Located close to Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach, Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Pilates classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a rooftop terrace, a garden and a playground. In addition to an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Chania, Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach is on a private beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Limnoupolis Water Park. Jet skiing and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Chania travel guide
Kato Stalos, Agia Marina, Chania, Crete Island, 73014
What's nearby
Golden Beach
6 min drive - 6.5 km
Old Venetian Harbor
9 min drive - 9.5 km
Port of Souda
14 min drive - 17.1 km
Stalos Beach
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Agia Marina Beach
19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
38 min drive
Restaurants
Cabana Mare
13 min walk
MiniGolf Rocky Kato Stalos
8 min walk
Esperides
13 min walk
Soluna Beach Bar
5 min walk
Red Havana beach bar
14 min walk
About this property
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach
Luxury upscale hotel near Stalos Beach
Located close to Agia Marina Beach and Golden Beach, Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach provides a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and beach massages. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Pilates classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a rooftop terrace, a garden and a playground. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Limo/town car service, bike hire and express check-out
Express check-in, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 212 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
Plasma TVs with satellite channels
Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and electric kettles
All-inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
All meals and snacks included
24-hour room service
Gourmet or à la carte dining limited to 1 meal per stay
Awards and affiliations
Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel – This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Limo/town car service
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
3 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Azzuro A' la Carte
Sea Line Tavern
Thodorou Buffet
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Free children's club
Gym
Pilates classes
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free supervised activities for children
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
On the bay
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Rooftop terrace
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
3 buildings
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1978
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Deep soaking bathtub
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per room
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1042Κ014A0152300
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Santa Hotel Marina Beach
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel Chania
Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach Chania
Giannoulis Santa Marina Beach
Giannoulis – Santa Marina
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Hotel
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Chania
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Hotel Chania
Frequently asked questions
Does Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Is Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 60 per room applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach?
Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.
Where is Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Chania hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Stalos Beach and Agia Marina Beach. Golden Beach and Limnoupolis Water Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Giannoulis – Santa Marina Beach Reviews
7.8
Good
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Everything worked really well, clean place, great pools and amazing beach. Food excellent, nice rooms with air conditioning. Many nice trips which could be booked from the reception, buss route near by. Very friendly staff. Great vacation, great hotel!
Room - beachfront - absolutely worth paying extra for this, beach is lovely and kept clean. Water clean, warm and can walk in approx 100ft into the sea and still touch sea floor.
Perfect environment for families with young children.
All staff were impeccably polite , attentive and aimed to please, from hotel reception, bar staff, housekeeping, restaurant staff
Food in restaurant was excellent- superb range of foods on buffet, delicious desserts, always topping up fresh watermelon, honey due melon, pineapple, oranges, apples, peaches, bananas in abundance
Food was very tasty , great selection of breads, cheeses.
Entertainment was available on some of the nights , violin player, singer, saxophone player all were great
Lovely range of shops within walking distance , and bus and taxi straight into Chania old town.
Had a very relaxing time and will go back again!
Pia
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Oona Sofia
18 Aug 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nive workers just very small rooms and hard location when hotel was split in two
Oona Sofia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Laura
21 Sept 2025
Liked: Staff & service
The property was inconveniently located. The all inclusive meal plan was the same every day. No variation to speak of. Transportation is tricky since it’s a distance from town. The showers leak.
The property is very outdated. The towels are over laundered and the rooms are run down. The rooms are small and severely over priced for what it accommodates. The beach has no attendants and you must wake up early to reserve a lounge chair. We waited for 30 minutes to get clean towels. I have traveled all over Europe and never stayed in such a hotel. I would never recommend this hotel.
I stayed at this hotel for one week and paid 170 euros per night. It states that its a 4 star hotel. Its maximum a 3 star hotel. Whoever states otherwise hasent travelled in their life. Rooms are like 100 years old. Bathrooms are old and the waterpipes loud. In the room you cab here your neighbor talk, go to the toilet and whenever a neighbor door closes its like a bomb going of. Impossible to sleep. Mosquitoes in the room and i spent the night killing all of them because it’s impossible to sleep aince they keep biting you. So take into consideration to apend 2 hours every night killing mosquitoes. Pool was old and very few sunbeds. If you are not the first person to the pool you will have to amtry and get a bed at the beach. Beach area not so nice. Too many rocks before getting into the water. Breakfast was the worst experience ever. Very few varieties and tasteless and to so attractive at all. Restaurant had no aircondition so you start the dlday sweating or you can sit outaide and sweat in the sun. The dont have a lugageroom which is important since there are many people with a later flight than morning flights. If going to grecce if you dont book a 5 star hotel dont go there. And for the prices they are charging it’s definitely not worth going. They have such a low standard that it’s ridiculous. Around the hotel area there are shops and restaurants. All the shops prives are ridiculously high. Alomst a scam for what they are charging tourists.
