Metochi Georgila Boutique Hotel

Metochi Georgila Boutique Hotel is a four-key boutique hotel in the village of Kontomari, inland from the Maleme coast, in the Platanias area west of Chania in Crete. Kontomari is a traditional village in the foothills above the coastal road, noted in the area for its orange and olive groves and for its role during the Battle of Crete in 1941, and it offers a rural alternative to the beach resorts of Platanias and Maleme, which are a short drive away. The setting is quiet and agricultural, with views over the hills and the coast, and the pace is slow compared with the busy resort strips below. The hotel is listed in the upscale category, with double rooms, junior suites and suites, and typical high-season rates of roughly EUR 140-290 per night. Recorded amenities include air conditioning and Wi-Fi, breakfast is available, and a restaurant or bar is nearby rather than a large on-site operation. The word metochi refers to a monastery dependency or farmstead in Greek, and the name suggests a rural, estate-like character, which fits the village location; visitors should check current details of the buildings and grounds directly with the property. The boutique scale points to personal service and a limited number of rooms, appealing to couples and travellers who prefer calm and local atmosphere to a large resort. A rental car is strongly recommended, since public transport inland is limited, and the drive to the Maleme and Platanias beaches takes only a few minutes, while the Old Town of Chania is around thirty minutes by road. From Kontomari, visitors can explore nearby villages, the olive-growing countryside, the war cemetery at Maleme and the monastery at Gonia near Kolymvari, and day trips to Samaria Gorge, Balos and Elafonisi are within range. The combination of village calm and proximity to the coast suits shoulder-season stays in particular, when temperatures are mild and the roads quieter. Booking ahead is advisable for summer, as boutique room numbers are small.