Villa Sonia

Hotels
9.3 (220 reviews)
18 Navarhou Nearhou St. , Hersonissos , gr

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful staff
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Bathroom odor
Room allocation issues
Lack of coffee/tea in room

Categories

Cleanliness
8.68
Some mention of bathroom smell; overall cleanliness appears satisfactory.
Service
9.99
Guests praised the staff, particularly Despina, for being very helpful and accommodating.
Location
9.69
Great location near the beach and amenities; guests appreciated the proximity.
Room Quality
8.64
Room given was not as booked due to issues; partial sea view was a compromise.
Amenities
9.17
Amenities noted were satisfactory, though coffee/tea provisions were lacking.
Value for Money
9.63
Overall value seems good given the location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.68
No specific food service was noted; basic provisions lacked.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall satisfaction voiced positively despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 17:09

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Conference Center Proximity
Villa Sonia offers a prime location right by the beach and a mere 200 meters from a bustling conference center in Hersonissos.

Comfortable Accommodation with Stunning Views
Indulge in the choice of elegant deluxe apartments or studios at Villa Sonia, each boasting tasteful décor and most featuring private balconies with picturesque views of the Cretan Sea.

Concierge Services and Nearby Dining Options
Let our dedicated staff assist you in organizing exciting snorkeling and diving adventures at the nearby beach. Additionally, relish in the convenience of a variety of culinary delights at the restaurant close by, with a bus stop conveniently located within 350 meters from the property.

Experience the perfect blend of luxury and convenience at Villa Sonia - book your stay now!

Important information:

Transportation to and from the port can be arranged at an extra charge.

Please note that breakfast is served daily after 9:30a.m.

Room cleaning and towel changing occurs 3 times per week. Sheets are changed once a week.

Kindly note that when booking 3 rooms or more, different policies may apply. The property will contact you after you book to provide further info.

Kindly note that all double beds are 2 single beds joined together with a special mattress, leaving no gap between the beds.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 220 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.68
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.69
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 9.17
Value for Money: 9.63
Food and Beverage: 8.68
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Pecqueux • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Sonia est très gentille et attentive. L'appartement est impeccable. La vue est magnifique.

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • se
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Idopikhin-Maah • couple • nl
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • fr
7
dommage pour le logement car séjour agréable avec hôte au petit soin
Pros:

l'emplacement et la gentillesse de notre hôte

Cons:

la présentation (photo et intitulé )de notre reservation ne correspondait pas a la réalité de ce que nous avons eu (photo de la reservation avec grande terrasse bien ouverte et nous avons eu petit balcon fermé )

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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ELENA • couple • it
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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florence • family_with_children • fr
8
Pros:

Despoina was very nice with us, as we arrived late in the evening, she was waiting for us.
The villa is located on the sea-front which makes it easy if you wish to go swimming in the morning!

Cons:

We were given another room than the one we initially booked due to electrical problems. That in itself is understandable but the room we were given instead was not on the sea-front so we felt a little disappointed by it, even if it had a partial sea-view.
There is a coffee machine in the room but we had not bought coffee (due to our late arrival) and there was no coffee, tea or biscuits trail left in the room exept a bottle of water so the morning felt a bit rough!
Also if you wish to swim, there must be an easier access between the rocks but we could not find it so we struggled a bit to get in, although the temperature was nice for that time of the year!

2025-11-20 • via Nuitee
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Corey • family_with_children • ca
7
Aside from the bathroom smell, the location is great and the kitchen and other amenities were good.
Pros:

Great location. Mere steps from the beach.

Cons:

Fairly strong smell of sewage emanating from bathroom.

2025-11-19 • via Nuitee
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Kawtar • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Perfect

2025-11-16 • via Nuitee
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Hasan • couple • de
10
2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Olha • family_with_children • at
9
Це був незабутній відпочинок в апартаментах "Sonia", з прекрасним виглядом із балкону на море🤩👌
Pros:

Привітний персонал та чистота у номері 👍 заміна рушників та постелі на чисті через день👌Дуже приємна атмосфера та прекрасний вигляд на море з балкону😍🤗 гарний пляж та дуже прозора вода у морі))

Cons:

Під водою зустрічаються камені, які треба обійти щоб плавати .Та оскільки вода прозора,то їх добре видно.

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • solo_traveller • at
10
Dank Despina habe ich mich in 5 Minuten zuhause gefühlt und eine wunderbare Kreta-Woche erlebt! 🇬🇷
Pros:

Alles top, wie beschrieben. Atemberaubende Aussicht, schöne, moderne Einrichtung, sehr sauber, alles vorhanden, was man braucht, oder brauchen könnte, voll ausgestattete Küche (inkl. Kaffeemaschine, Bügelbrett und Bügeleisen), sehr freundliche, aufmerksame Vermieterin. Lage direkt am Strand und idealer Ausgangspunkt für alle Ausflüge, Lokale und Shopping.

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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DESPOINA • family_with_children • gr
10
Pros:

Η τοποθεσία είναι εξερετικη, η παραλία είναι απο κατω, μαγαζιά, εστιατόρια, σούπερ μάρκετ είναι όλα πολύ κοντά. Επισης η κυρία Δέσποινα πολύ εξυπηρετική και ευγενέστατη...Όπως και η κυρία Σονια που είχε την ευγενική καλοσύνη να μας αναβάθμιση σε μπροστινό διαμέρισμα χωρίς επιπλέον χρέωση. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ για την διαμονή. Σίγουρα θα σας επισκεφθούμε ξανά.

2025-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • nl
10
2025-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Je! • couple • it
10
Pros:

Davvero tutto! Personale molto discreto ma gentilissimo, amichevole e pronti anche solo per un saluto. Incluso anche la gioielleria sotto agli appartamenti! Ogni due giorni la pulizia, servizio di cui non sapevamo ma molto apprezzato! Nei dintorni ogni servizio che ti può servire! L appartamento conforme alle foto, anzi ha superato le nostre aspettative. Fare una bella doccia tiepida dopo la giornata al mare o in gita, sopra quei sassi a noi è risultato quasi terapeutico.
Despina lo sa, è solo un arrivederci!!!

Cons:

Andare via!!!!!!

2025-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Ingvor • couple • se
8
2025-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Thilo • solo_traveller • de
9
Perfect start in Crete after arriving in Iraklio (30 Min by car)
Pros:

Excellent Location, direct seafront

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Heidi • couple • de
10
Zentral gelegenes, sauberes, sehr freundliches Hotel (und hundefreundlich!)
Pros:

Kleine Unterkunft direkt am Strand und mitten im Geschehen mit perfekter Betreuung durch die liebenwerte Despina. Schöner Meerblick-Balkon, bequeme Betten, perfekte Dusche (Badezimmer insgesamt), großer Kühlschrank, Flachbild TV mit Filmen, Safe, kleiner Aufzug, sehr zentrale Lage, gute Sauberkeit (Reinigung jeden 2. Tag inklusive Handtuchwechsel), die Klimaanlage war zum Glück auch als Heizung nutzbar und sehr gut. Es war jederzeit jemand ansprechbar (Despina und im Juwelierladen) für Fragen usw, hilfsbereit und sehr freundlich. Wir können die Villa Sonia von Herzen weiter empfehlen!

Cons:

Leider war der Wind zu dieser Jahreszeit sehr kalt... was das Apartment angeht war alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit, ausser vielleicht dass der Meerblick-Balkon ganztags im Schatten liegt (Oktober!) und damit leider zum Relaxen zu kalt war...

2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jade C spencer • solo_traveller • gb
9
2025-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
10
Fantastic, loved this place
Pros:

Location was fantastic and exceptional staff

Cons:

Needs a light over the sink and stove in kitchen

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee