Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Kolymbari

Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort *****
Tour operator category

CHQ353
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Location

The Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort is ideal for sports enthusiasts who wish to enjoy a wonderful stay in a quiet and luxurious environment. The resort is very spacious and stretches over a private plot of approx. 65,000 m² directly by a pebble beach. The beach section has been awarded the "Blue Flag" for its high water quality. Chania is approx. 23 km away, Chania airport is approx. 40 km away, and the village of Kolymbari with its numerous shopping and entertainment options is approx. 2 km away. Heraklion airport, on the other hand, can be reached in approx. 164 km.
Large hotel resort with big pool, sunbeds, and direct beach access.
Large hotel resort with pool, lounge chairs, and green gardens under clear blue sky.
Aerial view of a hotel with pools next to a coastal beach and adjacent vegetation.

Facilities

Path on wooden bridge leads to covered lounge over a pool at a resort.
Green lawn with palm trees, umbrellas, and lounge chairs on a beach under clear sky.
Modern hotel terrace with guests and stylish outdoor furniture at sunset.
The 150 stylishly furnished rooms offer tasteful decor and first-class comfort. Furthermore, this fully air-conditioned, top-class luxury hotel features a 24-hour reception with a lobby, main bar with a view of Chania Bay, seating area, boutique, hairdresser, and an indoor pool. The hotel features a main restaurant as well as three à la carte restaurants: the "Azzurro" with Italian cuisine, the "Ayra" with Mediterranean specialties, and the Greek tavern "Sea Line".
From 2027, the gastronomic concept will be adjusted: "Azzurro" will then offer Mediterranean and international cuisine, "Ayra" will specialize in Cretan cuisine, and "Sea Line" will remain as a Greek tavern.
Wi-Fi access is available free of charge in public areas and in the rooms.
The extensive outdoor area features a spacious lagoon-style swimming pool and a pool bar. Sun loungers and parasols are included for hotel guests at the pool and on the beach.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room

The Deluxe Double Rooms are equipped with a separate bathroom and shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV with music channels, minibar (for a fee), and a balcony or terrace (DD2). Optionally bookable with sea view (DDM/MDI) for an extra charge.

Hotel room with large bed, green curtains, nightstands, and soft lighting.

Deluxe Double Room Swim Up Lateral Sea View

With the same facilities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these feature a private terrace with sun loungers, direct pool access, and a lateral sea view (DDS).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Guests are requested to act cautiously and exercise particular attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

View from a covered terrace with lounge chairs overlooking the sea and the beach.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue curtains, and view of terrace and sea.

Superior Double Room Sea View

The Superior Double Rooms with sea view are equipped with a separate bathroom and shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV with music channels, minibar (for a fee), and a large balcony with sun loungers, a parasol, and a panoramic sea view. These rooms are located on the upper floors (DMU).

Superior Double Room Sharing Pool

With the same facilities as the Superior Double Rooms with sea view, these feature a terrace with sun loungers and direct access to the sharing pool, with garden view instead of sea view (P2H/2SH).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Guests are requested to act cautiously and exercise particular attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Hotel room with bed, armchairs, table, and view of the pool and landscape.
Modern hotel infinity pool overlooking green landscape under clear blue sky.
Two elegant hotel rooms with white beds and separating wooden sliding door design.
Modern hotel complex with terrace and lawn under clear blue sky
A bright hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, and a tall mirror.

Deluxe Family Room Garden View

The spacious family rooms consist of a combined living/sleeping room with a separate bedroom and are equipped with a separate bathroom and shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV with music channels, minibar (for a fee), as well as a balcony or terrace, and are more spacious (2DF).

Family Room Sharing Pool

The Family Rooms with sharing pool feature the same facilities as the Deluxe Family Rooms with direct access to the communal pool via a terrace with private sun loungers (F2H).
The sharing pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Guests are requested to act cautiously and exercise particular attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Large outdoor swimming pool in front of a hotel building under a sunny sky with clouds.
Modern hotel room with cozy bed, armchairs, and view of terrace and garden.
Spacious hotel room with double bed, armchairs, and view of a pool through open doors.
Modern outdoor pool with white umbrellas and lounge chairs in a quiet hotel setting.
Bright hotel room with large bed, desk, and window with curtains.
Modern hotel complex with large pool under clear blue sky.
Bright hotel room with seating area and view of pool and mountains.

Junior Suite Swim Up Sea View

The Junior Suites Swim Up consist of a combined living/bedroom with a seating area and are equipped with a separate bathroom and shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, individually adjustable air conditioning, safe, telephone, flatscreen satellite TV with music channels, minibar (for a fee), and a private terrace with sun loungers, parasols, and direct access to the main pool with a sea view (SDP).
The swim-up pool is not monitored by a lifeguard. Guests are requested to act cautiously and exercise particular attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for children booking these room types.

