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Athina Villas

Family-friendly guesthouse with private beach and coffee shop/cafe

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Studio | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

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Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Rollaway/extra beds
  • 90 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Apartment, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
HDTV
Rollaway/extra beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 720 53

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Spinalonga - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Spinalonga Castle - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 20 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Epico - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blend - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gorgona - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Athina Villas

Family-friendly guest house near Plaka Beach
Located close to Spinalonga and Elounda Windmills, Athina Villas provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing and cycling at this guest house. The on-site restaurant, The Island Cafe, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Athina Villas offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Highchairs, childcare services and rollaway/extra beds
  • Free cots/infant beds and day beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 100 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Island Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should notify this property in advance of their anticipated arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 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 - 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
  • Administrative fee: EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one way)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Athina Villas
Athina Villas Agios Nikolaos
Athina Villas Apartment
Athina Villas Apartment Agios Nikolaos
Athina Villas Guesthouse
Athina Villas Agios Nikolaos
Athina Villas Guesthouse Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

Is Athina Villas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Athina Villas?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Athina Villas?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Athina Villas?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Athina Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 80 per vehicle applies.

Where is Athina Villas located?

This family-friendly Agios Nikolaos guesthouse is located in the historical district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaka Beach and Spinalonga. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Athina Villas Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely be back!
I booked this particular apartment as I wanted 2 separate bedrooms for the kids not sofa beds . Manolis the owner is one of the nicest people we’ve met-so helpful and accommodating. The 2 bedroom sea view was perfect - a beautiful sea view of Spinalonga and a walk across the road from Plaka beach. The apartment was fairly basic but we never intended to self cater - we ate out so that suited us fine . However it had everything you need and was very spacious and immaculately clean with a modern bathroom . It was cleaned every single day with fresh sheets and towels which was a bonus , and a huge balcony . We paid for breakfast included which when it came was not our ideal choice but this was easily rectified when we mentioned it and we had a breakfast of our choice after that. I can’t recommend Athena Apts enough and will definitely be back-
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location amazing price This property is well worth it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely amazing fantastic owner couldn’t do enough for you. Perfect place to chill out
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every things was good, please , clesn , serves Our freind emanuel help us when we need anything
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little room
Athina is close to the centre of the village. Spinalonga ferries within a five minute walk. The property was easy to find just past the bus stop. Buses are every hour to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Our room was clean and adequate although a small set of drawers would be good for smaller items of clothing. The bathroom was small and newly refurbished. The breakfast was initially disappointing but remedied when we asked for an alternative so ended up being lovely. The owner is lovely and very caring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really really excellent! The owner couldn’t be more helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dave,Ali, Sue, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My best holiday ever
Wonderful welcome from owner, Manolis. We all felt very safe and comfortable and made to feel special, nothing was too much. Plaka so lovely and we WILL return = 10 out of 10

10/10 Excellent

Heistad Gutt, Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay in Plaka
Everything excellent from the moment we arrived to when we left. The friendly owner was very helpful, and keen to ensure we had a good stay. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this accomodation to others.

10/10 Excellent

Gølin Tveit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to ocean and short boattrip til Spinalonga
Helpful ovner. Nice garden. Quiet. Good rwstaurants in the village.

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Unterkunft liegt in Sichtweite des Meeres und wird vom Eigentümer und seinem Team liebevoll betrieben. Alle sind extrem herzlich und helfen bei jedem Anliegen sofort. Das Speisenangebot im angeschlossenen Cafe des Eigentümers ist SO gut, dass ich irgendwann nur noch bei ihm gegessen habe. Tip: Greek Omelette und Greek Salad! Alles griechische Hausmannskost, gut und preiswert. Mein Apartment hatte Terrassen in zwei Himmelsrichtungen, sodass ich immer Schatten oder Sonne nach Bedarf fand. Ich werde definitiv wiederkommen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, even if only for one night….Manolis - such a nice and friendly person🙏
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

stefano

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Camera nella media... personale super disponibile e cordiale... posizione ottima.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

joelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
super sejour
beau studio très propre personnel très accueillant ainsi que le gérant toujours à notre écoute nous avons qu'un seul regret il faut repartir mais reviendrons dans ce petit coin de paradis
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

René

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Très tranquille en séjour automnal, appartement spacieux, agréable. Accueil très sympathique par le propriétaire.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena ubicación para moverte por lassithi.
Recomendable para desconectar.......................

10/10 Excellent

Saku, Mäntsälä, Finland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just brilliant
We visited Athina Villas in July 2015 for one night to visit Spinalonga Island. The owner Manolis was already expecting us and gave us a very warm welcome. We also got some wine, raki and olive oil as a gift. This was very much appreciated. If you visit Plaka village, this is definately the hotel to stay in.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Frendly staff
Staff was very frendly and helpfull. Only problems were very bad smelling mattress and shower because there was not hand shower, only on the ceiling with very small water pressure. Hotel location information in the map off Hotels.com is incorrect. It is not opposite the beach instead allmost half kilometers to the south.

10/10 Excellent

CatalinaDavid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to be
Very friendly and helpful owner, good location in the east to discover interesting places, good restaurants and a small super market around the corner, next to the small port were boats depart for spinalonga Thank you Manolis - if we come back to Crete we will stay here again.