Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (25 reviews)
Agia Marina Neas Kydonias, Chania, Crete, 73014 , Chania , GR

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food variety
Outstanding service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
The room was outdated and could have been cleaner.
Service
9.1
The staff and service were highlighted as outstanding.
Location
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Room Quality
8.6
Comfortable and spacious rooms were mentioned.
Amenities
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.1
The food was extraordinary with a lot of variety.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall it was fine and sufficient for a short vacation.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 08:51

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Dive into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or work out in the fitness center for a well-rounded stay. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting.

All-Inclusive Experience

Indulge in meals and beverages included in your rate at the onsite dining spots. Take your pick from MARINA RESTAURANT or savor room service. Unwind with a drink at the beach bar, poolside bar, or one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Convenient Location

Located by the beach, within minutes of Agia Marina Beach and Platanias Beach. Enjoy easy access to various attractions like Port of Souda and Nea Chora Beach. Your relaxing retreat awaits at Iolida Beach by Smile Hotels.

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Mateusz family_with_children pl
10
Pros:

Piękna plaża,
Doskonały hotel z prywatnym basenem.
Bardzo czysto, przyjemnie i spokojnie

Cons:

Wszystko było wzorowo

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Elena family_with_children cy
9
Excellent
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Elisa solo_traveller fr
10
Très bonne adresse à l'ouest de la Canee
Pros:

La plage de l'hôtel est vraiment belle, très romantique. Nous avions des chambres avec piscines privées et elles sont topissimes. Les piscines s'éclairent la nuit c'est magnifique. Les lits sont confortables, et le ménage est fait tous les jours. Des produits de toilette sont fournis ( brosse à dent, dentifrice, masque de nuit, lait pour le corps, rasoir, gel douche, shampooing, cotons tiges, lime à ongle, set couture, gant exfoliant, charlotte de douche) ! Très complet !
Des fruits sont mis dans la chambre tous les jours. Ce qui est dans le frigo est inclus dans le All inclusive et reassorti chaque jour.
Il y a une kitchenette avec bouilloire, cafetière plaques chauffantes et four.

Cons:

Certains membres du personnel pourraient sourire un minimum...on a l'impression qu'ils n'aiment pas leur travail. Heureusement que d'autres sont très gentils, d'une politesse exemplaire, adorables comme Efstratios au bar de la plage (qui par ailleurs, nous a bien conseillés pour sortir en ville), et la réceptionniste aux cheveux longs, (brune aux yeux bleus), très douce, qui a permis que je soigne ma nièce rapidement suite à des blessures : un grand merci 👌🙏

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Lidia family_with_children pl
9
Wonderful, helpful staff, always with a smile on. Location of the hotel was great, beach nice and clean, sunbeds and umb
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Asmaa family_with_children ma
8
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Kostas family_with_children gr
9
Pros:

Πολύ άνετο διαμέρισμα, πολύ καλή θέα,αρκετά καλό πρωινό

Cons:

Έλλειψη δυνατότητας φόρτισης ηλεκτρικών/υβριδικών αυτοκινήτων

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Dimitrios solo_traveller de
10
Εξαιρετική εμπειρία διακοπών!
Pros:

Το Iolida Beach ξεπέρασε κάθε προσδοκία μας! Η τοποθεσία του είναι απλά μαγική, καθώς βρίσκεται ακριβώς πάνω στην υπέροχη, αμμώδη παραλία της Αγίας Μαρίνας. Το να ξυπνάς και να έχεις τη θάλασσα στα πόδια σου είναι ανεκτίμητο.
Το δωμάτιό μας ήταν εξαιρετικά ευρύχωρο, μοντέρνο, με άνετα κρεβάτια και πεντακάθαρο (η καθαριότητα σε όλους τους χώρους ήταν υποδειγματική καθημερινά). Η εντυπωσιακή γυάλινη γέφυρα που ενώνει τα δύο κτίρια δίνει έναν πολύ ξεχωριστό χαρακτήρα στο resort.
Οι πισίνες είναι μεγάλες και πολύ προσεγμένες, ιδανικές για χαλάρωση με ένα κοκτέιλ από το μπαρ. Το φαγητό στον μπουφέ ήταν πάντα φρέσκο, γευστικό και με εξαιρετικές επιλογές που κάλυπταν κάθε γούστο, με θεματικές βραδιές απο διάφορες κουζίνες (κρητική, ιταλική, ασιατικη)
Το μεγαλύτερο πλεονέκτημα του ξενοδοχείου, όμως, είναι το προσωπικό του. Όλοι —από τη ρεσεψιόν και το service μέχρι τις καμαριέρες— ήταν απίστευτα ευγενικοί, χαμογελαστοί και πάντα πρόθυμοι να βοηθήσουν με τον πιο ζεστό τρόπο.
Το συστήνουμε ανεπιφύλακτα σε οικογένειες και ζευγάρια που ψάχνουν ποιοτικές και ξέγνοιαστες διακοπές στα Χανιά. Θα επιστρέψουμε σίγουρα!

Cons:

Ο εμπλουτισμός του ξενοδοχείου με ένα Waterpark θα απογειώσει την εμπειρία των διακοπών στο Iolida beach.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Cassandra couple au
10
Pros:

Beautiful rooms and great amenities. The staff were also a delight.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Dmitro solo_traveller hu
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Dora family_with_children pt
6
Aceitável!
Pros:

A praia do hotel era boa e com ambiente agradável nas redondezas
Piscina exterior simpática mas sempre com as espreguiçadeiras ocupadas!

Cons:

De não estar no edifício principal
De ter que apanhar 2 elevadores para chegar ao quarto
Do elevador principal estar avariado e ficar quase presa lá dentro por várias vezes até que fui sempre a pé os 8 andares.
Foi sinalizado logo na primeira noite que íamos ficando presos no elevador, que tremeu muito e apagou as luzes e terão arranjado mas até ao último dia da estadia continuo a pregar esses sustos pelo que subi sempre de escadas.
No último dia informei novamente que o problema do elevador continuava e outras senhoras também disseram que tinha acabado de fazer com elas…
No pequeno almoço poder ter leite com chocolate era extra pago (não se percebe o que acrescenta ter que pagar um leite com chocolate quando estamos em regime de tudo incluído)
As refeições eram ok, mas nada de mais.
Na primeira noite chegamos às 21h15 porque o ferry teve atrasado e mesmo tendo avisado já não nos deixaram jantar no restaurante porque o jantar era até às 21h (apesar de ter avisado). A cortesia do hotel foi colocar uns snacks no quarto porque já não íamos ter jantar que como estávamos em regime de tudo incluído já estava pago. Os snacks foram saladas gregas, batatas fritas de pacote, pão seco e frutas. Sendo que da minha família sou a única a gostar de salada grega tivemos que ir jantar a outro restaurante!

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Atladóttir solo_traveller is
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Yaron solo_traveller il
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Mirela solo_traveller ro
8
Pros:

Distanta mica fata de plaja si piscina, micul dejun a fost destul de variat. Personalul foarte amabil si receptiv!

Cons:

Cel de al patrulea pat nu a fost foarte confortabil!

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Annelin Norenes family_with_children no
10
Great hotel with good service and pools - will defenitly come back!
Pros:

Nice location on the beach with large pool areas and really nice all inclusive hotel with nice amount of people , great food all meals and great service. Location in Agia Marina but short walk to Platanias beach. We got an upgraded room with pool :-) Thank you again!

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Sienny couple pl
10
Było świetnie, obsługa super drinki super jedzenie świetne. Nie mam do czego się przyczepić
Pros:

Różnorodność jedzenia dwa baseny i leżaki przy samej wodzie na plaży

Cons:

Brak asertywności w kwestii rezerwacji leżaków przez nieokrzesanych gości

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
Árpád solo_traveller hu
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Ingunn solo_traveller no
7
Flott hotell med hjelpsomt personale, men noe nedsatt fasiliteter.
Pros:

Det var hyggelig og hjelpsomt personale.
Det var ryddig og rent på fellesområdene, og rommet ble godt vasket.
Veldig fint at vi fikk gratis solsenger på stranda og strandhandduker.
God frokost.
Nært til stranda.
Nært til restauranter og butikker.

Cons:

Solsenger ble reservert selv om det sto at det ikke var tillatt. Særlig ved bassenget nærmest stranda. Der var alt stort sett reservert fra tidlig morgen uten at der var folk.
Det var flere apparater på treningsrommet som var ute av drift og det var litt mørkt der. Savnet også manualer på treningsrommet.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Thi Kim Ly family_with_children fr
10
Pros:

Buffets variés tous les jours
Belles piscines
Chambre avec piscine privée
Belle plage

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Dallos solo_traveller hu
9
Pros:

Közel a tengerpart, változatos finom ételek.Nagyon segítőkész a személyzet.Lenyűgöző a beach bár, mindenkinek ajánlani tudom!

Cons:

Nincs

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Adina family_with_children gb
9
An excellent stay!
Pros:

The rooms and the staff were exceptional. Breakfast was great, too, especially the soft feta which was... out of this world! The tea selection in the breakfast area was impressive, too.

Cons:

The pool area was not at all as luxurious looking as it appears on the website photos. The pool also closes at 6pm, which is far too early.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee