The Amalthia Beach Resort is in pleasant gardens. Just a few metres from the golden sands of Agia Marina beach making the hotel ideal for those that want to soak some of the abundant Mediteranean sun. The Chania town is also a few miles away and the resort provides the perfect base to explore the rest of the island from. The city of Chania is built on the area of Minoan Kidonia, the former capital city of Crete (from 1847 until 1972). Nowadays, it is the second largest city of Crete after Heraklion and a picturesque and vibrant area to explore. Parking is possible at the hotel.*Official star rating: 3** Guests can enjoy use of the Amalthia Beach Resort's pool and the hotel’s numerous sun loungers and umbrellas. Drinks can be bought from the hotel’s poolside bar and there is also a TV lounge, children’s playground and a lounge area with a large TV. Breakfast is served in the breakfast room each morning. The hotel air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and modern and come with a hairdryer, a satellite TV, Wi-Fi access, direct dial telephone, mini-fridge, safe deposit box, a balcony or terrace and a private bathroom. In addition the hotel offers bicycle rental, a 24 hour front desk, room service, car hire, a tour desk, babysitting and childcare service and a laundry and dry cleaning service. This hotel will appeal to couples and families looking for a relaxed beach holiday in Crete.