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Villa Medusa

1.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Double Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Property entrance
Balcony view
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Ano Hersonissos, 25 km east of Heraklion, Hersonissos, Crete Island, 70014
  • Acqua Plus Water Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Labyrinth Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Crete Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Double Studio

  • 215 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Studio Sea View | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Studio Sea View

  • 322 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Lovenest Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Lovenest Studio

  • 269 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Triple Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Triple Studio

  • 290 sq ft
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

About this property

Villa Medusa

Hersonissos apartments with kitchenettes
Along with a seasonal outdoor pool, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and tour/ticket assistance. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Each apartment features free WiFi and a furnished lanai, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator and a stovetop. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and premium bedding, and also available are a private yard and a flat-screen TV.
Villa Medusa offers 14 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature espresso makers and safes. Rooms open to furnished lanais. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the aparthotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Villa Medusa features a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. For a surcharge, the property provides a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle. This Hersonissos aparthotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Villa Medusa is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • White sand beach nearby
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Pool/Spa

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free local calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In an entertainment district
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 14 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1989
  • Garden
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to notify the property in advance with their expected arrival time.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 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
  • Administrative fee: EUR 2 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Villa Medusa Chersonissos
Villa Medusa Hotel Chersonissos
Villa Medusa Aparthotel Hersonissos
Villa Medusa Aparthotel
Villa Medusa Hersonissos
Villa Medusa
Villa Medusa Crete, Greece
Villa Medusa Apartment Hersonissos
Villa Medusa Apartment
Villa Medusa Crete Greece
Villa Medusa Aparthotel
Villa Medusa Hersonissos
Villa Medusa Aparthotel Hersonissos

Villa Medusa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 51 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely relaxed property and the manager George is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place to stay
Good location. Nice swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb stay, location & apartments both excellent
Lovely apartments, great pool area & all super clean. Excellent location for visiting the old Horsonissos traditional village
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Does the Job
Only there for one night. Bed was very comfortable and room was very clean. Nice touch with the coffee machine and water. Very pleased!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Villa Medusa is perfect, Nikos the owner is lovely. 5 minute walk to the old village square, the food in the square is very traditional is good value, if you are there on a Monday it’s greek night if you want to eat a decent restaurant you will need to book 2 days in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good
Overall a really good stay Nikos the owner is always there if you need help which we did on a couple of occasions one occasion in particular when my daughters room had no electricity within half an hour nikos had an electrician on site to sort the issue out and it was resolved very promptly. The location of the villa is quite rural but 600m from hersonisoss village with all the traditional tavernas which produced some amazing cuisine.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute little hotel, bit remote
Very nice hotel, we arrived late but the owner kindly left us a note and keys, room was up graded free of charge to a bigger sea view room due to our other room having a trchnical issue. Met the owner in the morning, very nice guy, very informative. The hotel was a bit remote with the only public bus station being a 30 minute walk away down a 60 road, the local town was very cute and had a shop near buy, the room was big and clean, bathroom a bit dated but definitely worth the price we paid!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Affordable perfection!
We stayed at Villa Medusa last week and it was amazing value overall! Really close to the beach but still in a quiet area, great view of the sea, and a nice pool to cool off. The owner Nikos was so helpful and he even let us stay for the day after finding out our flight wasn't until the evening. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Jackie , New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Adequate location for someone on a budget
Located a short walk from the nearest village Accommodation offers basic,adequate, clean facilities for someone on a restrictive budget or short stay

6/10 Okay

j, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Convenient hotel close to Chersonisou
Experience was positive, I had a good time in this Hotel and the stuff was helpful. I was expecting a better room, website pictures reference did not correspond exactly and i was a surprise but it was great to have an amazing swimming pool and Chersonisos village just min away from the accomodation.

8/10 Good

Alfiza, Perm, Russia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is nice.
You can find everything in the apartment. The host is very friendly. Nikos is always ready to help. However, if you don't have a car, it will take a lot of time to get to the sea as it is rather far. The place is quiet. It's for the people who are tired of noisiness and wants a good rest and relaxation. Nearby you can find a bakery, a mini market. In the evening you can enjoy having dinner in one of the taverns which are not far from the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Donal, Garelochhead

