Aphea Village

Hotels
Hotel Brain
7.3 (278 reviews)
Kolymvari , Kolymvari , gr

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Good traditional food
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Cleanliness issues
Bathroom needs renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
6.19
Some reviews indicated cleanliness issues, particularly in bathrooms and overall upkeep.
Service
8.16
Numerous reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.2
Guests enjoyed the beautiful location and views.
Room Quality
6.15
Many mentioned outdated rooms needing renovations.
Amenities
7.18
The pool and bar area received positive attention, but some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
7.64
Guests felt the stay was good value, particularly for the location.
Food and Beverage
7.69
The food was highlighted as good, especially traditional options.
Overall Experience
7.16
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay but noted areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 05:23

Property Description

Luxurious Apartments with Stunning Views

Unwind by the Pool or on the Sun Terrace

Convenient Location near Chania Town and the Beach

Experience a luxurious stay at Aphea in Kolymvari village. Enjoy the stunning views of the Cretan Sea from your balcony in our air-conditioned apartments with well-equipped kitchenettes. Relax by the freshwater swimming pool or soak up the sun on the terrace with complimentary loungers and umbrellas. Just a short walk from the beach and a quick drive to Chania town, our convenient location offers the best of both worlds. Don't miss out on this perfect holiday retreat - book your stay at Village Aphea now!

Important information:

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance of their estimated time of arrival. This can be noted in the Comments Box during booking or by contacting the hotel/property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the property can only allow pets with a maximum weight of 15 kilos.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 are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 2 years old to 12 years old stay for € 15 per person per night 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.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 278 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.19
Service: 8.16
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 6.15
Amenities: 7.18
Value for Money: 7.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 7.16
J
Joel family_with_children gb
10
Recommend This Place !
Pros:

The staff was friendly and the restaurant had amazing traditional food. The facilities was clean with an amazing view ! Definitely recommend really good value

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
P
Pavel extended_group cz
6
2025-11-01 via Nuitee
T
Tracey extended_group gb
8
Apart from bathroom we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed our visit
Pros:

Spacious apartment with super comfy beds.
Helpful staff and lovely pool area and cocktails

Cons:

Bathroom was not good - really needs updating.
The downstairs shower room was ridiculous - could only be used as a spare WC which was fine.
Also we had an evening flight home and there is nowhere to shower after 5pm and no inside waiting area after 6pm.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
D
Didier extended_group fr
10
2025-10-08 via Nuitee
C
Christopher family_with_children es
5
Pros:

The view

Cons:

Needs some tender loving care

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
H
Helen couple gb
10
D'Arcy Holidays...
Pros:

We loved the friendly hospitable hosts,Kostas and Ionna, who worked tirelessly to make our holiday wonderful. The pool, pool bar and spectacular views were exceptional. A great base for staying in Kolumbari, close to the beach with good restaurants and bars. The food, cooked by Ionna, was very good, traditional Cretan food. Our apartment was a good size with small kitchen facilities, dining and sitting area, a separate bedroom and bathroom, everything you need really, all traditional Greek, which we like and a terrace. The plants and areas around Aphea are lovely, lots of green all well tended. We had a lovely time!

Cons:

Having to leave...

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
O
Ovidiu Andrei couple ro
5
While the location and pool were beautiful and the staff friendly, the outdated apartment with poor maintenance and unco
Pros:

The exterior looked beautiful and the pool was truly impressive. The bartender was very friendly and communicative, always serving us with pleasure, which made the experience even better. Inside, the room felt clean and well-kept. I also appreciated the thoughtful idea at the reception: no matter what time we arrived, the key was already attached to the door, which made the check-in process extremely easy and convenient.

Cons:

This place really needs some renovations. The apartment is spacious, but it feels very outdated. There was swollen plaster on the ceiling, an old black refrigerator, and a rusty stove – honestly, there’s no point in offering a kitchen if it looks so run-down. The towels seemed extremely worn out, and the bathroom was old with everything patched together. The shower didn’t work properly, spraying water in all directions. To make things worse, the bed had a hole in it – I actually had to remove the mattresses and rearrange the wooden slats underneath just to make it usable. It’s a real shame, because the location itself is beautiful, but the rooms look terrible and don’t match the potential of the place.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
B
BERNADETTE family_with_children fr
8
Excellent rapport qualité prix
Pros:

Complexe agréable avec vue sur la mer. L'espace piscine est bien aménagé. L'ensemble est très bien entretenu. Accueil sympathique.
Les appartements sont bien conçus.

Cons:

Il vaut mieux ne pas être trop chargé car il y a beaucoup d'escalier. Il manque un minimum pour la kitchenette : éponge, produit vaisselle et torchon. Un tabouret ou autre pour poser ses affaires dans la salle d'eau serait bien venu.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
K
Katja family_with_children fi
7
2025-09-15 via Nuitee
T
Terry family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

The pool area and bar

Cons:

1st room was of a poor standard,they changed it no problem,2nd room was ok,tk be expected to stay in the 1st room wasn't acceptable it was really dated and tired

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
U
Ulf couple se
8
Nice sunny week in a place that needs a little tlc
Pros:

Location and pool/bar area was nice, room size was good and lovely staff

Cons:

Bathrooms are very grotty and need updating, we would prefer a walk’in shower instead of tub with curtain, also kitchen would need more crockery and utensils in order to self cater more easily

2025-08-29 via Nuitee
U
Ugo family_with_children it
6
Residence in bella posizione tenuto male
Pros:

Personale disponibile a chek-in serale

Cons:

Appartamento grande ma con mobilio e dotazioni vecchie e scarse...Pulizia scarsa...Sotto ai letti polvere e residui di vecchia data

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
I
ilaria couple it
1
Aphea Village is simply a scam
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

From the photos on their website and on Booking.com, as well as from the exterior, everything looks new and modern. However, once you step into the rooms, you are faced with dilapidated and dirty spaces that bear no resemblance whatsoever to the pictures.
The bathroom and kitchen are literally at the limit of decency.

After reporting these issues to the property through Booking and requesting at least a partial refund for our stay, they refused and instead offered to move us to another room—as if that could be of any help after we had already unpacked and were leaving the next day.
To make matters worse, they even suggested we go have breakfast for free in a different hotel.

We are attaching photos as evidence. I truly hope this review helps other travelers who, like us, trusted the misleading images on Booking.

2025-08-25 via Nuitee
G
giannis family_with_children gr
5
2025-08-24 via Nuitee
D
Despoina extended_group gr
10
2025-08-24 via Nuitee
J
Janejoannal family_with_children fi
8
2025-08-23 via Nuitee
N
Nayomi family_with_children gb
5
Cons:

Very old fridge and hot plate. Need to do renovation very soon.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
A
Alessio couple it
5
Esperienza appena sufficiente, dovuta alla gentilezza e prontezza dello staff.
Pros:

La cosa migliore della struttura era la posizione e la sua calma, oltre alla straordinaria gentilezza dello staff e la rapidità nel risolvere il problema.
Infatti era situato in alto, con una splendida vista mare.

Cons:

I difetti principali sono stati:

- la quasi totale mancanza di pulizia all’interno dell’appartamento

- l’assenza della vista mare, nonostante avessimo acquistato la camera vista mare.
Infatti, l’esterno del nostro appartamento affacciava sulla piscina e non sul mare.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
S
Segundo couple it
5
2025-08-21 via Nuitee
A
Alessandro couple it
7
Bello ma può fare di più
Pros:

La struttura esternamente è curata e piacevole. La zona piscina e ristorante è tenuta molto bene e con una bella vista sulla costa. Al ristorante si mangia bene e c'è varietà di scelta! Il personale è disponibile e cordiale.

Cons:

Internamente gli appartamenti sono un po' trascurati in quanto sono sicuramente datati, in particolare il bagno presenta una vasca/doccia piccola e mal tenuta che lascia a desiderare. Un vero peccato perché esternamente la struttura si presenta in tutt'altro modo!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee