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Caretta Beach

Kydonias, Gerani, Crete 73100, Greece
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Caretta Beach
Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Gerani
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epe
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We spent 5 days in Caretta Beach Hotel and we had a super stay. A very pleasant welcome; Thea picked us up in Gerani village. Thea and Barbara did everything to make our stay pleasant. They are very good hostes. Nice and clean rooms, a nice swimming pool and a top location at the clean and quiet beach. I can... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2013

Hello. We spent 10 days at Caretta Beach in the beginning of August. We went there with two kids - then 4yrs and 2nd one - 15 months. First the good: 1) Great and friendly staff. Starting with Barbara who looks after the kitchen is very helpful and offered to cook some food (soup) for our children. Really tasty and... More

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Finland
2 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2012 via mobile

We spent our third holiday at Caretta Beach in the beginning of July. This time we were the whole family (three generations) and everyone of us enjoyed the stay. For some of us this was the first time here and they were positively surprised that we hadn't exaggerated when describing how wonderful the hotel, its location at the beach and... More

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zoetermeer
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 July 2012

We just came back from our holiday on Crete, at Caretta beach hotel in Gerani (near Chania) Arriving at the airport our rental car which we booked with caretta beach was ready to go! A good start. We had a great time at Caretta beach! A nice spacious apartment with view at the pool area and the sea. Because of... More

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omer israel
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 July 2012

caretta beach is a small (19 rooms) hotel located some 20 kilometers west of chania. the hotel lies on sandy sea shore. it is not far from places with restaurants and shops, the area around the hotel is relatively not crowded. the hotel is quite new with very comfortable rooms and suites. the prices are good compared to other deals... More

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Oslo, Oslo, Norway
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2012

We were three friends who stayed her for one week in june 2012. We really enjoyed our stay, thanks to the location and Thea and Barbara. They are so serviceminded and nice, alwyas trying to help. It was clean and well taken care of everywhere. The food in the bar was very nice and reasonable. This is the perfect hotell... More

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Karlskoga, Örebro Län, Sweden
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2012

This year, 2012, we had a holiday week in May and spent it again on Caretta Beach. We are so pleased with the hotel and all the service staff will give us, Thea, Barbara and everyone else. None forgotten! The hotel, pool and surroundings are always clean. The food served at the bar is always well cooked and always taking... More

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brussels
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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We stayed at Caretta Beach for 10 days in September. When you drive there look for Eanthia Village sign. Carreta Beach turning is right before it. The place itself is very nice, tidy and well organized, it is right on the beach, the bed cost 3euro per person, near the pool it is for free. The bar is small but... More

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north carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

My husband and I stayed for 5 nights in Caretta. The hotel grounds are really lovely, the pool area is very nice and the staff friendly and conscientious. The location, at least for us, was perfect. Close to Plantanias and Chania but also far enough away to have peace and quiet when you wanted it. Unfortunately, the little things about... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011

My family really enjoyed the nine day we stayed at the hotel in July and we recommend it to other families and others that want a quiet and a relaxing vacation. The food is good both at the hotel and the hotel next door, which has a more extensive menu. The beach is nice and have some snorkling opportunites at... More

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Additional Information about Caretta Beach

Also Known As:
Caretta Beach Gerani
Caretta Beach Crete/Gerani
Address: Kydonias, Gerani, Crete 73100, Greece
Region: Greece > Crete > Chania Prefecture > Gerani
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 hotels in Gerani
Price Range: £
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Crete, the island of King Minos, of hospitality and blessed nature, invites you to spend your vacations in a calm and pleasant way. Allow us to introduce you to your holiday paradise. In the western part of the biggest Greek island, the island of Crete, in the footholds of the White Mountains, directly on the mile long Chania beach, in Gerani village near Platanias, we welcome you at the Hotel Apartments Caretta Beach. ... more   less 
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