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Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel

CQ7M+C2, Bali 740 57, Greece

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Five-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.1
3,653 reviews on Google
7.0Out of 10
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Highlights

2 pools
47 min from HER

Activities & Experiences

Water SportsKids Activities

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Location

Guest Reviews

Kaiden · a month ago

Really good for what it is really. Great location as you are literally on the beach. Decent amount of things to do nearby in the area including delicious restaurants and leisure activities. Supermarkets to stock up on food and drink! Now, the food on the all inclusive was quite bad, minimal variety...

Florin Jitea · a month ago

We have spend 3 weeks on this hotel, the cleaning in Rooms is spotless. Staff is very friendly and kindly The only issue is with all inclusive food. They don't have any labels attached to tell you what food it is, otherwise the food is delicious 😋 and very tasty. overall I will recommend with pleas...

Тетяна Єремеєва · 3 weeks ago

We spent here beautiful vacation. Everything was perfect, food was excellent and very tasty, we were enjoying watermelons an melons at restaurant. We had very good room, they cleaned our room almost every day from sand at the flour. I'm so excited that I have been here

Emilia Kalinowska · 3 weeks ago

The food was basic and disappointing. The scrambled eggs seemed powdered, many ingredients appeared canned, and there was virtually no seasoning, making dishes bland. Meals were the same every day, with no labelling or allergen information. Guests had to guess what they were eating, often leading t...

Lorna Ingham-Law · a month ago

I stayed at this mountain hotel recently as a solo traveller, and I was disappointed in several areas. The biggest issue was check-in. I arrived at 1am and was given virtually no information or assistance. I then had to carry my 15kg suitcase up 107 steps alone, which was exhausting after travellin...

Nightly rate
From $88
per person, per night · all-inclusive
$176/night for two · median $176 · 7-night stay · checked Jul 12
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Details
CQ7M+C2, Bali 740 57, Greece
Getting There
Nearest airport: HER
Heraklion International Airport
47 min transfer
The Vibe
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
All-inclusive is buffet-led; a la carte dining is identified by booking sources as extra.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
All-inclusive drinks are hotel-selected rather than a premium-label program.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Included
Kids' club
Children's facilities are listed by package/booking sources.
Included
Airport transfers
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

1 restaurant1 buffetNo reservations needed Greek · International

The all-inclusive product is primarily buffet-based; a la carte dining is treated as an additional-charge option in reviewed booking sources.

Pools & waterplay

2 poolsKids' pool

Package sources identify outdoor pool facilities and children's pool areas.

The beach itself

Calm, swimmable waterNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Bali's sheltered coves are the resort's main strength; the hotel is close to the beach but not positioned as a luxury beachfront resort.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

The Grand Escape file

How we scored Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Grand Escape Score
7.0/10
Crete
87% complete · Excellent review coverage
✓ Official site verified
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Pros

  • Excellent access to Bali village and sheltered beaches.
  • Strong value positioning for Crete.
  • Good fit for unfussy travelers who prioritize location.

Cons

  • Rooms are commonly described as dated.
  • Hillside layout and stairs are a recurring complaint.
  • All-inclusive food and drinks are not premium.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Beach and village location (420)
  • Sea views (230)
  • Budget value for Crete (210)
Most common complaints
  • Dated rooms and maintenance (310)
  • Stairs and hillside layout (240)
  • All-inclusive food and drink limitations (180)
Things people wish they knew
  • This is a value-oriented all-inclusive, not a luxury resort.
  • The hillside layout can be difficult for travelers with mobility issues.
From Reddit

Resort-specific Reddit coverage is thin; broader Crete travel discussion supports Bali as a scenic, quieter beach village rather than a nightlife-heavy base.

The facts

122
Room Count
2
Number Of Pools
Kids ClubFamily FriendlySwimmable BeachWalkable To Town

How we scored it

Overall
Location Strength: 8.4All Inclusive Value: 7.2Google Review Count: 3646Booking Review Count: 964Room Condition Penalty: 5.6Tripadvisor Review Count: 1084
Weighted Review Analysis · sources: Official, Thomas](https://www.balibeach.gr/%22,%22thomas_cook%22:%22https://www.thomascook.com/holidays/greece/greek-islands/crete/bali/bali-beach-and-sofia-village-3449593/%22,%22lastminute%22:%22https://www.lastminute.com/hotels/greece/mylopotamos/bali-beach-and-sofia-village_hid-318430%22,%22tripadvisor%22:%22https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1177043-d623302-Reviews-Bali_Beach_Hotel_Sofia_Village-Bali_Rethymnon_Prefecture_Crete.html%22,%22booking%22:%22https://www.booking.com/hotel/gr/aparthotel-sofia-mythos-beach.html%22,%22google%22:%22https://www.google.com/travel/hotels/entity/ChoI6oGi9qaTgLjYARoNL2cvMTFiNjM4OGR3ahAB%22,%22on_the_beach%22:%22https://www.onthebeach.co.uk/hotels/greece/crete/rethymno/bali-beach-and-sofia-village%22,%22reddit%22:%22https://www.reddit.com/search/?q=%22Bali%20Beach%22%20%22Sofia%20Village%22%22,%22coordinates%22:%22https://www.gr-hotels.net/en/hotels/bali/%22},%22evidence%22:{%22scores.overall%22:{%22method%22:%22weighted_review_analysis%22,%22source_count%22:9,%22sources%22:[%22Official%22,%22Thomas) Cook, Lastminute, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Google Travel, On the Beach, Reddit search · verified 2026-07-11

Sources

GoogleRedditBookingOfficialLastminuteCoordinatesThomas CookTripadvisorOn The Beach

Scored with Grand Escape methodology v1.0.

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