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Despotiko Hotel

★★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended
·Hotels
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Arcade/game roomExpress check-outFireplace in lobbyFree breakfast24-hour front deskGardenAll 40 facilities +
Review
Official

Built in 2010, this charming, family-friendly hotel is housed in an excellently preserved building with unique and exceptional architectural value. It is located almost in the centre of Portaria village in a quiet mountain spot with exceptional views. Only100 metres from the Path of the Centaurs and Portaria Museum of Local Arts, and guests will find the nearest restaurants and bars just in a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The setting is ideal as it is just 11 km from Chania ski centre and 30 minutes away from Agios Ioannis beach. The hotel presents a lovely combination of the old-style traditional architectural features of the main building and the state-of-the-art new wing. The rooms are a pleasant surprise and offer a unique design, wide range of colours and are fitted with all contemporary comforts.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 185 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests praise the stunning location, unique blend of old and new architecture, comfortable rooms, and helpful staff. Common complaints include difficult access via narrow steep roads, poor soundproofing in older buildings causing noise issues, and occasional inconsistencies in breakfast quality and room maintenance.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms9.0
Cleanliness8.8
Surroundings8.6
Facilities8.4
Value8.0
Service8.0
Location8.0
PraisedExcellent location & views · Rich & authentic breakfast · Clean rooms & comfortable bedding · Convenient pool & parking
ComplaintsNarrow & difficult access road · Inconsistent staff friendliness · Thin wooden floor soundproofing · Some small rooms & aging facilities

KEYIdeal for drivers enjoying views and tradition, but requires skilled navigation of narrow roads. Check room age for noise sensitivity and expect variable breakfast quality.

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