Situated in the village of Platanes just a few kilometres from Rethymnon and within easy walking distance of the Blue Flag certified beach, the modern La Stella Apartments and Suites offer a brilliant place for couples and families to start their holiday in Crete. Guests at the hotel can find much to see and do close by with a great variety of shops, restaurants and bars to be found in Platanas and nearby Rethymnon, as well as several interesting archaeological sites including Knossos, Phaistos and the Venetian castle at Rethymnon.A modest yet intimate boutique hotel, the 3-star La Stella Apartments and Suites only recently went under a stylish renovation creating a thoroughly modern and comfortable experience for its guests. With its collection of 27 comfortable apartments and suites this hotel has accommodation to suit almost any guests and there are some wonderful features to enjoy during your staying including large tranquil gardens and two sparkling outdoor swimming pool, one for children, providing some great ways to relax and enjoy the sun. Alternatively there are several “chill out” lounges and “cool down” areas where guests can watch TV, read a book or check your mail whenever you feel the need to sit down and take a break from the sun, or there is also a massage service available on request to help you unwind. Guests can also take advantage of the complimentary Wi-Fi provided throughout the complex helping you keep in touch with friends and colleagues and for those who want to make the most of their day there is also a late night bar open till early in the morning where you can enjoy a variety of drinks and listen to the live entertainment. Other services to help make your stay at the hotel as pleasant as possible also includes free parking provided onsite as well as a reception area where the friendly staff can arrange useful services like car and bike rental, currency exchange, massage services upon request and payable locally, laundry/dry cleaning as well as diving excursions nearby and helpful information on all there is to see and do close by.