About
Cretan Renaissance is hosted in a Venetian manor house, characterized by the Ephorate of Byzantium Antiquities and UNESCO as a historical monument to be preserved. The unique placement of Cretan Renaissance offers to visitors a panoramic view of the old port, of the breakwater and Lighthouse of Chania. It features uniquely decorated rooms and suites with free WiFi. Traditional Cretan breakfast is served. Fitted with well-chosen furnishings and Cocomat mattresses and pillows, all air-conditioned units include a flat-screen TV with cable channels. All units include a seating area where you can relax. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while looking out at the sea or garden. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, while some come with a spa bath. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Firkas Fortress is 656 feet from Cretan Renaissance, while Archaeological Museum of Chania is 984 feet away. The nearest airport is Chania International Airport, 6.8 mi from the property.
152 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.6
- Staff
- 9.8
- Location
- 9.9
What Guests Say
- “Lovely location, beautiful rooms. Delicious breakfast.”
- “Staff were exceptional. Amazing location, restaurant was superb”
Room Options
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1/4Deluxe Double Room with Sea View and Balcony (Aretousa)
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- Balcony
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1/4Suite with Spa Bath
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- Air conditioning
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1/4Superior Suite with Sea View (Dolchetta)
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- Air conditioning
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1/4Superior Suite with Sea View (Erophele)
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What Guests Loved
Based on 152 reviews
Pros +
- Lovely location, beautiful rooms. Delicious breakfast.
- Staff were exceptional. Amazing location, restaurant was superb
- This hotel definitely exceeded our expectations <3 ! The location is so wonderful! Sitting in the balcony of our room (Aretousa) and looking at the view of Venetian harbor was just out of this world. It was easy to get our car just around the corner to a free parking lot. Delicious breakfast was served to table in lovely Arismari restaurant. A perfect place for breakfast "with a view". Bed was perfect. Never had such good bed in any hotel! Stuff was so kind and wonderful. Throughout our stay it felt that the luxury was in smooth details which we highly appreciated. We both with my spouse agreed that this is the best hotel we have stayed in <3. It's small, very small, and therefor of course not everything available (like pool) that some bigger hotel would have, but in any case, this was just perfection <3 We would definitely recommend this! Our warmest thank you for John and whole personnel!
Cons -
- Bathroom flooded from time to time
- There were only one thing which could have been better :D In room, with coffee, there were no "milk" available. One small minus :D
- There has just stairs. So it's hard to carry your stuff if you have a big luggage. But it's not too many stairs. And their staff was carry on our luggages when I arrived.
Lovely location, beautiful rooms. Delicious breakfast.
Staff were exceptional. Amazing location, restaurant was superb
Bathroom flooded from time to time
This hotel definitely exceeded our expectations <3 ! The location is so wonderful! Sitting in the balcony of our room (Aretousa) and looking at the view of Venetian harbor was just out of this world. It was easy to get our car just around the corner to a free parking lot. Delicious breakfast was served to table in lovely Arismari restaurant. A perfect place for breakfast "with a view". Bed was perfect. Never had such good bed in any hotel! Stuff was so kind and wonderful. Throughout our stay it felt that the luxury was in smooth details which we highly appreciated. We both with my spouse agreed that this is the best hotel we have stayed in <3. It's small, very small, and therefor of course not everything available (like pool) that some bigger hotel would have, but in any case, this was just perfection <3 We would definitely recommend this! Our warmest thank you for John and whole personnel!
There were only one thing which could have been better :D In room, with coffee, there were no "milk" available. One small minus :D
Beautiful rooms, great location, wonderful restaurant.
Nice room with breathtaking view. Clean and tidy.
Perfect location , very good breakfast lovely room with beautiful view, very hospitable owners! Definitely we will be back
I appreciated about homemade bread and fresh meals from this hotel. And I love view from our room. It's really beautiful place and really closed to harbor side and lighthouse too. it was perfect to us. Hotel's staff was really sweet and kind to us like a family. They are in a good mood to us. And I was surprised about room because it's better than the pictures.
There has just stairs. So it's hard to carry your stuff if you have a big luggage. But it's not too many stairs. And their staff was carry on our luggages when I arrived.
The owner and the staff are extremely friendly and ready to make sure you have an enjoyable stay. The location is amazing as it is located right on the old harbour and next to the historical streets of the old town. The building itself breathes history. Would strongly recommend it and definitely hope to return in the near future.
My wife and I stayed in early April and found Hania to be amazing and charming, but the crown jewel was the hotel Cretan Renaissance. We thoroughly enjoyed our entire experience. The staff was super friendly and helpful, Zoe and John were very kind to us, and helped me book a last second snorkeling trip. The room was beyond expectations - with the best view in Hania - of the Venetian harbor - from our own private balcony and large French doors, a very comfortable bed, and a welcome bottle of wine. The bathroom was nicely decorated and the shower worked very well. The restaurant downstairs (same owners) is where breakfast is served, which was so outstanding we also ate dinner there multiple times (something we have never done at a hotel before). We could not have been happier with our stay and regretted having to leave.
we had a little trouble finding the place at first as the taxi cannot bring you through the "pedestrian only" zone, but this was very minor. I wish we could have stayed longer.
realy good location at the old venecian habour, very ggod breakfast, frindly hosts (especially the (mother) boss!)
the noice from the room above
Location, great staff & owner, they very very helpful, go beyond everything to welcome & serve you
Wonderful staff who make you feel like family, excellent location, breakfast so delicious. We walked all around the port and everytime we came back to this location we were delighted this is where we were staying. John and his family and staff shared so many beautiful recommendations for us to sight see. The room is spacious, elegantly designed and super sound proof. We were not sure once we parked how to get to the hotel so we called and the owner met us at the parking area and helped us roll our suitcases to the hotel. We thought that was so thoughtful. Our overall experience here was wonderful.
All around amazing location, food, & staff.
A small hotel with huge rooms. Beautifully restored 16th century home. Wonderful staff.
Breakfast, though delightful, begins at nine; a couple of hours later than I would have liked.
The location was wonderful and the staff were very friendly and helpful particularly the receptionist. The breakfast is served outside on the harbour and is a delicious Cretan menu not a smorgasbord.
We loved this Boutique Hotel. The rooms were beautifully decorated with many personal touches that make you feel you are home. We had the opportunity to meet the owner and his mother and learn about the family history of this property. They were wonderful, gracious, and kind. Breakfast every morning in their restaurant (Arismari) was delicious, as well as the dinners. The staff were also welcoming and service was outstanding. The hotel is perfectly located on the Harbor with amazing views. My husband and I are thankful for having stayed here and will cherish the memories and friendships we made.
We loved everything about this hotel.
Breakfast was great including the coffee, excellent coffee. I was unwell for a day throughout my stay and the staff were so nice looking after me.
Nothing to report
You wake up next to the port, having your breakfast with a view to the lighthouse across the water. Good breakfast, good coffee, helpfull staff. The bathtub is amazing, having ambient lighting and hydromassage. Each room has a different theme.
Nothing i can think of.
Amazing ! A very spacious suite with extremely large & comfortable bed & pillows. The staff were so friendly & helpful. You couldnt get a better view either!
Nothing!
In old town very covenient for cafes, bars etc
Many steep stairs for us older people, no pool and no views from our room even to garden a bit of a disappointment. Will suit younger couple better.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Airport Shuttle
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
- Professional cleaning services
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 11:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children are not allowed. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that beach towels are provided upon request.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Location
Akti Kountourioti 56, Chania
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