Name: Nymphes Luxury Apartments
Address: Agia Pelagia, Agia Pelagia Heraklion, 71500, GR

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

Ashtar JOHN

Thank you

2/10

Poor

29 Jul 2026

Ashorinh

The information was writing on the website was not right. The apartment was very far from everything top of the mountain.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2026

Sally

Wonderful location

Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2024

Jeff

Very beautiful views atop a mountain overlooking the Mediterranean. The road up is a challenge, for sure. Probably unlike anything else you have driven, but very doable with a little patience. The size of the place it a little tight for a family of 4, but you can make it work. The pool and patio are lovely and the hosts are very kind.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2023

Nick

I really enjoyed my stay here. Pepy (owner) is lovely and very helpful. The accommodation was great, and the private pool and patio was excellent. Having the ability walk out at any time and enjoy the sun without having to think about if you'll get space / how busy it will be etc was fantastic.
Kitchenette was small but did the job for me - lots of crockery and glasses so not having to wash up constantly
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The grounds were lovelt and well kept - flowers and herbs everywhere. On my last day i even got to see some goats that had wandered over from a nearby area!

Amenities were great - reliable internet, excellent air-conditioning, strong water pressure in the shower.

Only thing I would say is it is a bit remote and quite steep to get to, so it's best if you either rent a car or are prepared to get taxis (there are no real pavements on the roads nearby so walking felt a bit dangerous).

Absolutely would stay again!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2023

Sandra

We found this location last minute due to a canceled flight. Pepy was quick to answer and help us resolve our situation. She greeted us kindly with fruits, wine and water. We loved the pool, especially since our kids played non-stop in it. The views are amazing, and it was nice to have the balcony for early morning and evenings. The hotel is very high up we didn’t have a problem with it but other more inexperienced drivers may be intimidated. Definitely you would need a car since all the restaurants are in Almyrida. We did enjoy staying really local and ate at a wonderful authentic taverna with a great view and through what seemed to be a deserted town. The grounds are beautiful but may be difficult for guests with disabilities or difficulties walking or climbing stairs.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2023

Konnie

Great property and great owner! We loved our stay at NYMPHES and will continue to recommend!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2023

Suryakant

Quiet

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

Peaceful apartments with spectacular view.

The apartments are up a steep hill overlooking the coast, giving a spectacular view. The location is very peaceful, but you are only 5 to 10 minutes in the car down to the beaches and restaurants in Agia Pelagia, where there are a few shops and an excellent butcher, is you want to cook in the apartment. The owner and cleaning staff were lovely and friendly. Would stay in the apartments again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2017

Homer

Nice place to stay for a relax camily vacation

The place is up on a hill side. You definitely need a car in order to stay here. The view is spectacular. The owner Pepy is very helpful. She lent us her travel books for us to use during our stay and she rushed back from Iraklion one night to fix our hot water problem. She also asked us to pick all the lemons we need. We were also able to sit outside the patio for breakfast and enjoy the view.

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2016

Gregory

Mixed bag.

Beautiful views, really incredible. Was forced to move from one room to another despite booking in advance, though my parents were upgraded. They missed cleaning the room one day, for some reason. Left fruit and a wonderful bottle of wine to drink.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2015

FB \"EFTCarol\"

The hostess Betty is wonderful

Extremely relaxing vacation. I even held a coaching hangout there. Bertty is very helpful with all my needs. The view from my room is breathtaking. You must have a car.

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2015

John

Great views

Very nice apartment with unbelievable views. The owner was very nice and helpful. The complex is on top of a mountain so even though it does have air conditioning, it is not needed.

The location is difficult to find. I suggest using Google maps as a guide.

Be aware that the driveway is steep and winds its way up about 3/4 mile to the property

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2014

LYNN

Views

Excellent views !!

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2014

Jamesinterational

Exciting Location

Hire a car for this location. Nymphes is a family run apartment complex with little access to anything. The fantastic views are 2KM vertical from the beach at Agias Pelagius and a car is a must

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2014

fer

An incredible view, wonderful apts.

These are very nice apts at the top of a (short) scary road. The view comes with that cost, but, man, it was worth it! Just incredible. Hosts were very nice, I am sorry we did not get to say goodbye, we left early to catch the ferry. I imagine it would be wonderful for a romantic vacation, but our son (8) enjoyed it as well. Small children will need to be watched closely, though, lots of stairs and cliffs. Do not let that stop you, it is an amazing place.

