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Reviews of Samaria by the Sea

Chora Sfakion, Khóra Sfakíon, 73011, Greece

#7 of 23 hotels in Khóra Sfakíon

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Review score

Based on 245 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    10
    Pictures don’t do it justice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location, location, location. The pictures don’t do it justice! Fabulous views, in centre of town but still quiet enough for a peaceful night’s sleep. Staff are friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Boat tours are within easy walking distance. Thoroughly recommend this accommodation.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Gorgeous rooms with the best sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No fault of the hotel, but the town itself was a bit sleepy the beginning of May. While there was some parking available, it was a little far away and down a very narrow and steep alleyway.

    Beautiful location in the heart of Chora Skafion. The hotel is tastefully decorated throughout and the waterfront dining options were great. All the staff were super helpful and we especially loved the reception dog, Simba. The bed was incredibly cozy. We were upgraded to a better room on arrival, and there were flowers on the bed and a towel arrangement in honor of our honeymoon, nice touch!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    8.0
    Great place to stay for some days if you avoid high season
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel staff (owner on site) were not very welcoming to say the least! We had no information about services, activities, breakfast - nothing. We were asked in a weird way to pay upfront (“we are probably busy when you leave”??) - nobody cared whether we were there or not - we were just paying customers. Very contrary to other - even larger - hotels in Crete, which are usually service oriented, care about their guests experience etc. That was not the case here

    The view!!! Despite the “town” being highly touristic (the hotel is an integrated part of a restaurant street - and that is basically the town), we still had a great time and praised ourselves lucky that we came at a time with less tourists. There seems to be a common agreement that music is not allowed - we highly appreciated that!! That means you can actually hear the sea and your thoughts (not a luxury you had in some of the other Cretan tourist towns we visited). I had really nice and very flexible treatment by the booking staff of the hotel: accommodating and service oriented.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    10
    Beautiful a wonderful place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stunning location and very comfortable . Everyone very relaxed and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Excellent place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room very compact but well laid out

    Clean and modern room close enough to hear the sea

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value; fair place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Torn up screen door.

    Nice spot to crash after Imbros Gorge hike. Just waking up to the season so quiet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely view of the sea in a superb little townn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small TV with no channels.

    Lovely view.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was amazing! Comfy bed, big room and nice bathroom.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was great. The host was very helpful and kindly upgraded us to a suite (we think we were the only guests while we were there!). The view from our room was amazing.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Could not be more central and convenient! Directly above beach and restaurant yet quiet at night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    As our rooms were fairly small, we really appreciated the sofas and comfortable lounging chairs outside in the restaurant area. They had two of these double sofa/ two chair arrangements for seating up to at least 8 people per gathering spot. We were a family of 6 and we could all sit and relax together outside of our two rooms. I didn't see any other hotel offer this feature! We stayed 5 nights and met there for our breakfast coffees and pre-dinner drinks. We could sip our drinks and order a few starters and our kids could be comfortable and not stuck in dining chairs. A very luxurious and generous touch! Also, the kids could play in the sandy beach right below us - moms having coffee but close to dads and kids right below.... "We see you!" - but no sand in our lattes.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Smart accommodation in a wonderful location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would have been nice to have moe of a welcome from the staff on arrival, such as explaining about breakfasts, WiFi code, etc.

    Spacious room with a nice big comfortable bed, in a stunning location with a balcony overlooking the harbour. This is an ideal place to finish the day after hiking the Samaria Gorge then taking the ferry along the coast from Agia Roumeli.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Authentic, clean, familiar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Room: very clean with a fantastic view of the ocean and a nice and modern interior - Bed: comfy mattresses and pillows, clean sheets - Lavatories: Modern multifunctional shower, clean toilet, nice tiles, much space for toiletries - Staff: Friendly and familiar with the goodest of dogs <3 -Food: rich breakfast options, fantastic fish, nice vegetarian options, the beetroot salad is a hidden champion

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location and view are excellent.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Falling asleep while listening to the sound of the sea, is just unique. Great location, great vantage point for sea trips to the nearest beaches, friendly staff and quite a few options to dine around.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Didn't have breakfast because we were not hungry. The accommodation was excellent, far exceeded our expectations. Very warm welcome from the hosts. Slight issue with a window, sorted immediately. The views from the apartment were beautiful and it was a pleasure watching the boating activity.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    10
    The location, food was excellent especially the homemade apple cake . The staff were so friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Good variety on the breakfast menu - lovely food

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    9.0
    Fantastic stay, very private and only a couple of minutes’ walk to the beach…regular boat services to the beautiful bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - we loved our stay here

    The room was very spacious and spotlessly clean and the view out to the sea was stunning. The sound of the sea was very calming and relaxing. The free standing bathtub was a lovely additional indulgence

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    We loved our stay here. Very friendly and attentive staff. Amenities great. Thoroughly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful location Very comfortable bed! Spectacular view Peaceful

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    Great Barista and can’t get over the view!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    sad to leave

    staff and the view!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    10
    Perfect stay , lovely sea view from the balcony , perfect to sit out
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Perfect location for the beach, tavernas etc and only a short walk from where the coach stops and handy for ferries too .

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

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

    Very comfortable room with a lovely view of the sea. Several restaurants just next to the hotel and in the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

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

    The best .. The staff very best.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen smell in the rooms

    Location, spaciousness

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    10
    Amazing view on the sea, perfect location in sfaxia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing view on the sea Luxurious room Perfect location in Sfaxia

    Stayed in September 2023

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