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Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Treat yourself to an unforgettable seaside escape where wellness meets adventure. Unwind with international cuisine or rejuvenate your senses in nature.

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Escape to Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa, a luxury eco-certified hotel by the sea. Soak up the sun at the private beach, indulge in international cuisine at one of two on-site restaurants or unwind with a body treatment and massage at Cavo Spada Spa.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, Pool Access

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, Sea View

Deluxe Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Junior Suite Pool Access

Junior Suite Pool Access

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, desk, blackout curtains

Family Room

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Superior Double Room, Sharing Pool

Superior Double Room, Sharing Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (with Sharing Pool)

Family Room Sharing Pool

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in Platanias, Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa is in the historical district and on a private beach. While the natural beauty of Agia Marina Beach and Kalamaki Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Old Venetian Harbor. Travelling with kids? Consider Golfland, or check out an event or a game at Kissamos Stadium. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Kolymvari travel guide
Map
Rapaniana Kolymbari, Platanias, Crete Island, 73006

What's nearby

  • Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna (also known as Falassarna or Phalasarna)
    Falassarna Beach
    38 min drive - 31.9 km
  • Tavrontis Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Platanias Square
    11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Agia Marina Beach
    12 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
    26 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    53 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lounge Bar
    18 min walk
  • Blackout
    3 min drive
  • Μύλος Καφέ
    4 min drive
  • Symposium Buffet Restaurant
    18 min walk
  • Alexandros Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
At Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar and a beach bar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap and aromatherapy at Cavo Spada Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include beach volleyball and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a poolside bar and a terrace.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with pool umbrellas and a swim-up bar
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and extended parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and luggage storage
Room features
All 150 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and electric kettles

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa 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 buffet meals, snacks and beverages included

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arsenali
  • Avra
  • Azzuro A'la Carte
  • Sea Line Tavern

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,490 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Turkish bath

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 lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • 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
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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 1042Κ015A0028301

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 and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Cavo Spada Luxury
Cavo Spada Luxury Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Resort
Cavo Spada Luxury Resort Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Platanias
Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure
Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports Leisure Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

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 – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa located?

Located in Platanias, this beachfront hotel is in the historical district and within 3 mi (5 km) of Tavrontis Beach, Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. German War Cemetery and Karavitakis Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Giannoulis – Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 133 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!!!

Great stay! We got upgraded too which was a very pleasant surprise! Staff was always friendly and helpful to everyone! I will definitely choose this hotel if I want to stay in Chania in the future…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great pool and beach average room

Great pool and on a nice beach. Hotel lobby great Rooms average. Patio for room had gaps which let people smoke drift in while you were sunbathing which really spoilt relaxing by the pool. Rooms are now well sound proofed either
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very peaceful.

Hotel was secluded away centers of activity, restaurants, shops etc. That suited us. Booked private pool area which was great. Some entertainment at night - good. Staff provided some classes during the day such as Olive tasting, really good. Some light exercise classes during the day. Variety of food - excellent. All staff very helpful and friendly. Used hotel taxi a few times. Same man very helpful & loads of local information.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fin anläggning att träna på. Dock ställdes nästan alla pass in då hotellet invaderades av 120 seniorer som blockade det mesta, inklusive tennisbanorna med egna tränare. När vi anlände dagen innan gjorde receptionen reklam för alla pass som man kunde gå på men så blev det inte. Främmande hundar på anläggningen som inte togs på alvar av personalen vilket gjorde att min hundrädda fru hade svårt att gå ut. Totalt sett en fin anläggning med en fantastisk hovmästare!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastiskt

Helt fantastiskt på alla sätt!!! Blev tyvärr bestulen på ett par nya AirPods och ett par solglasögon på hotellrummet. Kan varmt rekommendera hotellet. Bästa all inclusive jag varit med om.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Magnus

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Hotellet var gammeldags! Sto ikke til forventningene. Det var mer et 3 stjernes hotell og ikke et 5 stjerners hotell. Vi kommer ikke tilbake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mogens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super skønt ophold

Receptionisten ville alting til vores allerbedste, men det blev rodet og ustruktureret - det skal de vist øve lidt mere på. Herefter fungerede alting perfekt.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Amazing. definitely going to be back and cannot wait!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing!!!

Beautiful hotel , we had a wonderdul time!!! The staff was amazing and very helpful. The food was great fresh and tasty. The pool bar is awsone the bartender is a pro and he prepares good drinks. I highly recommend !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super hotel ++

super hotel face a la mer en formule tout compris jolie piscine avec bar et restaurant avec terrasse le manager très sympa les chambre très confortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service—the staff is super nice, good facilities and very good location. Lots of local restaurants within 10-15 minute walk as well so you can eat off the resort if you wish.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Accès payant à la piscine intérieure et interdite aux enfants non spécifié dans la réservation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fitness facilities are good. Staff at the reception is helpful and knowledgeable. Service at the restaurant is ok on average: not 5 star service, but would be decent for a 3 star hotel (so not bad either). All rooms seem to have a decent view, so there’s no risk in booking any type of a room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riktig 5 stjärnig hotell

Underbar hotel med bästa servicen. Rekommenderar varmt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
So friendly and welcoming. Staff were very helpful. Plenty of space to relax. Great sports facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Virkelig god og varieret mad. Sjældent at opleve et sted hvor personalet (alle) er så servicemindede og hjælpsomme. Virkelig godt sted😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La femme de ménage passe 2x par jour.............................
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super betjening, super mad, kold spa som lugtede af plum, stenstrand.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The weather turned so we didn’t get to take advantage of the beach and pool. Things looked nice but a bit of a sterile vibe about the place. The staff were not so accommodating about dining in the restaurant and we were finally seated and ignored for almost an hour before a waitress acknowledged us. She was friendly and saved the day. The power went out when we tried to check out and the front desk were not helpful or trying to come up with a solution but instead insisted on cash with no apology It just left a sour taste. If you are in to organized scheduling with activities sports and fitness it likely would suit your taste. Rooms were very clean and nice though and beds comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Daria

Overall nice

The staff was very friendly and helpful, our stay was very nice. The only negative comment would be regarding the mop trolleys waking us up each morning. As the corridor floors are covered with tiles, the cleaning ladies were making some noise when wheeling the mop buckets. The place was kept very clean though.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Francesco

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un discreto soggiorno

Una buona struttura ma da migliorare il servizio
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Rolli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gutes Sporthotel

-täglich eine Auswahl von Fitnessstunden -Allinklusiv zu empfehlen -Mietauto zum Sehenswürdigkeiten zu besuchen Steinstrand sehr sauber Wir können das Hotel nur empfehlen.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing, great staff, great everything! We left another crappy hotel after one night and so happy we did!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mkt bra familje hotell, med bra pooler

Vi hade ett familjerum med pool ihop med Grannen. Rummet var mycket fint, men kanske inte topp finish. Lite långt att gå till den stora gemensamma poolen och baren, vilket när man har all- inclusive är en nackdel... Stranden var av klappersten, vilket är skönt om man vill slippa all sand. Bufferestaurangen får toppbetyg, mycket varierande rätter trots en veckas vistelse. Jag rekommenderar Cavo Spada till de som vill ha bra pooler, nära till strand, bra buffé restaurang och bra service. Vill man dessutom röra på sig under vistelsen finns det flera mkt bra aktiviteter som drivs av Apollo.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay oplevelse

Middel oplevelse. Lidt slidt stand og meget beskidt pool. Venligt personale. Virkelig dårlig mad, meget fedtholdigt, brunt og ikke varierende