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Ionas Boutique Hotel, Crete

Kallinikou Sarpaki & Sorbolou Old Town, Chania, 73100, Greece. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Lonely Planet review:

“In the quieter Splantzia quarter, Ionas is housed in a historic building with contemporary interior design and friendly owners. The nine charming rooms are kitted out with all mod cons (including a spa bath in one) and share a rooftop terrace.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Ionas Boutique Hotel, Crete. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 7th in Crete

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What guests liked

All you need to know

The Ionas Boutique Hotel in Crete offers a unique experience blending modern and traditional Cretan hospitality. This hotel is nestled in the picturesque town of Chania, with a stunning view of the city and the sea. Surrounded by lush gardens, this hotel provides a peaceful and intimate atmosphere.

The hotel provides a range of luxurious accommodations, with nine elegant rooms. All the rooms and suites are designed to provide guests with the ultimate comfort and convenience. This hotel also offers a range of amenities, like the onsite wine cellar, quaint rooftop garden, and a charming outdoor courtyard for breakfast.

The Ionas Boutique Hotel features a range of dining options. The hotel is home to two restaurants, serving both international and local cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a range of drinks and cocktails at the hotel bar. The hotel offers a range of services, such as a concierge, a laundry service, and a shuttle service to nearby attractions.

The hotel is located in one of the most authentic neighborhoods in the area, making this a truly unique atmosphere. This hotel resides in a beautifully restored historical home, within walking distance of several museums and monuments, making this an excellent destination for history lovers. Guests can also enjoy the many local cafes, restaurants, and markets that serve this hotel.

The Ionas Boutique Hotel is a perfect destination for those looking for a memorable stay in Crete. This hotel has a range of luxurious accommodations with an unforgettable atmosphere, making it the ideal choice for those seeking an exceptional retreat in the Mediterranean.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Reuben

26 June 2025

Fabulous

Location of this family-run hotel is excellent. Whilst right in the centre of the old town, it is tucked away in a quiet alleyway. Staff have been professional and so friendly and their breakfast was delicious and generous.

5.0
Maxine

26 June 2025

A wonderful stay in a beautiful location!

Breakfast was wonderful! We were located within walking distance to every thing. Staff was extremely attentive and helpful! One of the best places we have stayed in EU. They even found a hair stylist for me for our photo shoot.

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5.0
Maxine

22 June 2025

It was wonderful with the best run hotel we have stayed in!

Great location! Staff is outstanding and so accommodating! Loved our whole time here!

Nothing!

5.0
Wiktoria

17 June 2025

Exceptional

The property was so lovely - right in the old town! The room and bed was very comfortable. The staff especially Sofianna was incredible - so helpful right from the start and helped us with anything we needed including booking an excursion to Balos beach. The breakfast was delicious and it felt wonderful having this in the courtyard. We would definitely love to come back!

4.5
Rose

12 June 2025

Comfortable, Clean and Accomodating! Very close to the main town-A very short walk.

This is really a very beautiful Boutique Hotel that is spotlessly clean. It is family run and they pay attention to detail. The breakfast is awesome and I would recommend adding that feature to your stay. I loved this place

It really isn't something I disliked but I would like to recommend adding a full-length mirror and an Iron to the room

5.0
Dennis

12 June 2025

Yummy

Wonderful stay! Family run business; they met all of our expectation above and beyond. Hidden gem in the central harbour area.......

5.0
Virginia

10 June 2025

Exceptional

We had a great stay at Ionas Boutique Hotel. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a real highlight – served in a lovely courtyard with delicious food and a peaceful vibe. The room was very clean, quiet, and comfortable. Great location.

5.0
Christopher

7 June 2025

Lovely hotel in a quiet corner of Chania

The welcome and continued interest from the family owners, super breakfasts and well appointed rooms. Situated in a quiet corner (of an otherwise busy Chania 'old town'), with an excellent small restaurant 15 metres from the hotel.

5.0
Natasha

5 June 2025

Charming little gem in the old town

Excellent location in the old town. The property is down a charming walk-way which is tucked away and protected from the noise of the al fresco dining nearby, yet this is less than 2 minutes away. Lovely family who owns and runs the hotel. Very special freshly made breakfasts and good coffee. Good air-con and wifi. Very glad to have stumbled upon this little gem.

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4.5
Duncan

31 May 2025

Fabulous

Excellent location, friendly staff

5.0
Jan

27 May 2025

It’s a family run hotel and the family are absolutely lovely, helpful and courteous. I want to say a particular thank yo

Everything! It’s tasteful and understated, but has everything from a lovely terrace to sit and chill to lovely setting for breakfast outside under lovely umbrellas.

Nothing, for me it was really super.

4.5
Andrew

24 May 2025

Fabulous

Beautiful room. Great breakfast and very friendly and helpful owners.

Very little. Only concern was the shower in the bathroom was a bit tricky to operate and the water was very hot when first put on. Maybe an issue if young children turned it on.

5.0
Liam

23 May 2025

A treasure.

The peaceful setting was wonderful and the decor although modern was so tasteful. The care and attention from all the staff was fantastic. The terrace was a haven of peace.

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5.0
Juha

18 May 2025

Juha

Clean, great location, excellent breakfast, and superb staff.

No quibbles - everything was great.

5.0
Ian

10 May 2025

Wonderful boutique hotel in a picturesque quiet part of the city

The perfect boutique hotel. Lovely breakfast, wonderful staff, superb location, clean and unique rooms.

Nothing springs to mind

5.0
Margaret

5 May 2025

perfect base for exploring Chania

Loved the charming and quiet location, friendly staff and delicious breakfast

there is nothing I did not like.

4.5
Blunier

3 May 2025

Fabulous

Amazing staff and I loved the breakfast too.

5.0
Soraya

20 April 2025

Would stay there again & highly recommend

The charm of the hotel & the staff were amazing

5.0
Andrea

15 April 2025

Exceptional

They are extremely nice. Helped us with anything we need! The place is also super beautiful and comfy. Super recommend!

4.5
Fann

16 December 2024

Excellent stay and excellent staff, all were very hopeful.

I did not try the breakfast however, I was very satisfied with the café options.

Wish there a Spa at this location

4.0
Nicholas

10 November 2024

NICE STAFF, GREAT LOCATION, NICE SIZE BED AND LOVELY CLEAN AND TIDY MODERN ROOM

NO BREAKFAST AS OFF SEASON, BUT NO PROBLEM, LOCATION WAS EXCELLENT, ROOM CLEANED EVERY DAY AND FRESH TOWELS IF NEEDED, AND STAFF VERY PLEASANT AND EASY TO TALK WITH.

A BREAKFAST IN THE MORNING WOULD HAVE BEED GOOD, BUT OUR STAY WAS OFF SEASON.

5.0
Mark

28 October 2024

Beautiful hotel in a lovely part of Old Town, would definitely return.

Sofianna was always friendly, knowledgeable and helpful, giving us tips on local beaches to visit (Marathi was our favourite) and local places to eat. Our room was spotlessly clean, breakfast was outstanding and personalised. The soundproofing on the windows was amazing, it blocked out all external noise. We were in the newer building with only 1 room on each floor which made it very private.

Stairs are quite steep with no lift in the newer building, something to be aware of although the older side did have a lift.

5.0
Edith

17 October 2024

Great location and accommodation in Old Town

Excellent location in Old Town, easily walkable to all places and also meet up locations for tours. Quiet at night, excellent rooms and beds were comfortable. Staff was very helpful. Staff helped us find parking

Would recommend

4.5
Gordon

16 October 2024

Really enjoyable one-week break

An excellent family run hotel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Convenient central location easy walking in the local streets and to the harbour. Nice breakfast with base theme and daily variations served in a cosy outdoor courtyard. Great choice of local restaurants

Very little. One very minor issue which could improve: Fridge and kettle shared one socket so to use the kettle you have to disconnect the fridge!

5.0
Kathleen

2 October 2024

Wonderful boutique hotel in Old Town Chania

So glad we’ve chosen this wonderful boutique hotel. It’s owners are knowledgeable and helpful, the staff especially Eva and her sister were lovely, food was best breakfast ever🤩 our superior junior suite was best hotel room we’ve ever stayed in, lovely bedding , a/c, kitchen, jacuzzi bath and so much space we loved it . Hoping to return next summer.

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5.0
Damian

1 October 2024

Amazing hotel in a beautiful location with brilliant staff

Beautiful ambiance in a fantastic location. Staff and owners were amazing, excellent information and knowledge, friendly. Breakfast was excellent everyday. Rooms brilliant and kept immaculate

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4.5
Joni

18 September 2024

Fabulous

Breakfast was absolutely superb.

5.0
Debbie

18 September 2024

Exceptional

This was a magical place to stay, I can’t recommend it enough.

5.0
Patrick

18 September 2024

Charming B&B in Old Town Chania

The host was so lovely and the location is perfect for exploring old town. The breakfast was enjoyable and varied.

The alleyways in the area are all thoroughfares, therefore they get a bit noisy at night.

4.5
Stefan

13 September 2024

Wonderful family run hotel with attention to details

Beautiful hotel in marvellous location. Very helpful staff. Fantastic breakfast. We recommend it.

Since it's in the Old Town, the room and bathroom were not enormous, but there is a beautiful terrace available right outside your door.

5.0
Ori

13 September 2024

Great place to stay in Chania

It was all great from start to finish! Great location, spotless clean, staff is welcoming and very very helpful, oh and very nice breakfast. Will love to come back

At night there is a bit noise from the street. But hey it’s Chania and the noise is another reason to be here !!!!

5.0
Janet

10 September 2024

Very enjoyable

Hygiene good. Breakfast good. Quality establishment. Super architectural restoration

5.0
Daria

6 September 2024

It was like visiting your distant family in Greece!

