Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel
7.0 / 10
Palmprint
Our resort score · out of 10
Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel at a glance
- Location
- Bali
- Guests
- All ages welcome
- The plan
- All-inclusive
- Setting
- Near the coast
- Guest rating
- 4.1 / 5 on Google3,775 reviews
- Best months
- May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
- Pools
- 2 pools
- Airport transfer
- HERAbout 47 minutes
- Dining
- 1 restaurant
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Rooms & prices
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Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel
Things to know
before you go
Things guests wish they had known
This is a value-oriented all-inclusive, not a luxury resort.
The hillside layout can be difficult for travelers with mobility issues.
Strengths from our research
Excellent access to Bali village and sheltered beaches.
Strong value positioning for Crete.
Good fit for unfussy travelers who prioritize location.
Other considerations from our research
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 location420 mentions
- Sea views230 mentions
- Budget value for Crete210 mentions
Most complained about
- Dated rooms and maintenance310 mentions
- Stairs and hillside layout240 mentions
- All-inclusive food and drink limitations180 mentions
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.
What’s included
Included
- Wi-FiIncluded
- Kids' clubIncluded
Children's facilities are listed by package/booking sources.
Not included
- Airport transfersCosts extra
Included with limits
- Premium & à la carte diningPartly included
All-inclusive is buffet-led; a la carte dining is identified by booking sources as extra.
- Top-shelf liquorPartly included
All-inclusive drinks are hotel-selected rather than a premium-label program.
Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this
Research & sources
Everything we read on Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel
Restaurants & bars
- Places to eat
- 1
- Buffets
- 1
Greek · International
No reservations needed anywhere.
The all-inclusive product is primarily buffet-based; a la carte dining is treated as an additional-charge option in reviewed booking sources.
Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.
Rooms & suites
Seasonally sampled rooms are not available yet.
More room options (3)
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Quartable Village Side Sea View | Sleeps 4 | 269 ft²25 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea or Village |
| Twin Room Village Mountain View | Sleeps 2 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Mountain or Sea |
| Twin Room Beach Side Sea View | Sleeps 2 | Not published | 1 bedroom | Sea or Side Sea |
Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.
Pools and the beach
Pools & waterplay
Package sources identify outdoor pool facilities and children's pool areas.
The beach itself
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.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Families & group stays
Bringing the kids to Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel
What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.
- Kids' club
- Supervised program
- Rooms that fit a family
- Family Quartable Village Side Sea View
- Dinner reservations
- Walk-in everywhere, no app battles
- Can a family of 5 stay in one room at Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel?
- Not in a single standard room: the largest stated occupancy at Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel is 4. Families of five or more need two rooms.
- Does Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel have a kids' club, and from what age?
- Yes. Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel runs a supervised kids' club. Hours and age bands shift seasonally, so confirm before booking.
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When to go
Best months: May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 63°F17°C | 70°F21°C | 77°F25°C | 84°F29°C | 86°F30°C | 86°F30°C | 82°F28°C | 75°F24°C | 68°F20°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool | Cool |
Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.
Getting to Bali Beach & Sofia Village Hotel
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Approximate transfer
- 47 minutes
- Transportation
- The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.
Your own driver. Possibly a lower price.
A personalized airport pickup could cost less than a taxi or shared shuttle. Compare private transfer prices before you decide.
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Destination essentials & trip planning
CQ7M+C2, Bali 740 57, Greece · +30 2834 094210
Greece
- Language
- Greek (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Athens (ATH) + island airports
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub
What we'd book around it
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Fly into HER, 47 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
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Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
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An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
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