Ionas Boutique Hotel, Crete
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“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
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
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
11 June 2024
excellent
We like everything
Nothing
8 June 2024
Exceptional
This was our highlight of our trip to Crete. If anyone looking for accommodation in Chania, BOOK HERE.
Your hosts Sofianna and Eva are so nice, rooms are beautiful, breakfast is amazing, location is in such a nice little quiet pocket, with the shortest walk into the port.
Everything about Ionas is simply the best ❤️
7 June 2024
Five stars!!!
Everything was great, the owners are excellent people, perfect location as well!!!
1 June 2024
Exceptional
Unique, charming,central,
14 May 2024
Beautiful, well-positioned hotel.
We loved our stay at this hotel. The staff were very friendly and helped us book an airport transfer and an onward bus. It’s a lovely building in a quiet street and the breakfast in the garden courtyard was delicious. Ideal location to explore old town Chania. Would highly recommend.
8 May 2024
Exceptional
This is a beautiful hotel. A top level restoration of a medieval building that had been a family home for over 100 years. The descendants of this same family personally run this hotel like a B&B. Also, the breakfast is outstanding. Great location and quiet. We loved our 4 days in this hotel.
2 May 2024
We loved days stayed at hotel, hostess Sofianna was lovly, helpfull and kind to us 😍
Perfect location, clean, calm, cozy hotel.
28 April 2024
Me & my mum had a wonderful stay at the Ionas Hotel! It couldn’t have been better located in Chania Old Town, with
Location
Really attentive staff
Cleanliness
Facilities
Comfortable bed
Good shower
Nothing
27 April 2024
Wonderful stay with great owners
Very lovely family run hotel which appears to have been consistently excellent for decades.
There can occasionally be some noise from the cafe up the road, but there is effective double glazing and it’s somewhat the price you pay for the historic city centre location.
17 April 2024
Had a Great stay
Loved the hotel great position great restaurants just outside. Easy walk to Old Port. Breakfast was fantastic.
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11 April 2024
Exceptional
The hotel was perfect. Beautiful house, right in the middle of old town. Recommend the breakfast each day. Very good value for money and varied and authentic Greek. Staff were amazing. Gave recommendations, helped with transport planning, always happy to chat.
Having to come home.
24 November 2023
Fabulous
Wonderful location , wonderful staff. Family owned and it showed . The property is modern and built to a high standard.
I cannot comment on the breakfast as we did not take that option.
Nothing , one of the best properties I've stayed at in Europe at a reasonable price point.
27 October 2023
Great place great staff would stay here again
What a great experience, everything was comfortable and the staff was amazing.
The shower is a bit tiny but that’s very minimal Everything else was great
27 October 2023
Very good
Excellent breakfast!
Tiny bathroom with toilet just below shower.
16 October 2023
Exceptional
Great owners/ historic/ convenient location
15 October 2023
Happy
Lovely helpful family. Beautiful location and courtyard for breakfast
9 October 2023
Loved the friendly staff !
It's uniqueness
Nothing
6 October 2023
Authentic Cretan hideaway in Chania Oldtown
It is a beautiful family run hotel. Lovingly restored & maintained. The owner was a delight as was her adorable puppy. Our room was upgraded on arrival which was a nice surprise. Try the fabulous Turkish restaurant next door was the best meal of our stay.
Everything. Could not find a single fault.
5 October 2023
perfect relaxing stay in a beautifully appointed boutique hotel in a great location
traditional house renovated beautifully and located in a quiet street yet close to great restaurants and the harbour. really friendly and helpful staff.
nothing!
2 October 2023
Fabulous
Loved it.
Nothing bad to say. Could have been a bit more room in the bathroom
2 October 2023
Fabulous
Good location,very helpful friendly staff.
13 September 2023
Perfection.
I am so grateful we were able to find and book Ionas Hotel! The whole experience was just absolutely perfect, mainly thanks to the lovely staff who ensured we were well fed, slept on the comfiest beds and always recommended amazing things to do around. The hotel and the rooms are very charming, freshly renovated and at the heart of Chania - we were able to go just anywhere! I already miss this vacation and I'm hoping we can come back yet again to experience that wonderful breakfast in the garden.
Nothing! Our stay was absolutely perfect - thank you so much to the lovely staff for making that happen!
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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