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Chania (Greece), 5 star hotel Rates Check availability The irreproachable and sunlit Santa Marina Plaza Hotel radiates prosperity and success on the Santa Marina beach, where people come every year to revive and enhance health. The ambiance of not only luxury and quality, but also relaxation and comfort transpires from the architecture of the buildings. As with all the hotels of the company, the principles of hospitality, discreteness, customer care and politeness are deeply rooted in the services provided by the personnel. Luxurious marble bathrooms and contemporary furnishings in clean, neutral colors feature in the 51 air conditioned guestrooms. History Santa Marina Plaza Hotel was named after a small church dedicated to St. Marina. The abundance of trees combined with the sun-blessed beaches that stretch over 2.5km on the north coast have turned Aghia Marina into one of the most popular holiday destinations of Crete. The fine golden sand blended with the trees along the shoreline make for truly exotic surroundings. To the north of the beach and at a distance of only 400m one can admire the small island of St. Theodor. According to the ancient legends, the island was in fact a terrible monster on its way to attack the village. Thankfully, the mighty god of the sea, Poseidon, turned it into rock, thus saving the village. The legend also claims that the area owes its golden sand to the flames coming out from the monster’s mouth, which is still visible in the form of a massive cave at the south end of the island. In the year 1574 while Crete was under Venetian rule, it was decided that St. Theodor would be fortified in order to deter the Turkish military from landing to Platanias. To this end two fortresses were built. Today only the foundations of these buildings are visible along with the ruins of a church. The entire island is a protected area since it is used as breeding area for the unique Kri-Kri. The later is a wild mountain goat found only on the island of Crete. The picturesque village of Pano Aghia Marina is only a short stroll from the beach. Here one has the chance to admire wonderful houses, built in accordance with the traditional Cretan architecture. Traditional Cretan cuisine is also at hand, through one of the many taverns available in the area. For the more adventurous visitors, there is the cave of Aghia Marina. The later has unknown depth and has been the subject of study by archeologists and spileologists on more than one occasion. Despite its development, the area of Aghia Marina has maintained those characteristics that allowed it to become such a popular destination in the first place. It has all the necessary modern infrastructure along with a wide spectrum of activities that range from shopping and night life to water sports and excursions. Surely it is no coincidence that every year Aghia Marina welcomes thousands of visitors, many of which not for the first time. Room facilities The Hotel consists of 49 rooms and 2 Suites which divided in 2 different categories: Sea View and Front View. All Rooms have: Air-conditioning, Satellite TV, Electronic safe box, Radio, Mini bar, Refrigerator, Hairdryer, 2 Telephones, Internet access (ISDN lines), Marble bathrooms, Balcony or terrace. Hotel facilities Options include an outdoor swimming pool and a separate children's pool in the hotel's spacious gardens. Guests can enjoy a drink in the air-conditioned lobby bar or at the taverna down on the beach, which is mere a stroll along the boardwalk from the hotel, in the Main Restaurant, A la carte Pool Restaurant, Lounge Bar, Pool / Beach Bar, Snack Bar with local & international dishes. Evening entertainment comes in the form of regular Cretan and Greek themed evenings and barbecues. Practical amenities include 24-hour front desk service, free parking and conference facilities. The health conscious can work out in the gym and guests can relax in the hot tub. Nearby Points of Interest Visitors wishing to explore Crete will find historical and natural sights including the Katholiko Monastery Ruins 25 km, the Gouverneto Monastery 20 km, Cave of the Bear 22 km, Omalos Plateau/ Samaria Gorge 45 km, Frangokastello 78 km, Elafonisi Lagoon and Kournas Freshwater Lake within 50 kilometers of the hotel. Santa Marina Plaza Hotel Impressions
Note: Rates are per person per day. Rates marked with * are per room per day. Rates include CTO tax, Municipality Tax and VAT! Half board system is provided. Check availability |
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