The bus ride is approx 45 min from the Airport; it will stop at the top of the road as it can't get down to the hotel. This means you will have a 100 yard walk with your cases, which is nothing to worry about. The Hotel is situated right on the beach; it's very clean and adequate for your needs. The Safe is 1 euro per day, Aircon 6 Euros per day, beach sun beds 2.50 euro each per day. English breakfasts in the local restaurants works out at 6 euros 50 and are ok, but for a much better breakfast you can do a deal at the hotel. For 5 euros, you can have a choice of cooked English or Continental or both. This is the best value breakfast we found.
The hotel is situated on the beach; it would have looked better had it not been raining, which we were told is unusual at this time of year. I have been 4 times in October and it does not usually rain. So don't be put off. The beach is ok but very pebbly when entering the sea, so some old trainers would be advised.
The staff go out off there way to make your holiday an enjoyable one. Especially Jimmy, Maria, and Theo (Cruise).
I would advise the welcome meeting. Tony the Thompson rep was very informative and very accommodating; he genuinely wanted you to have a great time.
We went on a Thomson trip to Elafonisi 51 euros each + 5 euros you will spend on a local Greek dish and another 12 euros if you take the boat ride to see the whales and dolphins. (They seem to have disappeared on our boat ride, but still were pleasant and well worth it than traveling by coach to our next stop.) I would advise you travel to Elaphonisi while in Crete, it's like being on a different island with Pink and white sand, and Blue lagoons, you have to see it to believe it. Being in the South West of the island the weather tends to be better than anywhere else. Local bus ride there is 8 euros each way. Our tour guide was Demetrius, if your lucky enough to get him on the tour your in for a real treat. Another worth while trip is to Chania itself only 1euro 50 each from Platinas, you can pay on the bus. A meal for two with a bottle of wine is around the 30 euros. The best restaurant to visit is Mylos, 100 yards down the main st. from the hotel on the right hand side; you will spot it as it's always packed. The prices are similar to other restaurants in the area. There is also a Chinese (chin chin), Italian and Indian which are also very good. Try the Mix Grills as they are superb and I am not a great lover of meat. Even though the weather was poor we still had a fantastic time at this Hotel and would recommend it as you won't be disappointed.