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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Traditional House (Malotira) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
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Food court
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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Apokoronou Area, Samonas, Apokoronas, Crete Island, 73003
  • Place, Samonas Cave
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Samonas Olive Tree
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Venetian Harbor
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪44 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Traditional Duplex

  • Bay view
  • 500 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 20
  • 9 Queen Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional Duplex (Mantzourana) | In-room dining

Traditional Duplex (Mantzourana)

  • Mountain view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Traditional Duplex (Diktamos)

  • Mountain view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Traditional House (Faskomilla) | In-room dining

Traditional House (Faskomilla)

  • Mountain view
  • 75 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Traditional House (Malotira)

  • Sea view
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Traditional House (Fiskouni)

8.0 out of 10
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(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About this property

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

Samonas Traditional Villas

A steam room, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are available at this smoke-free villa. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool and express check-out are on-site. 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 fridges and ovens.
Samonas Traditional Villas offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation includes double sofa beds and dining tables. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Accommodation at this 5-star villa has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Apokoronas villa provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 43-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and DVD players. Additionally, rooms include free minibar items and espresso makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the villa include a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

During your stay at Samonas Traditional Villas, you're just a quick walk from Samonas Cave. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a coffee shop/cafe are available. Built in 2005, this luxury villa has 5 villas over 2 floors. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. Free WiFi and kitchens are available in all villas.
  • Air-conditioned villas with kitchens, washers/dryers and fireplaces
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Samonas - Aetofolia, a family restaurant that serves local cuisine
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a steam room and bicycles to rent
  • 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Ancient City of Aptera and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Samonas Traditional Villas offers its guests a steam room and a seasonal outdoor pool. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the luxury Samonas Traditional Villas. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Apokoronas villa is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Samonas - Aetofolia – This family restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner and light fare.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool toys
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Cot: EUR 15 per night
  • Highchair
  • Pool toys

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
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

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

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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
  • Books
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • 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 rug in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours

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
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2005
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 07 November and 23 March.

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 1 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 15 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per night
  • High chair fee: EUR 10 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 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
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning on arriving outside normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The host will greet guests on arrival. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1042Κ91002928901

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 on 01 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Samonas Traditional Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very charming property with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is gorgeous and off the beaten track along a winding mountain road in a village with approx 25 inhabitants-so very good for an escape. Made up of traditional villas with comfy beds and shared pool. Easily drivable to beaches in abt 30 mins
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A lovely peaceful villa with a beautiful view

We spent three lovely days at the villa up in the mountains. It was full of rustic charm and very peaceful (the only sounds in the evening were goats and birds!) The building has lots of history and has a pool and an en site convenience store which is really useful. The breakfast was incredible! It was served on the balcony of our room. I’d highly recommend that you have it when you stay! The owner is also very helpful and communicative. I had several questions throughout the stay and always received timely and informative responses.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

bedste anbefalinger

Et lille stykke paradis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephane

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

nk

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enric

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!