Madares Hotel

Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from Turkiko Kastro

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Triple Room, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
Point of interest
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Loutro Sfakion, Sfakia, 73011
  • Place, Turkiko Kastro
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Finikas Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Marmara Beach
    ‪23 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪122 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room, Sea View

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room, Sea View

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sfakia

Madares Hotel places you next to Turkiko Kastro and a short stroll from other popular sights like Finikas Beach. This 12-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and express check-out.

What's nearby

  • Turkiko Kastro - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Finikas Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lycos Beach - 10 min drive - 0.8 miles
  • Frangokastello Venetian Fortress - 60 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Frangokastello Beach - 61 min drive - 18.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 152 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Thea - ‬69 min drive
  • ‪Sifis - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Καντίνα Σφακιά - ‬67 min drive
  • ‪Tavern Imbros - ‬73 min drive
  • ‪Ilios - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Madares Hotel

Guesthouse with a restaurant, steps from Turkiko Kastro
At Madares Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas and express check-out. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other standard amenities include refrigerators and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services.
Property Registration Number 1334556

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Madares Hotel Sfakia
Madares Hotel Guesthouse
Madares Hotel Guesthouse Sfakia

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Madares Hotel?

Madares Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Madares Hotel?

This guesthouse is located in Sfakia, just steps from Turkiko Kastro. You'll also find Vrysi and Ilingas Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Madares Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

Does Madares Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, Madares Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Madares Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs at Madares Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Madares Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Madares Hotel serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Madares Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Madares Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Madares Hotel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Madares Hotel?

The closest major airport to Madares Hotel is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ), which is about 23.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Madares Hotel?

Yes, some accommodations at Madares Hotel offer a terrace and may feature sea views.

Madares Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 94 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Maridza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
View from front rooms are fabulous, property is very old, bathroom is small, no enclosed shower, room smells, doonas smell. Overpriced for the poor conditions and state of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy

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

Not acceptable !

Hotel was very basic. No water in bathroom one evening. Bed was uncomfortable, the kettle didn’t work properly. Plug sockets were unusable in places. No shower holder, had to hold it at all times,virtually no water pressure to shower. Fantastic view, but all hotels have the same view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

Great staff in a fantastic location

Beautiful location. Solid no nonsense hotel. Enjoyed the stay enormously. Massively enhanced by superb staff fronted by the charming and helpful Zain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

OK

Great views over the harbour but 74 stairs to get to the room was a bit tiring (especially after a walk up to Anopolis and back!)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ORESTIS

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
excellent view - location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was reasonably priced. It had a great view of the bay and looking out to sea. It was good having a private balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Traveled with family
Clean property, lovely friendly staff- difficult wifi on the 4th floor, beds were uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frode

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

Fantastic view

Clean rooms and perfect view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garfield

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

Great location.

Great location, very comfortable, amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Enda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The shower was cold the room was grubby & the towels were rock & had yellow stains on them. We booked for 2 nights but left after the 1st night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service

Fine basic hotel, great location and superb staff

Great location, and fantastic staff. They could not have been nicer. Special praise has to go to "Ali" who went out of his way to make us feel like celebrities because we've visited before !! Thank-you, I'm smiling at the memory. The rooms have great sea views and balconies, with air con. They are a little tired and for a small amount of money could be made much nicer - add shower curtains and hook for the shower head. provide some coat hangers ..... nothing that spoiled our stay, just some suggestions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eleftherios

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean room with great view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
My friends and I only spent 2 nights. The room was not the best in regards of cleaningless and the single beds were not very comfortable. The staff seemed nice and the view from the terrace was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Nicky

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

Shabby and run down.

This hotel was such a disappointment as Loutro is such a beautiful part of Crete. The bed configuration we requested wasn't fulfilled which was the overwhelming problem but there were so many little errors/lack of attention to detail. There was no kettle but 1 cup & a spoon. The "white" towels were grey & like sandpaper, the bath mat looked like it had been chewed by a puppy. The balcony was shared with 2 other rooms which hadn't been made clear, there were no sun umbrellas in the bases which were needed as it was in full sun. We were asked by the young man that had checked us in, we assumed the son of the family that owns the property (he was the only polite member of staff and the only one that spoke english) if everything was ok so I told him actually it wasn't & the main problem was the bed configuration. He went out of his way to try & put this right but it was quite clear form the shouting and body language from his parents that they weren't happy with this. We were shown to another room that was made up in a hurry, sheets and towels were literally thrown on to the beds by the woman in charge in a most rude manner. The 2nd room was no cleaner or smarter but appeared to be the "luxury" room as there were paper slipper on the bed! This time there was a kettle but no cups, cobwebs & dead insects and very run down. It was literally like arriving at the Greek Fawlty Towers! We had booked & pre-paid for 2 nights but we left after one!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
1 side plate & 2 small spoons provided for a room with a double bed and a single bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

nikolaos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
poor room with bad facilities.. lights were broken, shower was broken
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Coralie, Marseille

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superbe vue sur le village de Loutro. Propreté de la chambre et de la salle de bain respecté. Bonne literie. Idéal pour deux. L entrée se fait par le restaurant. Le soir vous pouvez vous balader dans le village et admirer le coucher de soleil.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane Bødskov

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service

De ser gæsten og handler. ❤️

Receptionen så at vi var to ældre damer, hvor den ene er dårligt gående. Vi havde fået værelse på 5 sal med en meget stejl trappe. Hun tænkte af sig selv: No way!!. Efter lidt tid havde hun omorganiseret og vi fik værelse på 1. Det var så fint, at vi ikke behøvede at gøre noget selv.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ine

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

Horrible hotel

This hotel must be one of the worst ive stayed in, and ive stayed in a lot… Its like stepping back in time, to wooden furniture, stone hard bed and disgusting bathroom. The bathroom has no shower curtain, and there is a window looking out into the hallway!! Everyone can watch you taking a shower or using the toilet. And there is no way to close it! The bathroom door would not close either… There was also mold in the ceiling. The rooftop is huge, with a view. But the light on the rooftop can not be used, so we had to use a flashlight to play cards in the evening. Some of the staff were very nice. Except for this, DO NOT stay here. This place needs a huge update.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANTONIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025