We spent four nights in one of Esplanade's apartments and it was great. The rooms were large and clean, and included a kitchenette, pool, a/c, and free wifi. The apartments are about 15 minutes outside of Chania, but are within walking distance of a beach and two grocery stores. There are no sidewalks in the area though, so renting a... More

We stayed in this hotel last year after finding it accidentally. But what an amazing find! Yianni the hotel owner was overjoyed when I emailed him to tell him that we were coming back. Lovely clean apartment, very big room, nice clean bathroom with a bath and shower. From the swimming pool there is an amazing view of the sea... More

It is the second year in a row I stay in this hotel which I found accidentally last year. It is great value for money. Cheaper than any other hotel in the area, it provides all basic comforts (a/c in all rooms, kitchenette, pool), it is very clean and quiet and Iannis is very very helpful. I will probably choose... More

We have been in Crete 5 times and it goes without saying that we choose Esplanade every year. The hotel is situated 10 min by car from the centre of Chania and 9 km from the airport which is the ideal location to be used like a base to explore the beautiful west side of the island. Renting a car... More

Situated 15 min from the center of Chania it was the ideal location for us. The nearby beaches of Kalathas and Tersanas were perfect for our young children. The hotel has a small but wonderful pool that kept our children busy for hours in the afternoon while my wife and I enjoyed out coffee. The small kitchen in the apartment... More

We were very nervous about booking a hotel directly with the property over the internet. All the more nervous since we couldn't find a single review about the hotel anywhere on the internet and therefore could not be sure that it was not all a hoax. But after e-mailing back and forth and always getting prompt, friendly and polite answers... More