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Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Eparchiaki Odos Chanion - Sougias, Kantanos-Selino, Crete, 73009
  • Place, Sougia Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Naiads Spring
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Palaiochora Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪87 min drive‬
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  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Retreat with private pool & mountain view

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
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About this property

Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat

Hotel in Kantanos-Selino with full-service spa and sauna
Along with a full-service spa, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and a sauna. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area and a business centre.
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Kantanos-Selino hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a sauna.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat, you'll be close to Sougia Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Treat yourself to massages at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • 14 minutes by car from Sougia Beach and 15 minutes from Trypitís Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat offers its guests a full-service spa and a sauna. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There's an onsite business centre. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Kantanos-Selino hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 14 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 95 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 95 (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 60 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel Chania
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Chania
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel Kantanos-Selino
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Kantanos-Selino
Hotel Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Kantanos-Selino
Kantanos-Selino Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel
Hotel Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Kantanos-Selino
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Hotel Kantanos-Selino

Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

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

Great stay!!!

Our visit was absolutely great! The room they gave us was amazing with great views! The service from everyone was really great! We will come back again in the future for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Relaxing luxury

We had a phenomenal stay here. Complete luxury. Beautiful private rooms, with amazing terrace area with private pool. Food served to your room was fantastic quality. The staff could not do more for you, we were even brought complimentary wine to our room when our evening meal took slightly longer than expected. Reception staff gave great recommendations of where to go/explore/eat. Overall an amazing relaxing stay in a gorgeous location with lovely staff who are a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To say that our stay here was excellent is truly an understatement. Crete was more than I could have ever dreamed of, and this hotel played a huge part in that. The drive to the hotel is definitely not the easiest drive, but it is so worth it (very windy road up and down the mountain, it is all paved and there are guardrails but very little light at night). Being in the mountains and away from the city was so quiet and relaxing and the town in the area felt so authentic and non-touristy, it was exactly what we were looking for! The staff were so friendly and were always attentive and making sure we had everything we needed. The staff recommended two restaurants (they actually recommended more than two, but we were only able to try 2 of them), and they were the two best meals we had during our 2-week stay in Greece. The hotel was very clean, and the room was excellent, we were actually offered an upgrade upon arrival. The pool was so refreshing, and the bed was extremely comfortable. As for being walkable/drivable, there is a restaurant in walking distance that was amazing. And the town of Sougia is just a short 5–10-minute drive down the road and is 100% worth the short drive. Chania is about 1.5-2-hour drive, and because it is through the mountain it will take every bit of that time and be on a lookout for goats. And Heraklion is about 3.5-4-hour drive. Thank you so much for our stay here it was amazing! We look forward to returning to Crete and staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

AMAZING Property & Staff!!

Our stay was spectacular!! I can't recommend this hotel enough. The rooms were amazing and we even had an oversized plunge pool. The location is unbelievable - mountains surround you. The staff went above and beyond (e.g., they met us at our car with umbrellas as it was raining out, noticed on my passport it was my birthday so prepared a free cake for me, etc.). If you are going to be in the area please consider this hotel. Also, if you are still planning your vacation look into this area as it was great place to spend a few days (e.g., hike to Lissos, enjoy Sougia beach/restaurants, drive to Paleochara, etc.).
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet place where staff couldn’t do enough for you. We stayed to do the gorge walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John-Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, amazing staff, and incredible rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most amazing stay with my husband in July. The lovely ladies who run the hotel go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible. Sougia is very remote, quiet and has a "disconnected" feeling, which is amazing if you want to really unplug and relax, don't come here expecting to party! The restaurants at the beach serve the most delicious food I had in Crete, and the hotel restaurant is equally yum. The views are breathtaking, and it is worth coming for the views alone. This is a really quiet place and I think it's important any travellers come with that expectation to avoid any disappointmemts :). The only thing I didn't love was the drive from Chania, I am not a very confident driver and the roads are very windy, but if I managed I thibj anyone can manage (just drive slowly and move out of the way for any impatient drivers). Thank you so much to the whole team for being so king and welcoming ❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat. The villa was relatively small, but had everything we needed, and was sufficiently private (a note: it wasn’t very easy to understand the difference between categories that have a private pool - a few more description points or photos might be helpful). The pool terrace was well thought through. We’ve had two meals at the hotel, dinner and breakfast, and found both very tasty (I can highly recommend Cretan breakfast). We have also used spa facilities (sauna and steam bath) and, while the overall experience was relaxing, there are three improvement points: sauna seemed to heat up only on the top benches while having cool air on the bottom bench; the benches in the steam bath were cold; there was a bit of unpleasant smell in the spa area. The staff of the hotel was very attentive and helpful, and very punctual in room service. The last, but very important point: we had managed to have an unforgettable early morning walk in the nearby Lissos gorge and a fantastic swim in Paralia Lissos beach, that knowing about these “things to do”, we’d stay longer in the hotel, for, at least, 2-3 nights. Overall very positive experience - we recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

5 stars for the Monastery collection!

Amazing service and beautiful hotel quietly nestled in the mountains. The breakfast was divine and such a great variety. Our room came with a jetted tub on the patio and it filled quickly with hot water, nice way to relax. We ended up staying at another monastery collection in Chania the next night we loved out stay so much.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Crete mountain escape

Fantastic new hotel. The suites are great and loved the private pool. There were some downsides - not the greatest sound insulation between rooms, minimal privacy at your outdoor pool and the lack of breakfast. The last one we were aware of, but it would be a more luxury experience if they brought it back. They said it was because of covid-19, understandable, but all other hotels we stayed in Crete still offered breakfast. So seemed a bit strange. Great spot to escape for a few days to see a very different side of Crete.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Antoine, Geneva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and its rooms are stunning! Perfect place to relax with beautiful views on the mountains. The staff is very kind and will arrange anything that will make your stay a great one! 5 minutes away by car from the small village of Sougia and its beach, which offers a few great options to have lunch or dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

c

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magnifique endroit Equipe de réception très sympathique et aidante La taverne du village est top et à 3mn à pied
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai Oliver

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

Fabulous place with lovely staff! Absolute reco!

We loved our stay there. It's a great place to relax or to start tours to various gorges, mountains or beautiful, hidden beaches. The staff is lovely and has the perfect recommendations for whatever you planning to do! If we come back to Crete we will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean -Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel en pleine nature. Personnel très sympathique, aux petits soins. Sougia n’est pas loin mais vous êtes à 2 minutes à pied d’une taverne très sympathique à Moni où vous pourrez dîner le soir et prendre des petits déjeuner le matin. Séjour en Octobre super température.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. Loved the premium room with lots of space. Good AC. Jewel is the small terrace with own pool and view on the mountains. The women that worked there made sure we are very happy :) Taverne next door is mega cute with good food, lovely terrace.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Une très belle expérience, très belle suite avec piscine privative, tout était parfait, une superbe équipe au petit soins tout au long de notre séjour. Merci encore pour l’accueil et la gentillesse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Relaxing design rooms boutique mountain stay

Splendid design rooms in a nice and calm mountain region. Great service and nearby Sougia beach (5-10mins by car) and a local restaurant in the village. Only little downside is - depending on your neighbours, that you literally hear every single word or noise of them :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

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

Super monastère

Cet hôtel nous a permis d'être au calme au lieu des montagnes et des chèvres. Ce fut très relaxant. Chambre propre et nous avons été surclassés. Personnels aux petits soins et de très bons conseils touristiques. Repas de très bonnes qualités. Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023