About 32 km south from Rethymno, set on the edge of the village, yet only a 5 minute walk into the heart of the pretty seaside village of Plakias, and a one minute stroll across the village road to the beach, the Hotel Alianthos Beach is an attractive 28 room hotel, popular with families.

The hotel has a reception, lounge with a TV, music and a bar as well as a taverna with an outdoor terrace. Guests on half board are offered typical Greek and Cretan food, as well as an A la carte menu, all of the food can be viewed in the kitchen. The rooms are simple, traditional and comfortable. Each room is for 2 or 3 people, has a shower/wc, a telephone, radio and air conditioning. All have balconies, some of which have sea views of a glorious expanse of the Libyan Sea.