Top Beachfront Stays in Chania Town

Arocaria Apartments sits in Nea Chora, a seaside district of Chania, and works well for families thanks to its apartment format. Units have balconies or verandas, some with sea views, and the beach is a three-minute walk away, so beach time with children is easy. The on-site cafe bar restaurant saves searching for a meal, and the marina and the Old Town are close by for evening walks. I would book it for families who want the beach and the old town within reach.

EdgeWater Beach Hotel is a strong family pick in Chania Town: it has direct beachfront access, a private beach area and Nea Chora Beach steps away, so swims fit around naps easily. Rooms are air-conditioned with kitchenettes, handy for breakfasts and snacks, and many balconies face the sea. The family-friendly restaurant covers dinners when nobody wants to cook. I would request a sea-view room, since only some have that view, and walk to the old harbour in the evening.

Boutique Hotel Fortino occupies a Venetian building in Chania's Venetian Port and works well for families thanks to its layout. Suites and apartments are spacious, some with lofts, and come with fully equipped kitchens, so children can sleep apart and meals stay simple. Balconies look over the port and the town. The seafront and nightlife are steps away, so evenings can be lively. I would book it for families who want room to spread out in the old town.

With children, Belmondo suits a family that spends its days out and comes back only to sleep. The car-free lanes of Topanas make evening walks to the harbour, the Firkas fort and the Maritime Museum of Crete easy with school-age children, and the rooms sleep three or four. The limits are real: there is no lift, so a pushchair has to be carried up the stairs, and there is no pool, garden or play area for downtime. Nea Chora, the closest sandy beach, has shallow water and is about ten minutes on foot, so a beach morning means a walk rather than a lift down. Teenagers will like it more than toddlers.