Expert reviews
“Luxury is taken very seriously at this elegant 17th-century mansion in the Venetian quarter. Choose from standard rooms, one-bedroom apartments and suites, which come in various sizes but are all richly fitted out with bespoke furniture, marble floors and romantic flourishes.”
“Stylish and sophisticated, with chocolate and gold highlights, every room is individual and whispers history. Intimate and very grown-up, the matinee-idol looks are backed by assured and discrete service; it is somewhere that makes you feel very special. A classic.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Crete.
“This self-consciously stylish boutique hotel in the high-ceilinged house of Genoa merchant Giovanni Delfino is an easy drive from the region’s main sights. Apart from striking original features, the property has a bijou spa and some rooms have panoramic views over Chania’s lively cobbled harbor.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
- Private parking
- Excellent breakfast
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
All you need to know
The Casa Delfino is an exquisite boutique hotel located in the heart of the Venetian Old Town in Chania. This sixth-generation family-run business is housed in a 17th-century Venetian mansion, making this hotel a charming and historic place to stay.
The Casa Delfino features a total of 24 guestrooms and suites, all of which are luxurious and elegantly furnished. Each room has its character, offering private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary WiFi. The hotel also provides a complimentary breakfast every morning, so guests can start their day off on the right foot.
In addition to its comfortable accommodations, Casa Delfino also offers a wide range of services and amenities. Guests can take advantage of the hotel’s outdoor pool, the rooftop garden with a hot tub, and 24-hour room service.
One of the best parts of this fantastic hotel is its luxurious spa. Featuring an opulent marble steam room, an extra large whirlpool tub, two treatment rooms, and a relaxation lounge, this is the ideal spot to relax and unwind. The spa uses ingredients from the Mediterranean diet to create a rejuvenating and organic experience. Guests can book a massage, scrub, cleanse, and other body treatments.
The hotel also offers various activities and tours, including sightseeing and guided tours of San José. Guests can participate in yoga, cooking classes, and salsa dancing lessons. Additionally, this hotel’s location allows guests to easily access nearby shops, cafes, museums, bars, and other popular attractions.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
13 August 2023
We also visited Athens and Santorini, but loved Crete and our stay at Casa Delfino best.
The front desk team was so helpful in arranging reservations, providing recommendations, and arranging transport to our car. The room was very large and very nicely prepared and cleaned each day. The location was super for great restaurants, shopping, and enjoying the harbor.
If you rent a car, it’s a little of a hassle to walk to and from the parking area but honestly we didn’t mind. The hotel offers help with a golf cart but if you don’t have wifi/phone reception, you can’t call them to request a ride. Keep in mind if you are arriving late.
10 August 2023
Exceptional
One of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in, if not the best. The location is great, not even a minute walk away from the city center. Upon arrival they bring you golf carts to take you to the hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were extremely friendly and kind. The hotel used to be a family mansion that was transformed into a hotel by the family who owns it and is extremely beautiful. We asked the staff for help to find a restaurant for my daughters birthday and they recommended Pallas Thallasa and made us a reservation. The morning of they surprised my daughter with a cake and when we finished our dinner at the restaurant we found out the owner of the hotel, Margarita, had contacted them and bought us dessert to celebrate the birthday. I think this hotel is a nice luxury to splurge on and have made the trip extremely comfortable.
Breakfast needs more options
9 August 2023
Wish we had been staying longer
Awesome from start to finish. The communication from the point of booking was brilliant. On the day of travel our flight from the UK was delayed. Managed to message the hotel whilst on the runway at Manchester to say we’d be late. Our taxi transfer was there waiting for us when we finally arrived in Chania airport and only €30 for the journey. Hotel recommended a restaurant (and arranged a table for us) on first night and all staff were fantastic throughout stay - so knowledgable and friendly. Lovely hotel. Make sure you experience the rooftop terrace bar - amazing views. Will definitely return here.
All fantastic. Cannot fault.
7 August 2023
Exceptional
Great breakfast, but the staff was the best.
