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Villa Sonia

3-star beachfront hotel near St. Paraskevi Church

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Navarchou Nearchou 18, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Place, Port of Hersonissos
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Convention Centre Creta Maris
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Aquaworld Aquarium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Studio, Partial Sea View | Balcony

Studio, Partial Sea View

  • Beach view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

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

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Apartment, Sea View | Balcony

Superior Apartment, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Balcony

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

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Beach view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Hersonissos

On the beach.Your stay at this Hersonissos hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of St. Paraskevi Church and Sarakino. Convention Centre Creta Maris and Aquaworld Aquarium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Port of Hersonissos - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Paraskevi Church - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarakino - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Convention Centre Creta Maris - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Aquaworld Aquarium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Romantic Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pollis Hotel Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Elvis' Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪SIMA Beach Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Villa Sonia

3-star beachfront hotel near St. Paraskevi Church
There are 5 restaurants and 6 coffee shops/cafes on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Villa Sonia. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3-star Hersonissos hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 6 coffee shops
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Villa Sonia offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets. Accommodations at this 3-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Hersonissos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

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
This property accepts 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. 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.
  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Villa Sonia to the airport?

Villa Sonia is 14.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Villa Sonia?

As of Jun 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa Sonia on Jun 26, 2026 start from $102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Villa Sonia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Villa Sonia.

How close is Villa Sonia to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa Sonia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Villa Sonia, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available every day from 9:30 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Villa Sonia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Villa Sonia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa Sonia?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Villa Sonia have a pool?

Villa Sonia features outdoor pool access.

Does Villa Sonia have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

Does Villa Sonia have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Villa Sonia to downtown Hersonissos?

Villa Sonia is 0.6 mi away from Limenas Chersonisou.

Villa Sonia Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A M

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

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