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Deluxe Studio, Garden View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View, Sea Facing

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Studio, Partial Sea View

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Sonio Beach Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Platanias Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus an outdoor pool.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking, self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Sonio Beach Restaurant
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Platanias Beach and 10 minutes on foot from Platanias Square
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Sonio Beach Hotel ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sonio Beach Hotel

Family (1)
4 out of 5
Hotelli oli ihan kiva, huoneistot siistit ja tilavat. Uima-allas alue aika pieni eikä niin viihtyisä.

Posted by on 1 Oct 2019

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Renovations + Closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 07 April.

Property Features

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Sonio Beach Hotel such as an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This eco-certified hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking and valet parking are available. A complete renovation of Sonio Beach Hotel was completed in January 2022. This Platanias hotel is smoke free.

  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1987
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchenette
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free valet parking, self parking, and RV/bus/truck parking

Room Amenities

Sonio Beach Hotel offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2022.

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Private balcony (furnished)
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Sonio Beach Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Nearby Activities

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children aged under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Surf lessons - nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM. To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Sonio Beach Hotel offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards

Cashless transactions are available

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Humane animal treatment
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Front desk opens daily at 9 AM
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Front desk closes daily at 10 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Health First (Greece)
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property registry number - 1354-12-2584
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 42 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Sonio Beach
  • Sonio Beach Hotel
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Apartments Platanias, Crete - Chania
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Platanias
  • Sonio Beach Hotel Hotel Platanias

You should know

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-certified property

This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

  • Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)
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