Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa stands apart with direct beachfront access and an integrated spa facility, a rare combination on Crete's northern coast.
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Platanias, Greece, hosting 30 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Heraklion International Airport (HER), 45-60 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa
Porto Platanias Beach Resort & Spa stands apart with direct beachfront access and an integrated spa facility, a rare combination on Crete's northern coast.
This 4-star hotel delivers destination weddings with Mediterranean views and on-site wellness amenities that extend beyond the ceremony.
Guest accommodations are steps from the ceremony venue, eliminating logistics common at separate wedding locations.
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Large resort hotel in Platanias village right next to the beach. The hotel is spread over a huge area, with many room types to choose from in several buildings.
Zsolt Soóky · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- HER, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Direct beachfront location on Platanias Beach with unobstructed Aegean Sea views
- Full-service spa on-site offering pre-wedding treatments for wedding parties
- All-inclusive accommodation packages available for guest groups of 20+
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces accommodating 30-150 guests
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception at beach bar
- 9:00 AMSpa treatments and salon services for wedding party
- 4:00 PMGuest seating and ceremony on beachfront terrace
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- HER · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Heraklion International Airport.
- Typical total
- $8,500-18,000Aisle estimate
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$8,500-18,000 (50-guest wedding, 2-night stay, ceremony and reception)
- Ceremony fee
- $800-1,200Aisle estimate
- Reception
- $85-140 a headAisle estimate
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$85-140 (plated dinner with wine and service)
- Room rate
- $120-200 a nightAisle estimate
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$120-200 (standard room, group rates available)
- Weather window
- June – August
The months the weather is kindest, with October mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2821 038800
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Spa packages, open bar upgrades, and premium menu selections add €15-40 per guest. Deposit typically 30% of total with final payment 30 days before event.
Questions about the venue
What's included in wedding packages?+
Ceremony setup, reception catering, tables and chairs, basic lighting, and event coordination. Spa services, photography, florals, and entertainment are available as add-ons.
Can we accommodate guests overnight?+
Yes. The resort has 120+ rooms with group rates available. Many couples negotiate discounted room blocks for 20+ guest reservations.
What's the weather like for a spring or fall wedding?+
September-October offers similar conditions. Summer (June-August) reaches 85-90°F and draws more tourists.
Are there backup indoor spaces if weather turns?+
Yes. The resort offers a covered pavilion and indoor banquet hall, both with sea views, at no additional venue fee.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.