2024 marks the inaugural year of Sundial under the management of Antonis and Katerina, both long-term Chania residents with many years’ experience in tourism and hospitality. "Sundial is an exciting new venture and we therefore take real pleasure in extending a warm welcome to all of our guests. As hosts, we want to ensure you enjoy your stay with us and to this end, we aim to host with a genuine smile, together with meticulous attention to detail. As locals, we enjoy recommending things to do and see, the best places to eat, the most scenic drives and beautiful beaches, alongside numerous practicalities including transport. We go the extra mile to make sure that you are not only satisfied with your stay with us, but can truly immerse yourself in the Cretan experience. As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to sharing the best of what Crete has to offer, while at the same time making a positive impact on our guests, the environment and our community." — Antonis and Katerina

Welcome to Sundial! A Cretan lodge for travellers in Chania’s historic Old Town. Offering a comfortable and relaxing stay for couples, families and groups all year round. Housed in the 160-year-old Catholic Cathedral of the Assumption complex, this unique lodge comprises five spacious rooms, all with en suite bathrooms. Our lodge's name is derived from the vertical sundial, crafted by Father Giacomo da Padova in 1861, on the building's southern facade. Visitors can now look up and view this historical sundial from the courtyard below.

Whether our guests are families, couples or larger groups, Sundial can accommodate everyone conveniently located within close walking distance to all of the city’s historical landmarks including its Venetian harbour, shops, supermarkets, cafes & bars, restaurants and the beach (1.2km). You’ll be staying in one of Chania’s grand Neo-Classical 19th century buildings accessed through a vaulted passageway leading to the church’s picturesque courtyard, one of the city’s hidden gems. Sundial overlooks this quiet and peaceful space, the tranquility only interrupted by the periodic ringing of the church bells. Sundial stands as the perfect gateway to experience Chania, arguably Crete’s most culturally important city that represents a confluence of cultures and architectural styles, namely East and West, Christian and Muslim, Venetian and Ottoman, as well as being one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities.