See all properties

Gigilos

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Gigilos

Terrace/patio
Property amenity
Reception
View from room
Premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Agia roumeli, Sfakia, Crete Island, 73011
  • Samaria Gorge - Agia Roumeli Entrance
  • Agia Roumeli Beach
  • Beach of Agios Pavlos
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)

Room options

View all photos for Single Room, Balcony, Sea View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View | Premium bedding, individually decorated, free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Partial Sea View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Terrace/patio

Samaria by the Sea

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (17)
$142 nightly
The price is $142 total
includes taxes & fees
Samaria by the Sea

About this property

Gigilos

Sfakia guest house steps from Agia Roumeli Beach
At Gigilos, hit the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling, then dine onsite at Gigilos Restaurant. Limited housekeeping is available.
Gigilos offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Sfakia guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Have fun in the sun at Gigilos with summer activities like snorkeling and kayaking.

The guesthouse offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach guesthouse also offers a garden and a terrace.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.
Gigilos Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 to 12.50 for adults and EUR 5 to 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Gigilos Restaurant

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Snorkeling

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 25-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer to the property via boat and must arrange the transfers by contacting the property before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 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
The village of Agia Roumeli is accessible either by crossing the Samaria Gorge or by ferry from Sfakia, Sougia or Paleochora.

Access methods

Host will greet you

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

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 to 12.5 for adults, and EUR 5 to 10 for children

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gigilos Sfakia
Gigilos Guesthouse Sfakia
Gigilos Guesthouse
Gigilos Sfakia
Gigilos Guesthouse
Gigilos Guesthouse Sfakia

Gigilos Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place in an amazing location Awesome service at the restaurant and good prices. Great view from the rooms to the beach and free sun loungers too 10/10
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Warwick, Retired couple

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cenral to everything. Quiet, overlooking the sea. Owners and staff very helpful with advice and information. Welcoming environment with well kept garden and flowers. Meals on the sea front. Deckchair provided with shade. Best breakfast with beautifully cooked eggs. Thank you to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming staff, great sunbeds & beach view.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bright sunny accommodation with hospitable owners

A bright sunny room overlooking the beach. Very hospitable owners and a great taverna downstairs for all your needs. A great choice to rest overnight after walking the gorge or for a few days of total peace and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Colin, wales

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exvellent situation looking out over beach . Very quiet so that you can hear sound of waves at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect base for the gorge hike

It was a perfect night to prepare for a big day's hike up Samaria gorge. The owner was very welcoming and throughout the stay he was always friendly and helpful. He also provided an extra pullout bed at short notice. The room was small but fine, with good aircon and free wifi. We had a really good dinner in the restaurant overlooking the beach and the breakfast the following morning was fine too. He helpfully offered a place to store our luggage while we hiked the gorge.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relax after the hike

Beachfront!

8/10 Good

Sheena from Tassie, Tasmania

Liked: Cleanliness

Reward for weary travellers

Perfect end to beautiful but tiring hike down through Samaria Gorge

8/10 Good

Shaun from Oz, Reward for a weary hiker

Liked: Cleanliness

Reward for a weary hiker

Basic hotel in beautiful location, at sea end of Samaria Gorge

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Mark, Dublin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth the extra few steps at the end of the gorge

We had booked for two but arrived with three and due to one of our party being injured spent longer than intended, but none if this seemed to matter - a room change was quickly arranged, there was no extra charge and we were facilitated with a very late checkout. We were so impressed we wanted to stay another night but other travel plans meant this was not possible. Everything was very clean, food and drink were excellent, service was fantastic. If you are planning to walk the Samaria Gorge this is a great place to stop off, even if you are not staying over ad it has direct access to the sea, a beach with shower, changing space, wc and sunbeds in return for a small meal and drink. If you can find the time stay for s night or two and enjoy peace and relaxation after the ferry has gone.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Family-run. Right on the beach with its own taverna and sunbeds/parasols. Scrupulously clean and very comfortable.

8/10 Good

Jocelyne, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Good hotel, relaxing.

We spent one night at the Gigilos after doing the Samaria gorge. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. We had a good night sleep. It would have been nice to have a shower curtain, as it is hard to shower without splashing water everywhere. Dinner was good. The breakfast included in the room is very simple (great fresh orange juice, toast and coffee). If you like a big breakfast, it would be worth it to order and pay the breakfast separately (instead of having it included in the room rate). The owner was nice (staff at reception so-so). It is really worth it to spend the night in Agia Roumeli and take the boat next day; the village is so quiet at night (in the morning, you hear the cocks roosting and the bells of the sheep nearby).

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

I've never mange to stay in this hotel.

The only way to get to this hotel is by doing "Samaria Walk" 16 km or by ferry (return tickets for 1 person 16 euros, taxi boat 80 euros) . Ferry's operates 3 time per day. Description of this hotel is very misleading "free parking" .

8/10 Good

Knut

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Et sted og et hotell til å lengte tilbake til

Hotel Gigilos har en fantastisk beliggenhet ved stranden. Det er svært stille det meste av døgnet. Personalet er svært serviceinnstilt. Hotellets egen restaurant er hyggelig og rimelig og serverer god mat. Det eneste negative er mangelen på praktiske hyller og knagger på badet.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mangirdas

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect is possible!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Giordano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ

Εκτός από επαγγελματίες, είναι και άνθρωποι. Έχουν ευαισθησία και κατανόηση πάνω στο κομμάτι πεζοπορία / ορειβασία, συμπεριφερόμενοι πολύ ευγενικά και ευέλικτα σε ανθρώπους που μπορεί ακόμη και να αλλάξουν ξαφνικά πρόγραμμα λόγω καιρικών συνθηκών στα άγρια βουνά των Λευκών Ορέων. Αποτελούν σταθερή προτίμηση για πολύ κόσμο που ασχολείται με δραστηριότητες ελεύθερου χρόνου στη φύση.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michael, M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Einfaches Strandhotel mit Renovierungsbedarf

Das in die Jahre gekommene, einfache Gästehaus ist total überbewertetet. Die Lage direkt am Strand und der freundliche Familienservice sind empfehlenswert. Das Preis-/Leistungsverhältnis geht so gerade.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Asbjørn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rimelig og god overnatting!

Rimelig og god overnatting, på tradisjonell gresk inventar. Nydelig strand og restaurant i tilknytning til overnattingen!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Manolis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Μοναδικη εμπειρία εξαιρετικοί άνθρωποι

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018