Wonderful location (on the water) and lovely room. Loved listening to the sea at night. Nice food at taverna.

Stayed in April 2024

Vicky, Stavros, the whole family& staff were super friendly and do everything for their guests. You could feel the kindness of everyone. The rooms are totally new, very nice decorated, the food was excellent and we highly recommand a stay at Agia Fotini Taverna. First class beaches nearby. We will definately come back!

Stayed in May 2024

nothing really..

Like a dream comes true. A beautiful place, remote and very peaceful. beautiful sea front, the room was clean, simple and comfort. The tavern is amazing!! delicious food. don't miss their special salad!

Stayed in September 2023

There was nothing to complain about

The location was wonderful, the staff very friendly and the food was great

Stayed in October 2023

There is nothing to complain about. An exceptional taverna in the true cretan tradition well done!

Loved the service and food, the owners and kitchen staff are an amazing family, and the serving staff are exceptional. The rooms were very clean. Well done, Miss Vagia, for spotless cleaning and housekeeping. A piece of paradise on the south coast. Can't be any better. Thank you!

Stayed in September 2023

The most amazing location right by the sea, the beach is pebbles but really clear and gorgeous for swimming. No sun umbrellas but there are shady spots. Laid back staff, lovely food. A wonderful place to stay

Stayed in August 2023

Inspiring location, balkony to the sea, calm nice beach. Room is clean and fool of air and good vibes . The crew is nice and kind Thanks!

Stayed in August 2023

It was difficult in the booking process to secure a room with bedding configuration of two separate beds for our teenaged children. There was no ability to select which room / the bedding configuration (one room has a double bed plus a single bed - this is the one we were trying to secure as the other three rooms are double beds only). So paying in advance, with no cancellation policy if the correct room isn't available is a gamble. I would think this is easy to fix. We did end up getting the room we needed which was appreciated.

Food was fantastic as always. The location is stunning. Facilities simple but very adequate. Taverna is always a highlight - right on the water, watching the sunset.

Stayed in June 2023

Amazing place and the tavern is superb!

Stayed in July 2023

outdated bathroom small bed torn bugnet

the view traditional design

Stayed in July 2023

Forget taking a large suitcase down the hillside and across the beach to the taverna, plus there is a steep slope up to the accommodation from the taverna. We were never able to park in the small car park and had to park half way up the hill, despite being paying guests. There must be quite a lot of other accommodation nearby and there can be several cars parked on the road with tourists visiting the taverna. The taverna gets busy, with only one waiter that can mean slow service. Service at the taverna was absolutely lack lustre, the waiter was young and needs more training/guidance on making sure diners are looked after, not just fed. I asked for rice not chips with my fish, I have my suspicions it was packet rice as it was a small portion, dry and not quite cooked. We felt the engagement between the staff and residents/diners could've been warmer - we were looking for authentic Crete complete with Cretan hospitality but the staff/owners (?) didn't seem interested as both nights we ate at the taverna they sat and chatted with family or a visiting friend/relative. I didn't see them have even a brief non-functional conversation with any of the guests/diners - maybe they did, I just didn't witness it. No recommendations or available information offered for local sites/beaches or where the nearest supermarket might be. Maybe because we were there just two nights? However, we did eat in the taverna both nights. There was a kettle in the room, free coffee was supplied (thank you) but only for the first night. We had coffee once in the morning and in the evening. Twice we had to ask for a top up of supplies. Not once were we asked if we enjoyed our stay, or if everything was OK. Hence this review. I felt like we were part of a transactional arrangement not guests at a family run hospitality business. Disappointingly poor guest experience. For that reason we would never return despite the idyllic setting.

If you want to get away from it all, this is the perfect location. You will need a car and the journey is an experience in itself along mountain roads to and from this beachside taverna with accommodation. There is parking on the hill approach road and a small car park. The view from the apartment's balcony is just spectacular - absolutely heavenly. We had very high winds one day, but it was sheltered in the little bay where the taverna is set. The accommodation is a little like Greece thirty or so years ago, very authentic and charming complete with a slightly sloping floor. The shower room has been modernised though! The bed was super comfy, the a/c very efficient and the shower had great pressure and hot water, the room is very clean. As we left and I informed the chef and gave our thanks, he gave us two free small bottles of water for the journey. Small acts of kindness are appreciated. The food in the taverna is typical Greek fare and there is an open kitchen.

Stayed in June 2023

Entry in to the water in the beach

At the end of the road. Very close to Prevely. Taverna with correct music, food and wine. The best what can happen for the person on vacation time.

Stayed in June 2023

We had a lovely time. Staff are very generous, professional and friendly. Bed and pillows are amazingly comfortable. Views are breathtaking. Food divine and wine of excellent quality, both really good value for money. Internet really fast. Peaceful and quiet place. The experience will keep me going for the rest of the year!

Stayed in June 2023

Amazing location, at the waters edge.

Stayed in June 2023

Fantastic choice of Cretan or English breakfast. Our hosts are always incredibly friendly and helpful. Infact they are our friends.

Stayed in June 2023

Agia Fotia is an amazing place, located in one of the most beautiful areas of Crete. The rooms are cozy and the view from the private terrace is breathtaking: sea and mountains during the day and the amazing night sky full of starts in the night. The taverna downstairs has great food and It was so good that we had dinner there for five times in a row. The fish is super fresh and tasty, great wine and typical greek and cretan starters. From Agia Fotia you can easily reach the most beautiful and famous beaches in the area (such as Preveli) but there Is also a lovely private beach just outside the taverna. Very welcoming staff and hosts, it's definitely worth to spend a few nights in this great place!

Stayed in April 2023

Did not get the advertised room service as stipulated in a notice in the room which would have essentially been bins emptied, bed made and tea/coffee and disposable cups replenished

Bed was very comfortable and obviously the view. Food excellent.

Stayed in May 2023

The Taverna is located on the beach. The room has a balcony and a window overlooking the sea. The cuisine in the Taverna is very good. I recommend this place for those who don't like crowded places.

Stayed in October 2022

Great location & food

Stayed in September 2022

The dinner menu as a whole could have changed say every two days and included some local dishes.

The breakfasts were quick and there was a balanced selection.

Stayed in September 2022

Perfect setting with exceptional views. The dining terrace is absolute waterfront with the. sea lapping up against the wall. The bedrooms are relatively small, have fridge, tea making facilities and small balcony with fantastic views over the sea. Stavros, Vicky and family are delightful hosts and make one feel immediately welcome. The menu is varied and all the dishes are absolutely delicious and nicely presented. This was our third visit and each time it gets better, relaxing from the moment of arrival to the moment of departure.

Stayed in September 2022

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beautiful view, peaceful and unique

Stayed in September 2022

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Stayed in June 2022

A very unique place. The taverna in a secluded bay as a stand-alone house. Wonderful, wonderful food (dinner and breakfast), quiet and relaxed, familiar atmosphere. The best view ever from the rooms - directly onto the sea and nothing else :) Rooms are very clean and have everything you need. At night, the sky is fully dark and the amount of stars on a clear night - wow!

Stayed in April 2022