Title: Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=601135&destination=Chania%2C+Chania%2C+Crete%2C+Greece&selected=61476163&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach ## Photo gallery for Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach ![A heated pool, pool loungers - Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach (Chania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61480000/61476200/61476163/4e9b0295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach (Chania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61480000/61476200/61476163/4ec975d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot - Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach (Chania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61480000/61476200/61476163/7a654cc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach (Chania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61480000/61476200/61476163/48319879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach (Chania)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61480000/61476200/61476163/a59a5e34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Villa Palena, just 100 meters from the beautiful Marathi beach, you'll experience a luxurious getaway with modern comforts. Enjoy ultimate relaxation in the private 50 m2 swimming pool, unwind at the spa room with a marble Hammam and hot tub or take in sea views from one of seven en-suite bedrooms. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 205597 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach Villa Palena is approved by the Greek Tourism Organization with license number: 1198521 & & is managed by "etouri vacation rental management." Built on a private land of 4.500 m2, Villa Palena is located just 100 meters on foot away from the beautiful, sandy beach of Marathi and several tavernas. It is fully equipped to meet your needs with exclusive amenities such as its sports field, spa room, recreation room, smart living areas, and relaxation spots that are scattered throughout the premises, all the while offering ample space and privacy. Covering 520 m2 across four levels, Villa Palena accommodates up to 14 guests in seven elegant en-suite bedrooms, with the option to host up to 20 guests if needed. Ground Floor - Main entrance opens to an open-plan area with: \-Living room: large corner sofa, 55 HDTV with Netflix, coffee table \-Indoor dining area: seating for 14 guests \-Fully equipped kitchen: built-in appliances, wine cooler, island breakfast counter with 14 stools \-Glass sliding doors from all three areas provide direct access to the pool terrace \-Luggage stroller available for convenience \-Bathroom with shower, washing machine, and clothes dryer \-Ground floor bedroom: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, direct access to a veranda First Floor - Four bedrooms: \-Bedroom 2 Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with hydromassage bathtub, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view \-Bedroom 3: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with hydromassage stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view \-Bedroom 4: Two twin beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) convertible to king-size (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view \-Bedroom 5: King-size bed (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, direct access to shared balcony with sea view Attic - Two bedrooms with sliding doors: \-Bedroom 6: Twin beds (0.90 x 2.00 m) convertible to king-size (1.80 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, mini fridge, direct access to large shared balcony with sea view \-Bedroom 7: Queen-size bed (1.60 x 2.00 m), ensuite bathroom with stand-alone shower, air conditioning, 32" TV, closet, safe, mini fridge, direct access to large shared balcony with sea view Lower Floor \-Recreation room: corner sofa, 65" HDTV with Netflix, PlayStation 5, home cinema system, an OSIO small & a LG big Bluetooth speaker, games, pool table, table football \-Spa area: marble hammam for up to six guests, wooden sauna for seven, six-seater hot tub, four chaise longues, massage bed \-Fitness area: elliptical machine, static bicycle, additional exercise equipment \-Kitchenette: for light refreshments \-Bathroom with shower, additional separate shower, dressing room \-Stairs provide direct access to the pool area Outdoor Area (2,500 m2) \-Swimming pool: 50 m2, 1.50 m deep, pool heating available upon request (advance notice required) \-Pool terrace: outdoor furniture including 8 sunbeds, 2 double day beds, 2 bean bag loungers, hanging egg chair, hammock, side tables, large corner sofa with coffee table, 4 cuddler sofas, 4 umbrellas, outdoor shower \-Shaded pergola: gas barbecue, outdoor dining table for 14, outdoor kitchen with sink, small fridge and freezer, stools, additional table with 4 high chairs \-Entertainment & sports: table tennis, playground for children, lawn area for play, sports field for basketball & soccer \-Parking: space for multiple cars inside the villa premises \-Fully fenced outdoor area with private entrance and gate for privacy \*\*Accommodation cost excludes Climate Resilience Tax. The amount for the accommodation type is set at EUR15 per night from April to October and EUR4 per night from November to March, payable upon check-in. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Pool loungers - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 9 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Window screens ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video game console - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Climate control - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Elliptical machine - Foosball table - Heated pool - Table tennis - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 5,597 square feet ## Similar properties ![Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23180000/23171200/23171167/7ffebd67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oniros Residences Chania - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 98 reviews £95 includes taxes & fees 27 Mar - 28 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28&selected=23171167&PinnedHotelID=23171167&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1920000/1916100/1916067/93b2c2a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creta Blue Boutique Hotel Hersonissos - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 1198521 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention 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 A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 227 Pristine home with high end amenities 300 meters from the beach Pristine home with high end amenities 100 meters from the beach ## About the area Located in Chania, this villa is in the city centre and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nea Chora Beach and Golden Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Chania travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania.dx601135) [View more Villas in Chania](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chania-Villas.d601135-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.50547%2C24.17123&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aVtafM2IxcFItC7i06E0OfZq_eI=) Chania, Chania ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful beach at Marathi bay on Crete, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/664408710697701376/d400c84c-bebc-43b6-a0e7-3474b4ab7663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marathi Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Very beautiful views and crystal clear water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6046551/76b760d7-b232-47d9-9672-7ed69a410f63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Souda Bay 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Aerial drone photo of famous Venetian fortified islet of Souda featuring small chapel of Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Crete island, Greece](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6278302/d4eb882d-de8b-44f5-9ef7-6a0c70b22580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Port of Souda 24 min drive \- 10.9 miles - Loutraki Beach 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Nea Chora Beach 26 min drive \- 12.5 miles ### Getting around - Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) 14 min drive ### Restaurants - Olympic Catering - Everest 11 min drive - The Anchor 8 min drive - Espressaki 8 min drive - Souda Bay Coffee Bar 8 min drive - Lali Bake House 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach? ### What time is check-in at Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach? ### What time is check-out at Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach? ### Where is Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Villa with spa - playroom, 100m from sandy beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley W. 16 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a wonderful Villa and a super location with the beautiful beach nearby and lovely restaurants a stone's throw away. 14 of us staying in the villa ranging from a baby up to Grandparents and there is plenty of space in the property for everyone to do their own thing or all be together. ##### Hayley W. Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen D. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really lovely accommodation and location The villa felt like home for a week for a three generation family. Well appointed, regular and very friendly housekeeping, this place provided everything we needed in a beautiful, and relatively quiet bay. Recommend a car for access to supermarket. We would book this place again. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5f576556-25ff-4b9e-bf5a-056db4260d43-1748666485127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7d692e13-8c84-4af7-b8c8-dc35751c810a-1748666485482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stephen D. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty M. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay - great location - great house We had a family of 14 stay at the Villa. The villa had everything we could ever ask for and more. There were even restaurants in walking distance. The kids had a great time with the outdoor area and the basement/spa. We will definitely put this on our list to stay again if we ever return. ##### Patty M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 8-15 Excellent Perfect location ##### Ken B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fernanda S. 22 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Villa Palena - simply the best !! Beautiful property with lots of space, great pool and everything you needed inside and out. A 5 minute walk to the beaches and restaurants. It was great for us all as a family as the villa had everything we needed. The kids loved the games room when they’d had enough in the pool. Beautiful. ##### Fernanda S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve l. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### perfect week in Chania This is a fantastic property! The management company was great. They arranged boat trips, scuba diving, private chefs and more. We were 3 families with 7 teenage kids. Everyone had a fantastic time. You will want a car if you are going to explore some of the beautiful beaches on the west coast of Crete. ##### steve l. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### HELEN G. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family holiday A beautiful Villa and pool in a superb location, just a short walk from the beach and 3 Tavernas, all which serve lovely food. Our favourite Taverna was Loukoulos, the staff are very friendly and the food delicious. There is a range of watersports on the beach - paddle boarding, kayaking, pedalo's, fishing boats to hire which kept a wide range of ages active. The sea was clear and warm, great for children. Etouri the rental company are superb and very helpful. We all really enjoyed our stay in Marathi. ##### HELEN G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alina S. 20 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best of the best!! We absolutely loved our stay here! We were a large group of about 10 people and the accommodations for all of us were amazing! The staff went above and beyond and were there to help with any questions we had. The location of the home was absolutely amazing, right across the street from the beach. It was truly like staying in paradise. It is a close driving distance from most shops, and there are many restaurants across the stress on the beach. The home was incredibly clean and included so many amenities. We absolutely loved our stay and cannot wait to be back soon! ##### Alina S. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott O. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing stay! Traveled with 14 adults and there was more than enough space for everyone. Everyone really enjoyed this house and pool area! We also enjoyed the beach and beachside tavernas all within a short walk. Best of all were the services provided by Etouri. The housekeeping staff were so pleasant, and Etouri's concierge service made everything so easy to plan! They helped us book all of our activities, dinner reservations, van transportation, you name it! The folks at Etouri were such a joy to work with every step of the way. ##### Scott O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norman B. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful holiday at Villa Palena! Villa Palena is a lovely, spacious, light, bright property. It provided us wth everything we could have asked for, from comfortable en suite bedrooms to a superbly well-equipped kitchen, to a marvellous indoor games room and spa, to a beautiful pool and surrounding sunbathing area... and even a mini-football pitch! So, there was plenty on offer for every age group. Last but not least, we were made very, very welcome by the housekeeper and her staff, who could not have done more to make us feel at home and to keep the place spick and span! ##### Norman B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Petra M. 11 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional stay I am struggling to find works to describe our stay. We have spent last 5 years organising business trips which ranged from 16-30+ people and this has been an absolute show stopper. The villa itself is absolutely beautiful, so close to the beach and some brilliant restaurants. The on hand service from Etouri is excellent to the point we have already booked another stay with them for next year. Sofia who manages the villa is ever so lovely and ever so helpful with anything. Would 100% recommend the villa and providers for anyone looking for a fantastic holiday. Loukoulos & the boat rental just down the road are both amazing. ##### Petra M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany M. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Perfect I have high expectations and this property exceeded every expectation. The communication with the property manager was a 10/10 and they are able to accommodate everything from groceries upon arrival, to car services, in house massages in the hotel grade spa room within the house, and private boat tours. Our housekeeper was the best! The central location of the house was PERCECT. The 2 min walk to the beach was exactly want we wanted in between the days of exploring this amazing island! The beach provided perfect restaurant options ! I cant say enough about this property and location and everything that was provided with our stay. I truley hope that i am able to return! ##### Brittany M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat D. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa Palena The villa is gorgeous. All the bedrooms are beautiful and the kids loved the basement with the pool table etc. The outdoor furniture and pool are lovely. It was a 5 minute walk to the beach and plenty of tavernas. The sea was crystal clear and fantastic swim in. As there was no local bakery we sometimes bought bread and tzatziki as takeaway and had it as lunch at the villa. Sofia is an absolute gem, came in most days and would get us any shopping we needed. Sofia was so very kind, helpful and generous. We all agreed it was the best holiday we have had and would love to return. ##### Pat D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte C. 25 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect villa in every way We were a party of 8 adults and 4 children and could not recommend this Villa enough. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated, in fact everything is to a very high standard. The outside area is lovely, with a great pool. I have to specifically mention Sophia too, who came in every day to clean, not only did she keep the Villa immaculate but she was so helpful and friendly, and the children loved her. The location is perfect, being only a short walk to a beautiful beach and a few tavernas and bar. The Etouri Team were really helpful, quick and efficient throughout, from answering questions when I was booking, to arranging a transfer minibus, and we also had the private chef (Naked Chef - the company, not literally!) come to the Villa to cook one evening, which I would thoroughly recommend. Everything is catered for, and it made for a fantastic holiday." ##### Charlotte C. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. 10 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Villa Palena We where a group of 13 friends (6 couples and one single) from 🇮🇸 and 🇳🇴 and we chose Villa Palena due to the location. 4 minutes to walk to the beach and 3-4 restaurants, and only 20 minutts with excellent small bus to Chania. The house functioned excellent and the few problems we had was solved almost immediately. Yes, we would have liked to have more capacity for toasting bread a more coffee pots, but this is only details. The pool was great, and everything in the house worked perfectly incl. the air conditioning (we had up to 37 degrees)☀️ Most of all we where very satisfied with all the great service Etori (conserige service) provided👍👍 Finally , and importantly, we have to give Sophia and her team the highest ranking for excellent service and very positive attitude👌👍 We all left Villa Palena with this; yes we would like to come again👍👍 ##### Jan B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa B. 