Sweet Corner Masxali

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Archery
Front of property
Fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils
1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, in-room safe, individually decorated
Banquet hall

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Agia Roumeli, Sfakia, Crete Island, 73011
  • Agia Roumeli Beach
    2 min walk
  • Port of Agia Roumeli
    3 min walk
  • White Mountains Protected Forest
    3 min walk
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    258 min drive

Room options

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sfakia

Located in Sfakia, Sweet Corner Masxali is near the bay, within a 5-minute walk of Agia Roumeli Beach and White Mountains Protected Forest. .This beach guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Port of Agia Roumeli and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Samaria Gorge.

What's nearby

  • Agia Roumeli Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Agia Roumeli - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • White Mountains Protected Forest - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Samaria Gorge - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Samaria Gorge - Agia Roumeli Entrance - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Φαράγγι της Σαμαριάς - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Samaria Canyon Coffee Shop - ‬223 min drive
  • ‪Roussios - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Paralia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dialeskari Marmara Taverna - ‬245 min drive

About this property

Sweet Corner Masxali

Beach fun with a complimentary children's club
Sweet Corner Masxali offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets. A pillow menu is available. Kitchenettes offer refrigerators and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sfakia guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 22-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 22-inch LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Greek cuisine at Sweet Corner Masxali, a beachfront restaurant where you can take in the ocean view and dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Sweet Corner Masxali - This beachfront family restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–1:00 PM: EUR 7 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Sweet Corner Masxali

Things to do

  • Archery

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bath
  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Fridge

More

  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 5.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

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 year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 7 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 5.0 per day

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Masxali
Sweet Corner Masxali
Sweet Corner Masxali Apartment
Sweet Corner Masxali Apartment Sfakia
Sweet Corner Masxali Sfakia
Sweet Corner Masxali Sfakia
Sweet Corner Masxali Guesthouse
Sweet Corner Masxali Guesthouse Sfakia

Sweet Corner Masxali Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 75 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, welcoming, beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Peaceful hotel with amazing owners along the sea!
A peaceful hotel owned by the sweetest family. Our room had a private balcony and gorgeous views of the sea. The property is approx 200 meters outside the small village with a private beach but the owners will pick you up at the ferry or at the exit from the Samaria gorge if you coordinate ahead of time. The property has sunbeds and umbrellas to use for free and sea kayaks and pedal boats to use for free. The family works very hard to accommodate us and are incrdibly kind. The hotel is small and they have a small family staff so things happen at a more casual pace which is relaxing. Fish may not be available every meal because the owner, George, is also the fisherman and he may not have a large catch that morning or the weather may prevent fishing but my advice is ask staff for recommendations for what to eat. Every time we asked staff for food recommendations, we had a delicious meal! We ate most meals at the hotel and only went into the village for a cocktail or to walk around. It is the perfect place to unplug, relax, and enjoy some beautiful views and peace.
Morning view from hotel
View from room
Fresh fish!
View from balcony
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent 4 lovely days at the sweet corner with our 11 year old boy and had a great time. We were met off the ferry by Nectaris in his car that takes a battering each time he drives along the rocky road. We were impressed how he handles that car! Lovely Emma was there to show us around and answer any questions for us. She is fluent in English and was our main point of contact. The accommodation is basic but has all what you need. The reason we picked Sweet Corner was due to its location. It’s away from the main area, peaceful with a beautiful view. We didn’t want to be surrounded by restaurants and other hotels and all 5 rooms have a sea view. The bonus also was the FREE use of the pedalo and the kayaks which we used everyday. Great for an active 11 year old boy. We snorkelled each day, so take your own gear. There are lots of beautiful fish to see and the sea is so clear. My son was thrilled as we saw a Lion Fish. It’s a short stroll (5 minute walk) down to the main area if you want a leg stretch, need to go to supermarket or fancy a cocktail. On one of the evenings Emma kindly packaged up a takeaway and we sat on the private beach just relaxing. On day 3 Nectaris dropped us at the exit/entrance to the Samaria Gorge and we walked about half way in before we met people who had started their walk from Omalos. It was well worth it. Absolutely stunning. I would recommend Sweet Corner if you want to be peaceful, active and enjoy nature. Thank you xx
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Isolated, away from the centre. Private beach and aquatic sports gear for free.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
An idyllic setting at the end of the road and away from the crowds. The hotel staffed by the welcoming and friendly extended family including yiayia. Also Amelia the multilingual amazing staff always ready to help. The food was always fresh and local even their own produce including cheese, honey, lamb and veg and whatever fish was freshly caught. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

NandM, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic communal terrace, now shaded by light tree cover. Quiet location 7 minutes walk from village, with immediate access to the sea. Very friendly and helpful, including staff with good english. Room airy and with basic range of kitchen equipment if you're catering for yourself. Good range of food and drink offered throughout the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vagelis, ATHENS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view from the room and the tavern, quite place with private beach sunbeds. Very good food to the tavern.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

A small piece of heaven
I have been coming here for a number of years and as always I had a wonderful stay here this time too. It is a small piece of heaven tucked away at the edge of Agia Roumeli. I was welcomed like a member of the family and began to relax as soon as I arrived. From the fantastic view, the secluded beach, beautiful sea and the use of the kayaks to the delicious food, everything was as I would have wanted. The rooms are basic and clean with a/c and fans and a sea view balcony . An amazingly friendly Cretan experience and I will certainly return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

MarkB, Hanover, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you want luxury, pampering, or a resort this is not for you; however, if you love nature, quiet places, beaches that are wide open, friendly and genuine people, then you will love this place. The room is comfortable, spacious, and clean. The only downside is that the air conditioner is located in the kitchen area rather than the bedroom. When we were there, it was pretty hot and so we used the AC. Luckily, they do have a fan as well which we put on in the bedroom. The place is family owned by people that are wonderful. They bend over backwards to help you and to make sure that everything is good. Their English is not good but they employ Emma, whose English is excellent. Guests have access to a small, hidden beach with sunbeds and umbrellas that are free, a pedalboat, and several sea kayaks. We took the kayaks out to explore and found a beautiful, isolated beach under the cliffs to swim at. Access to the hotel is somewhat difficult as there are no roads leading in or out. You must either walk in on the E4 or Samaria Gorge trail, or take the ferry. We took the ferry and had suitcases that would be difficult to transport up the dirt road to Sweet Corner. If that is your case, just email or call them with your arrival time and they will be waiting for you at the ferry to drive you there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

HELEN, Athens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay in Agia Roumeli.
Spacious and clean rooms, nice souroundings, friendly owner , good breakfast. It is perfect for somebody or families looking for serenity holidays Heleni May 2018
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A peaceful gem

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet location with lovely views over the bay
Friendly, nice room. Lovely food too, Highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resf spot
Friendly helpful owner. Quiet secluded beach. Delicious delicious breakfast.Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Treated like royalty
One of the best hotel stays I've had. Although it's a 5 minute walk from the main part of town, this secluded spot has its own beaches and allows for canoe and paddle boat use. The location is absolutely beautiful and worth the trip. There is a restaurant in the main level that serves delicious, home cooked meals. The service was also extraordinary. Emma and the owner were friendly, easy to talk to, and always helpful. I cannot recommend this place enough!

10/10 Excellent

Lorna , Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely,peaceful place to stay...
We stayed for a week in September and loved it. The family who run this little hotel are lovely and make you feel really welcome.The village has 2 little supermarkets and several restaurants to choose from,although you may not choose to eat elsewhere once you've tasted Mama's great cooking ;-) Our apartment had 2 large rooms and also 2 balconies,very spacious.Great value for price paid especially as you get free sun loungers,kayaks and pedalo. They will also come and pick you up from the boat (the distance is only around 400metres but a bit tricky with wheeled luggage on sandy track!) and will arrange to take you back to the boat too...and in my case rushed back down to the boat again with stuff i'd left in a drawer ,such nice people :-) We have tried to book 2 weeks next year but sadly they are fully booked.

8/10 Good

Sofia, Lund

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Sweet corner is a nice place, located perhaps 400-500 meters outside of the village proper. On the plus side this means the hotel has its own beach with parasols, sun chairs, canoes and a pedalo - on the minus side the sun is baking hot when you walk the path. So a distance that I would normally think nothing of became a bit of a pain when you needed to cross it around noon. You do not need to walk with luggage, however, as the hotel owner will drive you (there is no road to Agia Roumeli but there are still a few cars in the village). He also drove us to the beginning of Samaria Gorge. As for the apartment itself, it was very spacious and nice, but a bit on the dirty side (towels and sheets impeccably clean however), almost no cooking implements, and hard to get to a decent temperature, despite the airconditioning in one of the rooms.

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet Corner is the perfect description
This is a very sweet corner of the world indeed. Up on the cliffs just a few 100 meters from the ferry dock but feels like a perfect tiny little remote paradise. Amazing views of the crystal clear water from our large, clean room (complete with refrigerator and tiny kitchenette). Not fancy but everything you need and the genuine care and attention from the owner is priceless. We wanted to hike just a few hours of the Samarian Gorge with our 12-year old (who also, by the way, spent hours in the free kayaks paddling himself around between the hotel and the town on the waveless waters). The owner drove us to the entry point, saving us time (and pre-teen grumbling) and making the hike all the more enjoyable. The food is lovely, the beds are comfortable, but come for the hospitality, the views, the swimming, the quiet, and the easy access to the gorge.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Olga , Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heaven on Earth
A real find and the best place I have stayed at in Greece. Breathtaking sea view from the room. I will certainly be back.

8/10 Good

RobVT, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Private beach was a great bonus!
Sweet Corner Masxali was a bit further further out along the shoreline in the small village of Agia Roumeli. The lovely benefit was a small private beach with the Mediterranean's crystal clear warm water. Kayaks, chairs, bikes available for your use, though after hiking through Samaria Gorge, we preferred just to swim. The hotel is basic and clean, with a/c if needed. Our room opened onto a deck (happily, with clothesline & pins). Food was good; view of the shoreline from the hotel's patio -- spectacular.