Rethymno · Greece
Where to Stay in Platanes, Rethymno
A long beach strip just east of the town centre, with a mix of hotels, tavernas, and a broad, sandy beach.
✦ The vibe
Laid-back family resort area; busy in summer but not rowdy.
👤 Best for
Families, sunbathers, and anyone wanting a beach holiday with easy access to town.
🏨 Where to stay
Mostly mid-range hotels and all-inclusive resorts; cheaper than Old Town.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable along the beachfront; 20-minute walk or 5-minute bus to Rethymno centre. 75 km from Heraklion Airport.
📍 Nearby
Platanes Beach, Rethymno Town Beach (east end)
Best hotels in Platanes
24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Platanes
Mary Apartments
131 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Pinelopi
185 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Marianthi Appartments
210 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Bueno Hotel
229 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Oleander Apartments
289 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Trefon hotel
293 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Creta Residence
294 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Mantenia Hotel
338 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Axos Hotel
345 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Atermono boutique resort & spa
364 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Cretan Sun
489 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Nalu Resort & Spa
675 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Kathrin Beach
825 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Palladion
841 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Grecotel Creta Palace
952 m from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Christina
1.1 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Galeana Mare
1.1 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Adele Riva
1.2 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Athina
1.2 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Matthias Hotel Apartments
1.3 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Eva Bay
1.3 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Retymno Sunset
1.4 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Aquila Rithymna Beach
1.6 km from Platanes
View intelligence briefing →Dimitrios Village Beach Resourt & Spa
1.8 km from Platanes
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