Unexpectedly fantastic location. Quality of the lodging is first class the views are breathtaking and Konstantinos welcome was very warm and friendly. The best part was that the rooms had all the modern conveniences without being overbearing . This is a place to go and relax and leave all your troubles at the bottom of the hill and just chill.... more

Up in the mountains of Crete, less than 30 minutes away from the bustling town of Hania, you'll find the most wonderful retreat - Samonas Villas. We had decided to book a week there after reading reviews on Tripadvisor and we were certainly not disappointed. The villas are beautifully appointed, and the owner, Konstantinos, is ultra thoughtful. The whole experience... more

Konstantinos has made this a truly wonderful place with every comfort and attention to detail that you could ask for. Everything is first class quality including the housekeeper! We had the most amazing relaxing week and just didn't want to leave. If you are looking for a place to relax and be in beautiful surroundings this is it. There is... more

We stayed for 2 weeks at Samonas and had a perfect holiday. The Samonas villas are a wonderfully relaxing and charming place to stay, combining beautiful traditional buildings and decor with excellent facilities and personal touches by the owner. There is about a 20 min winding drive up into the hills to reach Samonas, but the views are fantastic. We... more

A hidden gem. A remarkable experience. If you long to escape into the mountains, and stay in a beautiful, quiet, wonderfully converted tiny settlement of gorgeous original stone cottages, with time to dream and breathe and eat and walk - then you'll be incredibly happy. The best of times. more

We booked a week at Samonas after reading the other fantastic reviews from previous guests. Happy to say that they were all accurate, this is a great place to stay. Samonas is a small village of 25 people and one Taverna 400 mtr up in the hills of Western Crete. The hotel/settlement consits of just 5 traditionally built units around... more

Samonas was everything and more than I hoped for. It was authentic, lovely and personal. Konstantinos welcomed me personally, even with my late evening arrival. I got a tour of the property and was thrilled at every sight. It lacks nothing and offers everything that you get at a luxary five star hotel. I'm from the USA and have seen... more

We arrived at Samonas Traditional villas at August the 16th. At first sight I could imagine what it would like. It was a block of 5 tradiotional villas at a small village near chania, up to 400 height. Beautiful view over the mountains and the sea, beautiful garden with pool, very good construction of the buildings. All the villas, you... more

Samonas settlement is situated in a secluded village about 20 minutes from Chania offering genuinly traditional houses created with great taste and maintained in perrfect condition. The houses are fully equiped with all necessary electrical appliances and everything one may need during the stay. The settlement has a small swimming pool a saouna and a gym which we didnt really... more