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Situated just 800 metres from Agia Pelagia Beach, Pennystella Apartments offers accommodation in Agia Pelagia with access to a garden, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property comes with a seasonal outdoor pool with a pool bar and is set 700 metres from Ligaria Beach. The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All units feature private entrance. The units are equipped with heating facilities. You can make your own food in the kitchenette before eating on the private balcony and the apartment also features a snack bar. You can play billiards at the apartment, and car hire is available. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Mades Beach is 2.5 km from Pennystella Apartments, while Venetian Walls is 20 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 23 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Agia Pelagia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
Bedroom :
1 large double bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daria
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The hosts are very friendly and helpful. We had several requests and all of them were handled immediately. The apartment had everything that we needed for a 2-week stay, and was cleaned regularly. It it in a quiet location, and the swimming pool...
  • Lina
    Canada Canada
    Nikolas, how wife Angelina, daughter Stella, could not have done anything more to make our stay more memorable! I cannot even mention the delicious food and friendship formed! This is one place you must come !
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect! Hosts were super friendly and coffee and food were perfect! Also loved the pool and views from it. Room was a good temperature with the AC on hot nights.
  • Rob
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location with a lovely swimming pool where the view overlooks the sea and Agia Pelagia below. Stella, Nikolas and family were always very friendly and helpful. Nice home cooked food and bar available on site. 2 beaches within a 5 and 10...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners were very hospitable, treating us as members of their own family and we were sad to leave. They went out of their way to make us feel at home. The homemade food and drinks were fantastic and the room was clean, comfortable and our room...
  • Jenny
    Australia Australia
    Loved this stay! What a beautiful family. Made us feel welcome straight away. Very helpful and the food from their kitchen was amazing! Better than some of the local restaurants. Would happily stay there again! Thanks you
  • Anrijs
    Sweden Sweden
    very welcoming hosts who took great care of us. The hotel is close to the beaches, the city and the airport. The room is spacious, with a kitchenette, a bath, a balcony and a great view of the sea and mountains. Very nice pool and great...
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed a lovely week's stay at Pennystella. The staff were friendly and welcoming, helping us with local information whenever required. The food was home cooked and we enjoyed whatever we sampled. The pool was clean and spacious, sometimes you...
  • Emmanuel
    France France
    The Pennystella is a family run hotel and you can really feel a family welcome. The hosts are always available with helpful advice and recommendations. We regularly returned to the hotel's restaurant as the food was delicious and home made. The...
  • Brendan
    South Africa South Africa
    Delicious and varied meals, taken from the terrace that has outstanding views thanks to its high location. I enjoyed the daily dishes and the barbecues arranged for guests and customers by Stella and her family. The location of the restaurant...

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.

Hosted by Stella

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Stella
“Pennystella” is a family-run complex of apartments and studios located on the beautiful island of Crete. Set on a cliff overlooking the cosmopolitan bay of Agia Pelagia, Pennystella Apartments can provide you a relaxing time away from all worries. Back in 1988 the first complex of Pennystella Apartments was created by Nicolas and Angela on this beautiful hilltop providing a breathtaking view of Agia Pelagia Cove. By 2003 there were 16 apartments and studios up the hill and 3 more in the heart of the village. The main facilities consist of two accommodation types, 10 apartments renovated in 2018 and 6 studios completed in 2013. All our rooms provide our guests with a fully equipped kitchenette with all the necessities, new comfortable mattresses, a private terrace or balcony with a beautiful sea view. Additionally, all the rooms have easy access to a swimming pool with pleasant cool waters and our traditional family tavern where Angela provides all her guests with freshly cooked meals and Nikolas oversees the drinks and the Barbeque nights!
Nikolas and Angela will be your main hosts in Pennystella and from time to time you may have the chance to meet other members of their family. Pennystella is their lifes' work and part of their legacy to their daughters Penny and Stella! They really love their guests and try really hard to keep everyone satisfied!
Agia Pelagia is a small coastal town with a lovely beach. The village offers just about anything you will need on your holidays and it is a 20-minute drive to the city of Heraklion, so you won’t miss anything. Even if you want to visit more of the Cretan island, having Agia Pelagia as your base gives you many possibilities due to its location. Surrounded by two smaller Coves, Lyrgaria and Mononaftis, and being close to the most famous places of interest like the Palace of Knossos, the El Greco Museum etc. Agia Pelagia is ideal for relaxing holidays in Crete.
Languages spoken: German,Greek,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Greek • European • Grill/BBQ
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Pennystella Apartments
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Chapel/shrine
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool bar
Wellness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Billiards
Outdoor & View
  • View
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • German
  • Greek
  • English

House rules
Pennystella Apartments takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
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 accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

License number: 1039K133K3440001

FAQs about Pennystella Apartments

  • Pennystella Apartments is 1,000 yards from the centre of Agia Pelagia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Pennystella Apartments can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    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 Pennystella Apartments on this page.

  • Pennystella Apartments has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Pennystella Apartments has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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

  • Check-in at Pennystella Apartments is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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

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

  • Pennystella Apartments offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Swimming Pool

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from Pennystella Apartments. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.