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Reviews of The Authentic Village Boutique Hotel

Sfakia, Hora Sfakion, Khóra Sfakíon, 73011, Greece

#2 of 23 hotels in Khóra Sfakíon

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Review score

Based on 386 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.9

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Slept well in beautiful, quiet accommodation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited space in bathroom

    Beautiful, tasteful, comfortable room. Professional and generous staff. Great night’s sleep on comfortable bed with good quality sheets. Quiet.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Ants in the room

    Nice big room, comfortable bed, great shower facilities.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Very esthetically pleasing hotel and courtyard with wonderful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we disliked!

    This hotel was a lovely oasis in the quiet town of Chora Sfakion. The central courtyard was beautifully done in stone with the patios of the rooms looking down upon that as well as the town. The staff were friendly and welcoming and held our luggage in the office for us as we arrived before check-in time. When the room was ready, our bags were waiting for us in the room. The room was very comfortable with a king size bed, mini fridge, writing table, ample storage space and private balcony. The white walls, wood doors and windows and the entire accent wall of stone made the room very relaxing and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel staff gave us two recommendations. The first for breakfast (the hotel doesn’t serve one) just around the corner, an excellent bakery with great pastries. The second one for dining, the ‚Kitchen Stories‘ restaurant on the seafront with a 10 % discount for hotel guests. You should avoid this place, the dishes were barely tolerable. If you are looking for a better place to dine, visit Nikos Taverna and you will find a far better and less expensive menu.

    A really nice boutique hotel in the heart of Sfakia, two minutes away from the seafront. Splendid view from the room’s terrace on the harbour and the coast. The rooms are well equipped, the beds are very comfortable, last not least the whole staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We haven’t seen a nicer hotel in town during our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Wonderful 2 days
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all ! Just be aware there are stairs everywhere in Hora Skafion

    Great location Terrific staff - thank you Kiki and the man that carried our luggage to and from the car park . Comfortable bed , terrific shower Appreciated free mini bar daily Close to everything we needed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    10
    Gladly again next time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    On our tour of Crete (Almyrida 4 nights, Cora Sfakion 3 nights, Agia Galini 3 nights, Archanes 3 nights) we felt very comfortable in the Authentic Village Boutic Hotel. The room, bathroom and the inner courtyard of the hotel complex were fantastically beautiful. Coffee pods, lemonade and water were free. We enjoyed the hikes on the first day from Chora Sfakia to Loutro and the following day from Loutro to Marmara Beach (What a beautiful restaurant there!) as well as the necessary boat passages.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Highly Recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great stay to a perfect room Special thanks to Zorka for the kind welcome!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice place would recommend but expect a somewhat small room size if facing the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room facing the sea was quite small. I saw another room not facing the sea and it seemed a little nicer and larger.

    The staff were great, really friendly. The location was A1. The bed was comfortable. The property was nice looking.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Wonderfully helpful and welcoming staff. Super clean, stylish and comfortable room, with amazing housekeeping daily.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    10
    We loved our stay. The staff were amazing Wish we stay longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Fantastic staff , beautiful property with a lovely location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful room. A highlight of our visit to Crete.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved everything and would recommend to all our friends

    Beautiful decor and very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The design was great! It really looks like a little village in the village. It is well design, and the room too. We had 2 balconies, with one of which with a view on the sea. The host was super helpful in guiding us around as much with restaurants, as for ticket purchasing for the boat to Agia Roumeli (for the Samaria Gorge) , she even gave us the opportunity to discover a very nice secluded beach not so far.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    The friendly, helpful staff in a tranquil setting will make me remember Sfakia fondly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The girl at the reception was so friendly and helpful. She gave me lot of travel information (boats, buses, schedules). She could not have been more helpful. Also, the room was beautifully designed and appointed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing the stay was great

    The property is beautiful and you can tell they take meticulous care and pay attention to every detail. Evita at the reception was so kind and gave us great advice of things to do during our stay. We had a beautiful view of the sea also. The bed and pillows were so comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is a very nice small complex that looks like a cretan village, but has all modern amenities. Very nice staff and general atmosphere in the village of Chora Sfakion. We would definitely come back 😊

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    Fatnastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    This place is awesome. Super-friendly staff, lovely neighborood vibe and an attention to detail that made this one the best hotels I've stayed in. Book it!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Luxurious hotel in a good location in Sfakia Beautiful rooms and very helpful reception team

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel in a perfect location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing- everything was excellent.

    Every part of our stay exceeded our expectations- a beautiful hotel in a perfect location. Rooms were stylish and had everything we needed, the sea view was incredible and the beds comfortable. Staff were welcoming and so helpful, we really can’t wait to come back.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Highly recommend as one of our best stays in Greece.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very welcoming and provided an excellent orientation to the hotel .They provided relevant information about the area-ferry tickets, beaches and hikes. We appreciated the detail of the cleaning staff.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel, great staff, 5* stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an absolutely lovely stay at this hotel for 4 nights. Without a doubt one of the few gems of the south and around Sfakia, this hotel was luxurious. The rooms are beautifully designed, with exposed stone, lovely oak furniture and white painted walls meaning typical Greek style with a modern twist. The bathroom was large, rainfall shower and had everything we needed, the bed comfortable and bed linen soft and silky. We slept like babies after busy days exploring the south of Crete. Our room had a nicely appointed balcony with sea views, the aircon worked really well and it was always nice going back to such an inviting and comfortable room. Lots of space for bags and clothes in the handmade wardrobes. The whole hotel looks stunning and should win some design awards if it hasn't already. If you can appreciate fine woodworking, you'll love this place! One thing to point out is the short walk and steps from the reserved parking area, not a problem though as staff are happy to help with bags. And on that note, the staff, especially Zorka, are absolutely lovely, welcoming and helpful and we already can't wait for our next stay.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Beautifullly maintained property in a lovely village
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    Receptionists were friendly efficient and very knowledgeable. Facilities were great. Room was lovely

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, quiet

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    Highly recommend a stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fantastic!

    Stayed in September 2023

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