Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2024

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

All-inclusive

Bar

On private beach

Gym

Hot tub

24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Classic Family Bungalow with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Certified Diving & Stay Package (Superior Bungalow with Sea View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Bungalow with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Thalassotherapy & Stay Package (Superior Bungalow with Sea View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Bungalow

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

21 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

Yoga & Stay Package (Superior Bungalow with Sea View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Classic Bungalow with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Scuba Diving Discover & Stay Package (Superior Bungalow with Sea View)

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Family Bungalow with Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Air conditioning

Fridge

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

In-room safe

Desk

35 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pool

Breakfast included

Kids pool

Parking included

About the area

Karavos Beach Plakias, Agios Vasileios, Crete, 74060

What's nearby

Damnóni Beach - 8 min drive - 3.5 km
Plakias Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
Ammoudaki Beach - 13 min drive - 5.1 km
Monastery of Preveli - 20 min drive - 13.4 km
Preveli Beach - 22 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

‪Hapimag Restaurant Poseidon - ‬9 min drive
‪Paligremnos Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
‪Sifis - ‬9 min drive
‪Taverna Medousa - ‬9 min drive
‪Damnoni Taverna - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa

Upscale family-friendly hotel on the waterfront

Consider a stay at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, an airport shuttle and a beach bar. With a private beach, sunloungers and a beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a massage or a body treatment at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy lunch, dinner and Greek cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing, snorkelling and basketball. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.

You'll also find perks such as:

2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Ping pong, 1 meeting room and beach towels

Room features

All 126 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and fridges

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A beach bar
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

A la Carte Restaurant
El Baba Beach Bar
Levante Pool Bar
Main Bar
Main Restaurant Buffet

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Children's club
Children's pool
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Turndown service

Business services

Business centre
Meeting room

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On a private beach
On the waterfront
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Full-service spa

2 treatment rooms
Body treatments
Massage
Outdoor treatment areas
Sauna
Spa open select days
Steam room
Turkish bath

Accessibility

No lift

2 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

18-inch TV

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

1 total (up to 5 kg per pet)

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 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 - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per person (one way)

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 credit card 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 and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number 1042Κ032A0185600

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kalypso Cretan Village

Kalypso Cretan Village Agios Vasileios

Kalypso Cretan Village Resort

Kalypso Cretan Village Resort Agios Vasileios

Kalypso Resort

Kalypso Cretan Village Resort Spa

Kalypso Cretan ge Agios Vasil

Frequently asked questions

Does Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa pet-friendly?

Yes, Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 55 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Vasileios hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Plakias Beach, Damnóni Beach and Ammoudaki Beach. Kleisidi and Skínos are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa Reviews

6.8

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Lovely location. Nice resort, though a little dated and some degree of shabbiness. But the food was generally good, service excellent, the room was nice. We enjoyed our time here and would visit again.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert, Etobicoke

29 Sept 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Breanna

Travelled with partner

19 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The photos are VERY misleading. The beach on the property was beautiful. Friendliness was a mixed experience-1-2 very nice, most ambivalent/neutral, one unpleasant type of situation. 2 pools were open; they had lots of green algae growing on the walls. Rooms were extremely dated, but clean enough. The beds were HARD AS ROCKS. The literal hardest mattress I have ever slept on. There was a mini fridge. Nothing to make coffee or tea in the room. Water is 1 euro. It’s a drive to get there. Food was ok. We were on our honeymoon, with plans to go hike the Sumerian gorge the next day, but rerouted to the Kalypso due to its proximity to where we were, because of heavy rains in a sudden storm we got caught in. Roads were unsafe, and it was a place to go for a night while the storm passed. Thankfully we were only there for an afternoon and morning. It would have been a depressing trip if we’d had to stay multiple nights. We’re honestly confused by the positive reviews…

