MRS Chryssana Beach Hotel

We stayed here with my mom for one night, and we were absolutely delighted with this hotel. From the moment we arrived, we knew it was special. The location is perfect—set in a peaceful village, just a one-minute walk to a wide, spacious beach with easy access to the water. The room was spotless, freshly renovated, and even smelled pleasant. We had a large balcony with a table, and everything was so clean that when we wiped the table, there wasn’t even a trace of dust. The attention to detail in the cleaning was truly impressive. The owner was wonderful to meet—so kind, welcoming, and generous. He treated us to fresh fruit and shared many helpful tips about the area, making our stay feel extra personal and warm. Breakfast was another highlight: homemade, delicious, and prepared with so much care. This hotel completely won us over—the location, the atmosphere, the hospitality, everything was perfect. We already dream of coming back and staying longer.

Small little cute hotel on edge of the town near pebble beach Very clean rooms and bathrooms Good quality linen Good breakfast Nice place to sit out Nice pool and bar Good size bathrooms Ample place to park The staff was also helpful A little far from main town for a walk in night from beach restaurants

From the very first day, we felt at home. We were welcomed with a refreshing drink and given a clear explanation of all the hotel’s amenities, as well as great suggestions on what to visit and do in Crete. The staff truly deserve special appreciation — especially Michalis (the hotel manager) and Polytimi (at the bar), who greeted us with unforgettable kindness and warmth, making us feel like part of Greece. The food at the hotel was absolutely fantastic — homemade, full of flavor, and prepared with love, just like sitting at a Cretan family table. We truly hope to return many more times and recommend this stay 101%!

Nice place, very friendly with a nice view and a beautuful pool

We loved it so much last year, we came back again. The manager, Michalis, the afternoon receptionist, Emmanuel, and our cleaner, Vana, were still here. There were some new faces at the pool bar, who also double up as lifeguards and as breakfast/dinner staff, Anastasia, Manos, and Amir. All the staff are so helpful, thank you for looking after us so well. For me, the pool area is perfect. I have mobility issues. It has cushioned sofas under a shaded area, wooden loungers with cushions (that I can get up from), and easy stepped access into the pool with a handrail. We booked a package through jet 2, but I emailed the hotel in advance to ask for a ground floor room, which they were able to give us. As there is no night porter and reception and the bar closed at 11pm, and we were arriving after 1am, we also asked for some drinks to be left in our room, which they did. Breakfast is really good with a wide selection of hot and cold options, a very tempting selection of cakes and pastries, thick yoghurt, and honey and fruits. The evening meal is served buffet style like breakfast, with several selections each day, I can recommend the chicken wings, moussaka, and veal stew. For me the ambience in the dining area at night could be improved by providing more atmospheric lighting e.g. fairy lights and candles. I would also prefer to have an a la carte menu, as they do at the pool bar in the afternoon. We had good meals several times at Sto Skouteli and on the front in Kolymvari at En Elladi and Peinakothiki. Even though the hotel was almost full, it was still very peaceful and relaxing. We spent our time by the pool, but a lot of people hire cars, go out walking, or take the bus into Chania. We met some lovely people again this year. Thanks to Babs, Dusty, Rod and Karen for some fun times.