The Old Phoenix
Right by the sea in the South of Crete
The Old Phoenix is situated in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt regions of southwest Crete, in the bay of Finix, about 15 minutes walk from the picturesque village of Loutro. We are a small family business which has grown slowly over the past four decades and built a solid core of regular customers who visit us year after year for their holiday on Crete.
The beach is a small pebble beach with tamarisk trees offering shade, some sunbeds and umbrellas. The sea is usually very still and the water exceptionally clear.
If you want to retreat away from mass tourism and wish to be in close contact with unspoilt nature this place is for you. Come once and you too are likely to visit us again and again.
Manousos and Lisa Rooms
Our rooms are located on two floors in the western part of the building. The top floor rooms Continue reading →
Mixalis and Nina Rooms
Our rooms are located in the centre part of the building. The top floor rooms have double or twin beds Continue reading →
Tasos and Pagona Rooms
Our rooms are located on three floors in the eastern part of the building. The top floor rooms are twin or double rooms Continue reading →
Vangelis Rooms by the beach
Vangelis Rooms by the beach is located a few meters away from the small beach Continue reading →
Manousos and Lisa Studios
Manousos and Lisa have three studios available near the hotel. The studios have their own separate entrances and face the sea Continue reading →
Mixalis and Nina Studios
Four newly built studios equipped with all the latest amenities: sea view terraces, comfortable king size double beds Continue reading →
The Old Phoenix taverna
Our restaurant is located on a shaded terrace overlooking the Libyan Sea. It is open from 12.30 to around 23.00 Continue reading →
The Old Phoenix café
Our café is located on a shaded terrace overlooking the Libyan Sea. It is open from 8.00 for breakfast Continue reading →
What is so special about us?
The Old Phoenix can only be reached on foot or by boat (or nowadays also by car via a remote road). There is no sound of traffic and everything moves at a slow and laid-back pace. Bear in mind though that in the summer months our hotel is popular with families so there will be children around.
All our rooms and studios have views of the Libyan sea.
Our food is simple, traditional Cretan fare, cooked daily from fresh local ingredients by the family.
Despite the remoteness there is a whole range of things to do including lazing on the beach, snorkeling in some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean, easy walks to serious hiking and excursions by boat to the neighbouring villages.