Alianthos Garden

We spent three nights at the Alianthos Garden Hotel and it exceeded our expectations. The team upgraded us to a suite from a garden apartment, meaning there was a solid door between our bedroom and our 15 year old son. The receptionist told us of a really good beach 3km away (Souda) and we went every day. Loads of fish close to the steeply shelving beach. Back to the hotel and the twin jewels in the AGH crown are the amazing buffet and friendliness of the staff. The only downside was no one mentioned how the restaurant sign up system worked, which confused the team as they could never find us on the list. Not that it was ever a problem as we were always allocated a table. Thank you team for making it a wonderful stay.

Here for a couple of days! I'm visiting the resort every year and I'm always amazed by the friendliness and quality of the services and food! Will definitely come back again! Thank you everybody! Especially Georgia and the stuff! You made my summer even better!

An excellent choice if you are heading to Plakias. Near the water, but not on the restaurant/shop/hotel ***** along the water. Buffet breakfast and dinner were included; the food was pretty good & there was a large selection of it. Service was extra special: Big shoutout to Didem at the front desk, who gave us a great suggestion on a day it rained - drive to the town of Agia Galini, supposedly the takeoff spot for Daedalus & Icarus's flight. On the morning we were checking out, she also pointed us to the quiet nearby beach of Souda, which was great, and helped us store our luggage in a locker room off the lobby. When we came back, we were able to shower in that locker room & dry off w/hotel-supplied towels.

We enjoyed our week in this nice hotel very much! It started with an excellent transfer service, followed by a nice service crew. The food was really excellent and we enjoyed a very relaxed and never overcrowed buffet! There is no over-tpurism in Plakias and it still has a real Greek athmosphere and clean beaches!

Absolutely fabulous hotel very well appointed. Excellent friendly staff. We’ve never stayed at such a welcoming friendly hotel 10/10. Also I have mobility issues the swimming pool has proper steps as access to the pool which is gradient to only 1.5 metres. Our beautiful room No 5 was on the ground floor and the shower had a handrail for safety. 5***** for thoughtfulness. Thank you

Our first room for the first night wasn't that great because of the arrangements of our booking agency but on the next day we were offered an upgrade completely for free! We spent the remaining 8 nights in that room and our overall experience was really great! The rooms are very clean and cleaned regularly. There is functional air conditioning in every room. The place itself is also beautiful and close to the beach. But the best things about the hotel are the amazing service and the at least equally amazing buffet food! I've rarely felt such big hospitality as here. Everybody is really friendly and welcoming. The food in the restaurant was one of the best and rich buffets I've ever experienced and there was different stuff every day, even though not everything completely changed of course. We really looked forward to every meal there.

Nice place to stay, 2 mn away from the nice Plakias beach. Resort is good, rooms are OK, pool is great and a lot of things you like (board games etc.). Apart a mixed experience with Stella, all team members were really nice (in particular Ami at the restaurant +++). I recommend it for families with children.

The hotel is near the beach in Plakias. The room, the balcony, the corridor and the bathroom are functional. The room has enough space to make you feel comfortable. Tourists are checked in individually, not at the reception desk, but at a table in the hall. Our receptionist welcomed us with a cold and very tasteful home-made lemonade, which was a blessing in the heat and for our tiredness after the travel. There was a variety of food available, much more than you could possibly taste, not to mention eat. Everything was displayed elegantly, the savor of every meal was wonderful and they offer something to suit everyone's taste. The whole staff was absolutely friendly, customer-focused, always with a smile for everybody and helpul. I'd like to mention Sonia (our cleaning lady, who cleaned our room and balcony every day as if it were at least her own), Isabella or Ami and all the other waitresses and waiters (who waited at our tables, always caring for our well-being), Cristina (who would welcome us at the restaurant) and so on. They all strive to give you the feeling of being a family member, which they succeed very well. Our stay was really wonderful and we thank them all again for their constant efforts.

All I can say is that it was an absolute pleasure staying at this establishment. One of the best we have ever stayed at for such welcoming and professional all staff. Dailey cleaning of room the cleanest of the whole hotel and gardens. Excellent quality and range of food given at both breakfast and dinner. The staff were attentive and so polite with a smile every day even though thy are busy. No names to give but as a whole team thank you all foe a wonderful stay. This family run hotel is a real gem in a lovely relaxing part of Crete. We no doubt will return and will absolutely recommend to friends and family. Please remain the best you can be which when so highly regarded can be difficult. To my wife and I you are doing everything right. Thank you Alianthos Garden Hotel