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On The Rocks Hotel - Paleochora

Our View

Quality in the south, sea views...this is On The Rocks Hotel a decent small hotel at appealing, full of colour Paleochora Village, south of Chania in Crete. Standard rooms all have direct sea view balconies. For a little more space, suites do the trick, and for a more luxurious treat one of the two penthouse suites offer character, views.

On The Rocks Hotel, in Paleochora Village of Chania, has a direct sea view. Modernity and comfort. New, compact and light double rooms, one-bedroom suites and the interesting penthouse suites.

All with sea view balconies (2nd-floor rooms, however, look across a recently added cable which divides the view).

All rooms have air conditioning, TV, mini-bar, telephone, and direct internet access. There are a large lounge bar area and ample terrace seating - service is rather casual (you may have to look for someone to serve you at some times of day). There is a small gift shop as well. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed by the sea.

A three-minute walk from the center of the town makes this very convenient. Palaiochora is a finger of land juts into the Libyan sea, sporting a pebble and rock beach to the east and extensive sandy beach on its west side. Wonderful cafes - including newly opened Water's Edge and the kafeneio where they heat Greek coffee in the traditional hot sand system as many cafes with individual styles and atmosphere; to a vegetarian restaurant or one late afternoon perch with an eagle's eye view across the beach, to the numerous tavernas.

A cool cafe at the Kasarma fortress offers views across Paleochora. Proximity to some pleasant mountain villages and relative closeness for a trip to Elafonisos. A friendly place to be. Also, a point to set sail to the southernmost island of Gavdos from, go whale or dolphin watching.

So the next thing is choosing: a standard room with a balcony (slightly limited in space), a suite with extra space or... one of the wood-beamed, fireplace and skylight featured, fully furnished two-bedroom penthouse suites. If you can - treat yourself to one of the penthouse suites.

For this part of the south coast of Chania, Crete, On The Rocks Hotel is one of the better hotels.

Why We Like It

- Everything about this small lovely hotel is so right. The reception staff are wonderful and friendly, knowledgable and willing to do all they can to help.

- Amazing beaches around and spectacular sunrise views from your room.

- Paleochora a lovely and friendly place to be with proximity to some pleasant mountain villages and relative closeness for a trip to Elafonisos and other great beaches. Also, a point to set sail to the southernmost island of Gavdos from, go whale or dolphin watching.

Good To Know

- The type of sea directly in front of the hotel is in the name - on the rocks - therefore for swimming, you have to visit another one of the superb choices you have around (350 m)

- Double Rooms are small, have limited space (18 m2) but they are a great option for a 1-3 night stay.

- Parking is easy out the front of the hotel and will never been difficult even in August.

- Ask for first floor rooms to avoid cables that mar 2nd-floor views.

- The hotel provides no laundry service but there’s a good laundrette at Notos car rentals a few streets away.

The Rooms

Spread on this 3 floor building are no fewer than 12 Standard Rooms with balcony (slightly limited in space), 2 larger Double Suites with extra space and 2 fully furnished two-bedroom Penthouse Suites.

Double Rooms (18 m2) are small and have limited space (max. 2 People), bathroom with shower cabin.

The Double Suites (23m2) have a separate bedroom in the backside(no sea view) and the living room (with sofa bed) is at the front and has a sea view, bathroom with a shower cabin.

The 2 Penthouse Suites are on the top floor with big balcony(breathtaking views), 2 separate bedrooms( one double & one twin), living room with fireplace and a modern fully equipped kitchen.

All rooms have sea view balconies and are either with Double (1.60 x 1.90 m) or Twin Beds.

Eating

A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed by the sea.

On the Rocks Hotel provides a cafe-snack bar with stunning sea views that remains open the whole day offering snacks, salads, etc. using local first quality products. The cafe-snack bar is just at the perfect place to enjoy your light meal facing the sea.

With a just three minute walk from the center of the town, your lunch or dinner is as a walk to mum's home.

Paleochora has some good local restaurants, taverns and the olive oil produced in this region is among the best in Crete. A few of the huge choice of friendly, well-priced tavernas.

Aposperida at the northern end of the main street with a quite Cretan variety of dishes, Grameno, just 5 minutes drive outside Paleochora towards Koundouri, offering authentic Cretan dishes, Rena’s Garden a small friendly place of the main street and Caravell which has good fresh fish and of course the Third Eye Crete's only vegetarian restaurant.

The village of Anydri( 5km northeast of Paleochora) is a popular destination for walkers ... but for its excellent "Kafeneio To Scholio" as well, a converted school, offers spectacular views of the gorge of Anhydrous and the Libyan Sea and some delicious variety of homemade, Mediterranean dishes, with key components of their production.

There is a good family-owned supermarket with fresh fruit and vegetable on the western beach, and an excellent bakery/patisserie just above the harbor.

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome at On the Rocks Hotel and the Penthouse Suite makes an excellent family room (up to 2 children).

On The Rocks Hotel doesn't have any pool but Paleochora with its long sandy beach with shallow waters and general quietude also makes it a superb choice for families with small children.

Children (2-12 years) are free of charge.

Baby Cots available free of charge.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by the hotel.

Activities

Paleochora itself offers an extensive sandy beach, windsurfing, whale watching trips, dolphin spotting excursions, bird watching - a lot of raptors and songbirds

Walk a circuit route from Paleochora to Anydri via the gorge to return along the coast. And don't miss swimming during your return at Gialiskari Beach at the end of the gorge. The nicest stretch is the beach with coarse sand at the eastern end, left of the Kantina.

You could use the ferry, and hike the famous Samaria Gorge (from Ayia Roumeli) or the quieter Ayia Irini gorge (from Sougia)

Or catch the ferry to Sougia, Agia Roumeli, and Loutro ... full of surprises

Catch the weekly ferry to Gavdos, a remote, and no better place for peace and isolation a marijuana-friendly islet of dunes and low cedar trees, which is also Europe’s southernmost point ... don't forget to return.

Visit the monastery of St John(key to the museum from Alpha taverna)at Azogires the most beautiful village around Paleochora, an eccentric place full of legends involving river nereids in its waterfalls and medieval ascetics who inhabited cave dwellings.

Or follow the ‘E4’ footpath along the south coast to the magical valley of Lissos, with its ancient temple and healing spring, and catching a ferry back from Sougia (6 hours)

Are you not so active .... maybe a bit lazy ... using the ferry, hike the famous Samaria Gorge (short way - from Agia Roumeli) or the quieter Ayia Irini gorge (from Souyia)

A must for the most of the people maybe .... drive to the lagoon-like beach at Elafonissi - early, to beat the crowds; and visit the Chrisoskalitissa monastery on your return

Or maybe you love nature ... admire the spring flowers – dozens of orchid species, dragon arum, etc.

Last but not least for romantic nights, the Open-air Cinema – a fantastic experience. Enjoy your drink sitting in the open summer air in an ok seat with a little table Another absolute must. A board in the main street tells you what’s on. The films change nightly. And it’s cheap!

More activities in Chania Region.

House Rules

Check-in: 14.00 - 21.00 pm
Check out: 12.00 pm
Minimum Stay: 2- 3 nights, depending on the season

MHTE: 1042Κ012Α0145900

How To Get There

On the Rocks Hotel is located on the left(east) side on this small peninsula at Paleochora small town 78 km from Chania town.

By Air
From April through October there are direct charter flights to Chania Airport (90 km from Paleochora). Tickets can be bought in advance for almost all flights via our partner website.

By Sea
"The journey is the thing". A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens. A still-romantic way to travel by the overnight ferry from Piraeus to Chania-Souda port (77 km). Tickets can be bought in advance for all ferries via our partner website.

By Car
If you want to explore the region while you're here, we recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent. We suggest our sister website, which offers competitive prices and you can collect your car at either airport.

By Taxi
Book your taxi transfer online easily and safely from the airport or port to any location via our partner website.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through CreteTravel.com

Facilities

Dining: A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed by the sea and enjoy your lunch or dinner at the lovely Paleochora by the sea or in the center of the town

Internet Access: Free WiFi throughout

Swimming Pool: None

Spa Treatments: Not available

Shops: A mini-shop with a variety of presents and accessories

Disabled Access: Not suitable

Pets: Pets are not allowed

Languages Spoken: Greek, English

Parking: Free public parking is possible off-site

Air - Conditioning
Non-Smoking Rooms
Sea View
Beach/Seaside
Restaurants nearby
Street Parking
Family
Baby Sitting (on request)
Bar/Cafe
Elevator
Guest Computer
WiFi Internet
Breakfast
Accepted Credit Cards
2 Bedrooms
Lobby Lounge
Luggage Storage
Daily Maid Service
Veranda, Terrace (Common Area Facility)
Village Atmosphere
Pets Not Allowed
Quiet Location/Relaxed
Adventure
Family Rooms
Fire Extinguishers
Gift Shop

rooms types

Double Room

(16 m², up to 2 people): Enjoying direct views of the Libyan Sea, this air-conditioned room comes with free WiFi, a TV and minibar. Please note that this room cannot accommodate an extra bed or baby cot.

Air - Conditioning
Sea View
WiFi Internet
Safe Deposit Box
Daily Maid Service
Hairdryer
Bathroom With Shower Cabin
Closet
Cable - Satellite TV
Bath Amenities
Coffee Facilities
Private Balcony
Minibar

From: € 75 Per Night

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Junior Suite

(25 m², up to 3 people): The Double Suites-Sea View have a separate bedroom in the back side(no sea view) and the living room (with sofa bed) is at the front and has sea View, bathroom with shower cabin

Air - Conditioning
Sea View
WiFi Internet
Safe Deposit Box
Daily Maid Service
Hairdryer
Bathroom With Shower Cabin
Sofa Bed
Coffee Facilities
Sitting Area
Private Balcony
Flat Screen TV
Minibar
Baby Cot

From: € 95 Per Night

Penthouse Suite

The 2 Penthouse Suites are on the top floor with big balcony(breathtaking views), 2 seperate bedrooms( one double & one twin), living room with fireplace and a modern fully equiped kitchen.