Chania Town, Crete, Greece
Boutique Beach Hotel
Domes Zeen Chania, an AHEAD Design Award-winning five-star retreat in Kato Daratso, Crete, part of the Luxury Collection, offers a serene beachfront cove with stunning vistas of the Cretan Sea and lush tropical gardens.
The 102 tastefully designed rooms and suites, adorned with contemporary furnishings, feature air-conditioned comfort, private bathrooms, and sunny stone terraces or balconies with views of the tropical gardens or sea. Each space blends tactile minimalism with Crete's natural beauty, creating an elegant haven for relaxation and connection.
Dining at Domes Zeen Chania is a gastronomic delight. Beach House serves a sumptuous buffet and à la carte international breakfast, light Greek-Cretan lunches with grilled specialties, and Eastern Mediterranean dinners under the stars. Enino, crafted by renowned chef Dionysis Pliatsikas, offers tantalizing dishes paired with curated wines from local and international vintages in a communal dining setting with stunning seascapes. Beach House Bar crafts hand-crafted cocktails, Ef Zeen Pool Bar exudes cool sophistication with refreshing drinks, and Ammos Beach Cantina offers libations and Grab & Go bites. The Soma Spa "The Refined" provides personalized treatments like massages, facials, and body wraps in an open-air sanctuary, complemented by a state-of-the-art Gym Pavilion, tennis court, and an impressive outdoor pool complex with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Curated experiences, from cultural tours to Chania's Old Town to adventurous outings, enhance the stay, supported by a 24-hour front desk.
Just 1.5 km from Iguana Beach, a short walk from Chania's historic Old Town with its Ottoman and Venetian influences, and 14 km from Chania International Airport with shuttle services available, Domes Zeen Chania offers seamless access to the Samaria Gorge and Crete's cultural treasures, ensuring a luxurious and memorable escape.