Homestays in Kissamos

Ioannis was a great host, always ready to help us enjoy our visit. Our room, with a balcony overlooking the sea, was very comfortable: large bed, hot water shower, and effective air conditioning. Breakfast was a delight with Ioannis offering an extensive choice of dishes: we had yogurt with fruit, omelette freshly made to our request (with cheese), coffee and the offer of more that we had no room for. Kaliviani is blessed with one of Crete’s best restaurants (Gramvousa), close to Balos and about 80 minutes drive to Elafonsi. I stayed here at Kaliviani Traditional Hotel about 9 years ago and since then the rooms have been completely refurbished. It was a pleasure to stay here again.

It is a high standard property in a quite location, close to all services and Kissamos town. The owners are extremely nice and welcoming.

The staff was extremely kind és compliant. Their hospitality was awesome. ( The landlady welcame us with homemade cake. :) ) The shuttle sevice from and back to the airport was safe, precise and enjoyable. Cleanliness was impeccable. We were properly guided and informed over any matter concerned our stay and entertainment 24/7. Our deepest appreciation for this wonderful experience.

Perfect location and accommodation!

After reading a few reviews with personal comments about the staff, I would like to share a different perspective. This is a simple, family-run seaside place in Falasarna — you literally cannot stay closer to the beach. There is a covered parking area right by the door and three tavernas nearby (in early October they were still open; one of them, Gilisma, stayed open the longest, and in the evenings we were often the only guests). The food at En Plo and Gilisma tavernas was very good and reasonably priced. We had two rooms: comfortable beds, working air conditioning and fridge, and a TV — you just need to plug it in 😉. Very clean bed linen and fresh, fragrant towels. The rooms have blinds and shutters, so the morning sun is not a problem. We mostly spoke English, but our basic Greek phrases, learned from many trips to this country, also helped. We were always met with kindness and a smile. The owner was waiting for us at the property to welcome us, and before arrival, the manager confirmed our arrival time and bedding preferences (we were provided with extra blankets and pillows). The owner kindly allowed us to leave our luggage in a locked area on the day of departure and made sure we felt comfortable. Communication with the manager, Elpiniki, through Booking.com messages was always quick and helpful. We stayed in room no. 3 — on the first floor with a beautiful sea view — and room no. 4 overlooking the surroundings. In both rooms, the mattresses were firm and very comfortable, exactly the way we prefer. In early October there was no noise at all, but we always choose the beginning or end of the season for our holidays to enjoy peace and quiet, away from loud music and crowds. For this price, the quality is honestly balanced. If someone expects luxury finishes — the photos clearly show that this is not that kind of place. But if you are looking for the sea, sunsets, and genuine kindness — it’s perfect. Thank you. Σας ευχαριστούμε για όλα. Paweł with family.

Our reservation is not defined by the reviews, that's why we don't do reviews! But here we have to! It is a hospitality that exceeds all expectations! We did not feel unwelcome or uncomfortable for a single moment. all were made with so much love and attention that nothing deprives the joy of the calmness of the relaxation of the beauty! We stayed 20 days in Crete, the hospitality we experienced here was nowhere to be found to such an extent, nor the balance of materials and the authentic traditional architecture and decoration! Extending our stay was an unexpected gift that we give to us! Our return is a promise to ourselves! Staying at Sclopa Laographico is an experience of a lifetime! Thank you Marie! Thanks for all !!

We did not expect much and just needed a base for our low-budget road-trip week in Crete. But what we found blew our minds and made us stay in our room more often and longer than we expected: The best location with only a few steps from the beach, supermarket(s) and lots of tavernas and bakeries. We had the best sea view from our balcony and a super comfy room with a large fridge (water and wine included) and even glasses, bowls and plates and a nice bathroom with lots of supplies such as towels, shower gel and shampoo. It was perfect to discover all the highlights and much more of Western Crete. Valentinos was an incredible host and also every single one of his crew was super kind and lovely. We also loved the food from their "Wave" restaurant downstairs where we had dinner right on the beach and which made check-in/out very easy. 10/10 would do again:)

A very enjoyable stay, just wished I could have stayed longer. Friendly and helpful owners. Tasteful decor in old Cretan style. Clean, peaceful garden setting, comfortable bed. Eleas Thea just up the road is the perfect place to eat.

We particularly like this type of accommodation. Athena was very nice. We talked a lot and he recommended shops, restaurants and programs. He was always smiling. The room is clean and tidy, the garden is wonderful. Eating breakfast in the summer kitchen was a perfect start to the day.

The apartment is beautiful! Perfectly organised and with excellent view! The host was kind and responsive, the restaurant at the facility provides a nice breakfast and good food. 5 minutes car driving from Elafonisi beach.