services, a hot tub, free parking, and a pool table which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.3 km from the center of town. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Marinos Beach Hotel-Apartments

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $63 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $63, Marinos Beach Hotel-Apartments, at Machis Kritis 194 provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar, and child care. Its terrific guest rating is 8.70 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers laundry services, a child pool, free parking, car rentals, and laundry facilities. It's located just 0.3 km from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Ariadne Hotel Apartment

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $56 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Ariadne Hotel Apartment has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, a bar, and rooms with kitchens. The great rooms here start at $56 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Machis Kritis 171. Furthermore, it also offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, car rentals, family rooms, and air-conditioning, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
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Varvaras Diamond Hotel

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $43 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Platanes
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Varvaras Diamond Hotel is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a bar, and mountain views. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $43, and it's located at Platanes. We also love the rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, free parking, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. And with the ability to cook your own meals in the kitchen, you can save money and time. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Nefeli Hotel Platanes

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Nefeli Hotel Platanes because it has great rooms that start at $65. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, parking, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.01 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Mahis Kritis 161. Only 0.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
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Hotel Mantenia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $81 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Platanes
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Hotel Mantenia offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $81 (before taxes). It's located at Main Street and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, free parking, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and balconies which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.6 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Grand Leoniki

4-star Resort with prices starting at $131 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Beach
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Located at Machis Critis 197, Grand Leoniki has great rooms from $131 (before taxes). It offers a restaurant, parking, rooms with kitchens, a hot tub, and a spa. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a child pool, table tennis, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.1 km from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hot tub
  • Table tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Chania, Rethymno, Agia Marina, Agia Galini, and Heraklion.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Platanes, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Platanes, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Platanes, Best Hotels for One Week in Platanes, Best Hotels for One Night in Platanes, or Best Business Hotels in Platanes.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Platanes?

Platanes Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$74

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Platanes. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Platanes based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $74. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Platanes.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $147
  • 4-star hotels: $98
  • 3-star hotels: $55
  • 2-star hotels: $43


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