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Athina Villas

Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Plaka Beach

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Apartment, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Studio | Bathroom
Apartment, Garden View | Private kitchen
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Apartment, Sea View

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 720 53
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga Fortress
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪118 min drive‬

Room options

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Apartment, Garden View | Private kitchen

Apartment, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Apartment, Sea View

Apartment, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

In historical district.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Plaka Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Spinalonga with a stay here. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Spinalonga - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 31 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blend - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Samurai Sushi Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dimitri's Steak House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Athina Villas

Family-friendly 3-star guest house near Plaka Beach
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Athina Villas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Agios Nikolaos guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1992
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Athina Villas offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with 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.

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Property amenities

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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and JCB International.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Athina Villas to the airport?

Athina Villas is 47.8 mi (93-min drive) away from the Sitia (JSH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Athina Villas have an airport shuttle?

Athina Villas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 80 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Athina Villas to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 3-minute walk from Plaka Beach and 3.5 mi (11-min drive) from Hiona Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Athina Villas offer free breakfast?

Athina Villas does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Athina Villas?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Athina Villas?

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

Is there free parking at Athina Villas?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Athina Villas have a pool?

Athina Villas does not have a pool.

Does Athina Villas have a restaurant?

Athina Villas is home to The Island Cafe, which features light fare and brunch.

Does Athina Villas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Athina Villas to downtown Agios Nikolaos?

Athina Villas is 0.1 mi away from Pláka.

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

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome from Emmanouil who couldn’t have been more helpful. We got upgraded which was nice and had a big apartment. Incredible value for money. We loved Plaka. Lots of nice restaurants and bars and not forgetting the one attached to the accomodation which was perfect for our lunch.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelkent accueil Le logement est tres spacieux. Quelques rafraîchissement seraient bienvenus mais nous avons passé en excellent sejour merci a notre hôte !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

stefano

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

10/10 Excellent

joelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cindy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave,Ali, Sue

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Buena ubicación para moverte por lassithi.

Recomendable para desconectar.......................
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saku

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heistad Gutt

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina

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