At Villa Contessa by Checkin you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Malia Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Stalis Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Hersonissos hotel include Star Beach Water Park and Port of Hersonissos.
What's nearby
Malia Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Palace of Malia - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Stalis Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
Star Beach Water Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
Heraklion Port - 29 min drive - 40.2 km
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
The George & Dragon - 7 min walk
AVLI in Malia - 4 min walk
Mint Cocktail Bar - 10 min walk
San Giorgio - 2 min walk
Maria Rouse Hotel - 8 min walk
About this property
Villa Contessa by Checkin
As a guest of Villa Contessa by Checkin, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
10 guestrooms or units
Coffee in lobby
Front desk (limited hours)
Terrace
Garden
Villa Contessa by Checkin offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star hotel has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.
Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots (infant beds)!
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
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
This property accepts credit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Villa Contessa Apartment Malia
Villa Contessa Malia
Villa Contessa
Villa Contessa by Checkin Hotel
Villa Contessa by Checkin Hersonissos
Villa Contessa by Checkin Hotel Hersonissos
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Villa Contessa by Checkin?
Villa Contessa by Checkin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at Villa Contessa by Checkin?
Yep, Villa Contessa by Checkin has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Villa Contessa by Checkin?
Yep, Villa Contessa by Checkin is a short 20-minute walk from Malia Beach.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Villa Contessa by Checkin?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
What time are check-in & check-out at Villa Contessa by Checkin?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Villa Contessa by Checkin Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Villa Contessa is a labor of love. Charming with an arboretum feel. Simple clean lodgings for the frugal traveller keen on archaeology and medieval villages. Fan, security box cost extra. Rooms cleaned every third day. George the proprietor is super. Love George. VC's quiet location on top of the historic district with marvelous sweeping views of the mountains leading to the Lasithi plains from its wells situated bougainvillea wrapped balconies, makes it special. The place is a serene respite from the devastation of the main party street of downtown Malia, which is Bleeker street meets Key West with ghastly ATVs and no civic controls. Corner store next door perfect for cold water, fruit, Malia is under appreciated for its un-Arthur Evans'd Minoan ruins, ecological beauty and its proximity to the mountains of Eastern Crete. Its Minoan Necropolis is impressive. Good base to explore North Eastern Crete. Potamos beach excellent sandy beach. Milatos Cave a must along with Zeus Cave, Lasithi Plateau and Agios Nikolaus. All within 45 minutes of Malia- hence VC is strategic. Also, great restaurants, the Petrino Garden, The San Giogio, Nostimo and Alexis Tavernt. Athina is the local reliable car rental lady. Immersive labyrinthine pleasure walking to VC. Safe and fun for teens to wander unchaperoned around VC. We will be back soon.
I cannot describe just how kind, thoughtful and generous George, his father and Maria were right from the start, and all through the 5 nights we stayed there. I had forgotten a plug adaptor: George provided one - though I found out on the final day of our holiday that they are available to buy at the mini-mart 50m away. I was on crutches, which made access to the rooms a little unwieldy, but our hosts could not do enough for us. We were invited to join them in the evening on the patio, where they shared food and drinks with us. (The fresh figs were delicious).
Old Malia is so quiet in the evening, that you can hear everyone and everything around you. During the night, the heat was such that we needed to keep doors open, which meant that the noise of the cicadas was deafening, and the antics of the very drunk party people next door were clearly audible. Nothing that the owners of Villa Contessa could do about that, but if you are going during the 'season', I suggest that you pack a pair of earplugs - max strength - if like me, you are used to a very quiet environment.
We booked a number of activities during our stay. Pick ups were available for all, and even with the unexpected addition of my crutches, the people of Crete could not have been kinder. They were determined that we should enjoy our time and experiences with them. If I had known about the scooter/quad-bike hire before we left, I would have been tempted to explore inland a little more. Defo going back!
Très bien située à l'entrée du vieux Malia, la Villa est calme et accueillante comme son propriétaire George, tout en discrétion, toujours disponible pour un conseil. Dans son écrin de verdure et de fleurs c'est un établissement bien entretenu où l'on se sent bien. Seul bémol une salle de bain équipée d'un carré de douche trop petit.
Venez découvrir la crête, les tavernes magnifiques avec les platanes ou les bougainvilliers en guise de parasol où l'on mange merveilleusement bien, les gens un peu bourrus mais prévenant et très avenant et les paysages à couper le souffle en un mot on a trouvé notre PARADIS