Hotel Lofos
Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
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Languages Spoken
English, Greek
Property amenities
Secured parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Airport transportation
Baggage storage
Outdoor furniture
Wifi
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
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Sun terrace
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Air conditioning
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Safe
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Agios Vasileios Municipality, Crete 740 60 Greece
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Somewhat walkable
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no frills but perfectly adequate family hotel, the family being very sweet and helpful. Breakfast rather simple and unchanging on a daily basis. Easy walk to the beach and shops. The swimming pool in the height of summer was being filled but then came into use after a couple of days.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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The view of Libya is breathtaking.
It is a simple room of a family hotel, with a bathroom and a balcony overlooking the whole bay. The room is very clean. You have the option of breakfast served on the hotel's terrace with the fantastic view.
The hotel has a swimming pool and garden where you can sit as well as parking.
An interesting proposition is the existence of a small museum on the upper floor, where the owner has exhibited old objects as well as a wonderful photograph of Eleftherios Venizelos.
The price of the room is quite good.
It is a simple room of a family hotel, with a bathroom and a balcony overlooking the whole bay. The room is very clean. You have the option of breakfast served on the hotel's terrace with the fantastic view.
The hotel has a swimming pool and garden where you can sit as well as parking.
An interesting proposition is the existence of a small museum on the upper floor, where the owner has exhibited old objects as well as a wonderful photograph of Eleftherios Venizelos.
The price of the room is quite good.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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We really enjoyed our 9 days at Lofos. It is set back behind the Camping site. So it has fantastic views over the whole bay. Sun on the balcony for much of the day. Breakfast on the verandah.
There is a quiet and shaded pool. The owners are very nice, live downstairs and regulary tend the beautiful garden and flowers. They have good english.
It's a short walk to the 'centre'. We used the steps down but the road back.
There is a quiet and shaded pool. The owners are very nice, live downstairs and regulary tend the beautiful garden and flowers. They have good english.
It's a short walk to the 'centre'. We used the steps down but the road back.
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Date of stay: June 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A day after our arrival there I found out that, contrary to the description, there is no internet in the rooms. It is available only at the reception area. . Warm water is there only in the morning and in the evening. The rest of the day it is cold water only. When we went to complain we saw other gusts there also complaining . I called Booking.com and filed a complaint but their intervention did not bring any results. A request to apply some discount to the price of the room was disregarded by the owner. The "swimming pool" there is about the size of a shoe box and reminds rather a small paddling pool for children. The woman owner sits by the entry door day and night and watches every move you make. Her dog starts barking at 6:00 AM daily.
Booking.com should adjust the false description of this hotel on their web page to warn other travellers what they can expect. .
Booking.com should adjust the false description of this hotel on their web page to warn other travellers what they can expect. .
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Room Tip: No wifi in the rooms. Warm water only mornings and evenings. See review for more
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We stumpled upon this charming hotel while travelling through Crete in September 2010. We had originally planned to stay at a large, well known hotel in the centre of Plakias, but there was a mix up with our reservation there and so we decided to look for another place near by and lucky that we did as Hotel Lofos up on top of the hill was so much nicer (and cheaper).
The owners are lovely and very friendly (husband and wife), who will welcome you with a smile and are there to make your stay most pleasureable.
The rooms are very clean, spacious and with air conditioning (which you will not need as the breeze from your balcony is so pleasant in the evening). There is no noise during the evening either....it is like you are miles away from the town, when in actual fact you are merely a 7 minute walk away!
The owners are lovely and very friendly (husband and wife), who will welcome you with a smile and are there to make your stay most pleasureable.
The rooms are very clean, spacious and with air conditioning (which you will not need as the breeze from your balcony is so pleasant in the evening). There is no noise during the evening either....it is like you are miles away from the town, when in actual fact you are merely a 7 minute walk away!
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Date of stay: September 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I had travell in many diferent hotels but this one is the best of all.I had a very beautiful time during 10 days.The most important thing is the vie.This hotel have incredible vie in the sea baligremnos.The suits are very relaxing.They had tv,erchontision and vie in a garden with beautifull flowers.Every morning i ate a spesial breakfast in the hotel's balcony and then i went
the swiming pool.
the swiming pool.
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Date of stay: June 2013Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: all the suits are very good
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We stay in this “hotel” for 12 days. The only good thing is the location from Plakias beach, like 5 minutes by feet. Plakias beach is pretty clean (take care about the nudist part of you are not good with that). Be aware that you will have to pay 5 or 6 euros for a sunbath set (but you can invest 5-10 euros for an umbrella at supermarket).
Some days the hard wind (35km/h) makes the beach useless, so you think to enjoy the pool of the “hotel”... which is a good idea if you choose the day when they just cleaned it. However, you have to wait one week or to enjoy green water (no filter, no products, no one to clean it everyday) - and take care of the many insects there.
If you cannot enjoy neither beach nor pool, you can stay in you room. If you need to use the bathroom, you should bring your own curtain for the shower because the one here might be there since they opened the “hotel”. The size of the bathroom is really practical : you can take a shower, use the toilets and brush your teeth at the same time... About the room, be aware that safe is an extra (2€/day), climatisation is an extra (6€/day), fridge is an extra (3€/day). The supermarket is 2 minutes by feet, you will find fresh food and drinks, without paying extras ;)
Talking about food, if you have choice when you book your room (if you really cannot find another place to stay), you should avoid the “breakfast” offer. If you want to enjoy, you can go by feet in 5 minutes to Alianthos hotel (all you can eat for 6 euros - and for 8 euros the evening). The “breakfast” at Lofos is everyday the same : bread, little industrial marmelades, fake juice, fake coffee, industrial ham and cheese slices, hard egg. Really not an hotel breakfast.
The people who works here can be friendly but they change a little bit when it’s about money. You have to ask for all when they “offer” something (usually you will have to pay). The girl who makes the rooms cleaning is really friendly and professional. Hopefully the daughter of the owners were here few days to give good advices about the things you can do in Plakias (if you have to rent a car, make your own searching : the “offer” of the owners is one of the most expensive of the city).
If I have to sum up : Plakias is a really nice city to visit (remember that you will need a car if you want to make something else than beach), Lofos Hotel is not a choice to keep in mind (even if you have to stay few days less, pay a little more to enjoy real comfort in a real hotel)
Some days the hard wind (35km/h) makes the beach useless, so you think to enjoy the pool of the “hotel”... which is a good idea if you choose the day when they just cleaned it. However, you have to wait one week or to enjoy green water (no filter, no products, no one to clean it everyday) - and take care of the many insects there.
If you cannot enjoy neither beach nor pool, you can stay in you room. If you need to use the bathroom, you should bring your own curtain for the shower because the one here might be there since they opened the “hotel”. The size of the bathroom is really practical : you can take a shower, use the toilets and brush your teeth at the same time... About the room, be aware that safe is an extra (2€/day), climatisation is an extra (6€/day), fridge is an extra (3€/day). The supermarket is 2 minutes by feet, you will find fresh food and drinks, without paying extras ;)
Talking about food, if you have choice when you book your room (if you really cannot find another place to stay), you should avoid the “breakfast” offer. If you want to enjoy, you can go by feet in 5 minutes to Alianthos hotel (all you can eat for 6 euros - and for 8 euros the evening). The “breakfast” at Lofos is everyday the same : bread, little industrial marmelades, fake juice, fake coffee, industrial ham and cheese slices, hard egg. Really not an hotel breakfast.
The people who works here can be friendly but they change a little bit when it’s about money. You have to ask for all when they “offer” something (usually you will have to pay). The girl who makes the rooms cleaning is really friendly and professional. Hopefully the daughter of the owners were here few days to give good advices about the things you can do in Plakias (if you have to rent a car, make your own searching : the “offer” of the owners is one of the most expensive of the city).
If I have to sum up : Plakias is a really nice city to visit (remember that you will need a car if you want to make something else than beach), Lofos Hotel is not a choice to keep in mind (even if you have to stay few days less, pay a little more to enjoy real comfort in a real hotel)
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Quiet, comfortable hotel with wonderful view from balconies, view also enjoyed at breakfast from shaded verandah. South-facing rooms which do get hot during the day, but there is air conditioning. Shower/toilet does not appear to have ventilation, but vapour clears quickly. Swimming pool looked murky and I didn't see anyone using it (I prefer beaches anyway). Parking possible on road (put brake on!) if car park is full. Large room available for tour groups presumably.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled solo
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Elderflower asked a question Jun 2019
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom58 contributions31 helpful votesLooking at booking next year. Is there's a charge for the air-conditioning and the fridge.
Fridge: 3€/ day
Air- conditioning:6€/ day
Safe: 2€/ day
PRICE RANGE
R 1,231 - R 1,587 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GreeceCreteRethymnon PrefectureAgios Vasileios MunicipalityPlakias
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Lofos
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Lofos?
Nearby attractions include Ostraco Bar (0.3 km), Creta Earth (0.3 km), and Kalypso Beach (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Lofos?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Lofos?
Guests can enjoy a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Lofos?
Conveniently located restaurants include Amalthea Restaurant,Buffet, Medousa Restaurant, and Antonis Place.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hotel Lofos?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Hotel Lofos have airport transportation?
Yes, Hotel Lofos offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Lofos?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Greek.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Lofos?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Minoiko Nekrotafeio Armenon (15.3 km) and Monastery of Prophet Elias (10.7 km).