The 12 BEST Luxury Hotels in Chania, Crete for 2024 (+ full reviews)

The Best Chania Luxury Hotel Hotel For YOU

You’ll find below the best place in Chania for you, depending on your travel style.

Reviews of the Best Luxury Hotels in Crete Chania

While I know it can feel a bit overwhelming to select a hotel from a multitude of options, I’ve tried to make it the easiest possible for you by arranging these top Chania luxury hotels based on travel preferences. 

But whatever the choice you make from this list, rest assured: all of them are absolutely great offering unparalleled services to make your stay in Crete the best experience ever. 

Not sure whether to stay in Chania on your next trip to Crete? Then find out more great luxury hotels throughout Crete island in this post.

THE BEST Luxury Hotel Chania Has to Offer: Hyperion City Hotel & Spa

• Kind and caring staff
• Perfect location
• Brand new equipment

Not only is the Hyperion City Hotel & Spa one of the most popular hotels in all of Chania (so you should book it fast while you can), but it is also the best luxury option in the area!

Why? Quite simply thanks to its absolutely incredible staff, which will answer your every need, help you with recommendations about what to do in the area, and offer overall quick and quality services.

Aside from that, the equipment of this hotel is brand new and modern, which will make your stay feel particularly memorable and comfortable; and the location is perfect, right in the heart of Chania Town, you will have easy access to anything you need!

Best 5-star Hotel in Chania: Riviera Suites

• Beautiful view of the sea & harbor
• Refines design & furniture
• Excellent service 

This brand new 5-star hotel located in the heart of Chania Old Town is simply phenomenal! 

Riviera Suites stands out from the others for many reasons, but what makes it unique is its view of the Venetian harbor. Some units have balconies, so don’t hesitate to choose them to enjoy the sunset right from your room for the most romantic ambiance.

As for the rest, it’s fair to say that it fully deserves its 5 stars. The decor is superb, especially the marble bathroom, and the furniture are of the highest quality. Not to mention its proximity to Koum Kapi Beach and Nea Chora Beach.

The hotel also offers a number of practical services to make your life easier: an airport shuttle, a bicycle rental service, and room service.

Best 4-star Hotel in Chania: SanSal Boutique Hotel

• Incredible rooftop pool
• Excellent breakfast
• Great location for both town & beach

If you want to make the most of the city and the sea, you won’t find a better choice than the Sansal Hotel. Turn right out of the hotel, and you’re right in the heart of the old town. Turn left and you’re just a few minutes walk from the beach!

As for the hotel itself, it offers everything you need for a perfect stay. Rooms are spacious and well-equipped, breakfast is varied and delicious, and the hotel restaurant serves local cuisine.

The highlight: the large outdoor swimming pool with its breathtaking sea views and bar, ideal for enjoying the sunset!

Best Luxury Villa in Chania: Katakis Luxury Villas

• Very modern equipment
• Lit-up swimming pool
• Near the beach

For those of you who want to take their trip to the next level and are looking for a luxury villa in Chania, I highly recommend the Katakis Luxury Villas, an overall exceptional place.

This villa has a nearly perfect rating out of several dozen reviews, and you can easily understand why: not only is the interior classily decorated and spotlessly clean, but the exterior is also marvelous, with its splendid, lit-up swimming pool for you to relax.

Last but not least, the equipment of this accommodation is of the highest of standards, and it is very recent.

Want to discover more luxurious villas? Here in this post are the best you could ever find in Chania!  

Best Chania Luxury Resort: The Chania Hotel

• Centrally located
• Fully equipped
• Amazing breakfasts

For the best large-scale, all-inclusive experience in Chania, I recommend The Chania Hotel. As its name implies, it is one of the main and best hotels in the region, and you will quickly realize why.

This luxurious resort is centrally located and will allow you to experience the best of Chania Town from the comfort of a particularly luxurious room. Trust me though, you won’t want to leave it very often, considering how amazing it is.

Moreover, you won’t lack anything there, as it is fully equipped with everything you need. Also, the breakfasts are very tasty, and they are traditional of Crete, so don’t miss out on them!

Best Luxury Beach Hotel in Chania: Esperanto Seafront suites

• Incredible colors
• Minimalistic decoration
• Right on the beach

You won’t find a better luxury hotel this close to the beach than the Esperanto Seafront Suites, an absolutely magnificent accommodation. The reason I’m saying it is so beautiful is mainly its splendid colors, with its whitewashed walls and pastel tones, it feels particularly fancy.

Plus, the decoration is overall minimalistic and very stylish: you will have space to breathe and to clear your mind, while being in a particularly quiet village, a couple of minutes away from Chania Town.

Also, you will have access to your own wide and sunny terrace, equipped with loungers and couches, which is the perfect place for some relaxing as well as fun times.

Best Luxury Apartment in Chania: Trianon Luxury Apartments & Suites

• Great location 
• Daily housekeeping
• Fitness center

If you’re seeking privacy and independence during your stay in Chania but with 4-star service, then Trianon Luxury Apartments & Suites is for you.

