VANTARIS BEACH

The hotel offers an ECO Room of 16–20 m² for 2 adults with a view of the grounds or surroundings; a Premium Double & Single Room of 18–22 m² for 2 adults with land view; a Superior Double Room of 21–24 m² for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children with partial sea view; a Panorama Double Room of 21–24 m² for 3 adults with panoramic sea view; and a Sea front Double Room of 22–24 m² for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children with sea view from the first line. There are also a Junior Suite with individual pool of 22–24 m² for 2 adults with a private pool view, a Junior Suite WEST with individual pool of 22–24 m² for 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children with a private pool, and a Deluxe Maisonette with individual pool of 60 m² for 5 adults, with two bathrooms, terrace, balcony and private pool.

Vantaris Beach offers accommodation with breakfast, half board and all inclusive. Main meals are served in the Knossos restaurant in buffet style: breakfast is usually from 07:30 to 10:30, lunch from 12:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 19:00 to 21:30. The menu includes hot and cold dishes, salads, Cretan and international cuisine, as well as a show-cooking area where some dishes are prepared in front of guests. The all inclusive concept includes soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, wine, local drinks, light snacks and sweet pastries according to the hotel’s schedule; exact times may vary depending on the season and the booked concept.

The hotel is located by the sandy Kavros beach, next to the long coastline of the Georgioupolis area. The beach is sandy and the entrance to the sea is fairly gentle, making it convenient for families with children. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available on the beach and by the pool; conditions of use may depend on the season and the selected accommodation concept. Near the beach there is the Aptera bar, where guests can have coffee, order a drink or enjoy a snack with views of the gardens and the sea.

Rooms are equipped with individual air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, mini-fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, shower, toiletries, laptop-size safe for an extra charge, telephone for an extra charge, clothes dryer, slippers, beach and pool towels. Many room categories have a furnished balcony or terrace, while selected rooms also feature a private pool.

The main restaurant Knossos serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in buffet style, with Cretan and international dishes. The A-la-Carte Restaurant and Bar Aptera on the Beach is located by the beach and offers Cretan and international cuisine, coffee, drinks and snacks with views of the gardens and the sea. The main bar Festos is set on a large terrace overlooking the gardens, pools and sea; here guests can order soft drinks, cocktails and evening drinks, while live music evenings with piano or saxophone are organized during the season.

For active leisure, the hotel offers table tennis, billiards, a tennis court, gym, mountain bike rental, as well as excursions and water activities through external partners. For relaxation, guests can use the sauna and massage services. During the season, live music and evening events are organized for adults, including Greek evenings in the restaurant with a traditional atmosphere.

Vantaris Beach is suitable for families with children: the grounds include a separate children’s pool, a playground and a convenient sandy beach with a gentle entrance to the sea. Some room categories can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children, which is practical for a family holiday in Crete.

The grounds of Vantaris Beach include a main building and several two-storey blocks, a freshwater swimming pool, children’s pool, sun terrace, restaurant, bars, mini-market, free parking, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi in public areas, internet room with computer, laundry service, car rental, excursion services, gym, sauna and massage room.

Within a short drive, guests can visit Georgioupolis with its promenade, cafés and tavernas, Lake Kournas, one of the most famous natural attractions in the region, the Kavros beach area, Kalivaki Beach and the Georgioupolis coastline. This location is convenient for combining a beach holiday, walks and short independent trips around western Crete.