Name: Sweet Corner Masxali
Address: Agia Roumeli, Sfakia, Sfakia, Sfakia, 73011, Greece
Rating: 9

Air conditioning

24-hour reception

Smoking areas

Smoke-free property

Heating

Ticket assistance

Garden

Terrace

No elevators

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Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof rooms

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Family room

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Laundry

Safe-deposit box

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Coffee/tea for guests

Diet menu (on request)

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Snack bar

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

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Fishing

Sun Deck

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Parking

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Private beach

Next to the beach

Pool and beach

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Kids

Pets allowed

Pets

Extra decontamination measures

Additional measures against COVID-19

Health and Safety Measures

Location

At the guest house

Agias Roumelis Beach

Zeromouri Beach

Kalogeros Beach

Port of Souda

Chania International Airport

Sweet Corner Masxali

Sfakia

child-bed

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canal-view

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golf-view

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with-view

annex

basement

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

duplex

safe

mini-bar

breakfast-for-1

breakfast-for-2

pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Overall our stay was pleasant: the room was large enough, we saw the sea from our balcony, toilet was big enough not to feel cramped and we had a kitchenette with everything except a pan for Greek coffee (which we like). The staff was friendly, they picked us up from the harbor and drive us back when it was time to go. The food in the restaurant was reasonably priced and very tasty, both during the day and in the evening. The private beach they have was nice although the path there is a bit steep, so it may not need the best choice for the most frail. For everyone else it poses no challenge. There are free sunbeds and umbrellas (in varying condition) as well as some tables. They also have a canoe and a “water bike” so if you use those you could save tens of euros during your stay compared to other options. There is no service on the beach but I don’t see that as a bad thing, just something I wanted to mention to those who look for full service. But those probably go for all-inclusive places anyway. 

The bed was very good in Greek standards, and we’ve tried several dozen different ones over the years. The moussaka we had one evening was the best I’ve ever had. Truly home made in their own way, from fresh ingredients and cooked the same day. I’d walk there for that from the town center (which is 300m away). The location is one of the bonuses of this place: it’s “far away” from everything else so it is SO quiet there. I just loved that. One day we got to enjoy a pack of goats just outside the balcony. 

One big minus (for the whole town) comes from all the lights everywhere. This town is supposed to be one of the very few places with little light pollution and we were hoping to do some stargazing. Yes, you can see some stars but the lights everywhere just hides most of them. What an opportunity wasted. Note, this isn’t a fault of the hotel, it’s the street lights on the roads that spoil it all. It’s just that this one is away from the center so they would have a perfect chance to take advantage of that if the lights could be turned off after some time. 

So pluses:
+ quiet
+ beds
+ nice views
+ all you need under one roof (if you want)
+ moussaka (had to mention again)

Minuses:
- sunbeds/umbrellas in varying condition, not as nice as in places that charge for them. Still very usable
- light pollution prevents you from enjoying the amazing skies (but this goes for the entire village)

I would heartily recommend this place to anyone wishing to enjoy Agia Roumeli. It doesn’t prevent you from checking out other restaurants and sights and you won’t even notice the crowd coming out of Samaria gorge in the afternoon filling all places as they don’t come that far.

Nice quiet place with bonuses

Superb : the terrace, the beach downstairs, the kindness of family who runs the bussines, the location, a little remote from the village(there is a new road to go there as well as a new patch to the beach). It is a basic accomodation (years 80), big room with kitchinette, bathroom is not new, but clean. Ideal for hikers or anyone who likes to live outside, close to the beach, calm, ... a dream for me Good price/quality ratio. Good home made cretan food.

Havre de paix

The place is real nice. The owners know what Cretan hospitality is. Away from the noisy tourist village of Agia roumeli. The food are made with the old way and the view of the Libyan sea are the best … thanks ….bellow you can find sea beds and canoe did free ..

Cretan hospitality

The place is still original, amazing view and really nice friendly people,low priced,tasty local food and snacks.
This is how hotels and taverna's must be,a big bravo to this family.
Highly recommended

Wonderful spot and lovely people

Relaxing stay..  And good food.  There was a kitchenette.  Lovely view.  Off the beaten path a bit but we were happy it was.  Sometimes the boat doesn't run so be prepared to stay an extra day.  Yummy are the spinach and the cheese pies.  The staff was especially kind.

Wonderful Staff

Cozy hotel, 600m from Agia Roumeli, managed by a family; private beach, silence all around, great food prepared by the grandma :) ideal to take rest and relax after the hike; take mosquito repellent with you!

Relax after Samaria Gorge

Me and my wife were looking for a calm place away from crowds to relax for a week. And we definitely found what we were looking for! Agia Roumeli itself is quite calm and nice (especially when all the gourge hikers are gone with the evening ferry). And Sweet Corner Masxali is located a bit further away even from there. We loved cozy relaxed like at home atmosphere, tasty local food, welcoming hosts and almost nobody around. Private beach and ability to jump into kayaks at any time for free and paddle around exploring picturesque coastline were a nice bonus.

Really great place. We are actually considering returning there some day.

Perfect place to get away from crowds

If you want luxury, pampering, or a resort this is not for you; however, if you love nature, quiet places, beaches that are wide open, friendly and genuine people, then you will love this place.  The room is comfortable, spacious, and clean.  The only downside is that the air conditioner is located in the kitchen area rather than the bedroom.  When we were there, it was pretty hot and so we used the AC.  Luckily, they do have a fan as well which we put on in the bedroom.  

The place is family owned by people that are wonderful.  They bend over backwards to help you and to make sure that everything is good.  Their English is not good but they employ Emma, whose English is excellent.  Guests have access to a small, hidden beach with sunbeds and umbrellas that are free, a pedalboat, and several sea kayaks.  We took the kayaks out to explore and found a beautiful, isolated beach under the cliffs to swim at.   

Access to the hotel is somewhat difficult as there are no roads leading in or out.  You must either walk in on the E4 or Samaria Gorge trail, or take the ferry.  We took the ferry and had suitcases that would be difficult to transport up the dirt road to Sweet Corner.  If that is your case, just email or call them with your arrival time and they will be waiting for you at the ferry to drive you there.

Rugged, Peaceful Location

Such a lovely spot
This is our second trip to Agia Roumeli and this time spent 2 nights at Sweet Corner Masxali, Nektarios picking us up from the Chora Sfakion ferry in his battered Rover always a grateful sight so you don’t have to trudge your bags along the dusty track. Emma provides translation and great breakfast plus fresh cooked food. The menu is limited but excellent value and everyone is friendly and accommodating. Free sunshades and loungers are provided on the 2 small beaches by Masxali and sit on kayaks 1 double and 3 single are available to guests some of the paddles have seen better days but in gives you access to secluded beaches along the coast. There is also a pedalo which we didn’t try but other guests gave a go.
Simple Accommodation friendly helpful staff Emma even lent me her spare phone charger as I’d arrived without mine. Will remain a special place for us.

Special setting

Located at the end of the beach, great place for relax, friendly family-like environment. Thank you for unforgetable warm reception. Out of season suitable for yoga and meditation.
Group of friends from Czechia

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