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Family-friendly apartment with 3 outdoor pools and rooftop terrace

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3 outdoor pools, open 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

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Highlights

Furnished lanai
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Sofa Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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Highlights

Furnished lanai
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 18 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Furnished lanai
Garden
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Trundle Bed

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About the area

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Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71 500

What's nearby

  • Agia Pelagia Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mononaftis Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Koules Fortress - 20 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Heraklion Port - 20 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 20 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Γρηγόρης - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Almyra - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Red Pepper Mediterranean Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taverna Sirocco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Athina Palace - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nymphes Luxury Apartments

Family-friendly apartment with 3 outdoor pools and rooftop terrace
3 outdoor pools, a restaurant and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free apartment building. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and concierge services are on-site. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a Smart TV with digital channels, and a kitchenette with a fridge, an oven and a stovetop. Conveniences include a sitting area and a coffee/tea maker, and guests will appreciate thoughtful touches, such as dressing gowns and slippers.
Nymphes Luxury Apartments offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished lanais. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Malevizi apartment provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, with a Wi-Fi speed of 50+ Mbps. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi has a 10-device limit

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car hire
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby toys
  • Beach toys
  • Bed rails
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Musical instrument
  • Outlet covers

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 1 PM for a fee: EUR 7 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch Smart TV with premium digital channels
  • Games
  • Library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • Business centre
  • Laptop workspace

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Guidebooks
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a provincial park
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the airport
  • Near the marina
  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wine tours
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Ziplining 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 10 units
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2001
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one way)

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; cash is not accepted
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 1039Κ123K2596101

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from 25 March to 11 November
Pool access available from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit

Property is also known as

Nymphes
Nymphes Apartments
Nymphes Luxury
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Nymphes Luxury Apartments Malevizi
Nymphes Luxury Malevizi
Nymphes Apartments Malevizi
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Nymphes Luxury Apartments Apartment Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

Does Nymphes Luxury Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM.

Is Nymphes Luxury Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nymphes Luxury Apartments?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nymphes Luxury Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Nymphes Luxury Apartments?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Nymphes Luxury Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 40 per vehicle applies.

Where is Nymphes Luxury Apartments located?

This family-friendly Malevizi apartment building is located on the boardwalk, 3 mi (4.8 km) from Mononaftis Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Historical Museum of Crete and Natural History Museum of Crete. Heraklion Town Hall and Heraklion Loggia are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Nymphes Luxury Apartments Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful views atop a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean. The road up is a challenge, for sure. Probably unlike anything else you have driven, but very doable with a little patience. The size of the place it a little tight for a family of 4, but you can make it work. The pool and patio are lovely and the hosts are very kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. Pepy (owner) is lovely and very helpful. The accommodation was great, and the private pool and patio was excellent. Having the ability walk out at any time and enjoy the sun without having to think about if you'll get space / how busy it will be etc was fantastic. Kitchenette was small but did the job for me - lots of crockery and glasses so not having to wash up constantly . The grounds were lovelt and well kept - flowers and herbs everywhere. On my last day i even got to see some goats that had wandered over from a nearby area! Amenities were great - reliable internet, excellent air-conditioning, strong water pressure in the shower. Only thing I would say is it is a bit remote and quite steep to get to, so it's best if you either rent a car or are prepared to get taxis (there are no real pavements on the roads nearby so walking felt a bit dangerous). Absolutely would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found this location last minute due to a canceled flight. Pepy was quick to answer and help us resolve our situation. She greeted us kindly with fruits, wine and water. We loved the pool, especially since our kids played non-stop in it. The views are amazing, and it was nice to have the balcony for early morning and evenings. The hotel is very high up we didn’t have a problem with it but other more inexperienced drivers may be intimidated. Definitely you would need a car since all the restaurants are in Almyrida. We did enjoy staying really local and ate at a wonderful authentic taverna with a great view and through what seemed to be a deserted town. The grounds are beautiful but may be difficult for guests with disabilities or difficulties walking or climbing stairs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konnie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and great owner! We loved our stay at NYMPHES and will continue to recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Suryakant

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful apartments with spectacular view.
The apartments are up a steep hill overlooking the coast, giving a spectacular view. The location is very peaceful, but you are only 5 to 10 minutes in the car down to the beaches and restaurants in Agia Pelagia, where there are a few shops and an excellent butcher, is you want to cook in the apartment. The owner and cleaning staff were lovely and friendly. Would stay in the apartments again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Homer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay for a relax camily vacation
The place is up on a hill side. You definitely need a car in order to stay here. The view is spectacular. The owner Pepy is very helpful. She lent us her travel books for us to use during our stay and she rushed back from Iraklion one night to fix our hot water problem. She also asked us to pick all the lemons we need. We were also able to sit outside the patio for breakfast and enjoy the view.

8/10 Good

Gregory, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mixed bag.
Beautiful views, really incredible. Was forced to move from one room to another despite booking in advance, though my parents were upgraded. They missed cleaning the room one day, for some reason. Left fruit and a wonderful bottle of wine to drink.

10/10 Excellent

FB "EFTCarol"

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hostess Betty is wonderful
Extremely relaxing vacation. I even held a coaching hangout there. Bertty is very helpful with all my needs. The view from my room is breathtaking. You must have a car.

8/10 Good

John, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views
Very nice apartment with unbelievable views. The owner was very nice and helpful. The complex is on top of a mountain so even though it does have air conditioning, it is not needed. The location is difficult to find. I suggest using Google maps as a guide. Be aware that the driveway is steep and winds its way up about 3/4 mile to the property

10/10 Excellent

LYNN, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Views
Excellent views !!

8/10 Good

Jamesinterational, Stirling

Liked: Staff & service
Exciting Location
Hire a car for this location. Nymphes is a family run apartment complex with little access to anything. The fantastic views are 2KM vertical from the beach at Agias Pelagius and a car is a must

10/10 Excellent

fer, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An incredible view, wonderful apts.
These are very nice apts at the top of a (short) scary road. The view comes with that cost, but, man, it was worth it! Just incredible. Hosts were very nice, I am sorry we did not get to say goodbye, we left early to catch the ferry. I imagine it would be wonderful for a romantic vacation, but our son (8) enjoyed it as well. Small children will need to be watched closely, though, lots of stairs and cliffs. Do not let that stop you, it is an amazing place.

8/10 Good

Freddy, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights stay- at top of mountain
It has a wonderful view of the Mediterranean Sea right from the balcony of the hotel. We were welcome with a bottle of Cretan Wine. Very thoughtful from our host. Every morning, we were greeted by host's 2 cats at the balcony while having our sumptuous breakfast prepared by the host. The address of the hotel were not found in my rental car's GPS system. It is very kind of the host to pick us up at a nearby church and follow her car to reach the hotel. The drive up the mountain was quite a narrow and steep one. Some suggestions: the room was not clean up and bed wasn't made every day. Probably due to lack of staff. I only see the host alone during my stay. The breakfast was quite a wait as the host was making it herself. We have a delightful local breakfast that put a smile on our face each morning. In fact, we were looking forward to the breakfast. One improvement is, The host could also provide a breakfast menu with pictures. And also let us know the cost of breakfast beforehand. We were taken aback when the cost is 10Euro per pax per day. That means a 20euro breakfast for my wife and me. Rather expensive. But still justifiable because it is based on your orders not mass produced buffet breakfast. Lastly, you definitely need a car to go to the hotel!! Taxi trip cost around 40euro per trip from airport or port. Too costly.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The Hotel was very far from everything. It has breathtaking veiw of the ocean with the cove. We stayed at the hotel in the begining of May so maybe they didn`t have time to get the hotel ready for the season. The room and gardens were not maintained very well.The veiw was amazing. The women in charge we very helpful. we we dissapointed by the run down state of the room. There are cheaper places closer to the beach that we have have stayed at before. Behind the hotel property there was a dog that barked in the middle of the night.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a view.
What a place! Be sure first of one thing, this place is not luxury, or 5 star, but for the price you can't expect so. It has what is definitely the best view in or aound Agia Pelagia. It's about a 7 minute drive to town, don't even think about walking! It's comfortable, had everything they said would be there, and was cheap. There were things I would change about the place, but isn't there always? I thought it was great value and a great location, worth staying for the view alone!

8/10 Good

Corinne, Canmore, Alberta (Canada)

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice apartment, remarkable views, up in heaven
We were agreably surprised to find a beautiful apartment with spectacular views in Ayia Pelagia. The owner is very nice, will help you with whatever you need. I called it in heaven because you have to drive up the mountain on what looks like a single road but it is a two way road that is very steep. If you have a fear of heights, you won't be able to drive up nor down. Also lots of cats in the area but if you don't want them, they will not come back. We stayed a week, loved it there. Everything is chosen with good taste. Very good price for the quality of accomodation. There are several grocery stores down on the beach and good restaurants too. Lovely place. 9/10

8/10 Good

Bobby, Dallas, TX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome views from nymphes hotel
If you are traveling to Crete, particularly the Heraklion area, we would highly recommend the nymphes hotel. The location is outside of the city about 20 minutes and is high atop a hill which overlooks the small beach town of Agia Pelagia. The hotel is very nice and Pepy welcomed our family when we arrived late at night. She graciously offered us food from her home so that we could have dinner! The accomodations were perfect and we rented two apartments for our group of 7 travelers. Each apartment had a small kitchen so we were able to cook dinner on the nights where we wanted to stay in and relax. The location is just off the national road so we were able to travel to Rethymnon, Knossos and Agios Nikolaos on day trips.

4/10 Poor

Peg, Santa Barbara, CA

Disliked: Room comfort
CATS, cats, CATS
If you love cats, stay here. There were several cats running around the property that would 'invade' the balconies and patios and would run into your room if there were open windows or doors. The owner suggested that we should "spray them with water" to get them to stay away. We tried, but it didn't work. The owner and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I gave the 'service' a 3 because of the fact that the room smelled when we first arrived. It turned out to be spilled milk under the refridgerator. They came to clean it, but it still smelled afterwards and we ended up having to ask for cleanser (and they gave it to us) to attempt to clean it ourselves. Same reason for the midlevel appraisal of the condition of the hotel. Otherwise, it was a nice, clean place. The rooms only have hand-held showers. Otherwise our lower scores were based on the invasion of cats throughout our stay. If we had liked cats, or not been allergic, it would have been a nice place to stay. It is also basically mandatory to rent a car if you want to get to anywhere else--a grocery store or a restaurant, for example. It is high on the side of a mountain with a difficult road to travel to make it there. We didn't think that was clear on the description of the hotel. The location makes for a beautiful view and fresh air.

8/10 Good

Rich, Charlottesville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of a kind view
Hotel was clean and very comfortable, with a great porch and view of the coast 1000 ft below. I only wish the pool were heated so we could swim! This is a great get-away and super-peaceful environment to relax in. My only complaint is that the lighting in the living space isn't adequate for reading.

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Barre, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best view in Agia Pelagia!
We stayed at the Nymphes in September 2009. The hotel is in a great location for exploring the island of Crete, just west of Heraklion and not too far off the main road. Perched high on a hill on a rough, narrow road, you will definitely want to rent a car if you stay here. Our double room on the top floor included everything we needed... a large wardrobe, a kitchenette, a table and chairs and a tiny shower. The view from the private balcony overlooks the town of Agia Pelagia and the Cretan Sea. We would start our day with a coffee on the balcony, and in the evening we would just sit and watch the stars, the twinkling lights of the town, and later, the lights of two cruise ships passing in the night. The owner, her staff, and her many cats helped to make this a very pleasant stay. I would highly recommend this hotel!

8/10 Good

Hp, Zurich,Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
beautiful view
The view is really fantastic. The stay was pleasant.Only the pool is not heated and too cold to swim in the autumn.

8/10 Good

Jacques, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great space, welcoming staff, unusual location
Rooms: This is a very pretty apartment-style hotel--a cluster of townhouse villas on a hillside. Classic Greek white and blue. Ample space with kitchenettes, balconies or patios with stunning views over the hillside to the town and sea. Tastefully furnished. Friendly cats and atmospheric grape arbours. Owner / manager / staff: Pepy is a very nice and generous woman. Talked us in my mobile phone when we drove their quite late after a delayed ferry arrival. She and her staff leave home grown grapes and oregano and local wine for the guests. She uncomplainingly came through with a flashlight / battery lamp when the area was hit by a power outage late the night we had to pack for an early morning departure. Travellers should know this is a not a thickly staffed hotel. It's the owner and a couple of others. Think largish friendly B&B, not conventional hotel. Location: overlooking Agia Pelagia, just off the main national road, about 15 km west of Heraklio. Well located for exploring everything from Rethynmo to Matala to Agios Nicolaos. But the road up to the hotel (quite steep, poorly lit) and the isolated location (alone on a hilltop road) may not be for everyone. We liked it (away from the beachtown craziness of much of Crete and the grittiness of Heraklio), but it's not for everyone. And the drive up the hill at night is not for the skittish.

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Views
I can't say enough good things about the Nymphes. The hotel is everything that you think a Greek hotel should be. White washed walls, blue trim, fabulous view of the sea, lovely patio with grape vines dripping down. The apartment was immaculate, the beds were comfy, (not something that I can say of other hotels in Greece). The AC was excellent. The pool had a lovely view of the Meditterean. Only cavet is the goat path that disguises it self as a road up to the hotel. Narrow and steep doesn't even begin to describe the white knuckle experience of driving up this path. Yes, it got better each day as we learned the twists and turns, but we choose not to navigate it in the dark. NO LIGHTS on the road. And we are used to driving in the Caribbean.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
This is one of the bext places to stay in Greece! A terrific and exciting location, quiet, helpful staff, large apartment.