Sunshine Studios & Apartments
Kanavos 2
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Why people book this hotel
“Price , location, peaceful”
“Great central location”
“Lovely location central and close to beach Small and friendly type accommodatio…”
“Stayed here b4 excellent location 👏 very friendly staff who are only to kind t…”
“The room was very clean”
“Very quiet”
“Spacious apartment - cleaned daily, towels changed every few days”
“Clean and manos and kostas are so friendly and will go out there way to help you…”
“Nice pool area, plenty sunbeds”
“Lovely pool and sunbathing area with mountain views”
“The location was good, no noise but very close to the beach the staff were love…”
“The people are so friendly and the location is excellent plus there are a great …”
Overview
Just 5 minute walk from the centre of Stalis and the beach, Sunshine offers self-catered accommodation with free Wi-Fi access and free parking. Sunshine Studios & Apartments have a kitchenette with fridge. The private balconies offer excellent views of the lush gardens, the lively pool area and the mountains. During the day, guests can relax on one of the comfortably sun loungers in the garden, or have a swim in the large outdoor pool. Children can enjoy splashing around in their own section. Entertainment is provided on a weekly basis, with a barbecue night accompanied by traditional Greek and Cretan music and dancing. Those who wish to explore the areas of Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion can rent a car from the hotel or use the convenient bus service, next to the hotel. During the winter season, the hotel's staff organizes various events and outdoor activities, such as olive harvesting, bird watching, hiking, raki tour, and culinary excursions.
Traveller reviews
Stuart
couple
October 14, 2025
“Short break”
Price , location, peaceful
Vicki
couple
September 11, 2025
“Lovely apartments in great location”
Spacious apartment - cleaned daily, towels changed every few days. Nice pool area, plenty sunbeds. Poolside bar for drinks and snacks. Great central location.
Scott
couple
August 29, 2025
“Amazing will be back next year”
Amazing. Clean and manos and kostas are so friendly and will go out there way to help you with anything. So relaxing
Lesley
couple
August 18, 2025
The room was very clean
Kathryn
couple
August 7, 2025
“Disappointed in apartment but great location”
Lovely location central and close to beach Small and friendly type accommodation Not very busy around pool only ever approxy12-16 people maximum no need to reserve sunbeds Comfortable bed and pillows
Michaela
couple
July 13, 2025
Stayed here b4 excellent location 👏 very friendly staff who are only to kind to help
John
couple
June 30, 2025
Very quiet
Virginia
solo_traveller
June 28, 2025
The location was good, no noise but very close to the beach the staff were lovely and kept everything clean and food was very reasonable but nothing fancy but snacks and a good breakfast, people there had been coming back for many years.
Alison
solo_traveller
June 11, 2025
Location is excellent. Lovely pool and sunbathing area with mountain views. Quiet and peaceful
Terry
couple
September 14, 2024
Very friendly and clean good location
Rodney
couple
September 12, 2024
The people are so friendly and the location is excellent plus there are a great selection of restaurants to eat at this was our 12 th year in Stalis plus the price's have not gone up much
Scott
couple
August 29, 2024
“Amazing ! We shall be back next year !”
Amazing location and the people who run the hotel was so welcoming. An amazing little set of rooms just off the strip. We shall be booking again next year
salegp
couple
August 5, 2024
excellent value for money good position, near the see and the way of restaurants and shops pool
Holden
couple
July 17, 2024
“Didn't want to go home booked again for next year”
Location brilliant and so was the breakfast's
Dawn
couple
July 10, 2024
Small and friendly, good location.
Lynda
couple
July 3, 2024
“Have stayed before in this very popular apartment complex - highly recommend it”
The small snack bar does a good selection of food and drinks including a breakfast. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Kostas the manager , Sula the cook/barmaid and the 2 cleaners are excellent - friendly and efficient - nothing too much trouble for them. The apartments are clean with regular change of towels and bedding . Pool area clean and plenty of sunbeds on terrace around the pool and in the garden area. Positioned close to all amenities and the beach yet quiet down a short lane .
Andrew
couple
November 14, 2023
The staff/owner and cleaners went out of their way to make our stay most enjoyable. Most of the guests were frequent returners and were very friendly. The food and drink at the pool bar was great and the pool itself was lovely
Michele
couple
October 4, 2023
“Relaxing reasonably priced holiday hotel.”
A very small friendly run hotel, near enough to the bars and restaurants for walking distance. But also set back from the road to be quiet for comfort and sleeping.
Peter
couple
September 12, 2023
“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay couldn't fault the Sunshine apts. had everything we needed.”
Breakfast was lovely, the location and view were both great and our apartment had a south facing view so we had the sun all day long. The location of the apartments is only a 2 mins walk to the beach road where there's everything that you need. The bus stop is only a short stroll away where you can go to Heraklion, Hersonissos, or Agios Nikolas.
Ted
family_with_children
September 4, 2023
Friendly, small apartments where most of the people we spoke to were multiple return visitors, which tells its own story. Only real issues were that the beds were slightly hard, no toaster in room, and the air con was quite noisy (and it's an extra cost; €7 per night). We were in one of the lower rooms, so our balcony didn't get much sun as it is below the level of the garden. Definitely ask for a higher room if you can get one. The pool area is really nice and the pool is clean. Basic food is served at the bar, but it was really nice, and good value. There is a parking area so if you've got a car, that's one less worry. It's a short walk down a narrow street to the main strip through Stalida, with lots of restaurants, shops and bars, and obviously the beach. Overall, quite basic, but very clean, very friendly, no hassle and exceptional value for money.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Horse riding, Water park
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Snack bar, Bar
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning
Internet
Free WiFi, WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Pool and wellness
Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Swimming Pool, Infinity pool, Plunge pool, Pool bar
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Access to health care professionals
Services
Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Lockers, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Luggage storage, Airport shuttle, Express check-in/check-out, Car hire, Fax/photocopying, Tour desk
Superior One-Bedroom Apartment
Spacious apartment featuring free Wi-Fi, kitchenette and balcony with views of the lush gardens, the pool area and the mountains.
Superior Studio
Spacious studio featuring free Wi-Fi, kitchenette and balcony with views of the lush gardens, the pool area and the mountains.
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