Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel, Agia Marina (Crete)

Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel - A 4-star beachfront resort with pool complexes, Cretan dining, and family-friendly amenities

Giannoulis - Santa Marina Beach Hotel features 212 rooms across three complexes—beachfront, poolside, and the Pearl Wing—connected by an underground tunnel. Accommodations include garden, pool, and sea-view rooms with furnished balconies, marble bathrooms, and open-plan layouts with sofa beds. The Pearl Wing offers superior rooms with direct pool access or panoramic sea views. Facilities include two swimming pools (one for children), a fitness room with basic equipment, and a playground near the beach. Thodorou restaurant serves buffet meals, while the Sea Line Tavern provides à la carte dining under Tamarisk trees. The hotel is 8 km from Chania center, with bus stops directly outside. Guests can arrange spa treatments at the nearby Cavo Spada Luxury Resort & Spa.

Pros

Direct beach access with a 2.5 km sandy shoreline and crystal-clear waters.

Multiple dining options, including live show-cooking at the Pearl Wing buffet restaurant.

Family-friendly amenities such as interconnected rooms, children’s pool, and playground.

Proximity to Chania (8 km) and landmarks like the Archaeological Museum of Kissamos (35 km).

Complimentary access to two swimming pools and a fitness room.

Cons

The fitness room is small and equipped with basic machines only.

Some rooms face the old national road, which may cause minor noise disturbances.