Meals

Half Board

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.) and dinner (7:00-9:30 p.m.) in buffet style.
Appropriate attire is requested for meals (except at the "Beach Tavern").
Vegetarian and special diet menus are offered upon request. Please contact reception upon arrival.

Terrace with set tables overlooking the sea at sunset in a hotel.

All Inclusive

All Inclusive (A)

Breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.), lunch (1:00-3:00 p.m.), and dinner (7:00-9:30 p.m.), each in buffet style in the main restaurant.
Water, soft drinks, local beer, and house wine are included with meals.
Local and selected international alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included from 10:00 a.m. to midnight at the currently open bar.
Snacks from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ice cream and cake from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Lunch possible 2x per week in the beach tavern "Sea Line" (instead of the buffet restaurant, reservation required, beverages included). Dinner possible 1x per week in the Italian à la carte restaurant "Azzurro" (reservation required, beverages not included, minimum beverage spend is €18 per person). Free mineral water included in the room (replenished daily).

Ultra All Inclusive (3)

Guests with Ultra All Inclusive also enjoy an extended program until 1:00 a.m. and can have dinner in the "Azzurro" à la carte restaurant as well as lunch in the Greek tavern "Sea Line" every day free of charge (reservation required by 9:00 p.m. the previous day).
Participation in the BBQ and seafood nights is also included (reservation required by 9:00 p.m. the previous day). From 2027, an Italian night will also be offered.
Furthermore, guests receive a free 45-minute spa treatment once per week (incl. indoor pool, sauna, and steam bath). A fruit basket and a bottle of wine are provided upon arrival, and daily minibar replenishment is also included.

Sports included

Spacious indoor fitness center, equipped with more than 30 branded machines (cardio equipment) and full fitness accessories. Outdoor fitness center with an area of approx. 300 m², 2 different surfaces (hard and elastic), and equipped with more than 20 branded machines. 60 m long tartan running track. Floodlit multi-purpose court for mini-football and volleyball (at night for a fee). Outdoor fitness classes are offered on the beach. Two boules/bowls courts. Open-air obstacle course, beach volleyball, well-signposted and mapped routes for hiking, Nordic walking, and jogging between one and seven kilometers through various picturesque places around the hotel, Zumba, yoga, and Pilates classes.
Hotel building in the background with tennis court in the foreground under clear sky.
Hotel gym with rowing machines, dumbbells, and mirrors.
Modern fitness room with rowing machines and mirrors in a hotel.

Sports for a fee

Tennis and Padel tennis (reservation required). Indoor spinning center with spinning bikes and a bicycle station in the hotel. Various water sports at the beach.

Children's program

Children play and craft at a table in a colorful room with shelves filled with toys.
Woman and girl happily painting faces on a hotel porch.
People sit under a covered area with colorful chairs and tables.
Children's pool and children's animation. The miniclub is open 6x per week (for children aged 3 and older).

Wellness

Spa center is accessible from age 16. It is equipped with a heated indoor pool, whirlpool, steam bath, sauna, hydromassage, manicure, pedicure, massages, and treatments, each for a fee.
Wooden sauna with wooden benches, illuminated wall panel, and blue towels on the upper bench.
Modern indoor pool with bubbling water and calm colors in a hotel.
Indoor area with hot tub, lounge chairs, and gym equipment in a hotel wellness center.
Calm spa room with massage bed, towels, and soft lighting.
Modern sauna area with wood paneling, glass shower, and light tiled floor.

Entertainment

Light daytime animation as well as varied evening animation with music nights and shows. BBQ night (Mondays, for a fee), seafood night (Thursdays, for a fee), and Italian night (from 2027, Sundays, for a fee).
Cooking classes (Tuesdays), wine tasting (Fridays), and olive oil tasting (Wednesdays), reservation required 1 day in advance.

Hotel service

Daily room cleaning.
Daily change of towels.
Change of bed linen every second day.
Laundry service can be used for a fee.
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High chairs and baby cots are available on request on-site free of charge.
A babysitting service is offered upon request and for a fee.
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Parking spaces are included subject to availability.
Room service can be used for a fee.

Credit card

Visa and MasterCard are accepted at the hotel.

Sustainability

"Travel with a Future" provides guidance for making conscious choices. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, defined by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel holds the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

Rooms for guests with reduced mobility are available on request.
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Pets are not permitted at the hotel.
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Check-in 3:00 p.m.
Check-out 11:00 a.m.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Giannoulis Cavo Spada Luxury Sports & Leisure Resort
Phone: 0030 28240 22121
E-mail: reservations@giannoulishotels.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" catalog Summer 2026 on page 16.

Climate Resilience Tax Note

For stays starting from Jan 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on-site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is tiered from €0.50 to €15 per day and room as of Jan 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to Oct 31):
1-2 star local category: €2
3 star local category: €5
4 star local category: €10
5 star local category: €15
For stays in the low season (Nov 1 to March 31):
1-2 star local category: €0.50
3 star local category: €1.50
4 star local category: €3
5 star local category: €4

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 13.08.2026 01:29