Front desk did not give any information related to the all inclusive perks. We could not reserve a la carte dining because we did not know we had to reserve 24 hours ahead.
We received the info the next day in English.
They would not give us a late check out, even by an hour and did not offer a place to shower in the interim.
Our room was a good distance from all activities by the beach. People would reserve beach chairs early and not use them. No one was enforcing the rules.
No water sports or hotel activities at this location.
Housekeeping was good The rooms were clean and large. Nice and clean pools. The beaches are very nice there.
Isommat huoneet 28 neliötä,allasnäkymällä.Ei sovi liikunta rajoitteelliselle. Huoneet monen rapun jälkeen ja ovat ylhäällä.
Patio tai parveke ,ei mitään yksityisyyttä.Huoneet ei ole äänieristetty
All spaces are very nice designed and well maintained - from loby to pools areas
Love a lot the restaurant and bar terrace with an amaizing sea view
Very calm and relaxing place
La struttura non é un 4 stelle. Sono più strutture assemblate. Salone ristorante con sedie con cuscini sporchi e maleodoranti. Pochi ombrelloni in spiaggia e nelle due piscine. Animazione inesistente, in una settimana i bambini sono stati coinvolti nei giochi in piscina una sola volta e per breve tempo. Bella la zona nuova ma vecchio tutto il resto. Nel bagno la porta sbatteva contro il gabinetto. Lenzuola e teli mare forati e macchiati. La vista giardino era inquietante. La struttura é attraversata dalla strada principale e per raggiungere spiaggia e ristorante c'è un tunnel sporco da attraversare. Personale per nulla cordiale ad eccezione di pochi. Il mare non eccezionale. Cibo nella norma, buoni veramente solo i dolci. Forse un tre stelle. Inesistente il supporto di hotel.com ma le lamentele per questo saranno gestite in separata sede.
Very nice friendly personnel. Great place, location, food, animation program in the day and evening, quit clean beach and pool - everything one needs for a nice vacation. All the requests we had were handled quickly. We highly recommend this place for a family vacation.
Olga
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
8/10 Good
Werner
16 Jun 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great family holiday,go during UK school holiday
This hotel is made by the staff, they are awesome and all deserve a pay rise.
We had some hick ups with the room and the misunderstanding about what’s included in the Ultra All Inclusive upgrade. But everything was sorted promptly by the amazing staff even the general manger knew who we was and come to check we’re happy. Iftihis in a la cart restaurant was amazing and really good with our 2 year old girl. Staveros was amazing and makes the best cocktails(attention to detail) Anna at Guest relations was very friendly and kind and Christina at check in was super helpful and kind.
It has to be said that the Ultra Inclusive is still only partially inclusive but it’s WELL WORTH the money!!!!!
The only unpleasant we had was with the other guests! But the hotel can’t help that their in the business of filling rooms and large groups of people from the old eastern block do just that!!!
It must be a cultural thing but we found them very very rude and unfriendly, a pair of old couples nearly push my daughter down the stairs cause they was in a hurry and didn’t even say sorry. They never say hello or smile and my little girl desperately tried to play with the other kids but they wasn’t interested instead they pushed her over.
Maybe we went wrong time of year for guest from UK(early June).
I just want to confirm we had an amazing holiday and would go again and I’m only mentioning it so guest can make an informed decision.
We will miss Santa Marina, until next 😀
Werner
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
6/10 Okay
Viktorija
21 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Myg og dårlig internet på værelset
Det var rent og pent på hotellet, personale venlig, men vi kunne ikke sove roligt pga myg om natten... derudover næsten ingen internet på værelset og den samme noget kedelig morgenmad. Vi har savnet pandekager eller spejleg som bliver lavet når vi kommer til morgenmad, maden har tit været lun eller for kold især ved luknings tid.
Viktorija
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Erik
10 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
ideales Relaxhotel entlang dem schönen Strand
Upgrade zu Marina Plaza; ruhigere Lage, schöne Meeressicht, tolles Frühstücksbuffet, genügend Platz, kühler Pool
Insgesamt schönes Hotel. Ein Teil am Strand der andere durch einen Tunnel mit dem anderen Teil (Straße gegenüber) verbunden. Wir waren auf der Seite ohne Strand dafür hat es den Pool. Essen war gut und das Personal sehr nett. Was man sich sparen kann ist die hauseigene Masseurin, fast das gleiche Preis wie in Deutschland aber wesentlich schlechter!
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
14 Sept 2018
Not very impressed
Bed and facilities were good, but room and bathroom were tiny and we asked to move to accommodate my pregnant wife but they did not allow this. The customer service was not great. The food at breakfast was also not great. Location was good and the beach and the pool were great.