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Greece : Domes Noruz Chania – Adult Only Hotel In Crete

After four wonderful days in the east of the island of Crete, we continued our trip to the north-west of the island, where we stayed at the Domus Nuroz Chania hotel. The hotel, which opened just last July and joined a long list of luxury hotels in the Marriott Autograph Collection, is an adults-only hotel located a short drive from the city of Chania and offers a particularly luxurious experience.

The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

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During all the previous times I had visited Greece, I had always stayed at a big resort, offering many restaurants and attractions – but this hotel was completely different. This is a boutique hotel, which comes across mainly in terms of design and in terms of the number of rooms and guests staying at the hotel, and as a boutique hotel lover, I had a feeling that it will completely be my cup of tea from the moment I entered the hotel.

Situated right on the beach in one of the small bays of Chania, the hotel is the perfect embodiment of a luxurious and pampering vacation from A to Z – a meticulous and prestigious design while at the same time comfortable and inviting, a high-quality spa, special and equipped rooms, excellent food, large pools equipped with a variety of sun-lounging chairs and amazing cocktails that are fun to sip by the pool and in front of the mesmerizing sunsets.

Ever since we went back home I keep asking – when can we go back? 😉

 

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Let's Cut To The Chase – All The Things You Should Know About The Hotel

 

LOCATION

The Domes Noruz Chania hotel is located in north-west Crete, and is a 30-minute drive from the airport in Chania or two hours from the main airport of the island, Heraklion. Direct flights from Israel to Heraklion take place regularly throughout the year, while direct flights to the airport in Chania are only offered in the hot season, so it’s worth checking both options. We booked flights back and forth from the airport in Heraklion and rented a car at the airport, which accompanied us throughout the trip. If you don’t feel like arranging the trip together yourself, you can also rely on WTC this vacation, the international tourist center for luxurious trips in Greece and all over the world, to organize a package of flights, transfers {or car rental} and hotel accommodations.

The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

Unlike the resorts I've stayed at in Greece in the past, this isn’t a hotel in a completely secluded location, but is on the same beach along with other hotels and vacation apartments. This may not sound like the most ideal, but there are a number of advantages to this, especially if you decide not to rent a car – like grocery stores, restaurants and taverns within walking distance, and also a frequent low-cost bus to Chania’s city center, which is a15 minute drive away from the hotel.

Apart from a visit to the ancient Venetian harbor of Chania, and some shopping we did on the city's main shopping street {what can I tell you, it's inevitable 😉 }, we also visited the wonderful beach of Ballos and the amazing Seitan Limania beach, which are a relatively short drive from the hotel {less than an hour}, and we even spent an amazing day on a breathtaking yacht. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to the pink Alfonso beach which is supposed to be amazing, but at least we have something to come back for next time 😉

In the following posts, I’ll tell you in detail about all the places we visited 🙂

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DESIGN

Like other trendy boutique hotels that have opened in recent years around the world, what sets the tone for the whole experience of staying in the Domes Noruz Chania hotel is the design.

The architecture and interior design of the hotel, which are characterized by many arches and curved lines and colors in natural shades of sand, natural wood and light blue create a luxurious and noble feeling, but also natural and relaxed. Think of it this way – a desert palace meets the vibes of Australian surfers. Or is that only my feeling? 🙂

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The hotel’s minimalistic chic isn’t only from the magnificent design of the building itself, but also from the attention given even to the smallest details. Special lighting fixtures, high quality designed furniture, interesting prints and ornaments that fit perfectly together. It’s very clear that whoever planned and designed the hotel didn’t let anything slip under his nose, and the result is truly admirable.

It’s not surprising that the Domes Noruz Chania is the first Greek hotel to win an award for its interior and exterior design. But what is surprising, even very surprising, is that the entire complex of the hotel was built in just six months! Brings up some doubts regarding the theory that Greece's economic crisis was caused by the laziness of the Greeks, right? 😉

 

SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE

The atmosphere at the Dumas Nuruz Chania is dreamy and relaxing, ideal for a romantic couple vacation. In addition to the relaxed design style that creates the utopian atmosphere for a vacation and the clear sea that forms the enchanting landscape, the unique atmosphere of the hotel creates, in my opinion, the two separate pool areas.

The first is defined as a quiet zone and is suitable for anyone who wants complete relaxation without unnecessary noise {the truth is, it's a little strange how quiet it is there when the pool is full of people…}, and the second one, sitting right by the hotel's bar, ‘Raw Bar’, is accompanied by music 24 hours by a DJ who creates the perfect soundtrack for a vacation.

Since the hotel is for adults only {from 16 years of age}, the hotel was very quiet and relaxed even when it reached almost full occupancy. {Yes, the hotel was already almost full at the end of May! It turns out that there’s a high demand…}.

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The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

In terms of service, it was mostly good but not as perfect as I would expect from a hotel in this style. Despite the warm welcoming when arriving at the hotel {which reminded us of the receptions in Thailand's luxury resorts}, and although the staff always answer any question with a smile and obviously want to help, the service doesn’t always run smoothly and the feeling is that there’s some communication problem between the staff members. This isn’t something that can ruin a vacation, but when you arrive at a hotel like this you expect only the best.

