Just returned from this lovely, medium sized hotel having had 12 nights B&B. We had previously stayed last year. Having arrived late we were given a warm welcome & they had very kindly put a couple of Greek salads, fruit & water in our room, which was a nice touch. We were given an apartment which was spacious with lounge,... More

We only stayed one night at this friendly hotel, but during that short time the hotel staff, waiters, reception staff and the cleaners were all so friendly, the room was a good size and very clean and the bathroom was recently renovated. Our room looked out over the beach - so we had a lovely view. The only small critcism... More

What stands out above all else with the Alianthos Beach Hotel is the warm and friendly staff. Hotel room was spotless, had a shower to die for and comfy beds. We ate dinner once at the adjoining restaurant which was only so-so but the hotel itself cannot be faulted! Would happily stay here again.

A great hotel run by a real caring family. Staff exceptional. Perfect location for beach, mountain walks and getting away from it all. Despite noisy air conditioner, room was good with modern shower (no bath). Downside if you book with Olympic, a three hour transfer from Heraklion and unavailability of sea-view rooms. If I have a moan it is that... More

Really nice hotel. Rooms with view to the sea and city of Plakias Big breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet in the restaurant Really nice staff all over The rooms are big, clean, new towels every day The balcony with view to the sunset

We’ve stayed in Plakias for 3 days to explore the south of the island. The Hotel is very comfortable, wright in front of the beach and with sea view from the balcony. They have a very good Taverna in ground floor where the breakfast is served. They also offer very good Greek food on lunch and dinner. This is a... More

We booked 2 double rooms for our first week, neither of them had a balcony which you could sit on more like a corridor of a balcony. Our bathroom was so small that you could use all of its facitilies without moving. The second week we had booked one room and insisted on moving, this room was better with a... More

Please Note:THIS IS NOT A REVIEW ABOUT THE ALIANTHOS GARDEN HOTEL I Just returned from a week’s holiday at the ALIANTHOS BEACH HOTEL, in Plakias, Crete - (28 MAY to 4 JUNE, 2009). The hotel is located in a lovely spot, close to all the life of the village, has really nice, quality and very reasonably priced accommodation and is... More