Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

Aulus Chania Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an adults-only luxury resort on Macherida Street in Stavros, on the Akrotiri peninsula north-east of Chania, on the Greek island of Crete. Stavros is a small cove village at the northern tip of the peninsula, best known as the setting of the 1964 film Zorba the Greek, and its sheltered bay with a pale sandy beach lies close to the resort. The Old Town and Venetian harbour of Chania are around 20 to 25 minutes by road, and Chania International Airport is only about 10 minutes away, which makes arrival easy. The Akrotiri peninsula also contains the Agia Triada and Gouverneto monasteries and the Katholiko ruins, which can be visited by car in a half-day. The resort belongs to Hilton's Curio Collection of independent hotels and is placed in the luxury category, with indicative high-season rates of EUR 330 to 600 per night. Accommodation is offered as double rooms and suites, and the listed amenities include a swimming pool, beach access, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. The adults-only policy gives a calm atmosphere for couples, honeymooners and travellers seeking quiet. Dining is mainly at the on-site restaurant and bar, and the cove at Stavros has a few beachfront tavernas serving grilled fish, salads and Cretan dishes. Service follows the upscale resort pattern, with concierge help for excursions to Balos, Elafonisi, the Samaria Gorge and the monasteries, as well as car hire and airport transfers. Because Stavros is a small village with limited nightlife, guests who want evening variety usually drive or take a taxi to the Old Town. Spa menus, meal plans and the opening season should be confirmed with the resort before booking, as luxury resorts generally operate from spring to autumn. Rental cars are the most flexible way to reach the peninsula's monasteries and the beaches of Kalathas and Marathi.