The Mini Beach Hotel
Kato Stalos
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Why people book this hotel
“The beautiful view, the private beach, the staff was exceptional, and the restau…”
“Great location, lovely friendly and helpful staff, great position with a sea vie…”
“If you like a friendly, boutique hotel where you can see and hear the waves lapp…”
“Staff are wonderful, and if you have a car the west end of the island is not far…”
“The beach and the room”
“They let us stay late in our room as we had a late flight”
“Clean, modern look, few rooms only meaning it is pretty serene”
“The owners and staff are all so lovely and friendly, the food is excellent and t…”
“What we liked: - proximity to the beach; - very clean room and premises; - the …”
“Good breakfast with plenty of fresh orange juice, cold meats, cucumber, tomatoes…”
“The private beach area was lovely - far less busy than a lot of other parts of t…”
Overview
The Mini Beach Hotel (former Maraka’s Beach) is situated right on the beach of Stalos, boasting an outdoor swimming pool. Our hotel consisted of 9 tastefully decorated rooms opened out onto a balcony with partial or direct view to the beach or the garden. All the units include a modern bathroom with hairdryer, slippers, bathrobes and free toiletries as well as a safe box, free WI-FI and a mini-fridge. Our guests can enjoy a nutritious breakfast with fresh local ingredients, served every day at the gazebo right above the beach. Free sunbeds and sun umbrellas are available only for our guest’s right on the beach in front of our hotel. Parking is also provided, based on the availability. Chania’s airport is located approximately 20 km away from our accommodation and Chania’s old town alongside to Venetian Old Port is 7, 5 km away.
Traveller reviews
Marine
family_with_children
June 11, 2026
“The best place to take some rest, eat wonderful food, and swim in the turquoise water!”
The beautiful view, the private beach, the staff was exceptional, and the restaurant right across the street was so good!
Annabelle
couple
May 13, 2026
“A great spot, much to recommend!”
Great location, lovely friendly and helpful staff, great position with a sea view from the bedroom and straight onto the beach, beautifully clean with a nice breakfast and good cup of coffee!!
Juan Esteban
couple
October 13, 2025
“Everyone was friendly and helpful”
The beach and the room. Cozy small hotel
Maria
couple
September 26, 2025
“Very cute boutique hotel within a stone's throw of the beach”
If you like a friendly, boutique hotel where you can see and hear the waves lapping from your room, this is for you. We stayed in a ground floor studio room right at the front - excellent soundproofing and everything you need - espresso machine, hairdryer, kettle and very comfortable. The private beach area was lovely - far less busy than a lot of other parts of the beach and the restaurants at this end of Agia Marina seem to be of really good quality and value. Special mention for Isadora on reception who is an absolute star!! She was so friendly and helpful :)
EMILIA ELENA
extended_group
September 12, 2025
“Short but relaxing stay”
Location next to the sea. Clean, modern look, few rooms only meaning it is pretty serene
Mark
family_with_children
August 25, 2025
“Siga Siga is here…”
The pictures don’t do it justice, this place is everything you want it to be, from dawn to dusk, and beyond. Staff are wonderful, and if you have a car the west end of the island is not far away. Our souls guided the days journey (with some tips and tricks from the staff). We fully enjoyed the power of the slowly slowly and much great food.
Sarah-Jane
family_with_children
August 23, 2025
“A beautiful gem of a hotel.”
We've returned for the second summer, it's beautifully contained and peaceful with a pool the children love and access to a private area on the beach. The owners and staff are all so lovely and friendly, the food is excellent and the rooms comfortable, clean and spacious. We will be back again next year.
Svetlina
family_with_children
July 6, 2025
Perfect location by a sandy beach and welcoming personnel, taking care of everyone. A very nice family restaurant across the street offers a variety of Greek dishes, kids corner is also available .
Yvette
couple
June 6, 2025
“Exceptional.”
The property is on the beach so there’s no need to travel to any beaches. It’s also around a 20 minute drive to Chania and I believe there should be public transport that takes you there too. It’s clean and has all the necessary facilities, apart from an iron and a hairdryer, which we didn’t need. It is possible that they would have been provided had we needed them but we didn’t. The receptionist Isadora was a true gem, very helpful and lovely, as was Andrea, who was always so positive and upbeat. Between them, they made our stay!
