Baladinos Apartments

Our stay by the beach was truly unforgettable, thanks to the outstanding hospitality of Maria and her family. Their genuine warmth and kindness turned our holiday into one of the most cherished vacations we've ever experienced. The memory of enjoying fresh figs straight from the farm still lingers, as does Maria’s thoughtful help in arranging a birthday cake for my wife. These personal touches made all the difference. Heartfelt thanks for making us feel so welcome!

Maria and Costas (and the two generations of their family on either side) were so wonderful and welcoming, we couldn't have been made to feel more at home. They are such generous and lovely proprietors, nothing feels like too much to ask, I was totally blown away. We ate our evening meal out a few times but only wanted to come back to the restaurant at Baladinos because the delicious food there is prepared with love, because it is basically their family kitchen too, and it felt like we were eating in their home. Don't expect to see a menu anywhere. Costas and Maria will give you a verbal run down of all the dishes they have freshly prepared that day and you can choose from vegetarian and meat options, slow cooked, oven cooked and grilled - they have salads, ice cream and a bar too. A great sign is that so many locals choose it as their spot for an evening drink and a meal, or a weekend hang out. The room was a simple set up and had plenty of space form my son and I to enjoy our stay. It was cleaned every day which was great. The kitchen is enough to prepare a simple meal from, so we made breakfasts and our own lunches, but ate the delicious breakfast in the restaurant whenever we felt like it too. Baladinos Apartments is literally ON the beach, it's idyllic, we spent every day hanging out there. We could borrow an umbrella for the beach, which was great - beware the wind - umbrellas not always practical. We would love to return if we can!

- The bathroom seemed like a bit of a squeeze to fit everything in, but it all worked well enough. - The apartment kitchen includes 1x very small and 1x enormous saucepan - I thought a medium sized saucepan could be a good addition, plus a sharp knife. The cereal/soup bowls we requested were promptly supplied by the restaurant kitchen for the duration of our stay, thank you! - Baladinos offers you access to their sun loungers on the beach, which is wonderful. I think they could do with a little service/refresh as they are a bit worse for ware, some more so than others.

De absolutamente TUDO. Maria e Konsta são super gentis. Ficamos em um sobrado muito espaçoso de três quartos, muito limpo e bem equipado. A área externa é uma delícia, com redes, cadeiras de praia, espreguiçadeiras… o cardápio comandado por Maria é espetacular. Comi a melhor mussaka de toda a viagem à Grécia.

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L’ambiance chaleureuse

Sauber, alles an einem Ort, direkt am Meer mit weitem Strand. Superentspannte Atmosphäre, auch mit Hund. Die Lage zu Chania und Elafonissi ist perfekt. Die Besitzer haben uns Tipps gegeben. Super für ein paar Tage. Bei der Ausstattung ist Nötiges vorhanden sowie ein paar nette Details (Schlüsselschüssel, Spülbürste, gute Toilettartikel usw).

Bad war etwas klein und der Wasserdruck nicht so gut. Die Wiese an der Anlage und die vielen Tische waren super, der Strand aber leider etwas vermüllt mit Zigaretten usw - schade.

The location is perfect—just a three-minute walk from the bus stop by the sea. The beach is always uncrowded; in the morning, there was no one but us, which I consider a huge plus. Sunbeds are also available. The sea is beautiful, though the weather can be quite changeable—but even with waves, it’s still swimmable. The food deserves special mention—it’s delicious, no worse than in nearby restaurants, and perhaps even better. A special thanks to Maria for her help and kindness. I definitely recommend this place!

We had internet problems in our room, but it worked fine in other areas. That was almost the only drawback, though.

We had an unforgettable stay at Baladinos, a true gem just steps away from the sea. Kostas and Maria are incredibly kind, genuinely warm, and deeply committed individuals who welcome you as if you were part of their family. Their hospitality, delicious homemade cooking, spotless cleanliness, and the peaceful atmosphere make this place much more than just accommodation: it’s a heartfelt experience in a dreamy setting. Thank you for everything! We leave with precious memories and only one wish: to come back soon!

Loved the location. The hospitality. The food, omg the food was amazing. The cleaning ladies did an amazing job. Maria and Kostas are the best hosts.

It was a little bummer that they where renovating. But made it possible to have dinner anyways. Dinner and breakfast with the best local and homemade food made up for it.