Aulus Chania by Domes Resorts

"We had an absolutely wonderful 10-day stay at Aulus Resort in Chania and honestly could not recommend it highly enough. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome by the incredibly friendly and attentive staff. By the end of our stay, we genuinely felt like we had become part of the Aulus family and were sad to leave. The food was fantastic. There was an amazing variety of delicious all-you-can-eat food, with multiple restaurants to choose from, so we never felt like we were eating the same thing twice. Every meal was something to look forward to. I am coeliac, and I was particularly impressed by how well looked after I was throughout our entire stay. The chefs quickly learnt who we were and, at each meal, would often come and find me and offer to walk me around the buffet personally, explaining which dishes were gluten free and what I could safely eat. This level of care made me feel incredibly comfortable and took away the stress that can usually come with travelling and eating out as a coeliac. It really made a huge difference to our holiday. The resort itself is large, but very easy to navigate. Despite its size, it was simple to find your way around, and there were multiple beautiful pools to choose from. The gym was exceptional — easily one of the best resort gyms we have experienced, with plenty of equipment and everything you could want to maintain training while on holiday. The location is also fantastic. There are plenty of great options for running directly from the resort, and I always felt completely safe and comfortable running in the surrounding area. It is also ideally located for exploring the region, with beautiful beaches nearby, great hiking opportunities in the mountains, and easy access to Chania. The free daily shuttle to the local beach and Chania was a fantastic bonus and made getting around incredibly easy. Chania itself is around a 30-minute drive, while the airport is only around 25 minutes away. What really stood out to us, though, was the people. The staff were consistently warm, friendly and genuinely caring. By the end of our 10 days, we knew many of them by name and it honestly felt like we were saying goodbye to friends and family when we left. Special mention to Yannis and Apostolia who were exceptional. We had such a memorable stay and would happily return. In fact, we are already planning on coming back. Thank you to everyone at Aulus Resort for making our holiday so special — we couldn't have asked for a better experience!"

"Beautiful hotel right on the ocean. Had my first vacation massage at the spa and it was a dream. The staff was friendly, respectful, and kind. The waiting room was so peaceful and the massage was one of the best I’ve ever had! Definitely recommend."

"We stayed here for four nights and loved the laid-back chill vibes of the place. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would recommend the bungalow option with pool access as you have your own sunbed as it gets very busy at the main pool. And I have to give a special mention to the amazing Marina in the Aegeo Spa. Despite being booked out, she went above and beyond to fit me in before we checked out. And believe me, it was so worth it. After de-stressing in the relaxation suite, I had a deep muscle massage that was out of this world. Stocked up on the local, natural products before I left. Would highly recommend. Can't wait to go back."