Balos Beach, Kaliviani
About the Hotel
Rooms: Balos Beach Hotel
Balos Beach Hotel, an hour's drive from Chania, offers accommodations overlooking Kissamos Bay in Western Crete. The complex features four buildings cascading to a private beach. Guests can select from studios, suites, and apartments, each equipped with air conditioning, a kitchen, and satellite TV. All units include a balcony with sea or mountain views. The apartments consist of a separate bedroom with a double bed, and a living area with up to four single beds. Studios feature an open-plan layout with a double bed and a single bed. Select suites include private pools and sea views from balconies. Ironing facilities, free toiletries, and flat-screen TVs are standard. Kitchenettes include a mini-fridge and two stove heads. Superior studios, renovated in 2015, feature a double bed, extra bed, Wi-Fi, and individually controlled air conditioning. Some junior suites have both sea and pool views.
Dining near Balos Beach
Guests can enjoy meals at Almyra Restaurant, which offers traditional Greek food and drinks with a sea view. Fresh juices and homemade cocktails are served near the pool. The hotel also features an indoor bar serving coffee and cocktails.
Leisure and Activities
Balos Beach Hotel offers access to a local gym in Kastelli, with details available at the reception. Guests can relax with face and body treatments performed by trained staff. The hotel has both adult and kid pools. Snorkeling is available at most beaches in Chania. Balos Lagoon is 9 km away via an un-tarred road, followed by a 2 km walk from the hotel. Falassarna Beach, known for windsurfing and kite surfing, is 10 km from the hotel. Elafonisi beach is a 45-minute drive away, with a stop at the Monastery of Chrysoskalitissa along the way.
Location and Transportation
Balos Beach Hotel is located in a rugged, unspoiled area of Western Crete, overlooking Kissamos Bay. It is 60 km from Souda. The hotel is a 9-minute drive to the port of Kissamos for ferry service. Nearby landmarks include Falassarna Beach (4 km) and the Ancient Falassarna (4 km). The ruins of the ancient city of Polyrinia are 12 kilometers away. Guests can visit the Archaeological Museum of Kissamos, housed in a Venetian-Turkish monument. Excursions include Samaria Gorge (via bus from Kissamos) and Therisso Gorge (by car).
Services Overview
Balos Beach Hotel provides free Wi-Fi access and safes. The hotel features tiled outdoor walkways and staircases among plants. Guests can use the in-room safe. Lost items are held for one month, with retrieval costs borne by the guest. The front desk can provide instructions regarding local health services. Additional information about services is available in each room. The hotel is not responsible for services provided by external hospitals and doctors.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sauna
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV