Ionas Boutique Hotel, Crete
Expert reviews
“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.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
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
5 September 2023
Exceptional
Great place to stay … very helpful staff The outdoor breakfast was super and the location the best … highly recommend this boutique hotel
2 September 2023
It is a nice comfortable place. Sure can recomend.
Good location. Clean place. it was nice
No option for tea/coffee in the room or in the lobby. Lobby was very hot. somehow air condition never was on. In such a small place especially when traveling alone (but not only) there should be a place to talk to other quests and maybe have some recommendations.
2 September 2023
Nice staff and good location, very charming.
It was a one weekend stay. The room was nice and the little balcony was amazing to relax on in the evening. One night at 1 am our keycard to your room didn't work. Luckily we were able to contact the staff remotely, a very nice man came and sorted everything out for us, despite the late hours. On our last stay we want to stay in Chania for awhile after checkout hours. We were able to have our luggage stored in the lobby and we then got a key card for the front door so we could pick up our luggage and leave whenever we preferred.
2 September 2023
Great experience
Really a very beautiful hotel, clean, ideally located
Unusual noisy air conditioning
21 August 2023
Overall great hotel!
Location was excellent and all the pretty, and picturesque streets, restaurants and bars were around. Staff were very helpful and smiley and when I needed them, their response was immediate.
One small comment / feedback... I arrived very late as my flight was the latest one from Athens and there was no drinkable water in the room. It would have been nice to have either a complimentary bottle of still water or even an option in the fridge to pay. There was a bottle of water on the bedside table which was refilled the next day as well but it wasn't drinkable at all - not sure where this was filled from but the taste was very odd so a bit questionable. Everything else was excellent so this is mainly a comment for the hotel to use constructively :)
13 August 2023
Excellent
We enjoyed our stay very much. The location of the hotel is perfect. The staff is very friendly. The room is very clean and comfortable.
4 August 2023
one of the best vacations that we've had in years
We loved staying at the hotel, our room was cleaned each day, it was quiet, and the breakfast was awesome. We appreciated the fact that we were able to do the check-in later than it was supposed to.
Nothing.
4 August 2023
Super prime location at Chania and very sweet people.
The location is just perfect, 5 to 20 meters from all the best bars and restaurants, located in the middle of romantic beautiful small streets. Also, the staff is nice and smiley, and overall it’s very good value for money.
The only thing we didn’t like is that the shower head wasn’t working well, so the water was drilling on the floor because there’s shower door is semi-open. You need to put a towel on the floor.
3 August 2023
Exceptional
We particularly enjoyed this hotel's location in a relatively quiet part of the old town, yet just a few steps away from the famous port. The area near the port is quite overrun with tourists and related souvenir shops, while this location still has some of the quiet old town feel. The staff was very friendly and the included breakfast was simply delicious.
While there is an elevator in the building, accessibility may be an issue for those who cannot climb stairs since the rooms were a couple of steps up after leaving the elevator.
2 August 2023
Fantastic stay
The boutique hotel is very central to all shoppingamenities and the port. It is clean and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend it 👌 👍
Nothing everything was perfect 🥰 we had a late arrival so the key was left for us. We got a bit confused as the boutique hotel is on two sides and the key was close to the door whose name of hotel was in Greek but we got it in the end!
1 August 2023
Such a gem.
Everything! The place is just fantastic.
Maybe change the lights, as in the bulbs, to a warmer softer tone 👌🏼
30 July 2023
Would recommend and would definitely return!
Very convenient location; quaint and charming; exceptional staff; excellent and relaxing
26 July 2023
Fabulous in every respect!
Excellent location, friendly staff and wonderful breakfast
A water filter in reception to fill bottles up
17 July 2023
Wonderful stay, lovely staff, hotel ticked all the boxes.
The hotel was very. Centrally located. We had a lovely room. The hotel was presented to a very high standard
Nothing
15 July 2023
Fabulous
This is a boutique, family-run hotel ideally located down a cute pedestrian street in the Old Town, with close proximity to restaurants, shops, the beach, and bus stops. Breakfast choice was limited but tasty and filling, and the waitress remembered our vegetarian dietary requirements and breakfast preferences each day. The members of staff were friendly and very kind. Sofianna in particular was a superstar and could not have been more helpful - she arranged airport transfers for us, as well as a packed breakfast for the days we had an early morning start, beach towels, and travel to Balos beach. The reception closes in the afternoon each day, but Sofianna and her team can be easily contacted via phone/messages if you need to do so after then. I cannot recommend this little gem of a hotel enough, and will be looking to stay here again when I next go to Chania!
9 July 2023
Great place to stay in the Old Tow
The staff was wonderful, very helpful and cheerful. When we were arriving later than anticipated they made sure we were able to get into our rooms that night.
Nothing was an excellent experience
7 July 2023
Perfection.
This place was amazing. The staff were super friendly and extremely helpful. The breakfast was fantastic, freshly squeezed OJ and fab coffee, and so much more. Perfect location with everything in walking distance. Highly recommend.
6 July 2023
Fabulous
Extremely good location Clean rooms Very quiet room
The staff was rushed and rude
29 June 2023
Exceptional
Great location, lovely staff, good breakfast
19 June 2023
very helpful staff and great location
great location in the centre of Chania and also quiet
18 June 2023
Perfect hotel in a great location - do yourself a favour and book here!
This has been a standout accommodation location during my stay in Greece! The rooms are beautiful, excellent size, mine had a small balcony so it was nice to have fresh air (which I definitely haven’t gotten everywhere!) and the showers have good pressure. The breakfast was delicious, I loved the muesli and Greek yogurt with fruit and honey! There is also a terrace area which I didn’t use as a I had my balcony and was travelling alone, but it’s beautiful and I saw groups of people enjoying it with wine in the evenings. The staff are amazing, it is a family owned business and they are all very friendly - giving me great recommendations of what to do when one of my tours didn’t happen one day, and always ready for a chat in the morning. Location is perfect in the old town - if you taxi you will have to take your luggage about 50 metres as the old town is not accessible by car, but it’s a very easy 50m and the old town is (in my opinion) the perfect place to stay for a first visit. I will 100% stay here if I am lucky enough to visit Chania again, and will be telling all my friends to stay here if they go.
I liked everything about the property - no suggestions from me!
30 May 2023
A perfect place to saty in old Chania.
We loved this small, family run hotel right in the old part of Chania. The hotel was renovated with great attention to detail. The beds are very comfortable and rooms have little terraces to sit outside if you like. Bathrooms are small but nicely done. We would be very happy to stay there again. The front desk is managed by the owner's daughter. she is really kind and helpful. Beautiful display of family owned items from their personal family history. There is gorgeous woodwork and stair railings throughout. Wonderful outdoor breakfast on a lovely terrace.
30 May 2023
A perfectly located, gorgeous hotel with the friendliest staff - this hotel is WONDERFUL!
We dream of returning. This location made our vacation perfect! The staff is WONDERFUL and went out their way to help us find great restaurants, feel comfortable! The room is PERFECT. Clean, stylish, LARGE, with very comfortable beds/bedding. Clean, modern, beautiful - the updates were beyond our expectations with artistic, high quality details at every turn. The view is just lovely in the MOST PERECT location in friendly, colorful, beautiful, Old Town Chania and walking distance to everything with a restaurant at your feet. THANK YOU for making us feel so welcome and such a perfect holiday! Charming, gorgeous, lovely. WONDERFUL!
It was PERFECT! I didn't want to leave!
28 May 2023
Great hotel
Staff is super friendly. Breakfast is good. Location in the old center is amazing. Rooms are well furnished and comfy. We stayed for a week and we were always happy to come back to the hotel. Would totally recommend :)
Breakfast lacked a bit of variety, it was very good but could use a bit if changes from time to time.
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
6 September 2023
Fabulous
We had a great night's stay at Ionas. The family room is very spacious, clean and we'll equipped. The staff were very friendly and breakfast was very sumptuous. The hotel is ideally located to explore the nearby lighthouse and other tourist site in Chania.