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Aparthotel

Water Lily

3.0 star property
Beach aparthotel with seasonal outdoor pool and family fun

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Front of property - evening/night
Property grounds
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, sun loungers
32-inch TV with satellite channels
Aerial view
Set in peaceful surroundings, Water Lily combines relaxation with enjoyment. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, rejuvenate in the steam room, explore the library, and relax in the garden. Free WiFi ensures everyone stays connected and entertained throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Room options

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2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (1st Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Sea View (2nd Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Sea View (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, City View (2nd Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, City View (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Basic Room, Pool View (2nd Floor)

32-inch TV with satellite channels

Basic Room, Pool View (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, Ground Floor

2 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes

Basic Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Chania, Water Lily is near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Stavros Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete.
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Kalathas, Chania, 73100

What's nearby

  • Kalathas Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Chania Central Market - 12 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 12 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Port of Souda - 15 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Nea Chora Beach - 15 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Olympic Catering - Everest - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Espressaki - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Labyrinth - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Κουκουβάγια - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Μπερβανάκης - Bervanakis - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Water Lily

Beach aparthotel with seasonal outdoor pool and family fun
Guests of this beach aparthotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a steam room and spa services. Each apartment provides a TV with satellite channels, plus a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences like a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and Egyptian cotton sheets. Limited housekeeping is available.
Water Lily offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3-star aparthotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

This Chania aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on weekdays only and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car rental
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's pool

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 14 units
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 1989
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and March 14.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 5.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Water Lily Aparthotel
Water Lily Aparthotel Khania
Water Lily Khania
Water Lily Chania
Water Lily Aparthotel
Water Lily Aparthotel Chania

Frequently asked questions

Does Water Lily have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to March 14.

Is Water Lily pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Water Lily?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Water Lily?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Lily?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Water Lily located?

Offering direct access to the beach, this Chania aparthotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kalathas Beach, Agios Onoufrios Beach, and Tombs of Venizelos. Stavros Beach and Old Venetian Harbor are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Water Lily Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place, very friendly staff. In a more remote area which was nice, very close to an amazing beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eleftheria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very unorganized no management on property only the owners son. Air conditioning was not working he tried to fix it and never got it to work. they didnt even have our reservation when we arrived. we left it was horrible. i will be disputing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Besitzerin der Unterkunft hat uns herzlich empfangen und sehr gut über die Umgebung und Aktivitäten aufgeklärt. Das Zimmer war riesig und top gepflegt. Das Bad war sehr modern mit einer tollen Regendusche. Unser Highlight war die Poolanlage, welche sehr schön mit einer Lounge umgesetzt wurde. Es waren zudem reichlich Liegen vorhanden. Das Frühstück wurde von der Besitzerin selbst gemacht und war auf unserem Roadtrip durch Kreta mit Abstand das Beste! Totale Weiterempfehlung!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Bavaria

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

Nice Hotel for Great Price

Very convenient location to the airport and Chania. Nice hotel, with a friendly and helpful staff. Price was GREAT, as was the breakfast! Flew in late, and they left a key for us. Just needed to let them know ahead of time. I will stay there again when traveling to Chania.

10/10 Excellent

Derby, Uk

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

Fantastic staff

Very friendly and helpful staff gave advice on some brilliant trips around the area

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly and informative about local area near to a number of beaches ideally by car

6/10 Okay

Aamunvirkku, Scandinavia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huoneisto tilava ja keittokomeron varustetaso kohtalaisebn hyvä. Ravintolapalvelut hotellissa niukat ja myös lähistöllä vähäiset. Kauppa palveli vastapäätä pitkään omatoimisia. Makuuhuoneissa viilennyslaite erinomainen. Sijainniltaan hankala löytää, koska opastus puutteellinen. Hanian lentokentälle n. 11 km. Henkilökunta erittäin ystävällistä. Iltayön parinkymmenpäisen joukon bileet häiritsivät, koska äänieristys heikohko.

8/10 Good

Jonas, Bra

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

Orkar man gå så är det perfekt.

Hotellet är bra. Ligger lite konstigt till. Men visst 10 minuter till stranden till ett smaskigt pris.

8/10 Good

Eva, Lindome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nära flygplats, Chania

Vi hade en marklägenhet, tyst läge, men ingen utsikt, ganska mörkt. Hotellägaren var väldigt trevlig och vi fick ett mycket bra bemötande. I köksdelen fanns allt man behöver för tillagning av frukost och även till matlagning. Härlig färgsättning i rummet. "Skrikiga stolar" hördes från hela huset. Möbeltassar på stolarna hade inte varit fel. Bussen till Stavros stannar utanför hotellet, men sista bussen från Chania stad går 20:15 på kvällen. Bil rekommenderas.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Elisa, Crete, Grecia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottimo hotel vicino all'aeroporto

Cose positive: - Posizione dell'hotel rispetto all'aeroporto di Chania; - Cordialità del personale; - Zone comuni rinnovate; - Abbondante colazione; Cose negative: - Leggera disorganizzazione; - Sciacquone difettoso; - Bagno, in generale, un po' deludente;

8/10 Good

Aisling, Ireland

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

stay at water lily

We were four girls all early 20's who stayed at this hotel as a location before our actual destination as we flew into chania airport but we are going back again for our last night as the hotel was that nice. Nina the owner is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was to die for. Also a major plus is the photos online are the same as the rooms which was a big relief.

8/10 Good

Dominic, Naples, Italy

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

quiet and close to the beach stay

Great family owned hotel, staff is very friendly and the rooms are clean and neat. 15 min walk to the beach, that has a great open air restaurant. great price and close to the airport

10/10 Excellent

Evangelos, Heraklion

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

Almost perfect

I think this hotel is unique for its colors in rooms and the hospitality of the 2 sisters who own and run them. Although I stayed only just 1 night, I have no important complaints to mention and I would highly recommend it to everyone that looks for a spacious room at reasonable price, with a pleasant atmosphere, without compromises.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Kort overnatting

Vi kom sent, i mørket, og reiste etter frokost dagen etter, så oppholdet er vanskelig å utdype. men OK for en overnatting

10/10 Excellent

Family Salmi

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

Very good service

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

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

WATER LILY FOREVER

This hotel il really nice and clean. The room was bigger than my flat, air conditioning, 2 balcony, TV and everything you can need. The owner is a very cool lady that loves to gives you any type of informations about restaurant and places to see. She's really lovely. If i'll come back to Crete i'll absolutely come back there. 5 star rating in my opinion. Have a nice trip!

10/10 Excellent

Benny, Varde

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

Hotel Water Lily, Kreta

Hotellets appartment var fint store med mulighed for af tilberede morgenmad etc. På tagterrassen kunne man tilberede frokost /aftensmad/grille i den udendørs køkken som var indrettet og den var en døgnkiosk lige på den anden side af vejen til de mest fornødne dagligvarer. ( Ingen resturant på hotellet ) Hotellet drives af far og datter, som begge er særdeles imødekommende, venlige og hjælpsomme mennesker. Hotellet ligger i kort afstand fra strand, lufthavn og ca. 30 min fra Khania, som er et eller flere besøg vær med dens gamle bydel og de hyggelige små stræder med alle de mange forskellige boder og butikker.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, helpful, very clean and comfortable. Rooms were large. Away from the chaos of the Hania -very relaxing and close to nice beach. Would definitely stay here again.

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