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, relaxed, initially lost!
Our trip started in chaos following our flight out with easyjet. Arriving near midnight in Heraklion meant finding the hotel was more than a little challenging. Address not quite right, and post code off on the sat nav meant it took us 2 hours! Helpful hint here: Drive straight along the big road from Heraklion towards Agios Nikolaias and do not turn off until you arrive (approx 30km later) at temporary roundabout signposted for Hersonissos. This should be a left turn. Immediately after a little underpass take the righ hand turn. Then the next two lefts. After 2-300 yards you should see a big hedge with a sign in it (and I mean litterally in the hedge) saying Villa Medusa. It has white gate - you are there! The hotel itself was very clean - we had the room at the very top - doublebed, lovely bedding, aircon fantastic, two balconies - one sea view and the other garden/pool. Nikos thankfully provided a bottle of water for arrival on the first night - Cretian water is very chlorine flavoured from the taps - beware this will affect tea/coffee so best to use filter water for those! The pool was great. Unfortunately the pool bar was not open when we were there :( but, as the only holiday makers, there we did practically have a private pool so really can't complain! Kitchen facilities were a stove top and a fridge. Frying pan and large pot provided. No tea towel so may be best to pack one. Otherwise towels were provided.

10/10 Excellent

Orinalees, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic service great for relaxation
The location is different to on the map. It is actually right next to hersnossisos village. The area is super quiet and the village has everything you need. I would recommend hiring a scooter or a car. I did not but a taxi to new hersnossisos, on the coast, is only 6/7 euros. The owner Nikos is very friendly, helpful and nice. He helps you then leaves you - no awkwardness. The snack bar was closed as the villa was empty apart from me in the daytime, which is fair enough as I was on holiday alone.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia & Sylvia, London & Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Villa Medusa
The appartments are located up in the old village, away from the noisy and busy downtown Hersonissos, yet with all the necessary shops and tavernas. A pleasant villa, with a swimming pool surrounded by a lovely garden. The owner, Nikos, is very welcoming, helpful and generous. His warmth and kindness really made a difference to our holidays.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
A éviter
La cuisine était encombrée de 2 frigidaires rouillées et deux plaques de cuisson dans un studio minuscule, pas d’éponge pas de produit vaisselle pas de torchon Un accueil déplorable ne comprend pas le français .Wifi pas dans toute les chambres, piscine à l’ombre très vite et peu chauffé par le soleil
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ludwig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Alles gut.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hallo Niko, vielen Dank für die netten 6 Tage in Villa Medusa. Nette, kleine Anlage, gut gepflegt, sauberer Pool, sehr freundlicher Umgang. Das Zimmer und die überdachte Terrasse sowie die Aufenthalte am Pool waren Grundlage für schöne Tage und wir beabsichtigen, nächstes Jahr (dann aber für länger) wiederzukommen. Wir melden uns dann. Thomas und R.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

geraldine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien
Séjour d'une nuit. Très bon accueillir, chambre et sdb très propre. Situé à seulement 15 mn de l'aeroport donc pratique pour départ matinal ou arrivée tardive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Auf Kreta zentral an der Nordküste gelegen und verkehrsgünstig angebunden; perfekt für Ausflüge mit dem Auto. Diverse Tavernen im Ortszentrum sind fußläufig in 5 Minuten erreichbar. Zimmer sind zweckmäßig eingerichtet und sehr sauber und werden täglich gereinigt. Pool ist mit moderner Filteranlage ausgestattet und ebenfalls sehr sauber. Für die Selbstversorgung stehen Kühlschrank, Herd, Wasserkocher, Kaffeemaschine und entsprechendes Kochgeschirr bereit. Die Betten sind sehr bequem, sodass man viel zu lange schläft. Nikos ist meist immer anwesend und bei Fragen immer sehr hilfsbereit und spricht auch englisch und deutsch. Die Anlage ist angenehm klein gehalten, perfekt zum Entspannen und Relaxen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
Carino!!
Logisticamente comodo se si dispone di una macchina. Luogo tranquillo e camere ospitali. Da migliorare la manutenzione di piscina e arredi. Angolo cucina da riorganizzare per permettere la preparazione dei pasti. Nikos , il titolare, molto disponibile. Piu caffè!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

FilosEricos, Nijmegen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Uitmuntende accommodatie
Ontvangst was bijzonder vriendelijk door de eigenaar Nikos. Er stond al een lekkere koele fles water klaar en alvast de mogelijkheid om een heerlijk kopje koffie te zetten. Fantastische bedden en douche "wauw", zelf met een massagekop. Ook de schoonmaak van het appartement was geweldig, door de lieve en behulpzame Heleni. We hebben onze vakantie daar in rust doorgebracht, wat ook hoog in het vaandel staat bij de eigenaar. We al In het kort gezegd "voor iedereen aan te bevelen".
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018