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with family

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This must have been an amazing all inclusive resort in the 1950s which appears to be the last time it was repaired. Still has great amenities like pools, scuba, food, yoga and entertainment but the rooms and facilities are pretty rundown and outdated. Still a good deal for the all inclusive stuff available if you can overlook that.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Harlee

14 Aug 2024

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family and small children

31 Aug 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The pools and outside space are lovely at its very picturesque but the room was very dated and the bathroom was in poor condition with glass slats missing. The air-conditioning is old and struggled to cool the size of room. The shampoo and shower gel dispenser was broken when i contacted reception the receptionist was unhelpful. People smoke everywhere and even an employee who has a room in a no smoking area thinks it ok with children around.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Aliaksandr

28 July 2022

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Jerry

Travelled with partner

18 July 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Room : 0 cleanliness i had the bungalow room , it was dust everywhere , mini bar looks like it was never clean for years to be honest , the bathroom was quiet okay. Restaurant : the quality of the foods was really poor , there was flies everywhere , you couldn’t identify what was what because there was no sign or no identification. Spa : it was a let down when we walk to the spa to spa table was disgusting, there was no privacy at all my it’s across of the gym , i don’t know should be calm a gym at all , it’s completely empty. Bar : it’s quiet okay they have a good selection of drinks , definitely enjoy it Overall this place have so much potential to be great , the views is amazing , they really have to step up ! the pool is amazing , the bathroom pool not at all they should have someone 24/7 there to keep it cleaning it. The staff is very friendly and helpful they help and told where i should go eat outside of the resort …… they shouldn’t call this place a resort because they have only 1 restaurants beside the view they have nothing to offer lol

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Balint

26 June 2022

Paradise

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

JOHN

31 Aug 2021

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with family

26 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service

Beautiful setting.. average rooms.. poor service

Lovely setting with its own private cove perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Stunning to look at! Rooms are average. Whole place needs a bit of an upgrade.. front desk lady was rude and not helpful at all.. Buffet breakfast is very good, but they seem short staffed so get there early to eat, avoid the crowd and the shortages of certain things. 1 swimming pool is closed, the ‘gym’ is a treadmill, a couple dumbbells and a pull up bar that is falling off the wall (dangerous). $10 to rent an umbrella and 2 sunbeds at the cove.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Milena

15 May 2019

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

Heaven on earth

Kalypso village is amazing hotel with friendly staff and very unique location! All staff- from cleaning ladies to general manager are lovely and always willing to assist. I never been to the hotel that from first moment you feel like home and all staff like your friends! You can find other nice hotels on the coast but The hospitality that we experienced at Kalypso is something special! We are wishing you all successful season and can’t wait to visit you again! Thank you for a lovely holiday

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

1 May 2019

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

James, London

10 Nov 2018

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

The location of Kalypso and its Pirate Fjord are just splendid! Great food, clean rooms and good WiFi. We will come back for sure.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mike

14 Oct 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Kalypso, Plakias

Our stay at Kalypso in October 2018, was very good. We really used the hotel as a base for the local area, you need to be aware that it is not in walking distance from Plakias and about 40 minutes walk from the nearest beaches, so a hire car is essential. Plakias is 8 Euro each way in a taxi. We had an initial problem in that due to a recent storm, the hotel was overbooked. This resulted in us being allocated a poor standard room for a night. This was rectified the next day. The initial receptionist was helpful, but just showed us the room without telling us why it was so bed, resulting in our request to be upgraded to what we had booked. All other staff in the hotel were very good and friendly. Our new room was great, cleaned daily, with a sea view and a balcony. The bed was comfortable. We did not use the pools, but swam a few mornings in the lagoon area, which again was good. I cannot comment on the hotel entertainment. I would not use the hotel again, due to the need for taxis if you are to have a drink in one of the local village restaurants as 16 Euro is a big increase on a 30 to 50 Euro meal.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Daniel, NY

