Pros
- Friendly, family-run property
- Close to the center of Chania
- Clean, comfortable guest rooms with basic facilities
- Pleasant pool with sun loungers
- On-site breakfast room with varied buffet and snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
Cons
- Close to a noisy main road
- Overlooked by surrounding houses
- Beach views are limited or nonexistent
- Some guest complaints about slow service
- No proper car park on-site
Bottom Line
A clean, family-run property close to all of lively Chania’ attractions and within five minutes' walking distance of a sandy beach, the Yakinthos is a value option for couples and families who seek a simple, no-frills hotel in a fairly peaceful location. The 39 guest rooms here are clean and bright, with extra fees for air-conditioning and safe boxes. Although friendly, staff are often absent. Amenities, although limited, include a medium-size pool with sun loungers and a pleasant bar. An on-site dining area serves basic snacks and a varied buffet breakfast.
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Amenities
- Internet
- Pool
Scene
Small-scale property in neutral hues, ideal for couples and families
Clean, but fairly basic, this small-scale, family-run hotel close to a busy road attracts couples and families who spend their days visiting Chania, lazing on the property’s sandy beach, or using the sun loungers scattered around the Yakinthos’ medium-sized pool, which also has a snack area that serves basic food and drinks. The building’s off-white exterior evokes the clean lines and minimalism of classic Greek architecture. The neutral palette continues into the marble-floored main lobby and stairwells. A seating area outfitted with sofas, tables, and a flat-screen TV is flanked by the reception desk and a wooden bar area with stools and additional seating.
Location
Close to a sandy beach in the small town of Agii Apostoli; 10 minutes by car from Chania
The Yakinthos is about a 10-minute drive from the cafes, restaurants, museums, and other attractions of the historic city of Chania. Close to the long sandy beach of Glaros and Agii Apostoli, the venue is also an ideal base for visiting other local attractions, including the beaches of Stalos and Agia Marina, the villages of the White Mountains, the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos, and the spectacular trekking opportunities of Samaria Gorge. Visitors should keep in mind that travel time to some of these locales are significant and can be more than an hour's drive away. Chania International Airport is less than half an hour east by car.
Rooms
Clean and bright with basic facilities that include flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning
Clean and bright with plain beige walls and splashes of color in bedspreads and curtains, the Yakinthos' 39 rooms range from single units to family apartments. Spaces have pool or garden views and include wood furnishings, radios, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges for stocking basic snacks. Air-conditioning and safe boxes are available for an extra fee while Wi-Fi is free. Units with pool views are popular and should be booked in advance. Guests seeking peace and quiet should book rooms in the rear of the property, away from the busy road.
Features
Medium-size pool along with exterior and interior bar
The amenities at the Yakinthos are minimal. Still, definite highlights of this friendly hotel include immediate beach access and its medium-size pool, which has a bar and plenty of sun loungers. Situated in the center of the complex and away from the busy road, the area has a small children’s pool as well. Outfitted with an interior lounge bar, the property also serves a varied buffet breakfast and range of snacks, and an Internet corner can be found in the main lobby.
Scene
Small-scale property in neutral hues, ideal for couples and families
Clean, but fairly basic, this small-scale, family-run hotel close to a busy road attracts couples and families who spend their days visiting Chania, lazing on the property’s sandy beach, or using the sun loungers scattered around the Yakinthos’ medium-sized pool, which also has a snack area that serves basic food and drinks. The building’s off-white exterior evokes the clean lines and minimalism of classic Greek architecture. The neutral palette continues into the marble-floored main lobby and stairwells. A seating area outfitted with sofas, tables, and a flat-screen TV is flanked by the reception desk and a wooden bar area with stools and additional seating.
Location
Close to a sandy beach in the small town of Agii Apostoli; 10 minutes by car from Chania
The Yakinthos is about a 10-minute drive from the cafes, restaurants, museums, and other attractions of the historic city of Chania. Close to the long sandy beach of Glaros and Agii Apostoli, the venue is also an ideal base for visiting other local attractions, including the beaches of Stalos and Agia Marina, the villages of the White Mountains, the fabled Minoan remains of Knossos, and the spectacular trekking opportunities of Samaria Gorge. Visitors should keep in mind that travel time to some of these locales are significant and can be more than an hour's drive away. Chania International Airport is less than half an hour east by car.
Rooms
Clean and bright with basic facilities that include flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning
Clean and bright with plain beige walls and splashes of color in bedspreads and curtains, the Yakinthos' 39 rooms range from single units to family apartments. Spaces have pool or garden views and include wood furnishings, radios, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and mini-fridges for stocking basic snacks. Air-conditioning and safe boxes are available for an extra fee while Wi-Fi is free. Units with pool views are popular and should be booked in advance. Guests seeking peace and quiet should book rooms in the rear of the property, away from the busy road.
Features
Medium-size pool along with exterior and interior bar
The amenities at the Yakinthos are minimal. Still, definite highlights of this friendly hotel include immediate beach access and its medium-size pool, which has a bar and plenty of sun loungers. Situated in the center of the complex and away from the busy road, the area has a small children’s pool as well. Outfitted with an interior lounge bar, the property also serves a varied buffet breakfast and range of snacks, and an Internet corner can be found in the main lobby.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Babysitting Services
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Beach
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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