Alianthos Estate Resort - Ex Alianthos Garden in Plakias

The on-site Amalthea Restaurant offers locally sourced cuisine with buffet-style dinners and breakfasts that change daily. Cooking classes and cultural activities let guests learn traditional Cretan recipes. Special diet menus, wine, and champagne are available, and the restaurant staff is noted for attentive service.

All 131 rooms feature COCO-MAT orthosomatic mattresses and a pillow menu for personalized sleep comfort. Balconies provide panoramic views of the garden or side sea, and rooms include soundproofing, air conditioning, and tea/coffee making facilities. The well-equipped rooms are cleaned daily and offer spacious configurations for families or groups.

Kids pools, a children's playground, and an indoor play area keep younger guests entertained. Family rooms with extra space are available, and organized cultural activities and cooking classes involve all ages. The hotel provides a kids' club and daily entertainment options like billiards and walking tours.

The hotel sits 50 meters from Plakias Beach, within walking distance of local shops, tavernas, and the seafront promenade. Nearby attractions include Preveli Beach and Damnoni Beach, as well as local Cretan villages and historical sites. Free parking, airport shuttle, and car hire services are available, and a 24-hour concierge assists with excursions.

An outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar is the centerpiece of the garden, supplemented by a pool table, bicycle rental, and walking tours. Massage services and a fitness center are on-site, and the hotel offers business center, laundry, and dry cleaning. CCTV security, a lift, and facilities for disabled guests are provided.

Location: 50 meters from Plakias Beach, walking distance to shops and tavernas

Rooms: COCO-MAT mattresses, pillow menu, soundproofing, balconies with panoramic views

Dining: Amalthea Restaurant with locally sourced cuisine, cooking classes, special diet menus

Family: Kids pools, playground, indoor play area, family rooms, cultural activities

Activities: Walking tours, bicycle rental, pool table, billiards, massage

Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, free parking, airport shuttle, laundry