All the warmth and hospitality that you feel everywhere inside the hotel has made us fall in love with this place! amazing architecture of the building that was preserved in a very elegant and respectful way creates a cozy atmosphere in the garden where delicious breakfast is served. Rooms are quite small but fit a huge king size bed and everything that you might need like a tea coffee station, luggage rack and sufficient wardrobe.

The shower cabin was a bit small. The bed mattress was a bit too soft for our backs, but I really appreciated the mattress topper that gave a cloud like feel.

4.0
Marie

4 September 2024

Very good

Great

5.0
Goran

2 September 2024

Exceptional

Very nice staff, hotel is very central yet quiet.

4.5
Luis

1 September 2024

Beautiful hotel in the heart of old town.

The location is in the middle of the old town, which is great for people who like walking around and shopping in the old town. The staff was great, helpful, and friendly. The breakfast was abundant and delicious.

5.0
Weronika

25 August 2024

Everything was perfect.

Everything was great! Amazing staff, beautiful little hotel, spectacular breakfast, great atmosphere, comfortable bed, clean room, great people, perfect location! We loved it! 😀

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5.0
Heather

24 August 2024

Wonderful, family-run hotel in charming Old Harbor Chania was delightful.

The staff at this small, family run hotel were beyond helpful. They let me into the room in the middle of the night when I had left the key inside. Breakfast was delicious. Location is super central. Chania is ridiculously charming. I will be back!

Nothing to complain about. I had a perfect stay.

4.5
Ilon

14 August 2024

"A perfect blend of warmth, charm, and convenience in a beautiful hidden gem."

**A Hidden Gem in the Heart of the City** Our stay at Iona’s Boutique Hotel was nothing short of delightful. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with an exceptionally warm welcome that set the tone for our entire visit. The hotel’s location is perfect—tucked away in a quiet, picturesque alley, yet just steps away from the vibrant heart of the old city. It truly offers the best of both worlds. The breakfast was a particular highlight, with delicious, homemade options that made each morning a treat. The fact that it's a family-run business adds a charming, personal touch that you don’t often find elsewhere. Overall, Iona’s Boutique Hotel is a beautiful and serene oasis, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!

Check out could have been later than 11:00

4.5
Melinda

10 August 2024

The Ionas Boutique Hotel was charming and perfectly located and I absolutely loved my stay.

The staff were lovely and took extra care to make my stay more comfortable and enjoyable. The breakfast was perfect with extra home made treats.

5.0
Stefan

29 July 2024

Exceptional

Super friendly and helpful owner and employees. Perfect location in city center…free parking spots in 5 min foot distance.

5.0
Hayley

24 July 2024

Lovely boutique hotel

Beautiful room and breakfast area in a walled garden . Lovely breakfast with various plates brought to the table including fruits, cake, breads and eggs cooked to order. Lovely family run and all the staff friendly.

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4.5
Alice

22 July 2024

Fabulous

Lovely little spot right in the centre of Chania with the most beautiful little courtyard for breakfast!

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5.0
Srikanth

21 July 2024

Fantastic stay. Highly recommended

Everything was great. Location. Service. People. Rooms. Sofia and George were great hosts. They helped us with car rental, made excellent recommendations for dinner plans.

5.0
Jason

9 July 2024

The staff was so helpful and kind, would highly recommend!

Wonderful location central to many restaurants and sites but on a quiet street, beautiful garden and rooftop patio.

5.0
Jenny

6 July 2024

Excellent all round

Staff are so helpful and nothing is a problem. Room was excellent and clean. Breakfast was amazing as was the location. I would thoroughly recommend this hotel.

5.0
Robert

4 July 2024

Perfect venue for a short stay in lovely old town.

Well situated for access to the old town harbour. Delightful small hotel with excellent breakfast outside on the enclosed patio. Small terrace on second floor for relaxation after busy days. Warm and friendly greeting from reception staff. Family owned and run.

Nothing to dislike.

5.0
Jackie

13 June 2024

Exceptional

A charming boutique Hotel in the heart of the old town. The staff is wonderful and very helpful. Very good breakfast Everything was perfect... Very good value for money

5.0
Loren

11 June 2024

A warm and cozy place to stay that makes you feel at home.

Beautifully decorated, great location, great service, delicious breakfast, wonderful hosts

5.0
Leomir

11 June 2024

excellent

We like everything

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Hotel facilities

Activities

  • - Tennis court (additional charge)
  • - Hiking (additional charge)
  • - Cycling
  • - Diving (additional charge)
  • - Horse riding (additional charge)
  • - Snorkelling (additional charge)
  • - Yoga classes
  • - Walking tours (additional charge)
  • - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • - Cooking class (additional charge)
  • - Live music/performance (additional charge)
  • - Bicycle rental (additional charge)

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Packed lunches
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area
  • - Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • - Airport shuttle (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Reception services

  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Business facilities

  • - Fax/photocopying

Kitchen

  • - Shared kitchen

Food & Drink

  • - Kid-friendly buffet
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

Transport

  • - Airport pick up (additional charge)
  • - Airport drop off (additional charge)

Miscellaneous

  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - 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
  • - Face masks for guests available
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