Porto Del Colombo Traditional Boutique Hotel

The breakfast does not start until 8 am so if you are leaving the hotel earlier during your stay you will miss it. However, the staff gave us a small bag of food each night to take with us.

Porto del Colombo was one of the highlights of our stay in Chania. The hotel is beautiful, full of character, and set in a historic building that makes the experience feel truly unique. Our room was lovely, comfortable, and full of charm. The real standout, though, was the hospitality. Rula and Flora were absolutely amazing. They welcomed us like family, gave us countless excellent recommendations for restaurants, beaches, and things to see, and we always looked forward to chatting with them over breakfast or when we returned after a day of exploring. Their warmth and local knowledge made our trip so much better. The breakfast buffet was fantastic every morning with plenty of fresh, delicious options. Everything about the hotel was exceptionally well run, and it's clear the staff genuinely care about their guests. We'll absolutely be staying here again the next time we're in Chania. Highly recommended!

We LOVED this hotel. Great location, clean, tastefully decorated, helpful staff, well maintained, simple yet tasty and filling breakfast buffet. Air conditioning could be cranked to 19 Celsius on the day we returned from a 14 hour hiking day in Samaria, hot and tired. We would return in a heartbeat. They went above and beyond: they helpfully spent 10 minutes explaining where to go in Chania and Crete when we arrived, they provided a box breakfast the day we hiked Samaria Gorge, they arranged an airport taxi, and they did our laundry for a reasonable EUR 15 per bag (maybe 5 liters in volume). Location is perfect: just 2 minutes from Venetian Harbor, but not ON the harbor so you’re not getting woken up at 2 am by a THUNK THUNK THUNK from the clubs on a Saturday night. Just a couple of thing to be aware of. First, our room was three stories up. No elevator (it’s an old, historic building). Fine if you’re fit, and in fact a good way to walk off some of your gelato calories. Second, you have to walk about 5 minutes from taxi to the hotel (the building predates the invention of the car by a few hundred years).

An absolute gem just steps from the Old Port, this charming, family-owned boutique hotel offers an intimate escape with only ten beautifully appointed rooms. The property has been lovingly preserved, blending historic character with thoughtful upkeep, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff go above and beyond to make every stay memorable, and the breakfast is simply outstanding. Best of all, it’s incredibly well-priced for such a unique experience. If you’re ready to trade in generic, large-chain hotels for something truly special, this is the perfect choice—surrounded by shops and restaurants right at your doorstep.

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