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Aphea Village

3.0 star property
Travelers soak up the sun on loungers by the seasonal pool or savor local specialties at this charming getaway near historic landmarks

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Located near the Orthodox Academy of Crete and Afrata Beach, Aphea Village welcomes guests with its poolside bar, terrace and garden. Visitors enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool and restaurant serving local cuisine. Free WiFi and express check-in/out make arrivals seamless.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 persons) | Terrace/patio

Apartment, 1 Bedroom (4 persons)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
  • Resort view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (4 persons) | Balcony

Family Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (4 persons)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Platanias, Aphea Village is near the beach. Gonia Monastery is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Afrata Beach and Olive Tree of Vouves. Orthodox Academy of Crete and Ravdouha Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and parasailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Kolymvari travel guide
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Kolymvari, Platanias, Crete Island, 74006

What's nearby

  • Coast of Crete island in Greece. Red sand beach of famous Falasarna (also known as Falassarna or Phalasarna)
    Falassarna Beach
    34 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Balos Lagoon on the island of Crete is one of its many hidden treasures! #ReDiscover #crete #greece
    Balos Lagoon
    63 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Gonia Monastery
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Platanias Square
    12 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lounge Bar
    3 min drive
  • Blackout
    6 min walk
  • Μύλος Καφέ
    8 min walk
  • Symposium Buffet Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Alexandros Restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

Aphea Village

Hotel near Gonia Monastery
Located close to Orthodox Academy of Crete and Afrata Beach, Aphea Village provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a computer station, and beach umbrellas
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Aphea Village have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 14-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1991
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Single sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 12.5 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Property is also known as

Aphea Village Hotel Crete
Aphea Village Platanias
Aphea Village Crete
Aphea Village Crete/Kolymbari
Aphea Village Hotel Chania
Aphea Village Chania
Aphea Village Hotel
Aphea Village Platanias
Aphea Village Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Does Aphea Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Aphea Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Aphea Village?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Aphea Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Aphea Village located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gonia Monastery and Orthodox Academy of Crete. Afrata Beach and Olive Tree of Vouves are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Aphea Village Reviews

8.2

Very Good

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole staff was very nice. The hotel is close to the city and the airport. There is a direct connection to the beach and a supermarket very close by. The owner was very nice to us and helped us a lot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello, We just wanted to thank you for the warm welcome. We had a wonderful stay at your hotel. The place is beautiful, the view was absolutely stunning, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Thank you again for your kindness and professionalism. We would be happy to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

LJ

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the staff were very friendly the hotel was very limited insofar as amenities. The room was not well prepared with bathroom plumbing requiring emergency repair to render it safe. Even with that repair it was a very ‘rustic’ room with little comfort. The most difficult aspect of the hotel was the 90 stairs that had to be climbed to access the room! This was not for the faint of heart and should be highlighted in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai Ly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at this hotel. Very cozy with pool and great view. Good location with restaurants just 5 min wall away
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bandhna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with good view and service. My only complaint was that i did nit get any water in the shower. Otherwise over a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Asta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The appartment was quite OK, but the bathroom really needs renovation. The shower space very small and the curtain doesn't help - the water always goes on the floor. However, we had a nice balcony with a nice view to the sea and the swimming pool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff at Aphea Village were excellent. Nothing was to much for them to do for us. From reception to bar staff - they were amazing. I would definitely recommend as the view from the pool and the rooms were breath taking. The food from Bizous bar and variety of drinks available were amazing. We really enjoyed our stay with you. Thanks 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina T Boye

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

Skønt hotel og pool område

Meget flot hotel, især det ydre, flot pool område med masser af plads. Enkelt indretning på værelserne, meget typisk græsk stil. Havde det du skulle bruge. Mange trappe som give god motion men hårdt efter 87 trin op. Det var værelse med havudsigt. Den flotteste udsigt. Det venligste personale👍👍👍. Morgenmad, frokost og aftensmad kunne bestilles. Gode priser. Stille og hyggelig hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

QUOC

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fantastisk udsigt. Meget serviceminded familie ved pool, bar og restaurant. Rengøring på værelse var ikke optimalt, men alt omkring poolen var i top. Vi savnede varmt vand i køkken og lidt bedre køkkenfaciliteter. Hotellet er meget slidt
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fernando Francisco Martínez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hemos estado alojados durante una semana y la verdad es que ha sido una grata experiencia. Los apartamentos están localizados arquitectónicamente en vertical, como en bancales o estratos. Las vistas son preciosas y ves el amanecer desde la terraza. Eso sí, no estan adaptados para carritos o sillas de ruedas y hay algunas escaleras. El personal tanto de recepción como de limpieza es muy amable. Mención especial a Kostas (Κώστας), el dueño del bar-restaurant-piscina. Lástima no poder comunicarnos mejor por mi falta de inglés porque creo que hubiéramos mantenido conversaciones muy interesantes. El Hotel es familiar, sin grandes lujos pero con lo necesario para pasar un estancia muy agradable. Tiene una ubicación perfecta para visitar la mitad oeste de esa isla increíblente bonita. Muchas gracias por todo. Familia Mar-vel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

moises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Capitati per una notte. Village molto carino con piscina vista mare, bar a bordo piscina, personale gentilissimo.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Veldig god service på hotellet og de ansatte var veldig hyggelig. Rommene derimot var ikke så fine. Spesielt badet var veldig utdatert og skittent. I tillegg så var det veldig lytt imellom veggene til naboene.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok til prisen

Ok lejlighed. Receptionen var ikke altid bemandet tiltrods for at de skriver det. Rengøring var slet ikke optimal og mangelfuld. Der mest positive og fantastiske var ægteparret som ejer café/ spisestedet. Rigtig god mad og exceptionel god service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

EVELYNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Résidence bien situee
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Wrzesień Kreta

Codzienne sprzątanie, miła obsługa, urokliwy basenik z zaskakującym widokiem na miasteczko i morze, jedyny minus to wspinaczka do pokoju😁ale widoki to rekompensowały
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suvi Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hyvä hinta/laatu-suhde. Ihana hotelli ja mukava henkilökunta.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Very good location with pool, bar, and ocean views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Ingrid

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

Charmigt!

Bougainvillea,palmer, charmiga små hus ger en fantastisk medelhavsmiljö. Trevlig personal och god mat därtill.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Tobias

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Härlig utsikt

Fint läge,men en ordentlig backe att bestiga varje kväll.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bon emplacement !

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexandre

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024