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Hotel with white building and large blue pool under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and tables on both sides, flanked by two building wings.
Outdoor restaurant with chairs and tables on a paved path under clear sky with mountains in background
Covered outdoor restaurant area with tables and chairs beside a pool and sun loungers.
Well-lit bar with a variety of spirits and plants as decoration.
Bright modern lounge with colorful chairs and cozy sofas.
Illuminated outdoor pool at night with clear blue water and palm trees in the background.
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Modern hotel bar with yellow bar stools, illuminated shelves, and two drinks on the counter.
Buffet with green bowls and a 'Cretan cuisine' sign in a bright dining area.
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Modern hotel lobby area with bar, tables, chairs, and plants in a bright room.
Terrace with breakfast table, chairs, and view of palm trees and sea in sunny weather.
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Hotel complex with large pool, sun loungers, and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel complex with pools near the beach under a clear blue sky
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Illuminated hotel by the sea at sunset with hills in the background.
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Children play around a small pool in the garden with colorful chairs and a slide.
Illuminated pool in front of a modern hotel building at dusk with sun loungers and wooden huts.
Modern hotel room with double bed, chair, and balcony access
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Modern hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and access to balcony or terrace.
Modern bathroom with shower, sink, and illuminated shelf in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with bed, wall-mounted TV, and desk by the window.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and white buildings under clear sky.
Modern living room with gray armchair, large window, and floating staircase
Modern bedroom with large bed, bright window, and minimalist decor.
Modern bathroom with window, sink, large mirror, and gray walls.
Modern hotel room area with desk, chair, refrigerator, and simple decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and terrace view of the sea.
Modern bathroom mirror with sink and toilet, clear light from a window
Bright, modern hallway with wooden built-ins and access to a balcony with chairs.
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View of modern white buildings from the edge of a pool with clear blue water
Buffet area in a bright hotel restaurant with modern design and buffet islands.
Modern playground with slide and climbing frame next to white buildings in a holiday resort.
Pool area with sun loungers, slides, and white buildings surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
Modern gym with large windows and loungers overlooking a garden.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Plakias

Alianthos Estate Resort (ex Alianthos Garden) ****

HER357
WLAN
Pool
Family
Air conditioning
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
Dieses Hotel bekam den Award von HolidayCheck.
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Location

This comfortable resort is located at the entrance of the charming village of Plakias on the south coast of Crete. The coastal road separates the hotel from the sand/pebble beach. The village center is about 250 m away, where numerous tavernas and cafes line the waterfront. Plakias is an ideal base for excursions to southern Crete, such as to the Preveli Monastery. Bus stop is 300 m away.
The distance to Chania Airport is approx. 99 km and to Heraklion Airport is approx. 116 km.
Palm trees and decorative plants surround a stone with carved inscription under blue sky.
Hotel complex with large pool, sun loungers, and sea view under clear sky.
Modern hotel complex with pools near the beach under a clear blue sky
View from a balcony with wooden railing over modern buildings and a desert landscape in the background.
Illuminated hotel by the sea at sunset with hills in the background.

Facilities

Covered outdoor terrace with tables and chairs overlooking pool and mountains at a hotel.
Children play around a small pool in the garden with colorful chairs and a slide.
Illuminated pool in front of a modern hotel building at dusk with sun loungers and wooden huts.
The hotel has been family-owned for four decades and was extensively renovated and expanded for Summer 2026. With a fresh appearance and a new hotel section, the resort shines with elegant splendor, without losing its essence of hospitality and tradition. It offers, in addition to 126 modern, comfortable rooms, a lobby with a 24-hour reception, a lounge area with satellite TV, a bar, and an air-conditioned restaurant. The hotel's outdoor area features an existing freshwater swimming pool and a new pool by the additionally constructed buildings. Both are surrounded by inviting sun terraces with loungers and umbrellas, and each has a pool/snack bar. Wi-Fi is included in the public areas of the hotel. Private parking is available free of charge for guests. Sun loungers and umbrellas are provided by third-party vendors on the nearby sand/pebble beach.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room

The modern rooms are cheerfully decorated and feature COCO-MAT mattresses in the beds, a pillow menu with a selection of high-quality Cocomat orthopedic pillows, a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily), telephone, Wi-Fi (included), LCD flatscreen satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fan, and a furnished balcony or terrace (DD2). Also available for single use (DD1).

Modern hotel room with double bed, chair, and balcony access
View from a hotel room to a pool area with palm trees and umbrellas.
Modern hotel room with double bed, ceiling fan, and access to balcony or terrace.

Deluxe Double Room with Pool View

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms also offer a pool view (DPB/PID). Also available for single use (DPE).

Deluxe Double Room with Side Sea View

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms also offer a side sea view (DDS/SMB/ID2). Also available for single use (EDD).

Modern hotel room with large bed, desk, TV, and balcony overlooking the sea.
Modern bathroom with shower, sink, and illuminated shelf in neutral tones.
Modern hotel room with bed, wall-mounted TV, and desk by the window.
Modern hotel pool with sun loungers and white buildings under clear sky.

Essential Double Room with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms also feature a sofa bed and a terrace with loungers and access to a private pool (PT2).
The pool is not supervised. Please pay close attention to the safety of your children and act responsibly when using this area.

Deluxe Maisonette with Pool View

The renovated Deluxe Maisonettes with Pool View are located on the first floor and consist of a bedroom on the upper level and a living/sleeping area with a sofa bed and a bathroom on the lower level. The rooms feature COCO-MAT mattresses in the beds, a pillow menu with a selection of high-quality Cocomat orthopedic pillows, a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily), telephone, Wi-Fi (included), LCD flatscreen satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fan, and a furnished balcony with pool view (MDP).

Modern living room with gray armchair, large window, and floating staircase
Modern bedroom with large bed, bright window, and minimalist decor.
Modern bathroom with window, sink, large mirror, and gray walls.
Modern hotel room area with desk, chair, refrigerator, and simple decor.

Junior Suite

The Junior Suites are modernly furnished and consist of a living/sleeping area with a double sofa bed and a separate bedroom. The rooms feature COCO-MAT mattresses in the beds, a pillow menu with a selection of high-quality Cocomat orthopedic pillows, a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily), telephone, Wi-Fi (included), LCD flatscreen satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fan, and a furnished balcony (JS2).

Junior Suite with Jacuzzi

The Junior Suites with Jacuzzi consist of a combined living/sleeping area with a double bed and a sofa bed. The rooms feature COCO-MAT mattresses in the beds, a pillow menu with a selection of high-quality Cocomat orthopedic pillows, a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily), telephone, Wi-Fi (included), LCD flatscreen satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fan, and a furnished terrace with a private jacuzzi (JJW).
The jacuzzi is not supervised. Please pay close attention to the safety of your children and act responsibly when using this area.

Modern hotel room with double bed, desk, and terrace view of the sea.
Modern bathroom mirror with sink and toilet, clear light from a window
Bright, modern hallway with wooden built-ins and access to a balcony with chairs.
Modern, bright living area with wood accents, armchairs, and a fireplace in a hotel room.
View of modern white buildings from the edge of a pool with clear blue water

Suite with Sea View and Private Pool

The spacious suites consist of two separate bedrooms and a living room. The suites feature COCO-MAT mattresses in the beds, a pillow menu with a selection of high-quality Cocomat orthopedic pillows, a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, kettle, coffee/tea making facilities (refilled daily), telephone, Wi-Fi (included), LCD flatscreen satellite TV, refrigerator, safe, air conditioning/heating, ceiling fan, and a spacious furnished terrace with loungers and a private pool with sea view (IP2).
The pool is not supervised. Please pay close attention to the safety of your children and act responsibly when using this area.

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

The restaurant Amalthea is located in the main building, offering a variety of buffets with a first-class selection of Greek and Mediterranean dishes as well as local products.
Breakfast is served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. If you book half board, dinner is also included from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. Drinks with dinner are available at an extra charge.

Buffet area in a bright hotel restaurant with modern design and buffet islands.

Sports included

Fitness room.

Sports for a fee

Billiards. Bicycle rental.

Children's program

Separate children's pool, playground, and indoor play area.
Children play around a small pool in the garden with colorful chairs and a slide.
Modern playground with slide and climbing frame next to white buildings in a holiday resort.
Pool area with sun loungers, slides, and white buildings surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

Entertainment

Theme nights with live music.

Hotel Service

Daily room cleaning, towel, and linen change 3 times a week.
Check-in from 2:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM.
Baby cots/children's beds/high chairs are available upon request.

Credit Card

Maestro, Visa, and Mastercard.

Hotel features

  • Wi-Fi
  • Children's Pool
  • Children's Playground
  • Air Conditioning
  • Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Extended Hygiene Concept

Sustainability

Travel with Future provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and actively invest in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, and cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).Further information on sustainability at schauinsland-reisen at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunftThis hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Information

The hotel plans to open in May 2026 after extensive renovation.
Please note that during the opening phase, there may still be limitations regarding the scope of services offered. We will inform you accordingly of any significant changes.
Furthermore, some of the images shown here are model images; deviations are possible.
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Attention: The tour guide is only reachable by phone.
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Accommodation is suitable for wheelchair users, with ramps in the interior and exterior. There is one room that is barrier-free accessible.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Hotel contact:
Alianthos Estate Resort (ex Alianthos Garden Hotel)
GR-74060 Plakias Rethymno, Crete
Phone (Winter): +30 6978 488117
Phone: +30 28320 31280
Email: info@alianthos.gr
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 110.

Information on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and ranges from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room from January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season April 1 - October 31:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 2 Euros
National Category 3 Stars: 5 Euros
National Category 4 Stars: 10 Euros
National Category 5 Stars: 15 Euros
For stays in the low season November 1 - March 31:
National Category 1-2 Stars: 0.50 Euros
National Category 3 Stars: 1.50 Euros
National Category 4 Stars: 3 Euros
National Category 5 Stars: 4 Euros

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