"The pool area is beautiful, peaceful and relaxing"
David from Ireland
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"The terrace has the best view over Chania."
Tony from United Kingdom
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"The property was amazing. Location, Facilities, Cleanliness and most of all the staff were all amazing."
Luke from United Kingdom
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"Lovely pool setting, everything spotlessly clean and pleasant, helpful staff at the hotel."
Joanna from United Kingdom
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"Great hospitality, we felt at home. Great pool. Breakfast was delicious."
Arik from Israel
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3-star hilltop hotel with panoramic views of Venetian Harbour and Lefka Ori Mountains
Amenities & Entertainment
Monte Vardia has a seasonal outdoor pool with a furnished sun terrace, a shallow end, and an infinity edge. The hotel provides billiards, darts, and table tennis in its games room, plus hiking access from the property. A snack bar and BBQ facilities are available on site, and the pool area is enclosed with a fence for added safety.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers family rooms with separate bedrooms and balconies that open to views of the pool or the sea. All rooms have carpeted floors, dark-wooden furnishings, air conditioning, a fridge, and a TV. Private bathrooms come with either a shower cabin or a bath tub, and some rooms provide a microwave.
Dining
The on-site restaurant serves homemade Cretan cuisine for lunch and dinner using local produce. A daily continental breakfast with fresh juice, eggs, bacon, and Greek yogurt with honey is served in the dining area or outdoors. The hotel offers special diet menus and can customize meal options for guests with dietary preferences.
Services & Hospitality
The family-run hotel is managed by sisters Eleni and Christina, who provide personalized attention and can arrange packed lunches or special occasion arrangements. Guests have access to 24-hour front desk service, express check-in/check-out, and a tour desk for local recommendations. The hotel offers dry cleaning, laundry, and car hire, and a supermarket is within a short walk from the property.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Monte Vardia is located on the Akrotiri Peninsula, 5 km from Chania Town center and 9 km from Souda Port. The hotel is close to the historic church of Profiti Ilias and the 16th-century Catholic monastery of Saint John the Hermit. Beaches such as Kalathas, Tarsana, Stavros, and Marathi are within a short drive, and free on-site parking is available.
Highlights
Location: Akrotiri Peninsula, 5 km from Chania Town center
Rooms: Family rooms with separate bedrooms and balconies
Dining: Homemade Cretan cuisine with special diet menus
Pool: Seasonal infinity pool with sun terrace and shallow end