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THE SUITE

The Domus Nord hotel has 83 rooms in six different levels {all rooms and rates can be found here}, facing the hotel's pools or beach. All the rooms, which look like they were taken from an interior design magazine, have high arched ceilings, balconies equipped with comfortable sitting areas and a pool, jacuzzi or an outdoor hot tub that is especially fun in the evening. Oh, and no less important – all rooms have an iron and ironing board! Very useful! 🙂

We stayed in a stunning room called ABSOLUTE HAVEN, which spreads over two floors with a large balcony and direct sea view. The room continues the relaxed design line of the rest of the hotel and combines Aztec tribal elements using decorative details and prints in a color scheme of black and white, light blue and wood.

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On the lower level of the room is the living room with a comfortable seating area and a large TV, a coffee corner equipped with a Nespresso machine and capsules, a minibar and bathroom, which was a little too small in my opinion. In the center of the floor there’s, surprisingly, a round sink, with the faucet hanging directly from the ceiling – a very special design element, though less comfortable than a regular fixture because it doesn’t provide enough space for the toiletries. Not the way I would choose to design my permanent home, but it certainly creates a particularly interesting design statement.

The balcony of the suite is just a few meters from the sea and is equipped with a small seating area, an outdoor bath and an infinity pool that is perfect for swimming across the view of the sea and the sound of the waves.

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The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

On the second floor, which is the smaller one of the two, is the bedroom and another small bathroom. The bed stands in front of a glass window that promised us a view of the sea, as if from a postcard, every morning. Simply perfect!

I particularly liked the fact that the room is equipped with an advanced lighting system that provides a variety of different lighting modes and an audio system that allows you to listen to music in the bathroom, too! I’m telling you, they thought about everything 😉

Like other hotels in this standard, in the Domes Noruz Chania the room is cleaned twice a day.

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HOTEL'S FACILITIES

Swimming pools – 

The hotel has 3 pools – 2 large outdoor pools, and another one indoors in the spa complex. As mentioned, one pool is in the quiet zone, suitable for those looking for complete silence, while the second is right by the DJ's stand and the hotel's excellent bar overlooking the sea. All pools are equipped with a variety of sun loungers, comfortable beanbags and soft towels.

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The Beach –

The hotel's beach is just a few steps from the hotel's restaurant and is equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, towels and even call buttons to order directly from the bar. The beach itself is beautiful and relatively spacious, but sits in line with the beaches of other hotels. I would be happy if they made a clearer separation between the beaches, perhaps with the help of natural vegetation, to create a more isolated feeling on the beach.

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The Spa – 

The hotel's spa is small and beautiful and the design is inspired by the region's traditional embroidery and fabrics. The hotel's indoor swimming pool, sauna and Turkish bath are available in the spa, and high-quality body and facial treatments can be ordered which combine cosmetics of the British company Elemis.

The Domes Noruz Chania in Crete , Greece is the perfect place for honeymoon and romantic vacations. This luxurious heaven is an adult only hotel!!! | Travel to Chania - bucket list!

 

The Gym and Sports Classes – 

In the spa area, you can find the hotel's fully equipped gym which is open 24 hours a day. In addition, the hotel offers a variety of sports activities outdoors in the fresh air, like Yoga, at an additional cost.

WI FI –

Sturdy and good Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.

 

FOOD

Breakfast – 

The breakfast at the Norse Dumas is simply amazing! First of all, the meal is served in the hotel’s restaurant, which sits right on the beach and is a pleasure in itself. Second, even though it’s a buffet meal that offers a variety of delicacies of all kinds, they manage to maintain a very boutique and stylish look. Among the many delicacies at breakfast are a variety of cut organic fruit, natural juices and sparkling wine, organic vegetables, cheeses, special sausages, salty and sweet pastries, cakes and cookies, hot dishes and a variety of eggs.

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Restaurants and Bars – 

The hotel has 3 restaurants and bars –

1. The main restaurant, Zeen, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, which is located a few steps from the sea and offers a great local cuisine using local organic ingredients.

2. The poolside Raw Bar serves great cocktails, light meals to eat by the pool and Asian dishes in the evening.

3. The N Bar, located in the hotel's impressive lobby, which serves a variety of cocktails.

We went to the Raw Bar several times, both during the day and in the evening, to enjoy the sunset with a cocktail in hand. Although the prices of cocktails weren’t cheap compared to prices in Greece {12 euros on average}, they were completely worth the price. My recommendation – go for the Passion Swizzle cocktail or the Basil Smash!

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On our last night at the hotel, we ate at an excellent meal at the Zeen restaurant in front of a breathtaking sunset. Have I already mentioned that this hotel has the most beautiful sunsets in the world? 🙂

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Although the prices were very reasonable compared to other restaurants of luxury hotels, the food in the restaurant was polished and prestigious, as was the service, which was a great surprise. It’s highly recommended to get pampered with a good meal at this restaurant at least one evening out of your vacation.

 

PRICE

The Domes Noruz Chania is a special and luxurious hotel that is sold as part of vacation packages and can also be booked independently. In both cases the price is consistent with the prestigious hospitality experience. Being an adult-only hotel, the hotel is especially suitable for honeymoon vacations and romantic vacations.

The price per night depends on the type of room, the time of the stay {mid-week or weekend}, and of course the season – click here to compare prices on the various booking sites.

What do you think of the Domes Noruz Hotel? Tell me in the comments 🙂
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A special thank you to the Domes Noruz Chania hotel for the super pampering hospitality!

 

 

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