Secret Garden Hotel
Guests arrive at Secret Garden Hotel to discover a tranquil Cretan retreat where Mediterranean gardens frame every moment of celebration.
Secret Garden Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in Maleme, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' (CHQ), 45–50 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, October.
About Secret Garden Hotel
Guests arrive at Secret Garden Hotel to discover a tranquil Cretan retreat where Mediterranean gardens frame every moment of celebration.
The property's 4.8-star rating reflects how thoroughly the team orchestrates logistics, from guest check-in through final departures, ensuring couples and their families experience coordination across multiple venues and accommodations.
Located in Maleme, the hotel anchors a destination where natural beauty meets hands-on hospitality.
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I was there with some friends for 4 nights... It was a pleasure. Sarah's family is really nice and all team is sunny and welcoming. We appreciated the food and the rooms are cleaned. Thank you for all and see you next time
Alessandro Barca · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHQ, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Located at Pirgos Psilonerou 43, Maleme 730 14, in northwest Crete
- Consistently rated 4.8/5 on Google by verified guests
- On-site accommodation reduces guest travel and keeps wedding parties connected
- Garden settings available for ceremonies and receptions with natural Greek landscape
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 16:00–18:00Guest arrivals & check-in; welcome gathering in garden
- 09:00–13:00Rehearsal, hair/makeup preparations in hotel suites
- 17:00Ceremony in garden
- 18:00–23:00Cocktail hour & reception dinner
- FlexibleFarewell breakfast; late checkout or extended stay
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHQ · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis'.
- Typical total
- €4,500–12,000+Aisle estimate
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€4,500–12,000+ (50-guest wedding, 2 nights)
- Ceremony fee
- €400–800Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €45–75 a headAisle estimate
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€45–75 (food, beverage, service)
- Room rate
- €80–160 a nightAisle estimate
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€80–160 (standard room); €120–200 (suite)
- 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
- 697 198 3595
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Prices are estimates based on typical Cretan hotel wedding packages. Contact hotel directly at https://secretgardenhotel.gr/ for custom quotes. External vendor fees (photographer, florist, DJ) not included.
Questions about the venue
What's included in a wedding package?+
Ceremony and reception spaces, guest accommodations, catering coordination, and wedding day timeline management. Specific inclusions vary by package selected through their website at https://secretgardenhotel.gr/
Can we have both ceremony and reception on-site?+
Yes. The hotel's garden spaces accommodate ceremonies, and indoor/outdoor reception areas serve dinners and celebrations for groups of 20–150 guests.
How far is the nearest airport?+
Chania International Airport 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' is approximately 40 km away, roughly 45–50 minutes by car or shuttle.
What time of year is best for a wedding?+
July–August are peak summer and can be intense; winter months are mild but may see occasional rain.
Do you offer wedding planning services?+
The hotel coordinates logistics and vendor connections. Many couples hire independent Crete-based wedding planners alongside the hotel team for full coordination.
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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.