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday We took our children, grandchildren, sister & brother in law on a holiday to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, and what fabulous time we had. The beautiful Villa Palena had everything to cater for a large group of various ages, with a fabulous pool area with outside kitchen/BBQ area which we used constantly, and lots of other amenities to keep everyone of all ages entertained. The beautifully furnished bedrooms all have their own en-suites-a must with such a large group, and the house was equipped with everything we could wish for. Sophia was on hand to help with lots of information and kept the house immaculately clean. The location is family orientated with a lovely sandy beach with beds & brollys and 3 or 4 restaurants/bars are only a 5 minute walk. A car is a must for food shopping as there are no shops within walking distance but we just hired a small runaround for essentials. The taxi service is good for a visit to and Chania town (only 20mins away) and is so pretty with its lovely cobbled streets. Prior to travelling, the agent/owner was always prompt in answering emails and was happy to give us lots of information I would thoroughly recommend Villa Palena for a family holiday ##### Teresa B. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dorothy F. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful house with all the family had a great time (ages ranging from 3 years to 72 years) the beach was excellent and lovely Tavernas to eat in all with in 5 mins walk from the house. The house was clean and lots of space. Would love to go back again but already booked out for our week next year 2026!! ##### Dorothy F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### paul J. 5 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa and location Clean, superb facilities, unbelievable location. Could have done without the cleaners coming at 8:50 though when check out was at 10\. BUT hugely recommended. ##### paul J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy O. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The overall holiday was just perfect - From start to finish we were very well looked after.Sofia and her staff who cleaned and looked after us were amazing, warm friendly and brilliant at what they do ! we genuinely had the best week. ##### Mandy O. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah P. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful. No problems. Accommodating. ##### Sarah P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie L. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent We just got back from a weeks stay at Villa Palena. The property is stunning and we all enjoyed our stay. The pictures do not do it justice it is truly gorgeous and has literally everything you need. Sophia was amazing if we needed anything extra. We also loved the area gorgeous beaches and wonderful tavernas. We would book again in a heartbeat!! ##### Katie L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tandy B. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Villa Palena was everything and more we had hoped it would be. The villa is beautiful and suits all ages. It’s so well laid out and the Villa owners have clearly thought of everything. Nothing is too much trouble for the property managers and they were instrumental in helping us organise a few things beforehand such as a yoga teacher to the premises for our group, an exceptional caterer on a couple of nights, boat trips and an amazing bike ride on e-bikes for the day. Within a 5 minute walk to a beautiful beach, shallow waters with very reasonably priced Sunbeds (recommend booking these when you arrive at the beach to guarantee a sunbed). Lovely restaurants close by. You won’t be disappointed. ##### Tandy B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Svenja P. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Villa The stay in the villa was great. Nice and quick communication. All questions were answered at all times. The cleanliness is exemplary. The house is equipped with everything and is beautiful and quiet. Always my pleasure. ##### Svenja P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catriona Parry 15 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect villa The villa was oustanding. The location is perfect as it's a really short walk to the beach and there are 2-3 restaurants to dine in. We loved being able to pop down to the beach and back to the villa again whenever we wanted to. Sofia did a great job, cleaning the villa every day (except Sundays). The villa is really well stocked with crockery, glasses etc and has a great, large fridge. The air conditioning wasn't as effective as we'd have liked in the bedrooms (particularly at the top of the villa - our children had to move down to the basement to sleep as it was too hot in the bedrooms upstairs) but it was 38 degrees during our stay so very hot. The swimming pool was great although relatively small given the size of the villa. Pool area and sunbeds etc were great. We had a really special holiday and everyone was really helpful - Sofia went out of her way to help with anything we needed. We did think that cleaning for 3-4 hours every day was not totally necessary, however - perhaps just cleaning the kitchen/communal area each day and then whole villa revert 2-3 days would suffice. thanks for a wonderful holiday! ##### Catriona Parry Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniela L. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles Ferienhaus mit sehr gutem Service Wir als Familie mit 15 Personen hatten einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in der Villa Palena. Hierbei hervorzuheben ist die geschmackvolle Ausstattung bei der es wirklich an nichts fehlte. Ebenfalls betonen möchten wir die Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft von Sofia. Wir würden dieses Haus jederzeit wieder buchen. ##### Daniela L. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ---