Monte Vardia - Chania (Crete)
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Family-run hotel on Akrotiri Peninsula with panoramic views of Venetian Harbour and Lefka ori Mountains
Amenities & Recreation
Monte Vardia Chania offers a seasonal outdoor pool with a furnished sun terrace that overlooks the Venetian Harbour and the Lefka Ori Mountains. Guests can spend time in the games room playing billiards or darts, or explore the hiking trails on the Akrotiri Peninsula. Table tennis and board games are also available for guests of all ages.
Rooms & Suites
All rooms at Monte Vardia open onto balconies and feature carpeted floors with dark-wood furnishings. Family rooms include separate bedrooms, providing space for groups or families. Each room has air conditioning, a fridge, and a private bathroom with either a shower or bathtub.
Dining
The on-site Gems Bistro serves homemade Cretan cuisine for lunch and dinner, with options to cater to special dietary preferences. A continental breakfast featuring local produce is served daily, and eggs can be cooked to order. The lounge bar offers drinks and a snack bar, and breakfast in the room is available on request.
Location & Surroundings
Monte Vardia sits on the Akrotiri Peninsula, 5 km from Chania Town and 9 km from Souda Port, with the airport 15 minutes away. The hotel is within walking distance of a supermarket and close to the historic church of Profiti Ilia and the 16th-century Catholic monastery of Saint John the Hermit. Guests have easy access to beautiful beaches such as Kalathas, Tarsana, Stavros, and Marathi.
Family-Friendly Features
Monte Vardia provides a children's playground and a separate kids' pool, plus board games and a games room for family recreation. A kid-friendly buffet is available during meal times, and the family-run staff are known for accommodating special requests such as preparing takeaway lunches. Free on-site parking makes it convenient for families arriving by car.
- Location: Akrotiri Peninsula, 5 km from Chania Town and 15 min from airport
- Rooms: Family suites with separate bedrooms and balconies with panoramic views
- Dining: Homemade Cretan cuisine at Gems Bistro with special dietary menus
- Activities: Seasonal outdoor pool, games room with billiards and darts, hiking trails
- Family: Children's playground, kids' pool, board games, and kid-friendly buffet
Licence number: 1042K013A0197100
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Seasonal outdoor pool
Plunge pool
Infinity pool
Flat-screen TV
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Billiard tables
- Darts
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Plunge pool
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Monte Vardia
| 💵 Lowest room price | 84 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 3.7 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 9.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Souda, CHQ |
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