26 Sept 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful grounds, pool and views. No wifi in rooms, only intermittent in common areas. Warned by staff that water is not drinkable and should use bottled. TV in room was 12 inches and seemed like salvaged from hospital rooms 15-20 years ago..To get to spa/gym, needed to climb up 200 steps up muntain. Staff were not friendly or very helpful. If driving, if you miss a small sign, you will get lost and the gps will not help since roads are un-named. VERY dark and winding roads to facility.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

John, crete

13 July 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place but old hotel.need repair

Very dirty pool. The food was ok. Room not so dirty.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

15 June 2018

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

Really enjoyed our stay. The girls on reception desk were particularly helpful to me on several occasions. Hard workers. Nice breakfasts. 3 separate Swimming Pools so you could still swim even if some guests had turned the main pool into a noisy Water Polo pitch most of the day. Nearby Plakias not too touristy, but offers just enough to wander around a couple of nights. 10-12 Taverners, 10 -12 other shops. Nice beaches. We did the walk from hotel to Plakias beach. Not an hour, more like 90 minutes and quite testing. Need to be fit. We were wearing just sandals and shorts, but some people coming the opposite way were geared up with what looked like Mountaineering sticks and clothing. Didn't see any snakes, spiders or scorpions.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

George, London

22 Sept 2017

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

Beautiful setting, excellent pools, spacious rooms

For the time it takes to drive to it (1h30m on not the best roads from Chania airport...) it certainly delivers once you arrive there! Go for the all-inclusive option if you're provided with the option, you will not regret it. We were on "full breakfast and full dinner" where we did expect to also get a free alcoholic drink, apparently not included. The views are stunning. Don't restrict yourself to staying by the (3) pools. There's lots to see around, the hotel grounds are immense! Staff (reception, bar, cleaning) are lovely and (mostly) helpful.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Amanda , Latvia

13 May 2017

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

The most beautiful location of the hotel!

The hotel is in a very pretty place, with no other hotels nearby, which means that the stay is peaceful, calm and without any traffic noise. No sunbed booking as there are enough of them for everyone and an amazing view when having dinner or breakfast. Highly recommended!

6/10 Okay

Jade

13 Oct 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location not so great rooms.

This hotel is well worth a visit for a short amount of time. Before you set of I would advise researching the journey. The roads aren't the best and sometimes get extremely narrow. However, on arrival you will be impressed with your surroundings. There is plenty of room for parking cars and you are greeted with some fabulous views. When I'm reception the staff are friendly and informative. The wifi is only accessible in reception and isn't great. The swimming pools are in good condition and offer some good views too. There is also an area where you can get into the sea! Bringing a snorkel along is advisable and there is plenty of opportunity to explore. For those more active there are some great walks and activities put on by the hotel. Where this hotel falls short is their accommodation. The rooms are clean and spacious but very dated. The bathroom and kitchen area was in need of some major TLC! The tv is also very dated and barely works. If spending anytime in the room then bring along your own entertainment. The restaurant is also very basic. They offer a buffer for breakfast and dinner but the quality of food wasn't the best. Although there was lots to choose from if you have a choice I would venture into a different town/ village. The bar area was good and offered a wide selection of drinks which were very reasonably priced. Overall, we felt this was a good short stay and would come back if in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Therese, sunshine coast australia

21 Sept 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Relaxing place , great food

Nice spot to stay , stunning view, need car to get to shops

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

4 Sept 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Avoid

Our room was absolutely awful nothing like the pictures, the scenery and pools were very beautiful but the whole experience was ruined by the state of cleanliness of our room. Told the hotel staff about our problems no one was willing to help. There was a dumped trolley with rubbish in it outside our room too which was very displeasing for the eye.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

8 Aug 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

the staff that ran the hotel were unhelpful and rude, the greek workers were lovely it was our only bummer in greece

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Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa

All-inclusive details

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Full-service spa

Accessibility

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Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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Kalypso Cretan Village Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

6.6/10