Neos Omalos is a haven near the White Mountains Protected Forest, where lush gardens and scenic views await. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the on-site restaurant and unwind with free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Platanias is home to Neos Omalos. Limnoupolis Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete and Sentóni Beach. Manousakis Winery and Lissos Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Platanias travel guide
73005, Platanias, OMALOS PLATANIA
What's nearby
Sarakina Meskla Gorge
19 min drive - 15.6 km
Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
20 min drive - 15.9 km
Limnoupolis Water Park
38 min drive - 30.3 km
Agia Marina Beach
40 min drive - 32.2 km
Nea Chora Beach
41 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)
76 min drive
Restaurants
Manousakis Winery
30 min drive
Elliniko Tavern
4 min walk
Oasis Snack Bar
43 min drive
Tavern The Bridge
20 min drive
Taverna Emelia’s
24 min drive
About this property
Neos Omalos
Hotel near Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at Neos Omalos. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Free self parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), a free area shuttle, and a computer station
Coffee/tea in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and a TV in the lobby
Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Neos Omalos have thoughtful touches such as free international calls and furnished balconies, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free area shuttle
In-room refrigerator
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
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Free international calls
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children 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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Property is also known as
NEOS OMALOS Hotel
NEOS OMALOS Hotel Platanias
NEOS OMALOS Platanias
Hotel NEOS OMALOS Platanias
Platanias NEOS OMALOS Hotel
Hotel NEOS OMALOS
NEOS OMALOS Hotel
NEOS OMALOS Hotel
NEOS OMALOS Platanias
NEOS OMALOS Hotel Platanias
Frequently asked questions
Is Neos Omalos pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Neos Omalos?
As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Neos Omalos on Apr 1, 2026 start from ¥9,711, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Neos Omalos?
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Neos Omalos?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Neos Omalos located?
Situated in Platanias, this hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Botanical Park and Gardens of Crete and within 25 mi (40 km) of Manousakis Winery and Limnoupolis Water Park. Sentóni Beach and Lissos Beach are also within 32 mi (52 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Neos Omalos Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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An absolutely perfect night before our Gorge walk. Amazing host and food.
Leslie
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay to visit the area. We only stayed one night so we could visit the Samaria Gorge but wish we'd have been staying longer! The rooms have everything you need and the staff were very welcoming. The food was very tasty and we even went back for an evening meal after the Gorge!!
The free transfers to the gorge are also really good.
Definitely deserves more than 2 stars!!
The hotel staff were very thoughtful. Dinners there were excellent, especially the bean soup which I had two nights in a row. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle service to the Samaria Gorge trailhead, and the KTEL public bus service from Sougia drops passengers off right in front of the hotel. Highly recommended.
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and basic breakfast (small portions of juice, jam, honey, toast, boiled eggs). A plus is that the hotel offered rides to the park entrance, stored our luggage and allowed us to park our car overnight. A nice and convenient stay before and after hiking the Samaria Gorge (the bus from Sougia left us in front of the hotel on our way back)
Judit
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Judit
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms, friendly staff, and basic breakfast (small portions of juice, jam, honey, toast, boiled eggs). A plus is that the hotel offered rides to the park entrance, stored our luggage and allowed us to park our car overnight. A nice and convenient stay before and after hiking the Samaria Gorge!
Room was basic but functionable. Dinner was ok. Had the moussaka for dinner it was ok on the small side for the price and a bit dry. Only stayed 1 night
If you're going to Samaria, you should 100% stay here, no hesitation. The rooms are clean, it's near the hike, the food is so good - and the people are incredible. The second day of our stay, I had a flat tire near the hotel. The staff (possibly the owner) went above and beyond to help me: he called and successfully followed-up with the car company which led to them simply exchanging the car for a new one (they had previously told me I'd have to go on a 1+ hour ride with the truck, then wait for the repair, then come back in the middle of the night); he helped me find my girlfriend who I was headed to pick up (called the harbor in the city where she arrived to find her) and called a taxi company to pick her up and bring her back to the hotel - all of this without even having had to ask. This took 1+ hour of his time and he refused that I give any sort of compensation AND he initially didn't even know I was already staying at the hotel while he helped me - a very generous and kind man and staff. We were already extremely satisfied with the hotel, and were glad to come back here after a long hike - now, we'll make sure we visit again, and we encourage you to do the same if you're ever in the region.
Nous avons passé une excellente nuit dans cette hôtel avant les gorges de Samaria. De bon conseil pour réservation bateau et bus pour le retour. Il nous a emmené gracieusement au refuge pour le départ de la randonnée. Super petit déjeuner pour 7€.
sylvie
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susanne
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Värt en natt extra.
Kanske min bästa hotellvistelse någonsin. Vänlig och hjälpsam personal, fantastisk prisvärd mat och lågt rumspris sommartid väger med råge upp för de små slitna detaljerna i rummet. Omalosplatån är en oas av tystnad och koklockor där högljudda cicador förbytts mot lågmälda syrsor på kvällarna. Hit kommer jag gärna tillbaka.
Susanne
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Birgit
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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Birgit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lydie
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Idéal pour faire les gorges de Samaria : très proche ! Personnel très gentil, repas du soir très bon et pas cher ! Une fille parle un peu français et sinon en anglais ! Literie confortable !
Chambre sans clim mais aucun besoin le jour ou je suis venue.
Salle de bain petite mais tres propre.
Tres calme et personnel tres accueillant.
Repas avec agneau delicieux!
Magali
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Laurent
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hôtel idéal pour les gorges de samaria
Hôtel de montagne familiale sans prétention mais très propre, avec un service de restauration de qualité fait maison et cerise sur le gâteau une serveuse qui parle le français. Le personnel est charmant. Je recommande vivement !
Laurent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Brigitte
Oct 7, 2024
Une belle place sur le plateau d’Omalos pour dormir avant de partir en randonnée ou au retour d’une randonnée.
La nourriture était excellente.
Hotel di montagna rustico ma confortevole. Le camere sono arredate in modo semplice ed essenziale ma non manca nulla. Personale gentilissimo. Abbiamo apprezzato molto la navetta gratuita per le gole di Samaria e il fatto che il bus di rientro abbia la fermata davanti all’albergo. Buona la colazione. Ottimo il ristorante per la cena.
Hotel très bien situé pour le départ de la
randonnée de Samaria, service de transport gratuit proposé le matin au départ des gorges de Samaria. Hôtel dans le style montagnard, clame. Accueil très agréable, personnel très sympathique, toujours souriant, qui anticipe même les questions et les demandes ! Repas très bon, petit déjeuner exceptionnel, qualité, quantité, idéal pour demarrer la randonnée. Hôtel à recommander sans hesitation
Nous avons passé un agréble séjour dans cet hôtel (2 nuits). Le transport gratuit (3 horaires) le matin pour aller au gorge. Nota : il n'est pas nécessaire de partir trés tôt, car l'après-midi, pour le retour, il n'y a qu'un seul ɓateau à 17h30 et il y a de la place pour tout le monde. Et les bus sont nombreux.
Je crois que cet etablissement restera un gros coup de coeur de notre sejour en Crète.
Etablissement familial, tres bonne cuisine , sourires, accueil chaleureux,
Merci a cette famille et à Babyss le grand pere qui a partagé sa passion de l'apiculture avec mon mari et comme interprète sa petite fille. Moment exceptionnel
Fabienne et Claude Franchet Terrier
Très bon séjour. Chambre très propre. Personnel très accueillant. L hotel proposeune navette gratuite allant jusqu au départ de l'entrée des gorges. L'hotel est idealement situé poue visiter les gorges de Samaria. Petit déjeuner très complet.
Le restaurant de l'hotel est excellent avec une cuisine familiale.
Allez y les yeux fermés.
Emplacement idéal pour faire les Gorges de Samaria
Hôtel situé à Omalos, lieu dépaysant avec un restaurant traditionnel. Il est situé à 10 minutes en voiture du début de la randonnée des Gorges de Samaria (3 navettes prévues le matin par l'hôtel pour s'y rendre).
Le petit déjeuner est très complet et les hôtes y sont très accueillants.
La cambre est spacieuse et propre.
Très bien mais chambre bruyante (bruit d'eau qui coule et vent qui s'engouffre dans les conduits toute la nuit). Très bien placé néanmoins pour faire Samaria.