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Family-friendly villa with bars and a 24-hour health club

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Traditional House (Malotira) | Balcony
Traditional House (Malotira) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters
Property entrance
Traditional Duplex (Mantzourana) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
The price is NT$21,619
NT$24,688 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26

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Traditional House (Faskomilla) | In-room dining

Traditional House (Faskomilla)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 22.68 Ping (75 square meters)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Duplex (Diktamos) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Traditional Duplex (Diktamos)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 20 Ping (66 square meters)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional House (Fiskouni) | Living area | 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Smart TV, fireplace

Traditional House (Fiskouni)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 27 Ping (89 square meters)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Traditional House (Malotira)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 25.71 Ping (85 square meters)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Duplex (Mantzourana) | In-room dining

Traditional Duplex (Mantzourana)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 16.64 Ping (55 square meters)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Traditional Duplex

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Yard
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 151 Ping (499 square meters)
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 20
  • 9 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Apokoronou Area, Samonas, Apokoronas, Crete Island, 73003

What's nearby

  • Samonas Olive Tree - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ancient City of Aptera - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Port of Souda - 18 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 21 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Almyrida Beach - 27 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Καλάμι - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cactus Coffee & Goodies Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Don Rosario Ristorante Italiano - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Aptera - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Samonas Traditional Villas

Family-friendly villa with bars and a 24-hour health club
Along with an outdoor pool, this villa has 2 bars/lounges and a 24-hour health club. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a steam room, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. All 5 soundproofed villas provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and memory foam beds. Guests can enjoy fireplaces, and other standard amenities include kitchens with refrigerators and ovens.
Samonas Traditional Villas offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations include double sofa beds and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Apokoronas villa provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary newspapers and safes, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include free minibar items and espresso makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

A 24-hour health club and complimentary bicycles are featured at the villa. In addition to a seasonal outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 24-hour pool access
  • In-room massages
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's toys
  • Crib: EUR 15 per night
  • Highchair
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Restaurants on site

  • Samonas - Aetofolia

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total
  • Pets stay free
  • Food and water bowls

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Free bottled water
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Shopping
  • Supervised activities for children
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • 5 units
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 2005
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Soundproofing
  • Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 07 and March 23.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1042Κ91002928901

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April 01 to October 31
24-hour pool access
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Samonas Traditional Settlement
Samonas Traditional Settlement Apokoronas
Samonas Traditional Settlement Villa
Samonas Traditional Settlement Villa Apokoronas
Traditional Settlement
Samonas Traditional Villas Villa Apokoronas
Samonas Traditional Villas Villa
Samonas Traditional Villas Apokoronas
Samonas Traditional Villas
Samonas Traditional Apokoronas
Samonas Traditional Villas Villa
Samonas Traditional Villas Apokoronas
Samonas Traditional Villas Villa Apokoronas

Frequently asked questions

Does Samonas Traditional Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Samonas Traditional Villas?

As of 2024/12/18, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Samonas Traditional Villas on 2024/12/25 start from NT$21,619, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Samonas Traditional Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Samonas Traditional Villas?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Samonas Traditional Villas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Samonas Traditional Villas?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Where is Samonas Traditional Villas located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Ancient City of Aptera, Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori, and Art of Living Glass Factory. Dourakis Winery is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

Samonas Traditional Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable location and view. The detail put into the rooms and service to visitors by Konstantinos and Irene is first class multiplyed by two or three. One of our best stays ever. Want to go back....soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Book this NOW!
Amazing time! Thank you so much! Would highly recommend this place! The staff is incredibly nice, and very welcoming! Very quiet and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful relaxing experience
Incredibly accommodating host. The room was wonderful and bed was really comfortable. The amenities were also great and included a cafe if any last minute items were needed. Guests were also able to request breakfast which was a great way to start the day.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and rooms.
Built from local farm building. Used local materials and traditional furnishings. Our unit included the remains of a stone oven and a well, which added to the traditional feel. Rooms are elaborately decorated with local objects. Service was excellent and the breakfasts were foody Cretan. Very peaceful location is reached by a narrow set of hairpin curves.

2/10 Terrible

nk, davis, ca, usa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Complete and total disaster
I booked the accommodations in May or June 2014. In fact I made an error in the original booking, and had to rebook with the assistance of a hotels.com associate. Then ONE DAY prior to arrival I get an email from Lodging Operations (which works for both Expedia and hotels.com) that my reservation has been cancelled as the hotel has oversold the reservations. The owner/manager - who I was directed to talk to - claimed he informed hotels.com that the reservation cannot be accepted as early as June, but they ignored to inform me. This does not make much sense since the reservation had to be rebooked. On the other hand, the hotels.com employee who was "trying to help me" was NO help at all - he said either that we can cancel the reservation and hotels.com team will rebook us - without ever giving even a hint of any details - or that we deal with the Samonas owner/manager who was offering an alternative - essentially forcing us to deal directly with the Samonas manager. With family in the air I had little options given the total lack of support from hotels.com and took alternative accommodation arranged by the Samonas owner, at a completely different location, and without air conditioning and wifi. While we made it through, we were heavily overcharged since what we paid for Samonas was not returned and/or prorated. I will be calling hotels.com (whom I already emailed but no response so far) demanding corrective actions. As it stands, this was a total fiasco and a ripoff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slice of heaven
Went to recharge batteries - pre Easter. And this place really worked. Had it all to ourselves. The views from our balcony were stunning. The breakfasts legendary - fresh yoghurt, honey, fruit, spinach pies, cheese and walnuts, eggs, fresh coffee, avocados with honey, fresh orange juice. And that happened every day. After a refreshing dip in the plunge pool looking at the snow capped mountains, The host is an absolute star - makes brilliant quince jam - available from the little honesty shop on site. He also bought my mum ingredients to make the jelly she loved. A great spot for spring flower hunting. Dont miss the monumental 3000 yr old olive tree down the road too.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Something different but excellent
At first I was a little freaked out when we were driving from the Chania airport to the hotel. It seemed so far. I got especially concerned as we drove up --what I later dubbed-Goat mountain.But when we got there-and up the stone stairs with all the beautiful flowers and trees and into our amazing room complete with fireplace and a great balcony overlooking the valley-I knew I had made the right decision. Yes the hotel is out of the way, yes it does take about 20 minutes to get up the mountain, yes you are about 40 minutes from Chania's town center but the time goes by fast (once you know where you are going) and the ride is half the fun, The owner of the hotel created this little piece of paradise with nothing but utter devotion. It seems that there is nothing he hasn't though of--our room even had a washing machine and soap for goodness sake!

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Perfect Vacation
If you want to relax and get away from the crowded commercial areas, this Is the perfect place. We stayed in the purple villa and had a lot of space between the three of us. The views are spectacular and you can see all down to the beach and up to the mountains. The people managing the villas are very kind and helpful and are happy to answer any question. You do need to have a vehicle since it´s 12 minutes by car down the hill to the nearest Taverna and minimarket. There is a taverna in the village but it is not regularly open. I can recommend the breakfast, the best we ever had. There are also several different nice walks/hikes with beautiful views if you like us like to have a morning walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten einen wundervollen, erholsamen Urlaub mit unserem kleinen Hund und waren 2 Wochen dort. Die liebevoll angelegte Anlage mit den 5 Villen, der Bepflanzung und dem Pool ist einfach großartig. Auf Wunsch kann man sich das Frühstück auf eine der wundervollen Terrassen servieren lassen. Die Häuser werden täglich geputzt und es gibt einen kleinen Minimarkt mit allen Köstlichkeiten der Insel. Die Lage ist wunderbar ruhig und mit dem Auto gut erreichbar. Nach Chania ist es 30 min. mit dem Auto, sowie zu den zahlreichen, traumhaften Stränden und Beachbars. Ideal für einen entspannten Pärchenurlaub ❤️
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
bedste anbefalinger
Et lille stykke paradis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top ausgestattete Wohnung mit allen Annehmlichkeiten. Sehr freundliche Vermieter, unbedingt nach der Höhle fragen. ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Traumhaftes Haus, traumhafte Lage,
hervorragend und sehr liebevoll restauriertes Haus in idyllischem Bergdorf. Der Eigentümer sorgt für einen sehr persönlichen und umfassenden Service. So ist im Hause ein kleiner Supermarkt mit allerlei Spezialitäten und Köstlichkeiten eingerichtet, so dass man sich auch selbst versorgen kann, Allerdings lockt einen das "Adlernest", gleich um die Ecke, ebenfalls mit köstlichem Mahl. Das Frühstück im Samonas ist umwerfend und wer das verpasst ist selber schuld.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

stephane, La Baule

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superbe Dans la montagne
Un magnifique endroit en pleine montagne On entend parfois les cloches des chèvres Et le silence Très beau village avec des appartements différents mais toujours une belle vue Petits déjeuners très complets et très bon avec des produits de qualité et fait maison

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place
we were couple with a baby, great place we definitely recommend it. villa was very big with all appliances, we had everything we needed

10/10 Excellent

Marco, Cereseto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ville stupende in posizione ottima
Samonas è un paradiso! niente è stato lasciato al caso da Costantino; le ville sono bellissime,la piscina pulitissima, tranquillità e relax sono garantiti. La posizione è favorevole per una visita alle spiagge dell'akrotiri e per l'aeroporto di Chania consigliatissimo

10/10 Excellent

Enric, Badalona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar perfecto para relajarse
Fue todo estupendo, las villas son muy bonitas, están muy limpias y decoradas con mucho gusto. Es un alojamiento perfecto para aquellos que busquen escapar de los sitios turísticos y quieran relajarse en un entorno rural. En coche llegas en media hora a Chania y a cualquier playa.

10/10 Excellent

Anna, reggio emilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bellissimo rifugio a poca distanza dal mare
dopo 10 giorni in viaggio di nozze a Creta e dopo aver soggiornato a Malia, decidiamo di avvicinarci all'aereoporto di Chania. Preventivamente da casa abbiamo prenotato attraverso expedia, il luogo dalle foto ci sembrava molto accogliente, ma non ci saremmo mai aspettati tutta quella bellezza,eleganza,raffinatezza e cura nelle scelte fatte da Costantino (proprietario). Sicuramente se lo avessimo scoperto prima non saremmo mai stati a Malia, ma avremmo utilizzato Samonas come appoggio per visitare Creta.