Waterlily Hotel
Greece » Crete » Chania
1 Bedrooms , 1 Bathrooms

In the beautiful countryside of the Akrotiri peninsula near Chania, the Water-Lily is an elegant hotel that surrounds its guests in absolute calm. Recently renovated, in 2011, the comfortable, very spacious suites with their vivid colors, country-style furniture and the staff's instinctive hospitality create a chic and cosy atmosphere for our visitors' retreat.Named after the sand lilies native to the Mediterranean seashores, the Water-Lily is situated in the sea-side village of Kalathas, well away from the bustle of the city and yet only 10klm from the infamous town of Chania. Discover Crete and indulge your senses in the renowned local cuisine (Mediterranean Diet) of the small tavernas nearby, in wine tasting with experienced wine-makers and in the unique combination of Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman architecture of the Akrotiri's old monasteries and Chania's magnificent Venetian Harbor...

Address

Kalathas, Chania, Crete, Greece

Accommodation & Outdoor Amenities

One-Bedroom Suites

Feature a spacious bedroom with 1 double or 2 twin beds in lila or green colours (our guests can choose) and country style design. Also a cosy living-room where our guests can relax watching TV or surfing the Internet through our free WI-FI service, a fully equipped kitchen where one can prepare daily meals, a comfortable bathroom (with bath tub) and 2 balconies/patios.

Suite size: 60 square meters

One-Bedroom Suite Facilities

Free WI-FI Internet AccessKitchen and Dining Area
Air conditioning / HeatingRefrigerator
Direct - dial telephone Stovetop & Microwave oven
TV & Satellite Receiver Tea/Coffee Maker
Iron and ironing board on requestKettle
Private Bathroom with tubToaster
Handheld showerheadKitchenware
Hairdryer on request2 Balconies/patios
Black out drapesElectronic/Magnetic Keys
Baby cot availableAccommodates 2-4 guests
Cleaning services daily Wake-up call service
Towel changes every day Food Delivery
Bed-linen changes every 4 days

Admire the magnificent sunset from the hotel's Roof Garden, where one can relax on comfortable sofas and sunbeds and can prepare a meal with cooking and BBQ facilities.

Hotel Facilities

Free WI-FI Internet Access
Reception accesible from 9a.m. - 9p.m. (unless guests have late arrivals)
Lounge with table games and free coffee
Traditional Cretan Breakfast (upon request)
Meeting/Conference Room (50sqm)
Roof Garden with free use of the BBQ and Cooking facilities
Sunbeds, comfortable sofas and umbrellas on Roof Garden
Surrounded by lush gardens
Outdoor parking (free)
Multilingual hotel staff
Guest Activities desk
Fax/Photocopying
Wake-up call service
Car/motorcycle rental
Mini-market across the road
Food Delivery
Laundry
Luggage storage
House Doctor on call 24 hours

Local Amenities and Activities

The Water-Lily is situated in the sea-side village of Kalathas, only 700m (walking distance) from the sandy beach and 1,5klm from the village of Kounoupidiana where our guests have access to Banks, ATMs, Restaurants, Bakeries, Supermarkets, Coffee Shops, Boutiques, Hair Salons, Video Clubs and Dry Cleaners.The hotel staff can assist visitors to Discover Crete above and below water, amazing routes through nature, gorges of incomparable rugged wilderness, wonderful caves and beautiful beaches only in short distance from the hotel. Indulge your senses in the renowned Cretan local cuisine (Mediterranean Diet) of the small tavernas nearby, in wine tasting with experienced wine-makers and in the unique combination of Byzantine, Venetian and Turkish architecture of the Akrotiri's old monasteries and Chania's famous Venetian Harbor...

Check in / Check out times

Check in: 14.00

Check out: 12.00

Please advice arrival time as reception desk is open from 09.00 to 21.00. Arrangements are made for early or late�arrivals.

Airports / Sea Ports / Other Transport

  • Travelling by ferry from Piraeus to Chania (Souda Harbour):

There are ferries departuring Piraeus port (Athens) for Chania every night at around 21.00. In summer there are extra ferries departing in the morning. The ferry-companies are Hellenic Seaways (www.hellenic-seaways.gr) and A.N.E.K. Lines (www.anek.gr).�

  • Travelling by airplane:

There are direct flights from many cities in Europe to our International Airport in Chania (Airport Daskaloyannis), to the International Airport in Heraklion (Airport Kazantzakis) and to the International Airport in Athens "El. Venizelos"(www.aia.gr). Flights from Athens to Chania are often, almost every hour everyday. For more info and timetables visit: Olympic Airways www.olympicairlines.com and Aegean Air www.aegeanair.gr.

Driving directions (from airport or sea port)

The distance from Souda Harbour to the Water-Lily is 11 klm. It is approximately a 20 min drive.

Detailed driving directions Souda Harbour-Water-Lily:

1.From SOUDA Harbour you follow the signs to the AIRPORT
2.On the way to the airport, as soon as you get uphill (after about 8klm), you will find a sign to KOYNOYPIDIANA / KALATHAS / STAVROS. Turn left there.
3.Two min. later you will arrive to the village of Kounoupidiana and the road comes to a "T" end. You will find a sign (not very visible) which shows you to turn RIGHT to STAVROS.
4.After a few min. you will find the sign to KALATHAS. LEFT turn there, and after a few min. drive, just as you arrive into the village of Kalathas, you will find us on your left hand side.

Detailed driving directions Chania Airport -Water-Lily:

Upon arriving at Chania Airport and you have already rented a car, drive towards Chania for about 7 klm and at the sign to Kounoupidiana - Kalathas - Stavros turn right. After 1,8 klm take the road to the right to Kalathas. The distance from there to Kalathas is only 2,3 klm. As you arrive at the village of Kalathas the Water-Lily is on your left hand side.

If you plan to rent a car at the hotel, you can take a taxi from the airport and tell the taxi-driver to take you to the Water-Lily Hotel in Kalathas. The fare is about 18 euro.

Detailed driving directions Heraklion Airport -Water-Lily:

The distance from Heraklion International Aiport "Kazantzakis" to the Water-Lily, is approx. 140 klm, a 2 hour drive and also a very beautiful one.

1. After having done approx. 125 Km on the National road to CHANIA, follow the sign to SOUDA (Chania's local harbour).
2.From SOUDA follow the sings to the AIRPORT.
3.On the way to the airport, as soon as you get uphill (after about 8klm), you will find a sign to KOYNOYPIDIANA / KALATHAS / STAVROS. Turn left there.
4.Two min. later you will arrive to the village of Kounoupidiana and the road comes to a "T" end. You will find a sign (not very visible) which shows you to turn RIGHT to STAVROS.
5.After a few min. you will find the sign to KALATHAS. LEFT turn there, and after a few min. drive, just as you arrive into the village of Kalathas, you will find us on your left hand side.

Policies & Disclaimers

Credit card details are required for the confirmation of the booking.

Cancellations made 7 days prior to arrival date are free of charge.

Cancellations or modifications made less than 7 days to arrival date have a penalty of 30% charge of the total booking.

No shows have a penalty of 100% charge of the total booking.

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