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Villa Sonia

Travelers rejuvenate with spa treatments like manicures and massages at this beachfront haven, or take leisurely strolls along the sun-drenched shore

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Villa Sonia sits near St. Paraskevi Church and Sarakino, offering a perfect beach getaway. Guests enjoy access to six coffee shops and five restaurants while unwinding on the sunny beach. The property provides convenient laundry facilities for longer stays.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Studio, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Beach view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (For 2)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (For 4)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Superior Apartment, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Balcony

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View (For 3)

Highlights

Furnished lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Plasma TV
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Hersonissos, Villa Sonia is in the city center and on the beach. St. Paraskevi Church and Sarakino are notable landmarks and Aquaworld Aquarium is a popular area attraction. Convention Centre Creta Maris is another place to visit that comes recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Hersonissos travel guide
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Navarchou Nearchou 18, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014

What's nearby

  • Too sleepy to eat breakfast today 😊
    Aquaworld Aquarium
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port of Hersonissos
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Paraskevi Church
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarakino
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mythos
    7 min walk
  • Mike's Pub
    4 min walk
  • Friet Van Piet
    6 min walk
  • Ammos
    1 min walk
  • Il Camino
    3 min walk

About this property

Villa Sonia

Hotel near Convention Centre Creta Maris
Located close to St. Paraskevi Church and Sarakino, Villa Sonia provides a terrace, shopping on site, and 6 coffee shops/cafes. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and snorkeling. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a body treatment, or a manicure/pedicure. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. In addition to laundry facilities and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a ferry terminal shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a gift shop, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Sonia offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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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
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:30 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • 6 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night
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 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Villa Sonia Apartment Chersonissos
Villa Sonia Chersonissos
Villa Sonia Apartment Hersonissos
Villa Sonia Apartment
Villa Sonia Hersonissos
Villa Sonia
Villa Sonia Hotel
Villa Sonia Hersonissos
Villa Sonia Hotel Hersonissos

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Sonia have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Villa Sonia pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Villa Sonia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa Sonia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Villa Sonia located?

Located in Hersonissos, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of St. Paraskevi Church, Sarakino, and Convention Centre Creta Maris. Aquaworld Aquarium is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Villa Sonia Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very good location

We really liked the apartments
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This accomodation is very stylish and high level like the owner. I didn't like the long explication by the employee that you have to make a phonecall to her even in the limited opening reception hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédéric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conforme aux descriptions. Très propre et balcon avec jolie vue directement sur la plage. Très calme à cette période. Etablissement pratique et adapté avec des enfants
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten für 7 Tage ein Standard Apartment mit Meerblick gebucht, als wir ankamen war das Personal sehr hilfsbereit und nett, leider stellte sich heraus dass wir ein falsches Zimmer erhalten haben, wir mussten für eine Nacht in dem Zimmer schlafen, das waren die Studios mit Meerblick die unteren Zimmer die uns optisch nicht zugesagt hatten die oberen Zimmer sind viel schöner, hätten wir dem Personal nichts gesagt wäre es nicht aufgefallen, sie haben sich entschuldigt und waren wirklich bemüht! Die Unterkunft war sauber mit direkter Strandlage besser ging es nicht! Ansonsten der Ort an sich ist ganz ok , nur fanden wir es war ein sehr junges Publikum unterwegs,,, da wir ein Auto hatten haben wir viel im Norden von Kreta sehen können, wer etwas Abseits Abends von der Partymeile weg sein möchte , die drei Dörfer Alt Chersonissos, Piskopiano und Koutouloufari oberhalb von Chersonissos sind sehr hübsch mit tollen Tavernen und Cafés…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

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

Agréable

Une bonne adresse face a la mer. Immense terrasse. Tres agreable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

A M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really fantastic place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
La chambre face à la mer est exceptionnelle de part sa vue, son emplacement, et son calme. La propriété est très disponible et a tout fait pour rendre notre séjour agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

A recommandé

Super endroit bercé par le son de la mer Des nuits magiques calmes et en famille avec bebe de 6mois Une dame au petit soin Appartement fonctionnel et propre Une vue de la terrasse magnifique
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Sonia se trouve Face a la mer L’endroit calme et reposant avec vue sur la mer , Service impeccable,, propre et accueillant !! Merci à Despina pour sa présence toujours aux petits soins pour ses clients
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the nicest area around it and room said it would have a balcony but didn’t, very noisy at night
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Pedram

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

Rooms with panoramic sea view are very good!

The rooms with panoramic sea view (big balcony) are the best choice when deciding to stay here. We upgraded our room to one of them and became very happy. The owner and hosts are very kind and will take care of you during your stay. Thanks for taking care of us!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is my fourth time staying at Villa Sonia and it has been perfect every time. The room is clean and comfy, with an amazing view and the service is excellent. Very easy check in and check out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das war einfach großartig. Es kann nicht schöner sein.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura con appartamenti fronte mare/vista mare laterale che fornisce servizio di pulizia e cambio asciugamani! Elettrodomestici ed arredamenti nuovi/in ottime condizioni. Personale estremamente disponibile. Consigliato!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un punto calmo del lungomare e una vista bellissima
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
accueil très bien malgré une absence de réception, propreté irréprochable belle situation accès facile aucun problème pour se garer malgré absence de parking de l'hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gastfreundlichkeit Die Zimmer sind sauber und die Duschen. Sehr freundliches Personal. Würde es jedem empfehlen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff.nothing goo much bother.very central close to harbour.lots off boat trips.nice big balcony and a lovely jewellers shop on ground floor..
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Great View, accommodation and location

We stayed last year and rebooked including a superior room this time. The room was fantastic. Good facilities in the apartment (but no microwave). The views out to sea were amazing. Lovely balcony with lounger. Bathroom and shower 5*. We were at the end of the season but still lots to do in the area. Great beach restaurant with sunbeds and Wi-Fi just across the road (Ammos). Lots of restaurants and bars in walking distance. Lady that checked us in/out was very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr sauber, klein aber fein, leider ohne Balkon, aber trotzdem mit schönem Meerblick.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mel, Surrey

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

Perfect

Couldn’t fault anything about our stay & highly recommend the rooms with the sea views - we stayed in a superior and a family room on our visit and they were wonderful. Stunning views, very clean and Despina so friendly & helpful. Literally stones throw to the beach too - didn’t want to leave! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Preisgünstiges Hotel an guter Lage

Heronissos ist ein hübscher Badeort und guter Ausgangspunkt um Ost-Kreta zu entdecken. ausserdem hat es eine gute Auswahl an Restaurants am Strand
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

ekliges Badezimmer, top Lage

Das Badezimmer war eine reinste Katastrophe! Der Abfluss war bereits nach einer Dusche überfüllt und das Badezimmer war schon unter Wasser... (siehe Foto) Weiter kam aus dem Abfluss ein stinkender Geruch hoch. Das Schlafzimmer war in Ordnung, die Lage perfekt. Wir empfehlen Villa Sonia nicht weiter.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

kelly, toronto canada

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

Perfect location amazing hospitality

We booked our stay at villa Sonia months in advance and right away sonia was so helpful with responding to all my questions about taxis and bus directions. We had also asked her to let us know if a sea view beacame available and she remembered months later and upgraded us. When we arrived we were very early and they let us store our bags in the jewelry store and everyone was so helpful. Our room was amazing and was a perfect location. Right on the beach but away enough from the super busy part of town that is very noisy but close enough that u can walk there is minutes. Despina was so helpful and wonderful. Can’t say enough good things about our stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Daniel, Hamburg

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

Schönes Appartmenthaus direkt am Strand

Der Empfang war herzlich, dazu Häppchen und Getränk sehr aufmerksam. Das Appartment hatte ein großes Schlafzimmer mit großem Balkon direkt auf den Stand, dazu Tisch und Stühle und tollem Ausblick. Wohnzimmer mit Sofa, Essecke und Küchenzeile schön eingerichtet, dazu ein kleiner Balkon nach hinten. Das Bad war klein, aber relativ neu ausgestattet. Die Lage zwischen Stand, Hafen und Partymeile ist sehr angenehm, besonders wenn nicht ganz soviel Trubel herrscht. Insgesamt war es ein erholsamer Aufenthalt!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2017