Forum Suites in Kato Daratso

Forum Suites offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, one with a seasonal pool bar, and sun loungers and beach chairs on the terrace. Guests can rent bicycles, join bike tours, or book walking tours and cultural tours through the tour desk. A minimarket on site stocks reasonably priced food and is accessible even late at night. The property also provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and laundry services.

The air-conditioned studios and suites open to balconies with views of the Cretan Sea or the pools. Each room has a kitchenette with a mini fridge and cooking hobs, plus marble floors and a separate living area with a TV. The Deluxe Suite with Sea View offers a balcony almost as large as the room itself, according to guest feedback. Rooms are cleaned daily by the housekeeping team.

The on-site restaurant serves Greek dishes and local specialties, with a daily buffet breakfast featuring Mediterranean flavours and fresh croissants baked the night before. The bar offers poolside drinks and a snack bar, plus a kid-friendly buffet and special diet menus on request. Guests can also order fruits or wine and champagne. The restaurant's food received high praise from guests for its quality.

Forum Suites sits within a short walk of Chryssi Akti and Agioi Apostoloi beaches, with direct beach access and a bus stop in front for the 1.20 EUR ride to Chania Town. Chania Town is 3 km away offering local shopping and dining. A natural park next to the hotel provides walking paths. Guests can also explore Kalamaki Beach for water activities.

Children have a dedicated playground and a kids' pool, plus babysitting and stroller rental services. The hotel offers kids' meals at the restaurant and a kids' outdoor play equipment area. Cultural tours and cooking classes are available for families. Guest feedback highlights the helpful front desk staff who looked out for children and arranged activities.

Pools: 2 outdoor pools with a seasonal pool bar

Rooms: Self-catered suites with kitchenettes and sea-view balconies

Dining: Greek specialties, Mediterranean breakfast, fresh croissants

Location: Beachfront near Chania, bus stop on site

Family: Kids' pool, playground, babysitting, strollers

Services: Bike rentals, cultural tours, airport shuttle

Market: 24/7 accessible minimarket with reasonable prices