Located close to Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market, Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to 2 bars and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Chania, Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seitan Limania Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Chania Central Market and Souda Bay War Cemetery are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Chania travel guide
Located close to Old Venetian Harbor and Chania Central Market, Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. In addition to 2 bars and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A 24-hour front desk, evening entertainment, and wedding services
Multilingual staff, a reception hall, and concierge services
Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All 148 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
50-inch Smart TVs with satellite channels
Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping
All inclusive details
All-inclusive room rates at Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Food and beverages
All buffet and à la carte meals, snacks, and select beverages included
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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2 floors
Built in 2002
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Reception hall
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillow menu
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
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Air conditioning
Heating
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Cretan Pearl Resort Chania
Cretan Pearl Resort
Cretan Pearl Chania
Cretan Pearl
Frequently asked questions
Does Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?
Yes, this resort allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. A cleaning fee of EUR 100 also applies.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton?
Some rate plans available at this resort are all-inclusive.
Where is Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton located?
Situated on the waterfront, this luxury resort is within 12 mi (20 km) of Seitan Limania Beach, Nea Chora Beach, and Chania Central Market. Old Venetian Harbor and Souda Bay War Cemetery are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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Reviews
Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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Breathe taking view in this out of the way resort. The rooms are very nice, we had a sea view making it spectacular. There is a main pool or a quiet section on the cliff side. The buffet for breakfast and or dinner was delicious. It is semi remote so a car rental or taxi service is needed.
Had a good stay here but it could have been better. The area itself is quite secluded however they compensate by running shuttle buses into Chania x2 a day. Breakfast was really good! Staff majority we interacted with were great but a few seemed to want to do the bare minimum.
Florence
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Helen
Jul 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great breakfast buffet. Nice pool. Very chilled laid back place. Need a car.
The hotel is very peaceful and beautifully decorated, offering stunning views. The staff were incredibly friendly and provided excellent service, especially in the restaurant, pool, bar areas and reception. The food was very delicious, and the room was both elegant and well-appointed. The hotel is very spacious and excellently equipped.
Ivan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Norma J
Jun 27, 2025
Great place to relax, amazibg views. All tho the salon was not in service yet, the spa was.
Great hotel! Staff were lovely, house keeping was a bit lousy however and the food is very average (dinner buffet service). Apart from that it’s a beautiful hotel with lots to see around the property and the views are spectacular.
The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious breakfast each morning and loved the convenient location close to Venetian town.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 5 nights stay in the Resort. Its a top comfort resort with all the facilities like big swimming pool, Gym, spa, excellent quality food and service.
The resort is at top location with marvellous Sea view. We enjoyed each evening sunset view.
The hotel manager Ilias is very friendly person who gave us some really good tips for sight seeing and shopping.
Overall great stay!
If you are staying for longer duration, Car is recommended for mobility. The Rental cars are easily available at the airport and very economical.
Every single person of the staff were just incredibly helpful, kind, and caring. We had no problems during our 7 day visit. Already decided that we will be back at this lovely resort one day!
Lovely property and rooms but pool area was so loud due to an afternoon DJ. Our on was lovely but in a noisy section - downstairs near shop, table tennis area and bar. I think it’s important to know where your room is. Pool was lovely.
This was a nice hotel! The facilities were attractive and very amazing upon arrival especially with the amazing sunset on the large overlook.
The room was nice and clean and there was a nice private balcony overlooking the pool and sea.
The cafeteria was my least favorite part. The patrons were grumpy and almost feral for food while the staff was rushing just to keep up and often couldn’t. The night time routine of having people check in and then chase them down for the payment was strange especially because there was only one host and she could not handle it all. The kitchen staff were definitely not happy and made it awkward to interact with. My final concern with that are were the bees. In the morning the bees basically hover around in large numbers. There seemed to be about 3-4 bees per table. It was crazy! They weren’t aggressive, just always there always curious. lol.
The place where the hotel is situated is beautiful too. Perhaps after the issues with the dining room I just could not recover enough to like it.
I stayed at this resort as a disabled guest, and loved this hotel, I wrote more detail below of my experience:
Pros
Service was incredible, everyone is always smiling and helping you with bags/drinks/food etc.
Very luxurious and classy hotel, everyone was very well mannered (only kids were not)
All amenities you need are available, different pools, pool bar, breakfast & lunch, lounging area, game room, spa and shop very convenient and lovely.
Food selection was nice and traditional, all greek salads, cold mezzes, vegetable etc so it feels very authentic
Cons
Check in was a little difficult, we booked two twin bed accessible room but the hotel made an error and gave us a double bed, we did not get checked in until about 8.30pm
Cleaning service was not so good, glasses were left in the rooms, towels not replaced, rubbish on the balcony left.
Disabled/accessible rooms are very spacious however, the shower was not functional, this was flooding every single time and made our stay very uncomfortable.
There were children running around at lunch, in the spa, by the pool and we tried to avoid kids so we chose Late September but unfortunately there were still families and babies.
The hotel is very far, they have a shuttle but if you miss this shuttle, you have no other way to go into the city unless you want to pay €30 both ways.
The beach was closed off because its off season apparently so only pool was available
We had a wonderful time celebrating my birthday at Isla Brown Chania! The staff is warm and welcoming, the environment and views are stunning. I got some spa treatments and they were some of the best I’ve ever had. Book your vacation for next season, don’t hesitate. Yes, if you want to see Crete, you’ll need a car- but we loved driving and there are many wonderful places to stop and visit if you have the flexibility of a car. And we enjoyed not being in the busy town on many days. We couldn’t have been happier with our entire stay and will never forget this trip. Thank you Isla Brown!!
Very nice hotel with comfy rooms and delicious breakfast. Pool area also nice. However, the hotel is located on the countryside with the pros and cons from such location. It is far away from party, busy traffic and noise. On the orker hand, it takes 40 minutes with bus to Chania. Unless you want to spend +25€ each way in taxi (which brings you there in 25 minutes each way). Limited dining options nearby, but we dined at Mitsos BBQ one evening, and would recommend that. All in all, a very nice hotel, but if you want to dine and take a stroll in Chania, you might consider a hotel closer to the city.
Absolutely one of the best places I have stayed in.
Summary of my personal views.
+ Fresh breakfast with nice morning and sea views.
+ I appreciated the parking space and possibilities to park there.
+ Fantastic views from the hotel regardless where you are located.
+ Amanda gave us fantastic recommendations what to do around the hotel and places worth visiting. Absolutely recommend Marathi and Seitan beach, including Stravos beach, great mix of restaurants after hanging on the beach.
-Outstanding SPA services, thanks to the team.
+ Good gym facility
- Room service needs some improvement as I was told I can’t order to food to my room.
- if you want to eat after 22:00 no food is available which is bit confusing because we landed very late. You have to order outside of the hotel which we did not knew.
- it is bite annoying that you can’t take charges on the room number. You have to pay onsite all the times. I would preferred to pay on the room and pay afterward.
Our stay here was lovely! My wife and I look forward to returning. We had a room with a decent view of the ocean and a private balcony to enjoy that view. Breakfast was rich in quality and variety. Dinner buffet though was not impressive at all the one time we tried it but we actually preferred driving out for dinner in the Old Venetian harbor so wasn’t really a big deal to us. Hotel staff was warm and friendly. There was a particular middle age bald gentleman that was excellent. He poured me some wine when we first arrived and checked with us throughout our stay, asking how things were going. The housekeeping lady was also awesome and I have never met anybody so excited to be of service. She almost begged us everyday to allow her clean and will negotiate different times to stop by and clean to make sure it didn’t interfere with our stay. I even tried to give her a large tip for excellent service and she declined politely and said it was her pleasure to give us the best service. Wow!
The swimming pool was the best I’ve seen in any hotel or resort. I was able to go out there and lap swim a couple times. It is huge, deep, clean, and very salty (be warned lol). It has a helicopter pad - was curious what for but didn’t remember to ask. Access to the simply gorgeous and raw mix of rocks, ocean, and waves, makes for excellent photo and video backgrounds. Free parking was also a treat. The gym was well equipped and I used it a lot. We will definitely be returning in the future!
1. The hotel is beautiful and offers a relaxing environment with a high standard or decor throughout.
2. There is a good level of cleanliness with spacious rooms and large balconies.
3. There are plenty of comfortable poolside seating with snacks and drinks available until 6pm.
4. The staff are friendly and approachable.
Frustratingly there is a lack of communication and attention to detail which negatively impacted our stay and fell below my expectations of a hotel under the hilton umbrella.
Most of my issues about this hotel relate to restaurants. Due to the rural location it was improtant to have a variety of options on-site but the information on the website and inside the hotel is misleading.
1. The à la carte restaurant ELEONAS is open for part of this season as only (actual months it is open is not advertised anywhere)
2. Despite the hotel room providing a room service menu/ opening times there is no room service available - you will not be informed of this until you attempt to order.
3. During my stay the buffet restaurant KRETE went between à la carte and buffet without notice ‘because they had by buffet booking. This varied the cost of dinner for 2 people from €30 à la carte to €68 for buffet.
4. Buffet options were mostly cold and lack variety.
5. There are no telephone numbers listed for internal calls such as reception so needed to use my personal phone to call the website number for any assistance. The number for room service went to answering ma
The resort feels luxurious esp the bar area and the pool. Food is great. However, it is a bit remote and there’s nothing much around it. I guess it’s perfect for those who just want to enjoy the resort and not go anywhere.