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Apartment, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Apartment, Sea View | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Apartment, Sea View | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Apartment, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 720 53
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga Castle
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪91 min drive‬

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Apartment, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Apartment, Garden View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment, Sea View | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Apartment, Sea View

  • 968 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Studio | In-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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    About the neighborhood

    Agios Nikolaos

    Located in Agios Nikolaos, Athina Villas is in the historical district, a 1-minute drive from Plaka Beach and 7 minutes from Elounda Windmills. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Spinalonga and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.
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    What's nearby

    • Plaka Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
    • Spinalonga - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
    • Spinalonga Castle - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
    • Lake Voulismeni - 27 min drive - 12.0 miles
    • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 28 min drive - 12.3 miles

    Getting around

    • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 69 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Vachus - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Isla Bistro & Cocktail Bar - ‬3 min walk
    • ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
    • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪Blu Bar - ‬4 min drive

    About this property

    Athina Villas

    Family-friendly guesthouse with a nearby private beach and a coffee shop
    Athina Villas offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

    This Agios Nikolaos guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
    Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 32-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request microwaves.
    Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
    Grab a bite to eat at The Island Cafe, a diner which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service.
    Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
    The Island Cafe - This diner serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
    Room service is available.

    Property amenities

    Internet

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

    Parking and transportation

    • Free 24-hour offsite parking
    • 24-hour roundtrip 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

    • High chair
    • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
    • In-room crib
    • In-room kitchenette
    • In-room refrigerator
    • Laundry facilities
    • Microwave on request
    • 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
    • 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 elevator
    • Well-lit path to entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
    • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
    • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

    More

    • 1 building
    • 1 floor
    • Built in 1992
    • Designated smoking areas

    Room amenities

    Bedroom

    • Bedsheets provided
    • Free crib

    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
    • Kitchenette
    • Microwave on request
    • Refrigerator
    • Room service
    • Stovetop

    More

    • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
    • Iron/ironing board
    • 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    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
    Free cribs are available on request at the property

    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

    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one way)

    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
    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 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
    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 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

    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

    Athina Villas Reviews

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 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

    Traveled 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 traveler

    Traveled 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 traveler

    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 traveler

    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

    Dag Kåre

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

    Trivelig plass, rent og ordentlig. Trivelig eier.

    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    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

    Traveled 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 traveler

    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 traveler

    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.