Pardalakis Studios

Recent Reviews: 157

• User:Steven G

  Trip type: Family

  Fantastic family run location, perfect 👍

  24 Aug 2025

  Just come back from our 1st visit to Crete and it was a fantastic experience. Travelled on a package holiday with Jet2 and it was a breeze from start to finish, Chania airport was the quickest and most efficient I have ever experienced, less than 40 mins after landing we (family of 4) had cleared passport control, collected bags and were on the coach to take us to Pardalakis studios.Made to feel welcome from the moment we arrived by Franziska, Corrina and their husbands. The accommodation we had was great, one bedroom with two beds for the boys in the main living area, bathroom surprisingly large and we had not one, not two but 3 balconies! Which the Mrs and kids loved.Pool was great too, very deep for the most part but there is a smaller shallow end that has a barrier across to keep the less confident swimmers safe. There are loads of beds and umbrellas around the pool so there was no problem getting a space, despite the fact there were large family groups there at the same time as us. The bar is great and well stocked, you can either pay as you go or run a tab on your room and pay at the end of the day.Considering the size of the kitchen the variety and quality of the food that is on offer is quite frankly astonishing, the Gyros pizza and club sandwich was a particular favourite of our eldest.There’s are some lovely restaurants within a 5/10 min walk (dependant on how fast you want to walk in the heat of the evening) so you can get some fabulous meals close to the hotel. There’s beach isn’t too far away either but be mindful of the seasonal winds which can mean that the sea may not be suitable to swim in on some occasions, but it’s usually clearly marked with flags on the beach so just follow the advice and stay safe!There’s a bus stop very close to the complex and it’s easy to hop on the bus to Platanias for 2 Euros per person (5-10 mins max) which has lots of places to eat, drink mini golf and shop. Chania is a bit further on and takes around 45 mins and is 2.40 Euros each. Be warned the bus drivers seem to have all watched the classic 90’s film ‘Speed’ and all drive like they can’t drop below 55, so you need to be on the ball to get the correct stop on your way back to Pardalakis.Spoke to several other families on holiday who were return visitors to Pardalakis and it’s not hard to see why.The owners were awesome and nothing was too much trouble for them, our eldest picked up a big on the way to the studios and promptly was sick all over the patio when we arrived, but Corrina didn’t bat an eye lid and were more concerned for our son and his welfare over anything else. I lost (forgot to pick up) my sunglasses on a visit to Chania and Franziska was so helpful in ringing the restaurant on my behalf to try and get them back, took a few phone calls but persistence paid off as I was reunited with my beloved, and ancient, sunglasses.Fantasic location, accommodation, staff and facilities, if you want a great base for your holiday where you can easily relax around the pool or head off for an adventure to Chania, beach or water park you’d be hard pressed to find somewhere better.

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• User:Karen H

  Trip type: Friends getaway

  Better than expected

  19 Jun 2025

  This is a 2 star accommodation but, as others have stated, the experience is much more. It is run by 2 couples who do an amazing job. Nothing is too much trouble. We had a few teething problems in the first couple of days but these were dealt with quickly and efficiently. A couple could have been avoided with prior communication, ie the key to the safe needs to go in with the notch at the top 😆 Easy when you know! Air con and safe were free of charge! They supplied us with a large fan on request as there was only air con in the bedroom and we used the living area too for sleeping. Amazing place and we will join the many we met there in returning here. A massive thanks to Stelios & Franceska and Babis & Karina.

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• User:john s

  Trip type: Couples

  Top place

  06 Jun 2025

  Second visit as we went last year.faultless apartment.air con and safe included.the owners are about the most friendly and nice we have encountered in any county.gardens and pool area spotless with more than enough loungers.the food served in the bar restaurant is all very good quality at a fair price.you can buy your water and milk there which saves a long haul from the supermarket.if I was to be pickey the beds are a tad firm for us but we are in our 80s.there are a few restaurants within about 10 min stroll the best of these in our opinion was oasis.its worth having a taxi to chania harbour to have a meal and watch the sunset.bus only a couple of euro a taxi 23 but comfort worth it.if you want a quiet holiday just relaxing this is a top place .it's also worth upgrading to a taxi transfer as coach takes ages.all in all a really lovely friendly clean place which really deserves a much higher rating.ps tax only 2 euro a night.

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• User:Chicndave

  Trip type: Couples

  Great place to chill & be looked after!

  23 Oct 2024

  As many others have commented, the family are lovely, laid back (yet hard working!) & try to solve any issues quickly. The food is home-made & much better than many restaurants! Prices very reasonable. Free safe & air-con are a bonus. We found the beds a little hard for our taste - but each to their own! Everything was clean & Maria the cleaner was lovely! Lots of greenery around. Gerani a bit quiet for us. Great supermarket down the road - Agora. Much better than the one off to the left. The local butcher sells delicious meat! Buses frequent. Lovely, chilled holiday - thank you to all the family xx

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• User:JamesEddy1984

  Trip type: Couples

  Pardalakis Paradise

  19 Oct 2024

  We visited twice this year - 2024. If you want to relax in a family run hotel this is the place for you. The food on-site is amazing and so reasonable, with the ability to eat both inside and out. The rooms are standard bedroom, kitchenette and bathroom with outside sitting area, these are all immaculately clean, with free fridge, free air con and free safe. There is never an issue with being able to sit around the pool in both the shade or the sunshine whatever time you arrive. The bus stop outside gives you the opportunity to visit Chania for only two euros, or Platanias, if you need a more vibrant & busy shopping, eating venue. We liked this so much we've booked again for June 2025, 😍

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