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AMÉNTE Mindful Stay

Plakias · Crete · Greece 9.8 Exceptional · 248 reviews Updated July 2026 · Researched by Elena Marchetti

AMÉNTE Mindful Stay is a ten-room apartment-style property on Crete's south coast, where contemporary lines are set against the Cretan landscape and run by sisters Chara and Irene.

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9.8 Exceptional
248 reviews on Booking.com
LocationCrete ⚲
Rooms10 rooms & suites
Check-in / out14:00 / 11:00
GuestsAdults only
WellnessSpa & wellness
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Why we love it

01 Only ten rooms, each with a balcony or terrace
02 Contemporary architecture set into the Cretan landscape
03 Outdoor saltwater plunge pool with boho-patterned cushions
04 In-room kitchen with coffee machine, kettle and fridge
Book it if

Independent travellers who want a small, design-led base with in-room kitchen facilities and a short walk to Plakias town and the beach.

Skip it if

Families with young children: no cots or extra beds are available, and only children older than 12 are welcome.

What guests say

  • Guests repeatedly praise the breakfast as generous and well-served, whether brought to the room or set up beside the pool, with the spread singled out as both delicious and extensive.
  • Reviewers return again and again to the hosts, sisters Chara and Irene, describing service that feels attentive and genuinely personal rather than scripted.
  • Several guests mention thoughtful extras: welcome lemonade on arrival, premium toiletries in the bathrooms and small birthday surprises arranged during their stay.
  • Many reviewers highlight the calm, tastefully decorated rooms and the overall design of the property, describing the interiors as stylish and quietly restful.

The recurring gripe: Some guests note the property sits close to a busy road, at odds with the otherwise tranquil mood.

Based on 248 guest reviews on Booking.com · July 2026 · Read all 248 reviews →

The story

The hotel's site describes a contemporary build that blends modern lines with the surrounding Cretan landscape, and the scale stays intimate: just ten rooms across an apartment-style layout. An outdoor saltwater pool anchors the property, dressed with boho-patterned cushions, flanked by a sun terrace and a small fitness centre.

Each room carries air-conditioning, a private bathroom, bathrobes and free WiFi, plus a balcony or terrace. Kitchen facilities — coffee machine, electric kettle, refrigerator and a dining table — mean you can settle in properly. There is no restaurant, but breakfast is delivered on trays with seasonal fruit, local pastries, Greek cheeses, honey and fresh juices, with Continental, vegetarian, vegan, à la carte and to-go options.

Plakias town centre is a 15-minute walk, and the nearest beach sits about 300 m (1,000 ft) away, with Plakias Beach at 740 m (2,450 ft). The property's own description puts Chania International Airport at 85 km (53 mi), though its distances page states 82 km (51 mi); a shuttle service and free private parking are available. A composed, self-catering base a short stroll from sand.

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The location

Plakias, Crete, Greece
85 km (53 mi) from Chania International Airport per property description; nearby distances page states 51 mi (82 km) · 15-minute walk to Plakias town centre · 740 m (2,450 ft) to Plakias Beach

Good to know

No. There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served in-room or poolside on trays with seasonal fruit, local pastries, Greek cheeses, honey and fresh juices. Options include Continental, vegetarian, vegan, à la carte and breakfast to go. Rooms also have kitchen facilities: coffee machine, kettle, fridge and dining table.

The nearest beach is about 300 m (1,000 ft) away, with Plakias Beach at 740 m (2,450 ft). Plakias town centre is roughly a 15-minute walk. Some guests note the more scenic spots require a taxi.

Children older than 12 years are welcome, and there is no age requirement for check-in. However, no cots or extra beds are available, so the property suits older children and adults rather than families with infants.

The property description puts Chania International Airport at 85 km (53 mi), while its distances page states 82 km (51 mi). A shuttle service is available, and there is free private on-site parking. Note that cash is not accepted.

There is a year-round outdoor saltwater plunge pool, a fitness centre and a sun terrace. Guests mention the pool is on the small side and can feel cold outside peak summer.

35.19° N · 24.40° E View on map →
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