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2011

Freddy

3 nights stay- at top of mountain

It has a wonderful view of the Mediterranean Sea right from the balcony of the hotel. We were welcome with a bottle of Cretan Wine. Very thoughtful from our host. Every morning, we were greeted by host's 2 cats at the balcony while having our sumptuous breakfast prepared by the host.

The address of the hotel were not found in my rental car's GPS system. It is very kind of the host to pick us up at a nearby church and follow her car to reach the hotel. The drive up the mountain was quite a narrow and steep one.
Some suggestions: the room was not clean up and bed wasn't made every day. Probably due to lack of staff. I only see the host alone during my stay. The breakfast was quite a wait as the host was making it herself. We have a delightful local breakfast that put a smile on our face each morning. In fact, we were looking forward to the breakfast. One improvement is, The host could also provide a breakfast menu with pictures. And also let us know the cost of breakfast beforehand. We were taken aback when the cost is 10Euro per pax per day. That means a 20euro breakfast for my wife and me. Rather expensive. But still justifiable because it is based on your orders not mass produced buffet breakfast.
Lastly, you definitely need a car to go to the hotel!! Taxi trip cost around 40euro per trip from airport or port. Too costly.

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2011

Verified traveler

The Hotel was very far from everything. It has breathtaking veiw of the ocean with the cove. We stayed at the hotel in the begining of May so maybe they didn`t have time to get the hotel ready for the season. The room and gardens were not maintained very well.The veiw was amazing. The women in charge we very helpful. we we dissapointed by the run down state of the room. There are cheaper places closer to the beach that we have have stayed at before. Behind the hotel property there was a dog that barked in the middle of the night.

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2010

Verified traveler

What a view.

What a place! Be sure first of one thing, this place is not luxury, or 5 star, but for the price you can't expect so.
It has what is definitely the best view in or aound Agia Pelagia. It's about a 7 minute drive to town, don't even think about walking! It's comfortable, had everything they said would be there, and was cheap.
There were things I would change about the place, but isn't there always? I thought it was great value and a great location, worth staying for the view alone!

8/10

Excellent

04 Jul 2010

Corinne

Very nice apartment, remarkable views, up in heaven

We were agreably surprised to find a beautiful apartment with spectacular views in Ayia Pelagia. The owner is very nice, will help you with whatever you need. I called it in heaven because you have to drive up the mountain on what looks like a single road but it is a two way road that is very steep. If you have a fear of heights, you won't be able to drive up nor down. Also lots of cats in the area but if you don't want them, they will not come back. We stayed a week, loved it there. Everything is chosen with good taste. Very good price for the quality of accomodation. There are several grocery stores down on the beach and good restaurants too. Lovely place. 9/10

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2009

Bobby

Awesome views from nymphes hotel

If you are traveling to Crete, particularly the Heraklion area, we would highly recommend the nymphes hotel. The location is outside of the city about 20 minutes and is high atop a hill which overlooks the small beach town of Agia Pelagia. The hotel is very nice and Pepy welcomed our family when we arrived late at night. She graciously offered us food from her home so that we could have dinner! The accomodations were perfect and we rented two apartments for our group of 7 travelers. Each apartment had a small kitchen so we were able to cook dinner on the nights where we wanted to stay in and relax. The location is just off the national road so we were able to travel to Rethymnon, Knossos and Agios Nikolaos on day trips.

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2009

Peg

CATS, cats, CATS

If you love cats, stay here. There were several cats running around the property that would 'invade' the balconies and patios and would run into your room if there were open windows or doors. The owner suggested that we should \"spray them with water\" to get them to stay away. We tried, but it didn't work. The owner and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. I gave the 'service' a 3 because of the fact that the room smelled when we first arrived. It turned out to be spilled milk under the refridgerator. They came to clean it, but it still smelled afterwards and we ended up having to ask for cleanser (and they gave it to us) to attempt to clean it ourselves. Same reason for the midlevel appraisal of the condition of the hotel. Otherwise, it was a nice, clean place. The rooms only have hand-held showers. Otherwise our lower scores were based on the invasion of cats throughout our stay. If we had liked cats, or not been allergic, it would have been a nice place to stay. It is also basically mandatory to rent a car if you want to get to anywhere else--a grocery store or a restaurant, for example. It is high on the side of a mountain with a difficult road to travel to make it there. We didn't think that was clear on the description of the hotel. The location makes for a beautiful view and fresh air.

