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Balos Beach Hotel

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Breakfast and dinner served, Greek cuisine
Apartment, Sea View | Beach/ocean view
Apartment, Sea View
Junior Suite, Sea View | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Main Street Kaliviani, Chania, Kissamos, Crete Island, 734 00
  • Port of Kissamos
    6 min drive
  • Trachilos Beach
    8 min drive
  • Mávros Mólos
    9 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    70 min drive

Room options

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Apartment, Sea View

Apartment, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
  • 60 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View

Junior Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Studio, Sea View

Studio, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sea View

Superior Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Sea View

Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Sofa bed
  • 85 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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About the area

Kissamos

At Balos Beach Hotel you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Trachilos Beach and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Port of Kissamos. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .The restaurant, Main Restaurant, serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this Kissamos hotel, you'll find Falassarna Beach.

What's nearby

  • Port of Kissamos - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Phalasarna - 21 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Falassarna Beach - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Balos Lagoon - 52 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Balos Beach - 52 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gramboussa Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Liokàlyvo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Playa Paraiso - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Σκασιαρχειο - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Panorama Falasarna - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Balos Beach Hotel

Waterfront hotel with an outdoor pool
Balos Beach Hotel offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Balos Beach Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kissamos hotel.

  • 53 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Balos Beach Hotel offers 53 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. 30-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. This accommodation has kitchenettes with fridges. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Kissamos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 9 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Main Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Kitchenette
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during the winter season.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 9 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 90 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balos Beach Hotel
Balos Beach Hotel Kissamos
Balos Beach Kissamos
Balos Beach
Balos Beach Hotel Hotel
Balos Beach Hotel Kissamos
Balos Beach Hotel Hotel Kissamos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balos Beach Hotel?

Balos Beach Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Balos Beach Hotel?

Yep, Balos Beach Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Balos Beach Hotel?

The closest beach to Balos Beach Hotel is Falassarna Beach (4.4 km).

Does Balos Beach Hotel have a pool?

Balos Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Balos Beach Hotel a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Balos Beach Hotel.

Is Balos Beach Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Balos Beach Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Balos Beach Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balos Beach Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balos Beach Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Greek cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Balos Beach Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Balos Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 326 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 326 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing and beautiful spot to rest
Staff here are almost as lovely as the views. Breakfast was delicious with lots of variety. The bedroom was comfortable and clean, AC worked (except when you had to leave the room with the key) but the bathroom is weird with the showers allowing water to flood the floor (this is normal in Greece I think). Taxi's charge a lot to get to and from here- so book a rental! Overall- very happy with my stay and look forward to going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael, Fort Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very accommodating and kind. I enjoyed the gift of treats they give when you check out. Thank yiu!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ranjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I needed a night stay near Balos beach and this was ideal location to enjoy my trip next day. Rooms were nice but the headboard of bed was little uncomfortable. There was counter sticking at the top of headboard which I hit my head multiple times. Its an easy fix by installing padding chusion of 3 inches on headboard.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Every aspect of this hotel leaves nothing to comment about except outstanding …. From staff to facilities to amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrific place! Quiet, immaculate clean, staff are highly committed to enabling the good experience. Good menu too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zekiye

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Not bad, definitely could use some updating but you get what you pay for. Friendly service. Convenient if you plan on driving to Balos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Leelane

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is located in a convenient area if visiting balos beach. The staff was super friendly and outgoing. The food options at hotel are terrible, however, it is located about 800 meters from Grambousa (best meal in crete). I would highly recommend going there for a dinner (might have to wait but have a beautiful outside garden bar). The air conditioner in our room was broken. For the price per night, think it is overrated and should be less.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views!
Good overall hotel with some amazing views! Slight issue was bathroom drain smelt a bit. Fantastic breakfast!! Overlooking the sea. Gramboussa restaurant nearby is a must place to have food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Liliana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location if visiting Balos Lagoon. The restaurants near by the hotel are really good. The hotel facilities are very nice, but the service wasn’t great. It can be better and so is the food served for breakfast. Other than that great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buffet style breakfast and evening meal nice plenty of selection. Some items could have been warmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

SCHILDKNECHT

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to enjoy Balos lagoon
Very warm welcome ! The staff is very nice and helpful. Spacy rooms. Perfect location to go Balos lagoon (30 minutes by car and then 30 minutes’ walking)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
not worth the price, everything inside the room is cheap and old (kitchen), far away from everything, the „private“ beach is a disaster... Stay downtown in Kissamos!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It could be better
We arrived to this hotel around 5pm after a long drive. The young lady in the reception either has little experience or little willingness to help..eg. unable to answer some questions regarding dinner menu ....lift her finger to help with our carry-on... Upon check-in our room, the room filled with urine smell, the bathroom area was wet, smelly and had some strand of ugly hairs... The hotel offered to move us to another room next day, not that night. We declined .. too trouble to move since we wanted to enjoy the Balos beach. Do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Excellent stay. Very pleased with everything. The place exceeded our expectations. The staff was amazing. Very good massage master. Outstanding restaurants just 3 minutes away from the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zal bylo wyjezdzac..Czysty ladny hotel..mila pomocna obsluga,wspaniale sniadania,mila niespodzianka w pokoju z okazji naszej podrozy poslubnej,wapaniala roslinnosc wokol hotelu,przepiekny widok na morze,basen bez ,usytuowanie hotelu na uboczu,wszystko to sprawia ze mozna w tym hotelu naprawde odpoczac...dziekujemy bardzo!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sydnee, Oregon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and wonderful helpful staff for anything you might need. The rooms were clean and large and the village which was only a 10 minute walk had some great tavernas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great spot to explore Cretes best beaches
We had an excellent stay at Balos. It made an excellent base to visit Chania, local wineries, Balos Beach as well as Elafonissi. We did not spend all that much time at the hotel as we were exploring, but the rooms do have lovely sea views and the pool is great for a dip after a long hot day. The staff are exceptionally helpful and polite. The rooms themselves are quite big, but a little impractical with large desks and so forth which I think could be done away with since this area does not strike me much a business traveler hotspot. But still very comfortable stay. Lovely shower head which was a rare luxury during our 3 week trip, little compact kitchen with a fridge, a great view with outside table and chairs. Can not comment on breakfast as we opted to self cater. We did have dinner one evening, and did not really enjoy the food. We loved experiencing the authentic greek home cooked food, so we were a little disappointed with the average every day hotel food served at Balos. Other than the food, we would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming on arrival, very friendly, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balos Beach
Hotel was very nice,clean. Beautiful view off our balcony. It is the last hotel before the dirt road to Balos Beach. Not much else around. They have a nice restaurant on site with buffet meals. Also a bar. Everyone was very accommodating 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, best location to explore the area
Well kept property with the most amazing staff. Everybody was helpful, recommending us great local places to eat and visit. Great buffet breakfast with plenty of different choices each day, plus made to order eggs, omelettes an crepes. Very convenient to drive to the wonderful beaches around; Elafonisi, Kedrodassos and the best one, Balos lagoon. The hotel has a large nice pool and it's own beach with lounges and umbrellas. Beach is rocky so nobody really stays, but makes a wonderful view from the room balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019