Located in Sfakia, Fata Morgana Crete is in a rural area and near the beach. Frangokastello Venetian Fortress and Turkiko Kastro are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Frangokastello Beach and Vatalos Beach.
Frangokastello Venetian Fortress - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Vatalos Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Plakias Beach - 41 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 97 min drive
Restaurants
Gorge Cantina - 31 min drive
Tavern Imbros - 13 min drive
Καντινα του Μανωλη - 11 min drive
Omprosgialos - 19 min drive
Despina - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fata Morgana Crete pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fata Morgana Crete?
As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fata Morgana Crete on 24 January 2027 start from NZ$115, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Fata Morgana Crete?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Fata Morgana Crete?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Fata Morgana Crete?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fata Morgana Crete located?
Situated by the sea, this aparthotel is within a 15-minute walk of Frangokastello Venetian Fortress and Frangokastello Beach. Vatalos Beach and Lákkoi Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
Fata Morgana Crete Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
the room was smallish but spotless, AC Wifi shower pressure were fantastic; balcony very useful! Everything was well thought out; the shower had water backup (needs a lip) but the broom was right there. The hosts were fabulous, their recommendations great! Walking to beach a few meters away. Great place, we wish them well for the new complex they are building next to the property.
Beautiful quiet spot! A walk or cycle from the Center of Frangkocastello (and where the beach is wonderful and child friendly too). The taverna on the sea front just infront of the property has excellent traditional Greek food and there are many more to try in the center too. Very peaceful location, with a few similar looking apartment hotels scattered along this coastline. The hosts are wonderful. A pool was just finishing being built right behind the current apartments property and looked like more rooms being added. We stayed in a two bed apartment. Slightly small apartment if you’re used to full holiday homes or villas but normal for a apartment hotel with all you need, and we had 3 balconies, one in each direction! Really beautiful views of both mountains and sea!
Amazing value. We hiked a gorge during the day and ended up down south so looked for a room in the area and found this with good reviews. Driving to it I had second thoughts. It was a bit further away than I thought and there was not much nice once we got off the main north/south road. As we turned into the facility my mood brightened. Very nice property, beach front room, welcome gift of home grown olive oil all for very cheap. We liked it so much we stayed a second night. The room is a little tired. The shower doors didn't work well and left water pooled on the floor, but who cares? Good restaurants abound with local flair. This is off the beaten path and a great find
Très bel hôtel avec un accueil chaleureux!
Très propre et bien décoré avec tout le nécessaire! Draps et serviettes de qualités!
Excellent petit déjeuner!
Je le recommande fortement!!!
Her er en mere flydende og varm version, som stadig lyder personlig og troværdig:
Vi har haft en fantastisk uge i vores lejlighed på Fata Morgana. Lejligheden havde gode og rummelige værelser, og der blev gjort rigtig godt rent under hele opholdet.
Stedet drives af en lokal familie, som yder en god og personlig service. De er meget imødekommende, hjælpsomme og får hurtigt én til at føle sig velkommen.
Stranden ligger tæt på, og området er et rigtig godt udgangspunkt for at tage på spændende dagsture – både mod vest og øst. Da lufthavnen ligger et par timers kørsel væk, vil vi klart anbefale at leje en bil. Det giver samtidig frihed til at handle i det lokale supermarked, som har alt, hvad man har brug for under ferien.
Fata Morgana har desuden en fantastisk stor og meget ren swimmingpool, som passer perfekt til både voksne og børn. Området omkring poolen er dejligt med lækre solstole og parasoller, og det er et skønt sted at slappe af og nyde ferien.
Vi har haft et virkelig dejligt ophold og giver Fata Morgana vores varmeste anbefalinger. Vi kommer meget gerne igen!
Hvis du vil, kan jeg også lave en lidt mere  kort og “Google-anmeldelsesagtig” version, så den virker endnu mere naturlig som en offentlig anmeldelse.
Es war so so so schön! Besser hätten wir es uns nicht vorstellen können. Die Anlage ist wunderschön bepflanzt und ruhig. Unser Kind konnte sich frei bewegen, es gab einen Spielplatz und die Gastgeber waren super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir wären am liebsten noch länger geblieben. Es war die perfekte Oase zum entspannen.
Ruhiger, naturbelassener Strand / top Taverne, Café und Supermarkt direkt in der unmittelbaren Umgebung.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Brigitte
6 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Unterkunft war schön und sauber ,aber die Küchenausstattung sehr mäßig.
Ebenso für uns ,als Nichtautofahrer ein großes Manko, dass jeder sein Auto vor seinem Appartment parken konnte. Der Blick von unserer Terrasse, war der auf einen Parkplatz . Dabei hätte es im vorderen Teil der Anlage genug Platz für parkende Autos gegeben. Sehr schade !
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jos
1 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ik schrijf geen extra beoordeling
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lydia
4 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Everything from the apartment, to the location, to the
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Hartmut
8 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sehr schöne Anlage inmitten von Olivenbäumen.
Ruhig gelegen, Strand unmittelbar vor der Anlage.
Tavernen und Einkaufsmöglichkeit in unmittelbarer Umgebung.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Ozgun
27 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely ambience
Nice place. Hard to get and not suitable for families with children.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Insgesamt ist die Unterkunft sehr schön gelegenen. Eine ruhige und schöne Atmosphäre. Freundliches Personal
Haben nicht das gebuchte Apartment erhalten welches wir eigentlich gebucht hatten - angeblich gab es technische Probleme und es wurde doppelt vergeben. Sehr schade. Unterkunft ansonsten an sich in Ordnung.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 October 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Staying at the tower
We stayed at the tower and it was a fantastic experience!
Reception was very friendly. Highly recommended!
Free laundry is a plus as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
elodie
28 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Parfait
Que ce soit l'emplacement, l'accueil, la propreté tout etait parfait !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
jp
24 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
on rapport qualité/prix
Studios supérieurs bien rénovés dommage qu’aucun ne se situe à l’étage. Bon accueil. Bon service.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lina
29 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Fantastic apartment, beach and taverna
Me and my boyfriend have stayed at this property for 4 nights, at the superior apartment on the ground floor. The standart of the place was very good and comfortable. The balcony, even though on the ground floor had a nice sea and olive garden view. The bed was very comfortable and the shower was great.
The stuff was very friendly and helpful.
I was to mention The Fata Morgana taverna with a fantastic view and FANTASTIC foood and a very friendly service. The beach is only 2 min away, and it's a pure wild beauty.
We would definately come back to this area and to this property.
Un séjour exceptionnel, le personnel a été tellement agréable, ménage 2 fois dans la semaine, appartement neuf, très spacieux, 3 balcons avec une vue imprenable ! Le paysage environnement à couper le souffle ! Un voyage inoubliable merci
Very nice room with quality fittings. Good shower and bathroom. Quiet location within easy walk of castle and local tavernas. Short walk to good sandy beaches - clothing optional and clothed beaches. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Einzigartige Lage, großzügige Räume mit 2 Balkonen. Nicht so gut Zustand des Badezimmers (Seifenhalter und Duschbefestigung defekt).
Küchenausstattung könnte besser sein.
Wunderschöner Blick auf das Meer, direkt am schönen Strand. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Dusche nicht optimal, das ganze Bad wurde nass und blieb es auch.
Ottima struttura , molto curata e dotata di ogni confort.
Posizione estremamente comoda alla spiaggia (non attrezzata). Abbiamo usufruito dell'ottima taverna di fronte all'appartamento. Complessivamente siamo stati molto bene.