Iphigenia Mythic Retreat features a pool with sun terrace and a poolside snack bar, within a 2-minute walk of Creta Maris Conference centre Crete. The sandy beach of Hersonisos is at 600 metres. Opening to a balcony or patio with pool views, the bright studios and apartments of Iphigenia have a kitchenette with dining area and fridge. A TV is available. The private bathroom comes with a shower. Air conditioning, WiFi and safe are available free of charge. The property is set amidst a well-tended garden. Guests can start their day with a Continental breakfast served daily at the dining area. Coffees, drinks and light meals can also be enjoyed at the snack bar throughout the day. An à-la-carte dinner is also available. A supermarket lies within a short walk. Iphigenia Mythic Retreat is situated within a 15-minutes’ walk from the centre of Hersonissos. Heraklion City and Port are at 27 km and Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 25 km away. The famous Knossos Palace is 30 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

Reliable info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Hersonissos
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  • Zdenko
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The owners are kind, friendly and very helpful. Excellent food with many options for vegetarians. Garden around the appartment is beautiful. The location is great - not in the centre, so noise is not an issue, but it takes just 10 minut walk and...
  • Marlon
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had an amazing stay at Iphigenia, the couple is really nice. We got a warm welcome and they are willing to help you with everything (renting cars, booking excursions, taxi’s and so on). The garden is amazing, really nice place to get some rest...
  • Zsuzsanna
    Hungary Hungary
    The level of hospitality was amazing. MariAnna always had some nice words to us and was a great help, and Cristos made us delicious meals. The bed was comfortable and the location of the apartment was the best for us (not in the center, not too...
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Iphigenia Mythic Retreat

Company review score: 9.9Based on 73 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Iphigenia Mythic Retreat opened its doors under its new ownership in the summer of 2020. The property was built during the late 80s and went through a renovation and a change of phislosophy in 2020. Iphigenias small team are looking forward to meeting you and are very happy to be the ones sharing holiday memories with you. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable, relaxed and happy, taking with you experiences of a friendly enviroment, good food, great company and maybe a picture ot two of us!!

Property information

Iphigenia is a small retreat hidden in its own quiet, secluded, tree - lined, little 4 acres oasis, the perfect place for rest, detox and regeneration. 12 spacious apartments dressed in colors and materials of nature, all with pool and garden views, are the ideal getaway from your daily routine. Breakfast around the pool as well as the small, mediterranean menu served at the evening are elements of the Iphigenia Mythic Retreat, that, combined with a short walk from Hersonissos' vibrant tourist life with its endless choices of beaches, entertainment and shops make it the perfect choice for holidays on Crete.

Neighbourhood information

Iphigenia Mythic Retreat is secluded, relaxing and quiet, however, it is located very c;lose to the bustilng town of Hersonissos, known as the most organized tourist destination on Crete. It features high quality hotels, conference infrastructures and the natural beauty of its coasts. Mass tourism, beautiful beaches and a rich nightlife combined with pristine mainland, historical monuments and landscapes of exceptional beauty await to be discovered.

Languages spoken

Greek,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Tauris Pool Restaurant & Bar
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Iphigenia Mythic Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Light therapy
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake-up service
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

House rules

Iphigenia Mythic Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
17+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Iphigenia Mythic Retreat accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that cleaning and change of linen takes place every 3 days.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Iphigenia Mythic Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

It is possible to extend your stay at this property at no extra cost for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes, with a maximum limit of 10 extra days.

A negative Coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check-in to this property.

Guests need to meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: proof of full Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccination, a recent valid negative Coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of Coronavirus recovery.

License number: 1151875

FAQs about Iphigenia Mythic Retreat

  • Iphigenia Mythic Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Tauris Pool Restaurant & Bar

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Iphigenia Mythic Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, Iphigenia Mythic Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Iphigenia Mythic Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Squash
    • Water park
    • Bike tours
    • Swimming Pool
    • Personal trainer
    • Beauty Services
    • Cooking class
    • Bicycle rental
    • Movie nights
    • Horse riding
    • Happy hour
    • Facial treatments
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Waxing services
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Make up services
    • Walking tours
    • Hair treatments
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Manicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Pedicure
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair cut
    • Archery
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair styling
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Light therapy
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full body massage
    • Fitness
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness classes

  • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Iphigenia Mythic Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Iphigenia Mythic Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Iphigenia Mythic Retreat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Iphigenia Mythic Retreat is 0.7 miles from the centre of Hersonissos. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Iphigenia Mythic Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Iphigenia Mythic Retreat can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go

  • Iphigenia Mythic Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Iphigenia Mythic Retreat on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.