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Water Lily

3.0 star property
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BBQ/picnic Area
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Daily local cuisine breakfast for a fee
Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Kalathas, Chania, 73100
  • Place, Kalathas Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Nea Chora Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Basic Room, Ground Floor

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, City View (2nd Floor)

  • City view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout curtains

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (2nd Floor)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Sea View (2nd Floor)

  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Water Lily

Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Each apartment provides a TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and Egyptian cotton sheets. Limited housekeeping is available.
Water Lily offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3-star aparthotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Chania aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.
During your stay at Water Lily, you're just a quick walk from Kalathas Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus breakfast (surcharge). Built in 1989, this comfortable aparthotel has 14 apartments over 2 floors. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in each apartment.
  • Each apartment offers a kitchenette, a living room and a dining area
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room and bicycles to rent
  • 10 minutes by car from Stavros Beach and 12 minutes from Chania Central Market
Water Lily offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a steam room, and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Water Lily. Free self parking is available.

This Art Deco Chania aparthotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Direct access to the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car hire
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping on weekdays only
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 14 units
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1989
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 14 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Water Lily Aparthotel
Water Lily Aparthotel Khania
Water Lily Khania
Water Lily Chania
Water Lily Aparthotel
Water Lily Aparthotel Chania

Water Lily Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place, very friendly staff. In a more remote area which was nice, very close to an amazing beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eleftheria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very unorganized no management on property only the owners son. Air conditioning was not working he tried to fix it and never got it to work. they didnt even have our reservation when we arrived. we left it was horrible. i will be disputing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Besitzerin der Unterkunft hat uns herzlich empfangen und sehr gut über die Umgebung und Aktivitäten aufgeklärt. Das Zimmer war riesig und top gepflegt. Das Bad war sehr modern mit einer tollen Regendusche. Unser Highlight war die Poolanlage, welche sehr schön mit einer Lounge umgesetzt wurde. Es waren zudem reichlich Liegen vorhanden. Das Frühstück wurde von der Besitzerin selbst gemacht und war auf unserem Roadtrip durch Kreta mit Abstand das Beste! Totale Weiterempfehlung!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel for Great Price

Very convenient location to the airport and Chania. Nice hotel, with a friendly and helpful staff. Price was GREAT, as was the breakfast! Flew in late, and they left a key for us. Just needed to let them know ahead of time. I will stay there again when traveling to Chania.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic staff

Very friendly and helpful staff gave advice on some brilliant trips around the area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly and informative about local area near to a number of beaches ideally by car
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aamunvirkku

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huoneisto tilava ja keittokomeron varustetaso kohtalaisebn hyvä. Ravintolapalvelut hotellissa niukat ja myös lähistöllä vähäiset. Kauppa palveli vastapäätä pitkään omatoimisia. Makuuhuoneissa viilennyslaite erinomainen. Sijainniltaan hankala löytää, koska opastus puutteellinen. Hanian lentokentälle n. 11 km. Henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä. Iltayön parinkymmenpäisen joukon bileet häiritsivät, koska äänieristys heikohko.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Orkar man gå så är det perfekt.

Hotellet är bra. Ligger lite konstigt till. Men visst 10 minuter till stranden till ett smaskigt pris.
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nära flygplats, Chania

Vi hade en marklägenhet, tyst läge, men ingen utsikt, ganska mörkt. Hotellägaren var väldigt trevlig och vi fick ett mycket bra bemötande. I köksdelen fanns allt man behöver för tillagning av frukost och även till matlagning. Härlig färgsättning i rummet. "Skrikiga stolar" hördes från hela huset. Möbeltassar på stolarna hade inte varit fel. Bussen till Stavros stannar utanför hotellet, men sista bussen från Chania stad går 20:15 på kvällen. Bil rekommenderas.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo hotel vicino all'aeroporto

Cose positive: - Posizione dell'hotel rispetto all'aeroporto di Chania; - Cordialità del personale; - Zone comuni rinnovate; - Abbondante colazione; Cose negative: - Leggera disorganizzazione; - Sciacquone difettoso; - Bagno, in generale, un po' deludente;
Verified

8/10 Good

Aisling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay at water lily

We were four girls all early 20's who stayed at this hotel as a location before our actual destination as we flew into chania airport but we are going back again for our last night as the hotel was that nice. Nina the owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was to die for. Also a major plus is the photos online are the same as the rooms which was a big relief.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

quiet and close to the beach stay

Great family owned hotel, staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean and neat. 15 min walk to the beach, that has a great open air restaurant. great price and close to the airport
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evangelos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost perfect

I think this hotel is unique for its colors in rooms and the hospitality of the 2 sisters who own and run them. Although I stayed only just 1 night, I have no important complaints to mention and I would highly recommend it to everyone that looks for a spacious room at reasonable price, with a pleasant atmosphere, without compromises.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Kort overnatting

Vi kom sent, i mørket, og reiste etter frokost dagen etter, så oppholdet er vanskelig å utdype. men OK for en overnatting
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Family Salmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good service

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

WATER LILY FOREVER

This hotel il really nice and clean. The room was bigger than my flat, air conditioning, 2 balcony, TV and everything you can need. The owner is a very cool lady that loves to gives you any type of informations about restaurant and places to see. She's really lovely. If i'll come back to Crete i'll absolutely come back there. 5 star rating in my opinion. Have a nice trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Water Lily, Kreta

Hotellets appartment var fint store med mulighed for af tilberede morgenmad etc. På tagterrassen kunne man tilberede frokost /aftensmad/grille i den udendørs køkken som var indrettet og den var en døgnkiosk lige på den anden side af vejen til de mest fornødne dagligvarer. ( Ingen resturant på hotellet ) Hotellet drives af far og datter, som begge er særdeles imødekommende, venlige og hjælpsomme mennesker. Hotellet ligger i kort afstand fra strand, lufthavn og ca. 30 min fra Khania, som er et eller flere besøg vær med dens gamle bydel og de hyggelige små stræder med alle de mange forskellige boder og butikker.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, helpful, very clean and comfortable. Rooms were large. Away from the chaos of the Hania -very relaxing and close to nice beach. Would definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities