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Surrounding Area
Conveniently located on the edge of the historical sea side village of Maleme, Summer Lodge, an attractive, family run vacation lodging is a fine example of traditional Greek architecture. Only 5 Kms from the centre of Platanias and 16 Kms west of Hania town, is the ideal starting point for the visitors requiring a wide variety of sandy beaches, water sport activities, peaceful countryside walks, or interesting visits in archaeological and historical sites.
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Accommodations
Set around a pretty, flower filled courtyard and orange grove, our house has a total of 17 well furnished and nicely decorated rooms. They all have ensuite shower rooms, wc and wash hand basin and are equipped with fridge, cooling fan and safe box. Most of the rooms have private balconies or open terraces whilst others on the ground floor, that face onto the gardens, have a patio area and are particularly cool in the heat of the summer.
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Map & Directions
Summer Lodge is located 16 kms west of Hania town by the old costal road and there is frequent bus service to the airports CHQ & HER as well as to the ports of Hania & Heraklion. HANIA town (also spelt as Chania) is the connection point whether you arrive by plane or boat. The bus station is in the centre, where the taxi driver or the local bus will take you from the airport or harbour.
If you arrive to Crete at Hania airport (code CHQ) you can either get the public bus or a taxi to Hania town (drive costs about 20 €) then the bus to Pirgos Psilonerou (last bus at 23:00). Ask which bus goes to Maleme and buy a ticket before getting on. We are located between bus stop No. 30 & 31 (2 minutes walk, single ticket costs about 2 €). A taxi fare from airport to Summer Lodge costs about 48 €. If you arrive by ferry to Hania (Souda Port) you can get the local bus (blue colour) to Hania town and then the bus to Pirgos Psilonerou. A taxi fare from Souda Bay to Summer Lodge costs about 42 €. From Heraklion port or airport (code HER) you can get the local bus or a taxi to the town centre (10 minutes drive) then the bus to Hania (single ticket costs about 14 EURO, last bus leaves at 21:00). A taxi fare from Heraklion to Summer Lodge costs about 180 €. If you drive your own car, take the new national road to Kissamos, then the second exit passed Hania. Look for the signs Platanias - Maleme.
CHQ airport. During the summer season April to October there are more than 30 direct flights daily, connecting Crete with the rest of Europe. Please check on the Internet or with your local travel agent for prices and schedules. Additionally if you travel via Athens there are daily 10 flights (duration 45 minutes) from ATH airport.
SOUDA port. There is daily an evening and an overnight ferry from Pireas-Athens (duration 6-9 hours) while on weekends and peak season there is in addition a daytime one. Ideal option if you wish to visit more Greek islands. Alternatively you can get a ferry to Rethymno which is only 50 minutes drive away.
Nearby Attractions and Services
| Description | Distance |
|---|---|
| Long sandy/pebbly beach |
5 minutes walk |
| Chania old town |
20 minutes bus |
| Venetian old harbour |
20 minute bus |
| Platanias entertainment area |
5 minutes bus |
| Samaria trekking |
45 minutes bus |
| Polyrinia archaeological walk |
25 minutes bus |
| Falasarna beach and trekking |
45 minutes bus |
| Limnoupolis water park |
20 minutes bus |
| Deres horse riding centre |
20 minutes car |
| Tavronitis mountain bike |
10 minutes ride |
Rates & Availability
(All rates in USD $)
Low Season APRIL MAY JUNE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER| From/To | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| April to October | 33 | 49.50 | per room per day |
High Season JULY AUGUST
Peak Season 01/08 - 20/08
SINGLE 21 EURO - 30 EURO - 45 EURO
DOUBLE 30 EURO - 40 EURO - 45 EURO
TRIPLE 36 EURO - 46 EURO - 55 EURO
Continental Breakfast at 4 EURO per person
Low Season APRIL MAY JUNE SEPTEMBER OCTOBER
High Season JULY AUGUST
Peak Season 01/08 - 20/08
SINGLE 21 EURO - 30 EURO - 45 EURO
DOUBLE 30 EURO - 40 EURO - 45 EURO
TRIPLE 36 EURO - 46 EURO - 55 EURO
Continental Breakfast at 4 EURO per person
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