Daskalogiannis Hotel  

Perched on Crete’s rugged southwest coast in the tiny seaside village of Loutro (Sfakia), this waterfront beach hotel fronts the sea and the village quay. You’re a 3-minute stroll from Turkiko Kastro and about 12–13 minutes on foot to Finikas Beach, with Lycos and Marmara beaches nearby and Samaria Gorge and Frangokastello reachable on day trips. A true small-village escape — family-friendly and fully waterfront.

Just 11 air-conditioned rooms, all waterfront with private furnished balconies and gorgeous sea views. Rooms come with refrigerators, flat-screen/plasma TVs, private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Expect a compact, seaside vibe with a terrace for soaking up the view and simple, local character throughout.

Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and take in the views from the terrace — the hotel offers complimentary Wi‑Fi, a TV in a common area, a bar and a coffee shop/café for snacks. On-site services include a diving club, a children’s playroom, tour assistance and transfer arrangements, plus practical extras like dry cleaning, an ATM and a safe-deposit box.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also features a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.

An on-site restaurant serves meals and there’s a coffee shop/café for lighter bites and drinks; a bar offers evening drinks. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.