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2009

Rich

One of a kind view

Hotel was clean and very comfortable, with a great porch and view of the coast 1000 ft below. I only wish the pool were heated so we could swim! This is a great get-away and super-peaceful environment to relax in. My only complaint is that the lighting in the living space isn't adequate for reading.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2009

Holly

Best view in Agia Pelagia!

We stayed at the Nymphes in September 2009. The hotel is in a great location for exploring the island of Crete, just west of Heraklion and not too far off the main road. Perched high on a hill on a rough, narrow road, you will definitely want to rent a car if you stay here. Our double room on the top floor included everything we needed... a large wardrobe, a kitchenette, a table and chairs and a tiny shower. The view from the private balcony overlooks the town of Agia Pelagia and the Cretan Sea. We would start our day with a coffee on the balcony, and in the evening we would just sit and watch the stars, the twinkling lights of the town, and later, the lights of two cruise ships passing in the night. The owner, her staff, and her many cats helped to make this a very pleasant stay. I would highly recommend this hotel!

8/10

Excellent

07 Oct 2009

Hp

beautiful view

The view is really fantastic. The stay was pleasant.Only the pool is not heated and too cold to swim in the autumn.

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2009

Jacques

Great space, welcoming staff, unusual location

Rooms: This is a very pretty apartment-style hotel--a cluster of townhouse villas on a hillside. Classic Greek white and blue. Ample space with kitchenettes, balconies or patios with stunning views over the hillside to the town and sea. Tastefully furnished. Friendly cats and atmospheric grape arbours.

Owner / manager / staff: Pepy is a very nice and generous woman. Talked us in my mobile phone when we drove their quite late after a delayed ferry arrival. She and her staff leave home grown grapes and oregano and local wine for the guests. She uncomplainingly came through with a flashlight / battery lamp when the area was hit by a power outage late the night we had to pack for an early morning departure.
Travellers should know this is a not a thickly staffed hotel. It's the owner and a couple of others. Think largish friendly B&B, not conventional hotel.

Location: overlooking Agia Pelagia, just off the main national road, about 15 km west of Heraklio. Well located for exploring everything from Rethynmo to Matala to Agios Nicolaos. But the road up to the hotel (quite steep, poorly lit) and the isolated location (alone on a hilltop road) may not be for everyone. We liked it (away from the beachtown craziness of much of Crete and the grittiness of Heraklio), but it's not for everyone. And the drive up the hill at night is not for the skittish.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2009

Linda

Fantastic Views

I can't say enough good things about the Nymphes. The hotel is everything that you think a Greek hotel should be. White washed walls, blue trim, fabulous view of the sea, lovely patio with grape vines dripping down. The apartment was immaculate, the beds were comfy, (not something that I can say of other hotels in Greece). The AC was excellent. The pool had a lovely view of the Meditterean. Only cavet is the goat path that disguises it self as a road up to the hotel. Narrow and steep doesn't even begin to describe the white knuckle experience of driving up this path. Yes, it got better each day as we learned the twists and turns, but we choose not to navigate it in the dark. NO LIGHTS on the road. And we are used to driving in the Caribbean.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2009

David

Excellent

This is one of the bext places to stay in Greece! A terrific and exciting location, quiet, helpful staff, large apartment.

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2009

Joanne

Spectacular view

The hotel is located on the hill above the town of Agia Pelagia, about 20 minute drive outside of Iraklio. You need to call ahead and get directions because it is not so easy to find unless you know where you are going. Because of its location, the hotel has a spectacular view of the coast line, but it is about a 20 minute downhill and about 1.5 hour walk uphill if you are on foot. Its only about a five minute drive either way. We arrived late at night, and they provided us coffee and tea in the morning till we got our groceries. The service was good, and the place was kept very clean. We had a one bedroom apartment, and it was quite comfortable.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

potito

Es hate ein schönen pool aber der wifi war nicht ereichbar

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

jean michel

Une vue sur toute la baie magnifique, logement typique un peu dans son jus mais très mignon.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2025

Ketil

Nymphes Luxury Apartments

Utsikten var värt varenda krona. Lägenheten räckte gott och väl för en familj med 2 tonåringar. Köket hade alla verktyg som behövdes för att laga mat. Altanen var jättestor och fullt med vinrankor och grönska, vi kunde tom äta vindruvor direkt från grenarna (vår vistelse var sista veckan på juli). Det fanns en stor dubbelsäng i sovrummet som man kan stänga om sig. Tonåringarna hade varsin bädd i vardagsrummet. Vi sög in soluppgången, solnedgången och den friska luften i en vecka. Det var lugnt och stilla och lagom många gäster.

Att utmärka:
1. Bra att hyra bil. Det går inga bussar upp hit. Vägen upp är inte asfalterad och lutar skarpt. Bra tips: Det går att ta sig hit på 2 sätt inte 1 sätt som vi trodde från början. Andra sättet var att köra upp hela den asfalterade vägen för att vända tillbaka en kortare grusväg i stället för att följa vad gps visade från början.
2. Det gick inte att beställa frukost eftersom det knappt fanns personal att beställa från såsom i beskrivningen i hotels.com
3. Det finns ingen reception som kan hjälpa dig med tips och tricks eller resor.
4. Det förekommer inte problem med katter såsom beskrivet på hotels.com. Det fanns bara en till tre katter som var väldigt rädda för människor.
5. Toalettstolen var vinglig.
6. Det finns inga affärer i närheten.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Marco

E' una struttura meravigliosa con una vista sul mare fantastica. L'appartamento è molto bello in stile greco. L'appartamento è molto comodo e attrezzato con tutto il necessario. La piscina è molto bella e curata. La proprietaria è molto gentile e disponibile. Molto apprezzata la pulizia effettuata ogni 3 giorni.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2022

Frank

Wundervolle Aussicht auf das Meer, Olivenhaine, Natur pur

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Die Besitzerin war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Sie hatte immer ein offenes Ohr und hat uns gute Tipps gegeben (z.B. Strand, der vor allem von Einheimischen genützt wird). Wir waren auch mit dem Zimmerservice sehr zufrieden. Die Ausstattung war angemessen.
Es gibt sehr viele Katzen, das muss man mögen. Für uns war das kein Problem.
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Ausblick. Man kann die New Road mit dem Auto über eine \"Panzerstraße\" schnell erreichen.
Auch mit den Öffis kommt man von der N-R in die größeren Städte. Die Entfernungen sind allerdings nicht zu unterschätzen.
Wir waren rundum zufrieden.
Der check-in bei Condor war ziemlich nervig und kostspielig. Für meinen SL Rucksack als Handgepäck musste ich z. B. extra zahlen, was noch nie der Fall war. Es gab keinen check in terminal, wir konnten uns nicht über smartphone einchecken und mussten den check in dann am Schalter noch mal extra bezahlen - alles in allem 75,-.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2019

APOSTOLOS

Αξιοπρεπέστατο με μοναδική θέα

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2019

fredo

Logement propre, menage fait pendant notre sejour avec changement de draps et serviettes.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Wunderschöne ruhige Lage am Hang mit Blick über die Bucht von Agia Pelagia. Guter Ausgangsort für Ausflüge über die Insel.

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2017

Fred

Incredible view and the beach at 20 min with car.

Its a very good point to explore Crete but it will better to have 2 or 3 hotel in the island because Crete is a big island (im living in Martinique , a little island).
it s a very good hotel and PEPY is \"sensationnelle\"
Good trip
excusez my very poor English!

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Les vues sont magnifiques rien à dire mais l'accès à l'hôtel est difficile et rien autour

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2017

Valerie

Splendide

Accueil très sympathique, superbe vue

Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2017

Verified traveler

Phantastischer Blick von der Dachterrasse

Das Hotelteam bekommt eine zurückhaltende Bewertung, weil die Gastgeberin zwar sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend war, allerdings hätte ich mir etwas Hilfe bei der Gepäck\"beförderung\" gewünscht. Das Hotel liegt an einem steilen Berg, die Zimmer sind über mehrere Treppen zu erreichen, die ich alleine bewältigen musste. Zumindest sehr hilfreich wäre auch gewesen uns auf die Möglichkeit hinzuweisen, mit dem Auto oberhalb des Hotels in der Nähe unseres Zimmers zum Entladen zu parken. Das geschah leider nicht, ich habe es zufällig später entdeckt.
Ansonsten war das Team -Zimmermädchen und Besitzerin- sehr zuvorkommend.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2016

Bruno

top

Une vue superbe et accueil avec une bouteille de vin

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2016

Thierry

Un moment de détente extraordinaire

Situé très en hauteur au dessus de plusieurs criques aux eaux turquoises, les appartements disposent tous d'une terrasse avec vue à 180° sur la mer, à couper le souffle. La propriétaire est aux petits soins pour ses hôtes et multiplie les attentions. A l'écart de la circulation et de la bruyante vie grecque, on y passe une parenthèse qui fait oublier tout les tracas du quotidien.
Enfin, sa situation près d'Héraklion (20 minutes de l'aéroport) vous place relativement au milieu de l'ile, idéal pour visiter l'ensemble de la crête.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2016

Verified traveler

Accueil très sympa, Pepy est à l'écoute pour la moindre chose. Appartement sympa avec vue magnifique sur la mer. Néanmoins, loin de centre ville et accès via une petite route de montagne: accès impossible sans voiture.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2015

Ines

Fantastisch/Fantastic!!!

Von der Terrasse aus hat man eine atemberaubende Aussicht. Zudem ist die Gastdame Pepy ein sehr liebenswerter und fürsorglicher Mensch. Ein Mietauto ist jedoch empfehlenswert.
Ich würde dieses wundervolle Apartment wieder buchen!

From the balcony you have a fantastic view. In addition to that the host is a very good hearted & caring woman who is called Pepy. On the other hand I recommend to hire a car.
I would book this wonderful apartment again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2015

Henning

Great view

Fantastic view, overlooking the bay, wonderfull balcony.
No reception, the owner lives in the last house on the hill before the turn. Very luxurious Apartments, extremely clean. Very hard beds.
We had special request which the owner had arranged, very nice and we felt very welcomed.
Very good price for all that.
Only one thing bothered us, there was a big dog, very nice dog, which was leached all day and night by the poolsite, that is a very sad life for the nice dog.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2014

Henning

Schöner Ausblick

Das Hotel liegt etwas abseits,aber in schöner Umgebung.Der Ausblick ist fantastisch.Von außen hat das Gebäude sehr viel Charme. Die Inneneinrichtung ist nicht luxuriös, sie müsste grundlegend erneuert werden. Aber die Terrassen mit diesem Ausblick entschädigen.Der Ort am Strand ist wunderschön, zu Fuss benötigt man den Berg ungefähr eine halbe Stunde runter, hoch mindestens eine Stunde. Es lohnt sich aber.Zimmerreinigungen finden nicht regelmäßig statt.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2014

Verified traveler

Traumhaft schön

liebevoll gepflegtes Anwesen, sauberes, kleines Apartment mit Dusche, Kühlschrank, TV, AC, Microwelle/Backofen, Safe, Kaffeemaschine, alles sehr gepflegt. Sehr, sehr ruhig auf einem Berg, in mitten eines Olivenhaines gelegen. Nach abenteuerlicher, steiler Anfahrt erreichen Sie das Hotel mit traumhaftem Ausblick auf Agia Pelagia und die Küste.
Ungeziefer frei! Mietwagen ist ein muss! Eine Perle für einen Badeurlaub zu zweit.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2014

Mélanie

Très bon séjour

Un peu difficile à trouver la première fois, mais une fois un long chemin caillouteux parcouru et un dernier démarrage en cote, nous voilà enfin arrivés!
Vue magnifique sur Agia Pelaghia et la mer a perte de vue.
Le lieu est très calme - la propriétaire un peu difficile à trouver - mais n' hésitez pas à vous installer en bord de piscine en l attendant ou à lui téléphoner. elle vous accueillera à bras ouverts.
installation rapide - la chambre est en fait un studio avec terrasse avec vue - ils le sont tous d'ailleurs.
Pas de restauration sur place, il faut donc redescendre dans la ville pour se restaurer et/ou remplir le frigo.
La piscine est parfaite! et du fait du peu d appartements nous nous y sommes souvent retrouvés seuls.
La voiture est indispensable pour se rendre à cet hotel.
L'arret de bus le plus proche est tout de meme a 2 - 3 km et nous avons vu tellement de belles choses en partant en ballade dans les montagnes qu'il ne faut pas hésiter à en louer une.
Je recommenderai ce lieu pour les couples,amilles avec enfants qui ne sont plus en bas age ou amis.