Philip
couple
June 4, 2025
The location was excellent, staff/owners were amazing, lots of advice about things to do and see. They let us stay late in our room as we had a late flight.
Alejandra
solo_traveller
May 29, 2025
“Best place and people”
Everything. Great people!! The best greek hospitality!!
Corina
couple
January 30, 2025
“Lovely Mini Beach Hotel”
What we liked: - proximity to the beach; - very clean room and premises; - the products they used were of good quality: the butter was Lurpak, the coffee was nespresso, the bread was wholemeal and the list can go on; - quite an intimate atmosphere; - you can hear the sea from your room and in most rooms you can even see it from bed; - each room has a small, private terrace with a table and 2 chairs; - the breakfast was tasty, good and simple; - they lent us an umbrella to use for the remote beaches; - the staff offered us precious info and advice on traveling and visiting around; - the rooms were cleaned daily; - the staff was amazingly friendly, polite and helpful, especially Katerina.
Pat Nie
couple
December 9, 2024
“Perfect place next to the sea.”
Neil
couple
September 30, 2024
Beautiful small hotel in perfect location for the beach. Short walk to bus stops. Katerina & team were amazing
Mahendra Vikram
couple
September 29, 2024
“Perfect holiday home”
Everything…
David
couple
September 29, 2024
“It’s a magical place! If you get the chance to have the sea view room on the front you won’t regret it!”
We loved everything!
Julie
couple
September 20, 2024
“Would highly recommend”
Katerina warm and welcoming. Few steps down to beach. Good breakfast with plenty of fresh orange juice, cold meats, cucumber, tomatoes, cheeses, boiled, fried and scrambled eggs, fruit, cakes, croissants and delicious jams, honey plus daily specials. Easy bus ride to Chania. Lots of local restaurants. Recommend room 8 with double balcony overlooking sea. Fabulous sunrises.
Elena
family_with_children
August 24, 2024
“Amazing location, lovely breakfast, such lovely people working there”
Amazing location, and amazing staff
Roman
couple
August 21, 2024
“Take sea side room! It is so majestic to sleep and wake up with the sound of waves. Thank me later!”
The beach is nice a quite, not a lot of people compared to others. Warm and shallow waters
Edina
couple
August 19, 2024
“Perfect”
A wonderful small hotel with an extremely kind and helpful team. A real little paradise, a perfect place to relax and recharge, even in the middle of August, the beach was quiet and calm. Beautifully furnished room overlooking the sea and a magical atmosphere. Delicious breakfast that meets all needs. There are several great restaurants nearby for a cozy dinner with real Cretan delicacies. We enjoyed every moment of our vacation. We will definitely be back as soon as possible! Thank you Katerina and your team! 🙏🏼☺️🤩
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Beachfront, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Snack bar, Bar
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available
Services
Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry
Duplex Apartment
This is a two storey apartment connected with an internal staircase . Is located on the first and second floor and features two balconies one in each floor . The bedroom and the bathroom are on the second floor and a cosy living room with an additional W.C are located on the first floor .
Duplex Apartment
This is a two storey apartment connected with an internal staircase . Is located on the first and second floor and features two balconies one in each floor . The bedroom and the bathroom are on the second floor and a cosy living room with an additional W.C are located on the first floor .
Duplex Apartment
This is a two storey apartment connected with an internal staircase . It Is located on the first and second floor and features two balconies one in each floor . The bedroom and the bathroom are on the second floor and a cosy living room with an additional W.C are located on the first floor .
One-Bedroom Apartment
This apartment consisted of one spacious bedroom a cozy living room and a functional bathroom. Is situated on the ground floor uplifted 1meter higher from the surface. Gazing out onto a big balcony with sided view to the sea.
Deluxe Studio
This studio is gazing out onto a balcony with magnificent sea view . This studio is located on the first floor .
Deluxe Studio
This studio is gazing out onto a balcony with magnificent sea view . This studio is located on the first floor .
Studio with Garden View
This studio features a small terrace with view to the garden and sided view to the sea. Is located on the ground floor, uplifted 1m higher from the surface.
Studio with Sea View
This studio features a balcony facing directly the sea. Is located on the ground floor, uplifted 1m higher from the surface.
Studio with Sea View
This studio features a balcony facing directly the sea. Is located on the ground floor, uplifted 1m higher from the surface.
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