Grand Bay Beach Resort

Grand Bay Beach Resort is a four-key beach resort at Kolymbari, on the western side of the Chania region in Crete, Greece, with a seafront setting and gardens. Kolymbari is a small coastal village at the base of the Rodopou peninsula, about 23 kilometres west of the city of Chania, known for its fishing harbour, tavernas and the nearby Gonia monastery and the Orthodox Academy of Crete. The resort is therefore a quiet alternative to the busier Platanias and Agia Marina strips, with a more rural and local atmosphere. Facilities include swimming pools, beach access, a spa, restaurants and a bar, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi in the rooms. Accommodation is offered as double rooms, family rooms and suites, so the resort works for couples and families. Typical high-season double rates are indicatively EUR 85-170 per night, a moderate price for a seafront resort with gardens and a spa. Dining is provided on site, and Kolymbari village has fish tavernas along the harbour that offer a good local alternative for evening meals. The resort's service is that of a mid-range resort, with reception able to arrange car hire, taxis and excursions to Kissamos, Falasarna, Balos and Elafonisi, which are reachable by road to the west and southwest. The Old Town of Chania is about 30 minutes away by car, so the resort is best suited to visitors with a rental car or those happy to spend most of the stay on site. The Rodopou peninsula nearby offers hiking and quiet beaches for visitors who want to explore beyond the resort. Sea conditions on the north coast vary with the wind, and the pools offer a reliable alternative. The resort suits families and couples who prefer calm, a garden setting and village life to nightlife.