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Cozy hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the mountains
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Hotel courtyard with tables, chairs, and a tree in the center at night.
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View of a bay with sandy beach, surrounded by mountains and blue sky.
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Modern two-story hotel building at night with lit balconies
Cozy breakfast room with set tables, buffet, and understated decoration.
Modern hotel lobby with seating areas, upholstered chairs, and large windows.
Guests enjoy meals in a bright, modern dining room with wooden beam ceiling.
Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and minimalist decor.
Modern bedroom with large bed, sea mural on the wall, and soft daylight.
Modern bathroom with green accents, round shower, and sink on white countertop.
Simple white dresser with round wall mirror, decorated with candles and a plant.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Plakias

Sofia ***
Tour operator category

HER386
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Highlights

  • The 3-star hotel is located in the heart of Plakias, just 100 m from the sandy beach.
  • The 25 renovated rooms feature air conditioning, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi.
  • Guests have access to the pool and bar at the sister hotel Costas & Chrysoula 100 m away.
  • Daily breakfast buffet with homemade dishes served in the hotel's breakfast area.
  • Family-run hotel situated close to shopping facilities and a bus stop.

Location

Located in the heart of Plakias, a beautiful, picturesque village in the south of Rethymno, with a wonderful sandy beach reachable in just 100 m, the hotel's location offers the ideal starting point for exploring the enchanting Cretan landscapes and the blue waters of the Libyan Sea.
Shopping and entertainment options are in the immediate vicinity. A bus stop is located near the hotel. Chania Airport is approx. 90 km away and Heraklion Airport is approx. 110 km away.
View of a bay with sandy beach, surrounded by mountains and blue sky.
Small fishing boats docked at a harbor with mountains in the background and blue sky.
Modern two-story hotel building at night with lit balconies

Amenities

Cozy breakfast room with set tables, buffet, and understated decoration.
Modern hotel lobby with seating areas, upholstered chairs, and large windows.
Guests enjoy meals in a bright, modern dining room with wooden beam ceiling.
The small, family-run 3-star Hotel Sofia with 25 comfortably designed and recently renovated rooms, spread over 2 floors, features a small lobby with a 17-hour reception (7 am - 12 am), internet and TV corner, library, as well as a breakfast area where a rich, homemade breakfast with fresh fruit, omelets, croissants, and other delicacies is served daily.
At the sister hotel Costas & Chrysoula, located approx. 100 m away, a swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols as well as a bar are available for shared use. Sun loungers and parasols on the beach are available for a fee. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel free of charge.

Accommodation

Double room

The comfortably furnished and recently renovated double rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, toiletries, and a double bed. Furthermore, they feature 32-inch satellite TV, mini-fridge, air conditioning, rental safe, and a balcony or terrace (D).
Also bookable for single use (E/DE/DEA) upon request.

Modern hotel room with double bed, balcony overlooking the sea, and minimalist decor.
Modern bedroom with large bed, sea mural on the wall, and soft daylight.
Modern bathroom with green accents, round shower, and sink on white countertop.
Simple white dresser with round wall mirror, decorated with candles and a plant.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet from 8 am - 10 am in the breakfast area with an outdoor terrace.

Breakfast table with various cereals, jam, and cake on a green tablecloth.

Hotel services

Free Wi-Fi is included throughout the hotel complex.
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The rooms are cleaned daily.
Bed linen and towels are changed twice a week.
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Cots and high chairs are available free of charge upon request.

Credit card

The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Hotelhinweis

The hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in: 2 pm.
Check-out: 12 pm.

Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Hotel Sofia
Plakias, Rethymno – Crete
Phone: +30 28320 31251
E-mail: info@sofiahotelplakias.com
In the catalogue "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 108.

Destination information

For stays from 1 January 2018, the Greek government has introduced a climate resilience tax, which is to be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a local tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and is scaled from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day and room as of 1 January 2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.–31.10.
Local category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
Local category 3 stars 5 Euros
Local category 4 stars 10 Euros
Local category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in the low season 1.11.–31.3.
Local category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
Local category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
Local category 4 stars 3 Euros
Local category 5 stars 4 Euros

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

3 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:06