Budgethoteller i Omalos

Kerttu Estland

Mike's house was definitely our most memorable stay on Crete and that in the best way. A cabin out in the mountains is really something else: the views of Omalos plateau are breathtaking, you're constantly surrounded by the sounds of sheep bells and bird song, great hikes are really close. Yes, it is a cabin in the mountains, so don't expect it to be luxurious, however, it really is very well equipped and has great conveniences that we wouldn't even have thought of, like fly net at the front door, hair dryer, amazingly effecient juice press, cotton swabs, pods for the washing machine (super useful for hikers!) etc etc. It seems that there are all together a few (2-3) sections that can be rented out from the house (with separate entrance etc), so one might not be completely alone at the site. Mike himself was very welcoming and had left us some complimentary drinks, fruits from the garden etc. Thanks!

Alexandra Israel

Everything. The host was extremely nice and woke up in the middle of the night to open the villa and show everything. The taverna and swimming pool were like a dream after all day hike.

Bartlomiej Tyskland

Place is extraordinary, best locations for hiking Samaria or Giglios and e4. Very silent place with noone around.

Sharon Storbritannien

It's a family-run hotel that caters to travellers wanting to hike Samaria Gorge (or do anything else in Omalos), with free transfers to the entrance of it. The coaches from Chania and elsewhere stop right outside this hotel (so long you tell the driver you're wanting to alight at Exari hotel). The hosts were such lovely and kind people, every single one of them - they make sure your stay is perfect - I mean which hosts gives you lifts, serves you wine, raki, desserts, fruits, etc. throughout your stay? The rooms were absolutely CLEAN and very affordable. It has a restaurant which serves the most delicious Cretan food - they have vineyards, plantations, and farms - so, you're getting farm-to-table food. You won't regret it!

שושי Shoshana Israel

The place is located right on the verge of samaria gorge entrance. Great location. Very clean. Each house has a litttle fireplace and some soffas and tea and coffee so we enjoyed our stay inn the cold evening before the trip

Karin Danmark

Hyggeligt værelse, lækker morgenmad

Michael USA

Very nice family owned and run hotel.

K Sydafrika

Reading some of the Google reviews made me a bit nervous about staying here - but really, some of you just need to get out more. At this price point, I challenge you to find a better budget stay anywhere on the island. We actually really liked the "hard" beds as described by a few others - the firm mattresses gave us the best night's sleep in ages, so I guess that's a matter of preference. There may have been one tiny mould stain on the shower tiles, but overall the room was spotless, perfectly spacious for two people, and opened onto an agricultural/mountain view and the tinkling of goat bells. The owner and staff were friendly and helpful, and he happily drove us to the Samaria Gorge starting point in the morning. In a nutshell, this ticks the boxes for a hiking base or overnight stop, and we'd use it again when in the area.

Funda Tyskland

- spacious and clean room, very comfortable bed - free parking - very reasonable prices

Cristian Rumænien

Stunning location, gorgeous view, friendly helpful hosts, what more can you ask for? The crisp air meant we all slept like babies during the night in the August heat wave, you're in the mountains after all, while everyone else is cooking by the beaches down below. We will definitely be back!