Hotel Neos Omalos

A real mountain hotel. The rooms are small but clean. They however excel in friendliness, both in the hotel and in the restaurant you are treated as family. They serve typical Cretan cuisine with fresh products. We missed a place with comfortable chairs to read an relax but for the rest this offered everything you need an a hiking holiday. Certainly value for the money!

Good location if you are to engage Samaria gorge. My single room at least very simple, no airconditioning which wasn't an issue in September due to altitude. Ventilation not well-designed in terms of incoming air. Water quality from tap exceptionally bad (smelled and tasted moldy), again not an issue just drink and rinse of bottle. Amicable staff, food reasonable yet portions small. Breakfast portioned. Free rides to the Gorge trailhead every morning. I paid below 50 a night which was reasonable value.

Family run hotel ,very cosy and warm. What sets the hotel apart is the wonderful friendly staff, you feel like being at home. An extra bonus they are dog friendly,where our little dog felt like a v.i.p.the best place in omalos.

My husband and I stayed for two nights to hike the gorge of Samaria with our two school-aged children. The single rooms have very comfortable beds, the hotel is quiet and the space is more than enough to provide a restful stay. Very friendly hotel staff who truly went out of their way to assist us. Easy access to the entrance of the Samaria gorge as the hotel offers a mini van that takes you there in the morning free of charge. We returned back to the hotel after our hike from Sougia by public bus (ΚΤΕΛ). The public bus dropped us off right at the hotel. Dinner was always fresh and delicious. Service at the restaurant was excellent. I have recommended the Neos Omalos Hotel to my immediate greek family and we will definitely return to this hotel for other hikes in the area next time we visit Crete. Having hiked the Samaria gorge a few times myself, I find that driving to Omalos the day before the hike of the gorge of Samaria and spending the night there is so much easier for families than getting on a very early bus from Chania. The car drive to Omalos from Chania is not difficult at all compared to other areas in Crete. I highly recommend this hotel. Special thanks you to Mr. Giorgos for his hospitality!

We stayed here for 1 night as we were going on the Samalia gorge the following day. It is only 2 star and in the middle of nowhere but it's very peaceful, very traditional, the staff are all very helpful and friendly & the food is amazing. It's like having a home cooked meal with every dish. On our next trip to Crete we will definitely spend some nights here for a relaxing break.

The most tranquil, authentic and peaceful stay with wonderful hosts and beautiful scenery. If you want the total feeling of feeling like you have entered a different part of Crete then a highly recommend this hotel. We had a wonderful dinner alfresco and tasty breakfast before we head off for the days exploring.

Best taverna in the snow. Comfortable wood charm winter atmosphere with well-placed fireplace. Large windows along the front giving a good view of the mountains across the road. Lively dinning room full of families. Good food and friendly service.

If you go to Samaria Gorge, this is definitely the hotel you want to stay at. The family runs this hotel is very friendly, and do their best to accommodate your needs and requests. There is a lovely and relaxed restaurant as part of the hotel and the breakfast is fine. Compared to the price you get much more value than most other places. In Chania or Heraklion you will pay double to get this kind of service and accommodation. So you really get value out of your money if you choose this hotel. Also if you go to Samaria Gorge I recommend you do the following: Park your car by Omalos Hotel (free parking) Stay the night at Neos Omalos hotel Get early breakfast and then use the hotels free transfer to the Gorge. When you arrive at the Gorge, buy tickets in the café for the buss from Sougia back to Omalos. Then start your trip through the Gorge. It takes anywhere from 4-7 hours. If you are not used to travelling by foot in terrain I suggest doing this near the end of your trip. At the end of the gorge pay for the buss to the beach (cheap). When you arrive in the village by the beach, go buy a ticket to the ship from the beach to Sougia. It leaves one time per day (17.30) and the buss in Sougia waits for the ship to arrive before it drives. Take the buss back to Neos Omalos Hotel (remember to ask the buss driver to go to Neos Omalos Hotel otherwise he may just stop in Omalos by the Gorge). You should be by the hotel around 7 pm. Stay one more night at the hotel to get an awesome view next day when you drive down the hill side.