Sofia Luxury Villas
Panormos
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Why people book this hotel
“Perfect villa in a superb location”
“It’s a great location and a short walk to the village”
“Emma was always available if needed and the lovely cleaners Manolis and Yanna we…”
“Cleaners come every 3 days and changed all the bedding, towels, pool towels bath…”
“Everyone we spoke to whilst staying here for 2 weeks were just incredibly friend…”
“Our hosts were incredibly thoughtful and considerate”
“The villa was immaculate and cleaned every 3 days wo the the pool team visiting …”
“We had the lowest one which also has uninterrupted sea views from the pool (I th…”
“Super comfortable bed, very nice interior and excellent view in the garden”
“Lastly, our baby was well taken care of with a really nice baby bed and high cha…”
Overview
Sofia Luxury Villas are set in Panormos, on Crete island. A blue flag beach is 300 metres away. The villas of this resort combine simple and elegant decors, and each comes with a private outdoor pool. All units are air conditioned and include a flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and DVD player. Some units have a terrace and / or balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher. An oven is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Towels and bed linen are offered. Sofia Luxury Villas also includes a barbecue. The property also offers grocery delivery. Rethymno Town is 20 km from Sofia Luxury Villas. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 60 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Madis
family_with_children
May 25, 2026
“We enjoyed every minute there and can't wait to come back!”
Perfect villa in a superb location. Super comfortable bed, very nice interior and excellent view in the garden. Just a few minutes walk from super cozy Panormos village with very relaxed vibe:)!
Gemma
family_with_children
January 19, 2026
“This place is amazing!”
The seclusion and peacefulness! This property is fantastic this will be our third visit next week we have been as a couple and as a family with 3 children! It’s a great location and a short walk to the village! Crete and Sophia villas has stolen a peace of my heart! Thank you to Sophia and Giorgos!
Nicola
family_with_children
October 7, 2025
“Incredible holiday with everything you need and more!”
I honestly couldn’t fault one thing. Everyone we spoke to whilst staying here for 2 weeks were just incredibly friendly and helpful. Emma was always available if needed and the lovely cleaners Manolis and Yanna were lovely! It was like leaving family by the end of the stay. The villa was immaculate and cleaned every 3 days wo the the pool team visiting early morning every 2 days. You wouldn’t believe the property is 9 years old as it feels brand new, you can tell they take great care of it. The villa is very secure with a big gate at the entrance and the location is 5 mins from the main town with lots of restaurants. We would come back again in a heartbeat. Our stay was wonderful and the service rivals some 5 star hotels I’ve stayed in. Thank you so much for a wonderful family holiday.
Lewis
couple
July 11, 2025
“Absolutely perfect! We can’t wait to go back!”
Exactly as beautiful as it looks in the photos. Perfectly located a short walk from town and the beach and all the amenities we needed were available. Our hosts were incredibly thoughtful and considerate.
Kathryn
family_with_children
July 11, 2025
“We like to visit different places on holiday but would definitely come back here again and would recommend to friends an”
Everything, the villa is modern, and very well equipped. There is a small kitchen with pretty much all the necessary equipment, crockery and cutlery and even a sandwich toaster. Cleaners come every 3 days and changed all the bedding, towels, pool towels bath robes and clean the property spotless and along with the pool cleaner that comes regularly the villa is kept immaculate. There is a bbq but the village of Panormos is a 5 min walk from the villa with some lovely restaurants and most importantly coffee shops that do the biggest chocolate croissants I have ever seen. The pool is lovely and warm not too much of a shock when you jump in however I’m 5’1 and could only just touch the bottom on tip toes so no shallow end for little ones. Gorgeous sea and Mountain View’s. We hired a car but unless you want to do a lot of sight seeing you could manage easily without. The villa itself is situated behind an electric gate if you like somewhere that feels secure. I noticed when I booked that there weren’t many recent reviews for these properties and I think it’s because they have clients that return every year and I can understand why.
kate
family_with_children
June 19, 2025
“Relaxing, clean, great views.”
This property is perfect for a family who want to be walking distance to beaches and restaurants but not in the centre of town. Stunning restaurant options are a 5 min walk away and the team were on hand to help 24/7.
Annika
family_with_children
June 7, 2025
“We had a nice stay at the property, and it is really a fantastic location outside of Panormos. However the road noise re”
We had a really nice stay at Sofia Luxury Villas. There’s 3 Villa’s set atop a hill above each other. We had the lowest one which also has uninterrupted sea views from the pool (I think it was called Arismari?). Both the hosts and cleaners are really attentive and jump to come by when anything is the matter. It is a very nice private space, and there are no neighbours in sight (apart from the ones behind in the other villas - or anyone who could look in the windows. The outside terrace is all partially shaded, making it inviting to sit outside. The villas are set just outside Panormos (on the other side of the highway), which means cafes, shops and lots and lots of tavernas are within 5 minute walking distance (downhill). Lastly, our baby was well taken care of with a really nice baby bed and high chair!
Katie
couple
September 23, 2024
“Beautiful villa with stunning views & all mod cons - close to shops, restaurants and the beach.”
Lovely villa with a beautiful pool and stunning views of the sea and mountains. Really close to great restaurants and the beach. Host left some gifts to welcome us and the cleaning staff were so friendly and thorough.
Clara Ray
family_with_children
May 17, 2024
“Perfect stay!”
We and the kids loved it here! We regret not staying longer. The facilities were as advertised and better, the hosts were really kind and the cleaning was spotless.
Alex Walter
couple
May 17, 2024
“Unforgettable stay!”
Exceptional service, beautiful view and great hosts. Already booked for next summer to come with the whole family.
Alex Tucker
family_with_children
May 17, 2024
Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Rachel Sam
couple
May 16, 2024
“Wonderful”
We really enjoyed our stay here! We liked the villa, especially the pool🙂 and the hosts were really welcoming.
Maria
couple
May 14, 2024
“Fabulous booking again 🤩🤩”
Fantastic location, short walk to countless taverna’s
Catherine
family_with_children
May 2, 2024
“Lovely villa away from all the hullabaloo that can be Crete.”
Secluded quiet location, clean and with a private pool. Only a 6 minute walk to a small local town, Panormos, so excellent for groceries and small local restaurants. We had a couple of questions during our stay and Emma and Sofia were incredibly helpful.
Marjan
couple
November 1, 2023
“Wonderful stay”
Frankly everything was superb, very clean, beautiful architecture, great view and the hosts were amazing and very attentive. The villa is new and well equipped. Housekeeping is every 3 days which is great and the housekeeper is quite picky. The villa is at a short walking distance to Panormo and all taverns and shops. Already booked Giasemi for our next summer holidays.🙂
Georgina
couple
September 21, 2023
“Excellent stay for our honeymoon”
Sofia Villas is an excellent property in a fantastic location. A 5 minute walk to the shops/restaurants. Panormos is a lovely small fishing village outside of Retheymo (takes only about 45 mins on bus to go to Retheymo which I would recommend). Panormos itself is beautiful, quiet, not very touristy, but with plenty of restaurant options (options for day excursions (recommend chania and lake) and a lovely massage parlour (Relaxika)). The villa is nothing short of luxurious - the views are impeccable (clear view of ocean).The location is perfect. There are three villas within the complex all completely private we barely even saw the people staying in the other villas. The property is cleaned every 3 days and the pool every 2 days. The pool is brilliant very big and deep perfect for swimming. I’d love to stay here again and would 100% recommend this to everyone.
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couple
August 6, 2023
“Modern house, amazing hosts, 500m from the sea”
Sofia and her team are amazing hosts. Everything was great! We got welcome and check-out gifts, the house was very clean, everything was working and in good condition. We stayed in the smallest (2 person) villa, and it has an unobstructed view of the sea. All the restaurants of Panormos are a few hundred meters away from the house. The whole property is fenced, hence safe for pets. The whole plot is well maintained, with lots of plants and flowers.
Lester
couple
July 3, 2023
“Perfect villa close to the beaches and restaurants of Panormos”
Great location, lovely sea view, great pool which was just the right temperature, perfect for a couple holiday
Joanna
family_with_children
May 30, 2023
Thanks to Sofia, our stay in Greece was wonderful. the villa is amazing. everything at the highest level. On arrival we found a bowl of fresh fruit and wine. it was very nice. we were with a baby and all our requests were fulfilled. Definitely will come back again.
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family_with_children
April 20, 2023
“Sofia made everything to make our stay perfect. Thank you!”
Excellent facility, new and very clean. The location is very convenient. Sofia made everything to make our stay perfect. Thank you!
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Full body massage
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Indoor fireplace, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Infinity pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Key access, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals
Self check-in
Lockbox key collection at the property
Services
Shuttle service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Grocery deliveries, Airport shuttle, Room service, Car hire, Express check-in/check-out
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