Overview

Kiani Beach Resort is a five-star family resort located on the award-winning Blue Flag beach of Kiani Akti, just outside Kalyves village in Chania, Crete. The property has been designed to welcome families with young children while also offering facilities that suit adults and larger groups, with a variety of accommodation types ranging from standard double rooms to maisonettes, family suites and interconnected units. The resort’s design places an emphasis on direct sea access and a wide array of on-site services, combining beachfront location with multiple pools, indoor facilities and event spaces to cater for leisure stays, family holidays and meetings.

Location

Positioned directly on the shoreline of the Cretan sea, the resort provides immediate access to its Blue Flag sandy beach and sits within easy reach of the village of Kalyves. The hotel grounds include sea-facing terraces and balconies across many rooms and apartments, while the surrounding area offers mountain views from selected accommodation. The resort’s proximity to local transport is practical for guests, with the nearest bus station only a short walk from the property and transfers to and from the island’s airports and ports available on request.

Facilities

The resort offers an extensive range of facilities across its grounds to meet the needs of adults and children alike. Outdoor amenities include multiple freshwater pools and children’s pools, deck chairs and umbrellas allocated both by the pools and along the beach, while indoor provision comprises heated pools and two gyms with free access. There is a spa and wellness centre featuring a hamam and treatment rooms, two indoor kids clubs and a selection of entertainment areas including an open-air amphitheatre. Practical guest services are comprehensive: a 24-hour reception, conference and business centre with secretarial support, laundry and dry-cleaning services, luggage storage, a central safe on request, free Wi-Fi, mini-markets, car parking within the hotel grounds and medical assistance available via an external doctor on call. The hotel also provides family-focused equipment such as strollers, highchairs, baby bathtubs and cot options, together with a lending library and facilities for printing, faxing and photocopying.

Room

Accommodation is offered across a broad mix of room types designed for families and couples, all featuring air-conditioning, a safe deposit box, satellite television, telephone and wireless internet access. Many room categories include a discrete kitchenette with coffee and tea facilities and a furnished balcony or terrace with sea or garden views; bathrooms are finished in marble and include hair dryer and standard safety features. Family-orientated options extend to two-storey maisonettes and loft-style apartments with internal staircases and separate bedrooms on the upper level, as well as interconnected maisonettes and multi-room suites which provide added privacy and sleeping capacity for larger groups. Specific family rooms and suites include sofa beds or futons that convert to sleeping space and have scope for a child’s cot where required; selected superior units also offer private pools. Rooms are equipped with an energy-saving card system and practical furniture such as spacious closets and seating areas to provide a comfortable base for extended stays.

Sports & Entertainment

A broad sports programme is available to guests with on-site courts for tennis, padel, squash and volleyball, as well as areas for beach volleyball, football and pétanque. The resort’s fitness offering includes two gyms, group classes such as yoga, pilates, Zumba and aqua aerobics led by qualified instructors, plus organised sports tournaments and hiking excursions. Children’s recreational provision is thorough, with dedicated kids’ pools, two outdoor playgrounds, indoor play areas and an organised kids’ club with mini disco and daily activities supervised by professionals. Evening and daytime entertainment is varied and family-friendly, encompassing live music, themed nights, DJ events, magic and variety shows, karaoke, quiz nights and dance events presented in different venues around the resort.

Dining & Bars

Dining options include three buffet restaurants on site and an à la carte Roof Top Restaurant available by reservation for guests wishing to book a set menu experience, with a selection of menus offered for an additional charge. The main restaurants present Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine prepared using local ingredients, with specific choices for children and alternatives suitable for vegetarians. Light snacks, pastries, sandwiches and a range of refreshments are available at the pool and beach bars, and guests may request packed sandwiches for excursions through reception. Beverage service is provided across the pool bar and beach bar where guests can order soft drinks, coffees and alcoholic beverages, and the hotel’s dining venues also host themed culinary events and freshly baked items on rotation.