Close to Kato
Stalos’ shops, restaurants, and nightlife venues
Good-size pool
with sun loungers
Panoramic
sea views from most rooms and from pool area
Spacious pool
bar area and restaurant
Close to
several sandy beaches
Clean rooms with balconies, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges
Large lawn area
Welcoming staff
Free Wi-Fi
Free buffet breakfast
A steep 97-step climb back from Kato Stalos town and beach
Some rooms are rather small
Some guests have complained of lack of variety in breakfast menu
Rooms near the pool are noisy
This 21-room, family-run hotel is located high on a hill with panoramic views over the sandy beaches of Kato
Stalos, just a 15-minute drive from Chania’s archaeological sites, cafes, and nightlife. Welcoming staff, a good-size pool, a large
lawn, and most importantly, those terrific sea views help make Renieris one of the best budget options in the area. It draws older couples and young families who want a laid-back vibe, as well as families with older children who can
cope with that steep climb back from the beach.
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Scene
Renieris Hotel draws families and couples looking for a clean, peaceful base with panoramic sea views and a location close to Chania town.
Renieris Hotel overlooks a picturesque stretch of sandy beach, and the guests -- mostly older couples and families -- tend to spend their days either on the sand, around the small pool, or sightseeing nearby. In the evenings, many guests head into Chania to enjoy the restaurants and nightlife.The small property is perched high on a hill, and the town and beach of Kato Stalos are accessible on foot via a steep, 97-step
staircase. The surrounding lawns and gardens help lend a tranquil vibe, though the shaded pool bar does host occasional live
entertainment on the weekends in high season.
Location
Along a quiet road overlooking the beaches of Kato Stalos
Renieris Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of shops, bars, restaurants, and archeological sites in laid-back Chania town. Note that finding the hotel with GPS can be difficult, so it's best to get detailed instructions from the hotel before arrival. The hotel is also within reach of spectacular trekking
opportunities in The Samaria Gorge, a little over an hour's drive away. Those willing to explore farther-flung attractions will find the
tropical beach of Elafonissi, typical villages of the White Mountains, and the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos within a two-hour drive.
Rooms
Small, clean, no-frills rooms with cramped balconies, many with panoramic sea views
The 21 rooms at Renieris hotel have garden or sea views and are grouped around the
large hotel pool. The decor is basic and characterless: tile floors, alternating white and pastel walls (with no artwork), and plain, wood furnishings. But many of the rooms have sea views, thanks to the building's amphitheater style layout, and they're truly jaw-dropping. There are rooms with two single beds or double beds (the two singles pushed together); cribs and cots can be provided for kids. Basic bathrooms are small with shower
stalls and plastic curtains, but spotlessly clean, while balconies have
plastic patio furniture. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, hairdryers, and safes. Rooms
near the pool and bar can be noisy, and some rooms also get road traffic noise.
Features
Good-size pool, snack bar with panoramic sea views, and an Internet area
Renieris Hotel’s good-size pool is surrounded by sun loungers and has panoramic views over the bay below. It is the highlight of this family-run hotel, and families should note that there is an adjacent kiddy pool. A shaded
terrace bar serves drinks and snacks from early until late. The free buffet breakfast is also offered here, and gets positive reviews from many guests. A
large lawn studded with plants and flowers surrounds the complex, while a
steep, 97-step staircase leads to the facilities and beaches of Kato Stalos
below. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas (though it can be spotty). A computer with free Internet is also available. There is private parking for guests, who will almost certainly need a car to reach this rather remote hotel.
