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Samaria by the Sea

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Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View | Living area
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine, beach views
Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Chora Sfakion, Sfakia, Crete, 730 11
  • Sweetwater Beach
  • Agios Charalampos
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Frangokastello Venetian Fortress
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪79 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Suite, Balcony, Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Superior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

Junior Suite, Balcony, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Sfakia

Located in Sfakia, Samaria by the Sea is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Vrysi and 8 minutes from Ilingas Beach. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Agios Charalampos and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ammoúdi.

What's nearby

  • Agios Charalampos - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Imbros Gorge - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Frangokastello Venetian Fortress - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Frangokastello Beach - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Marmara Beach - 50 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gorge Cantina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tavern Imbros - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Old Finix - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Daskalogiannis - ‬68 min drive
  • ‪Sifis - ‬68 min drive

About this property

Samaria by the Sea

Hotel in Sfakia with a restaurant
Samaria by the Sea offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and bike parking.
Satisfy your appetite with Greek cuisine at Kitchen Stories, a beachfront restaurant which features an ocean view. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Kitchen Stories - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 180 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Kitchen Stories

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person

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 and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1042Κ112K0267400

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

Property is also known as

From Samaria To Livikon
Samaria by the Sea Hotel
Samaria by the Sea Sfakia
Samaria by the Sea Hotel Sfakia

Samaria by the Sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area close to all restaurants in the area. Many mini markets. Easy access to the port for ferries to many southern villages and beaches. Host were great. Room was very clean and had a great ocean view. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous seaside resort with friendly staff in a beautiful location. Lovely beach with chairs and umbrellas. Quiet and relaxed atmosphere. I want to return for a longer stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxed informal atmosphere. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous. Friendly staff, stunning view from balcony. Room was clean & comfortable. Loved it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude

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

Lovely boutique hotel

Very friendly staff who went over and above to accommodate us Lovely terrace with a lovely view. Good food served in their restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 14 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Établissement familial, très sympathique, la chambre magnifique, avec un balcon donnant sur la mer. Que du bonheur!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

pascal, aix les bains

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Du personnel ageeable dans un lieu paradisiaque. Vue sur la mer et excursions aux alentours. Un bon point de chute pour visiter les gorges de samaria
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt Jorgensen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel confortable, agréable. chambre vue sur mer avec petit balcon. Calme en soirée.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

eloise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel fantastique avec une vue sur mer magnifique et surtout tout le personnel très agréable et aux petits soins pour ses clients
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Macarena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel cuidado, personal amable y ubicacion perfecta.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Antonella

Tutto nella media.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Posizione bellissima. Stanze eccellenti. Ristorazione buona. Pochi altri negozi nelle vicinanze. Manca l'ascensore
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Romain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024