Samonas Traditional Villas

Perched in the renovated traditional settlement of Samonas in Apokoronas, Crete — about 25 km from Chania and 400 m above sea level. This family-friendly villa cluster offers mountain, valley and sea views and sits close to the Ancient City of Aptera, Port of Souda, Kiani Beach and the Folklore Museum of Gavalochori.

Stone-and-wood maisonettes keep a local, authentic vibe with antiques and folklore touches. There are five individually decorated guestrooms with fireplaces, memory-foam beds topped with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus sofa beds. Rooms open to private furnished balconies or patios and include full kitchens with full-size refrigerators/freezers, stovetops and ovens or microwaves, along with Smart/LED TVs and DVD players.

Dive into an outdoor pool under the Cretan sun, hit the 24-hour fitness center or unwind in the steam room. Family-focused extras include an arcade/game room and babysitting (surcharge). Complimentary wired and wireless internet, on-site shopping and an area shuttle (surcharge) round out practical perks — and you can soak in mountain and sea views from your private balcony.

Express check-in and check-out, complimentary lobby newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry and free self-parking. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, and wired plus wireless internet is included.

Samonas - Aetofolia serves regional Cretan cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner. There's also a coffee shop/café, room service during limited hours and two bars/lounges, including a poolside bar for lazy cocktails after a day of exploring.