Located in Kantanos-Selino, Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Sougia Beach and Trypitís Beach. .This spa hotel is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Lissos Beach and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Sentóni Beach.
What's nearby
Sougia Beach - 14 min drive - 5.5 km
Lissos Beach - 18 min drive - 5.7 km
Cave of the 99 Saints - 49 min drive - 38.9 km
Palaiochora Beach - 61 min drive - 37.9 km
Elafonissi Beach - 96 min drive - 58.4 km
Getting around
Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 109 min drive
Restaurants
Σούγια - 6 min drive
Ζαχαροπλαστείο Κοντεκάκης - 27 min drive
Λιβυκόν - 7 min drive
Στο Σχολείο - 29 min drive
Sea Side - 7 min drive
About this property
Monastery Estate Mountain Retreat
Hotel in Kantanos-Selino with a full-service spa and a sauna
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 rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Kantanos-Selino hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and 42-inch LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English
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
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Slippers
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 60 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20.0 per night
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 continental breakfast: 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
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
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
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
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.).
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 ❤️
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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
Die Suiten und das gesamte Anwesen sind sehr schön, ebenso ist die Lage beeindruckend. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll und nicht überladen. Die Pools werden täglich gereinigt, was sehr positiv ist. Ebenso nimmt man Rücksicht auf die Gäste und man meldet sich einfach, wenn die Suite gereinigt werden soll. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend beim Checkin und suchte während des gesamten Aufenthaltes Kontakt, ohne dabei aufdringlich zu wirken - man wird umsorgt und bekommt auch gute Tipps für die Ausflugsplanung (z.B. Samaria Gorge). Frühstück haben wir nicht genommen und ebenso nicht im Restaurant gespeist, welches aufgrund der aktuellen Situation nur einmal pro Woche geöffnet hatte. Wir hatten einen Rundum gelungenen Aufenthalt hier und können dieses Hotel nur empfehlen, wenn man Natur und Abgeschiedenheit mit Stil sucht.
Kleinigkeiten die man verbessern könnte: mehr Stauraum / Bügel für Bekleidung zur Verfügung stellen, mehr Ablagefläche für Handtücher und Utensilien im Bad schaffen, Duschabtrennung installieren, damit das Bad nicht immer komplett nass ist.