Located just 10 minutes walk from the old town and the beach, these luxurious apartments are part of a large complex with all amenities nearby: free parking, café, restaurant, supermarket, bank… everything within your reach!

The apartments range in size from 22 to 38 square meters (236-409 sq ft) and are very modern and tastefully decorated. They are extremely well equipped with air conditioning, a kitchen, a washing machine, and free wifi. And don’t worry about housework: there’s a daily cleaning service.

Best Luxury Hotel for Families: Samaria Hotel

• Clean and tidy
• Recent equipment
• Comfortable bathrooms

As difficult as it may be to find a fitting luxury hotel for all of your group, I am convinced that the Samaria Hotel is the best Chania luxury hotel for families, and for many reasons.

First off, this splendid, 4-star hotel has spacious bathrooms, which is perfect when you are traveling with your loved ones, and need to overlap your daily preparation times: everyone will feel comfortable!

The interior of the hotel is very clean and tidy. And finally, maybe the best argument is that the equipment of the Samaria Hotel is overall very recent and of a high standard.

Best Luxury Adults Only Hotels in Chania: Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel – Adults Only

• Magnificent swimming pool
• Jacuzzi in the room
• Breathtaking views

If you are traveling to Crete without any young children, lucky you: you can book a room at the Chania Flair Deluxe Boutique Hotel, an absolutely amazing luxury hotel!

This accommodation has tons and tons of perks you might want to hear about, but I will try to keep as short as possible. The thing I love most about it has to be its gorgeous, wide swimming pool, which is lit up at night; but even better are the views of the sea it offers, as they are simply jaw-dropping.

Plus, you will have access to your own jacuzzi in your room! How much more luxurious can it get?

More Top Chania Luxury Hotels

While the hotels listed above are truly the very best luxury hotels Chania Crete has to offer for each of the specific categories listed, they’re far from being the only great options.

Let’s see 3 more for you to choose from.

Domus Renier Boutique Hotel – Historic Hotels Worldwide 

• Authentic historical design
• Traditional breakfast
• Lighthouse view 

This unique boutique hotel boasts no less than 5 stars, and it’s easy to see why.

Ideally located in the heart of the old town by the sea, this hotel offers a view like nowhere else of the old port and its lighthouse. 

Although very modern, this hotel is housed in an old building and has retained its authentic charm, thanks in particular to the exposed stonework that has been preserved. The rooms are large and comfortable, with slippers and robes waiting for you.

Kudos to the attentive staff, and for the delicious Cretan breakfast! 

Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel

• Lit-up jacuzzi
• View of the port
• Skilled staff

If you are looking for the most comfortable of all experiences and want a 5-star hotel only, then the Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel should be your go-to.

This place offers a luxurious and personalized experience that I’m sure you’ll never forget: you will live a magical stay in one of the most beautiful cities of Greece.

There, you will have your very own lit-up jacuzzi, in which you can relax and rest after a long day under the warm sun of Crete, all the while you will be staring at the deep blue sea, as well as the might of the old Venetian harbor.

Morum City Hotel Chania

• Elegant decor 
• Central location but peaceful
• Great terraces

Although located in the heart of the city not far from Koum Kapi beach, this hotel enjoys a quiet neighborhood, perfect for recharging your batteries after long days on the beach or sightseeing.  

Adorned with tasteful decor in subtle hues, this contemporary 4-star hotel presents an array of rooms in various sizes, catering to your specific needs. With impeccable amenities, you’ll find everything you need, and perhaps even relish a magnificent terrace with a picturesque view.

When it comes to breakfast, there’s something to satisfy every palate: continental, American, or vegetarian options. And the staff are always on hand to ensure your satisfaction. 

Other Hotels in Crete

Couldn’t find the right place to stay in Chania for you through this post?

Then you should check out this guide to book the perfect home 👉 The 20 Best Accommodations in Chania 👈

If you’d like to choose your home base by location, then check out this district guide instead 👉 Where to Stay in Chania (the best areas) 👈

Or discover these other Chania pieces arranged by travel style: 

• Best All-Inclusive Hotels in Chania
• Best Chania Hotels with Pools
• Best Beach Hotels in Chania
• Best Boutique Hotels in Chania
• Best Villas in Chania
• Best Luxury Villas in Chania
• Best Hotels in Chania Old Town

Also, discover other great luxury accommodations in other cities on Crete Island: 

• Best Luxury Hotels in all Crete
• Best Luxury Hotels in Rethymnon 
• Best Luxury Hotels in Heraklion 

And finally, if you don’t mind about the area but more about the hotel, check out this overall hotel guide 👉 The 25 Best Hotels in All Crete 👈

Final Thoughts

So there you have them, these were the 12 best luxury hotels Crete Chania has to offer. Hopefully, you loved this list and found what you needed!

For those of you who are still unsure, as we saw above, the best hotel in Crete is the Hyperion City Hotel & Spa, with its absolutely perfect location, lovely and kind staff, and brand new equipment, so just go for it, it has made its proofs!

Hope you could’ve found your next home in Chania thanks to this guide. Don’t hesitate to comment below if this is the case, I would be very pleased to read your feedback. 😁