Budget, self-catering hotel an eight-minute walk to the beach
Friendly, helpful owner Iraklis is raved about by guests
Clean apartments with dining tables, sitting areas, and soap
Furnished balconies, some with partial sea views
All kitchenettes equipped with toasters, stovetops, and kettles
Pleasant outdoor pool lined by sunbeds
Pool bar serves drinks and snacks
Front and back courtyard areas for lounging
Pool table available for guests (fee) and small book exchange
Free Wi-Fi and street parking
Basic, dated furnishings throughout
Air-conditioning and safes cost extra
Bathrooms are small and showing wear
No entertainment (pro for some) or gym
Clean apartments, a friendly owner, and great location -- just an eight-minute walk to the beach and town center -- make Hotel Villa Anna a suitable budget option for cost-conscious travelers. The 16 two-or four-person rooms are dated, but they have kitchenettes equipped with toasters, burners, and kettles, plus living areas and furnished balconies. However, air-conditioning and safes require fees. The pleasant pool area is accompanied by a poolside bar serving drinks and snacks, and peaceful front and back courtyards provide lounging spaces. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and free street parking is available outside the hotel. For a similar option closer to the beach and center of Stalis, try Latania, another apartment-style property with more contemporary decor.
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Scene
Simple budget option with dated decor and friendly atmosphere by owner
Classic white-stucco walls with blue accents and flower beds make for a pleasant entrance at Hotel Villa Anna. Travelers can expect a warm welcome from long-standing owner Iraklis, who is almost always present at the hotel -- often behind the pool bar serving drinks -- and is raved about by past guests. The 16 self-catering apartments are dated and basic, albeit functional, with low rates that bring many repeat guests. Traditional decor incorporates lots of stone, blue-and-white fabric, small artworks, and fake flowers. Views of the surrounding hills and sea are visible from some areas, though the pool area is largely surrounded by tall hedges. There's no entertainment here, but the vibe remains friendly and fun. Both couples and families frequent the hotel.
Location
On a busy main road, under a 10-minute walk to the beach
Hotel Villa Anna is on a busy main road that runs parallel to a smaller coastal road in Stalis. There’s a local bakery next door that’s popular with guests, and two supermarkets are a short five-minute walk. Stalis’s beachfront, with plenty of restaurants and shops, as well as a nice sandy beach, is under a 10-minute walk away. A bus stop just outside the hotel makes trips to farther towns such as Hersonissos to the west (10-minute drive), and Malia and Agios Nikolaos (33 minutes by car) to the east. Heraklion Airport is a short 25-minute drive west.
Rooms
Basic self-catering with kitchenettes, desks, and large outdoor spaces
The 16 self-catering rooms at this family-run hotel are divided into two categories: Studios and Apartments. Studios are equipped with two twin beds, while Apartments have four twin beds for four people. Apartments are basic and dated, although clean and functional, and most have spacious balconies or terraces with partial views to the sea or mountains. Expect mismatched wood furniture, old-fashioned linens in patterned red or neutral hues, white walls and tiling, and fake flowers. Each apartment has a kitchenette equipped with a toaster, two-burner stovetop, kettle, and dishes. Small sitting areas and dining tables, flat-screen TVs (occasionally placed in hard-to-watch spots), desks, and wardrobes come standard. Air-conditioning and safes require extra fees. Bland, small bathrooms have open showers with plastic curtains and hand soap.
Features
Pleasant pool area with sunbeds, pool bar, and free Wi-Fi
Hotel Villa Anna’s pleasant pool is a good size for the number of rooms, and it's lined by sunbeds -- though no umbrellas. A poolside bar is often operated by owner Iraklis himself, and it's a convenient spot for drinks and snacks. A pool table is available for guests for a fee, and there’s a small book exchange by reception. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and those who have a rental car can find ample free street parking. There are no gym or entertainment here.