AC was not strong on the bottom floor room. Other room was very cool.
6 August 2023
Very good
Very nice breakfast. Loved courtyard setting. Rooftop bar with great views.
5 August 2023
Exceptional
Staff was friendly and our room was very spacious with a nice private balcony. The spa treatment was amazing.
5 August 2023
Wonderful stay at beautiful hotel located perfectly in Chania!
Location, comfort. Staff was exceptional.
Lots of steps to top floor room
2 August 2023
Lovely hotel to stay. Amazing breakfast. Very attentive and helpful staff. Would definitely stay again.
Beautiful courtyard and building. Roof top bar overlooking the harbour.
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30 July 2023
Absolutely a wonderful experience and Will highly recommend it
Pleasantly surprised it was a lofted bedroom for I’m an early riser and I could escape to meditate and read and not disturb my sister would loves to sleep in Staff was super efficient with making sure we had everything we needed Very appreciative you could accommodate my sister with gluten free breakfast options
I suppose the only thing I can say is to explain to the guests how the main power switch in the room functions .The next morning the room was cleaned and the the power was turned off we didn’t know we had to turn that main power switch back on because we were told not to touch it
29 July 2023
The staff were amazing, nothing I asked for was a problem for them
Central position, with their own private car park if you’re planning to hire a car
28 July 2023
Highly recommended!
Wonderful staff. And we lived speaking to the owner about the history of Casa Delfino. Very charming place and a great location!
17 July 2023
I recommend this place.
It is a beautiful hotel with personal services. Delicious breakfast served in the lovely garden. The stuff is very helpful and kind.
15 July 2023
Lovely an therfore very relaxing.
Very personal every care and detail was thought of!
Loved everything special the staff, unobtrusive but ever present
14 July 2023
Fantastic. Will be there again. Awesome.
Everything was good. Staff, room, food, management. Best service We have ever had at a hotel. Awesome location.
Nothing. It was all great!
13 July 2023
Excellent stay , would return again
location and staff
12 July 2023
The best place in Chania old town
From the moment you walk in you unwind. Perfect place in a super location and all the staff are friendly and amazing. Had their Mediterranean facial which was also in a lovely spa area with a wonderful therapist.
Nothing
11 July 2023
Spectacular Location and hotel!
This was one of the most wonderful properties in a stunning location. The daily breakfast was delicious. The rooms were so comfortable. We were with our two teens who also loved the space. Perfect spot from which to explore Chania.
Nothing!
10 July 2023
Exceptional
The staff are exceptional. from the moment you arrive they are there to support you. The location and rooms are great.
I felt the breakfast could have been a little better but over all an exceptional hotel and we would definitely stay there again.
10 July 2023
We enjoyed very much
The location was perfect. It's really close the port, everything. The hotel is located in the old town; cars are not allowed to enter in the area but the staff really nice and help us to go /pick us up the parking area of the hotel. Breakfast is really delicious and full of options. The hotel has also a very nice terrace; it have amazing view, you can have some drinks at the terrace witha beautiful sunset. And our room was a large one and confortable.
8 July 2023
We had a beautiful stay with family
Everything
7 July 2023
We will definitely recommend to friends and return again.
The staff, location, and hotel accommodations were wonderful!
28 June 2023
Excellent
Central /clean/staff very helpful
Nothing
24 June 2023
Elegant and charming.
Lovely & elegant property. Excellent service.
The stairs are a challenge sometimes but it’s part of the charm of the hotel.
17 June 2023
Very homey! Beautiful experience 😘
Location awesome, the staff was amazing, beautiful Hotel , homemade breakfast sweets
Rooms need a bit up uplift as this is a older hotel! The bathroom etc…everything else was excellent
Hotel facilities
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Spa and wellness centre
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Hammam (additional charge)
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Pool and wellness
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Security alarm
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
15 August 2023
Fabulous
Great staff Very good breakfast The hotel itself is a beautiful building Excellent spa facility Perfectly located in a quiet part of the old town