Panagiotis and Monika Marcoulakis first opened the doors of the “Polydoros” hotel in 1986. The son of a priest and a ballerina from the Vienna State Opera, came to Paleochora and built one of the first hotels in the area. This was Panagiotis’ father wish who believed that the future of Greece – especially that of Crete lies in tourism. The hotel was named in his honor since he passed away before he was able it to see it completed. The 25 year-old tradition of hospitality and impeccable service are nowadays carried on by the new generation, the siblings Polydoros and Sofia Markoulakis. After receiving a remarkable education in hotel management and marketing in London and Vienna but also armed with a 10-year experience in managing 5 star hotels overseas, the siblings came back to Chania to take over the family business.

Welcome to Hotel Polydoros, the hospitable family run hotel located in the heart of Paleochora, a picturesque and beautiful village in the southern part of Chania greeted by the warm Libyan Sea. The “Polydoros” hotel consists of a spacious studio and 6 apartments split into two rooms that can accommodate up to five people. It is ideal for family vacations where one can enjoy pleasant and comfortable holidays filled with relaxing moments in its idyllic garden. Its proximity to the beaches of Pachia Ammos and Chalikia offers its guests the opportunity to explore these unique and exceptional beaches and take in the beautiful Cretan scenery by walking the paths of Paleochora. We hope to transform your visit here into a unique and unforgettable experience.

Paleochora is Crete’s gateway to the Libyan Sea. It is one of the most beautiful towns in Chania with extremely good weather where the summer lasts for over five months! Here, you will literally feel at home through the kindness and friendliness of the people, you will taste the delicious local cuisine while the beauty of the sea and scenery will literally sweep you away. The picturesque village is located on a small northern peninsula surrounded by two exquisite beaches with sand and pebbles. On the other side, there is a rocky area and the marina. The distance between Chania and Palaiohora is a 75 kilometre drive enriched with the wild beauty that the Cretan scenery has to offer. The coastline around Paleochora stretches for 15 kilometers offering a vast variety of beautiful beaches waiting for you to visit. To the west, the notorious and exquisitely beautiful “Pachia Ammos” beach’s sands are interrupted by a few wild rocks. Should you choose to go east, do not forget to visit the beach called Chalikia. Both beaches are surrounded by verdant little trees called salt cedars and every year they are awarded with the EU blue flag for the quality standards that they both have.