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Charming village-style Crete stay near the beach
Grand Leoniki Residence by Grecotel, Rethymno
Time-limited
Flights available

Property details
- Seascape paradise: Steeped in Cretan charm, Grand Leoniki Residence by Grecotel awaits in the beach town of Platanes, in the alluring city of Rethymnon. Designed to resemble a traditional village, it offers a unique stay that blends modern comfort with a taste of classic Cretan life.
- Indulge from dawn to dusk: The restaurant offers all-day buffet-style dining, with seasonal menus alongside timeless summer classics - think a delightful array of local Cretan dishes and Mediterranean specialties. The poolside bar is also the perfect spot for an apéritif before dinner, or to sip on cocktails under the night sky.
- Unparalleled bliss: Beat the Cretan heat with a refreshing dip in one of the hotel's three sparkling outdoor freshwater pools. Afterwards, melt away any remaining stress at the full-service spa, where a massage or treatment awaits to leave you feeling completely rejuvenated.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Three outdoor pools
- Indoor pool
- Table tennis
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge service
- Terrace
- No parking available
- Pets are not allowed
How to get there
The hotel is located in the coastal resort town of Platanes, in the Cretan city of Rethymno. Both Chania International Airport and Heraklion International Airport are around 70 kilometres away and just over an hour by car.
To stay informed about how the UK leaving the EU could affect you when travelling in Europe, and the steps you need to take, please visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
- Seascape paradise: Steeped in Cretan charm, Grand Leoniki Residence by Grecotel awaits in the beach town of Platanes, in the alluring city of Rethymnon. Designed to resemble a traditional village, it offers a unique stay that blends modern comfort with a taste of classic Cretan life.
- Indulge from dawn to dusk: The restaurant offers all-day buffet-style dining, with seasonal menus alongside timeless summer classics - think a delightful array of local Cretan dishes and Mediterranean specialties. The poolside bar is also the perfect spot for an apéritif before dinner, or to sip on cocktails under the night sky.
- Unparalleled bliss: Beat the Cretan heat with a refreshing dip in one of the hotel's three sparkling outdoor freshwater pools. Afterwards, melt away any remaining stress at the full-service spa, where a massage or treatment awaits to leave you feeling completely rejuvenated.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant and bar
- Three outdoor pools
- Indoor pool
- Table tennis
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge service
- Terrace
- No parking available
- Pets are not allowed
How to get there
The hotel is located in the coastal resort town of Platanes, in the Cretan city of Rethymno. Both Chania International Airport and Heraklion International Airport are around 70 kilometres away and just over an hour by car.
To stay informed about how the UK leaving the EU could affect you when travelling in Europe, and the steps you need to take, please visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.
Location and what's nearby
Leof. Machis Kritis 197, Rethymno 741 33, Greece
For something completely different, visit the traditional Agreco farm (booking required), located four kilometres away, where you can bake bread, make cheese, press grapes and crush wheat in an antique mill.
Five-star booking service? You bet.
Need additional help with your booking? Call our Concierge team on + 44 2039 807 013 (Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm).