Title: NaFali - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # NaFali Travelers gather around the welcoming firepit for evening conversations or relax on outdoor furniture while planning their next beach adventure ## Photo gallery for NaFali ![Exterior - NaFali (Kosakowo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/86c7d3c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - NaFali (Kosakowo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/59f18ae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - NaFali (Kosakowo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/20d48e67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Apartment - NaFali (Kosakowo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/2a1185d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Studio - NaFali (Kosakowo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/94281050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies NaFali blends seaside charm with practical amenities. Guests relax by the communal firepit, use in-room WiFi, and watch kids at the playground. Charcoal grills are available for outdoor cooking, and the lobby TV offers a cozy spot to catch up on news or sports. ## Reviews 6.0 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services - Kitchen ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan. 29 - Jan. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan. 30 - Jan. 31](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan. 30 - Feb. 1](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=101376992&PinnedHotelID=101376992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Feb. 6 - 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Sleeps 3 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Classic Triple Room ![Classic Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/dacf039c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Heated bathroom floor Private bathroom - Garden view - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Economy Triple Room ![Economy Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/174968ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Triple Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Heated bathroom floor Private bathroom - Sleeps 4 - 3 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Economy Twin Room ![Economy Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/1fa471c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Economy Twin Room ### Highlights Individually furnished Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Heated bathroom floor Private bathroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Double Room ![Comfort Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/aa5da40d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room ### Highlights Patio Individually furnished Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Heated bathroom floor - Garden view - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Studio ![Family Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/c542c55d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Studio ### Highlights Balcony Individually furnished Heating Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Rainfall showerhead - Bay view - Sleeps 8 - 5 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Family Apartment ![Family Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101380000/101377000/101376992/2a1185d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Apartment ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Heating Kitchen Full-sized refrigerator/freezer Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains - Bay view - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 5 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kosakowo travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kosakowo.dx6313571) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.62851%2C18.49762&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vTI534kUaczioeoZwFrVusGem8Q=) ul. Jantarowa 1, Kosakowo, Pomorskie, 81-198 ### What's nearby - Gdynia Ferry Port 14 min drive \- 12.5 km - Torpedo Launch Station 15 min drive \- 8.0 km - Gdynia Harbour 15 min drive \- 13.2 km - Aquapark Reda 16 min drive \- 14.3 km - Tricity Landscape Park 18 min drive \- 16.4 km ### Getting around - Gdynia Leszczynki Station 16 min drive - Lech Walesa Airport (GDN) 52 min drive ### Restaurants - Gruby Benek 14 min drive - Chëcz Kòle Szpërka 12 min walk - Bar Nadmorski 18 min walk - BP 9 min drive - Pizzeria Truflowa 11 min drive ## About this property ### NaFali Hotel by the sea At NaFali, you can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Express check-out, express check-in, and outdoor furniture - A vending machine, charcoal grills, and a nature reserve Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Heating and ceiling fans - Bathrooms with heated floors and rainfall showers - 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels - Heated floors, communal kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers ## Similar properties ![Standard Apartment | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82760000/82751500/82751500/b418b4ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pod Czwórką Kosakowo - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=82751500&PinnedHotelID=82751500&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20870000/20869800/20869711/8ec0e8e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Skipper Kosakowo - Pool - Spa - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 21 reviews CA $108 CA $119 total includes taxes & fees Jan 31 - Feb 1 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=20869711&PinnedHotelID=20869711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartament (2.3) | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/116000000/115993200/115993104/892399ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Apartamenty Sun & Snow Bursztynowa Rewa Kosakowo - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit) ### Things to do - Playground - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Children's books - Children's games - In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer - In-room microwave - Playground ### Conveniences - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Vending machine - Virtual front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) (for a fee) ### Business services - Business center ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Firepit - In a nature reserve - On the bay - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet (24 inches high) - No elevator - Smooth flooring in room - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-width doorways ### More - Banquet hall - Communal living room - Designated smoking areas (fines apply) ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Hair dryer (on request) - Heated bathroom floor - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Food and drink - Cleaning supplies - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop ### More - Access via exterior corridors - Ceiling fan - Electrical adapters - Heated floor - Heating - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Mobile key entry ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to check-out, or pay an additional cleaning fee of PLN 50 (exact amount varies) at check-out Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Private entrance, smart lock ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Housekeeping fee: PLN 50 per day; may vary based on length of stay The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as NaFali Hotel NaFali Kosakowo NaFali Hotel Kosakowo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NaFali pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at NaFali? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at NaFali? ### What time is check-out at NaFali? ### Where is NaFali located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## NaFali Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Staff & service ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Staff & service ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Farmstay Idabel Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Idabel-Lake-Agritourism.d3000404670-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Shopping Hotels in Sainte-Adele](https://www.expedia.ca/Sainte-Adele-Hotels-Shopping-Hotel.0-0-d181989-tShoppingHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Istanbul](https://www.expedia.ca/Istanbul-Airport-Hotels.0-aIST-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Luxury Hotels in Bradenton Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Bradenton-Beach-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d10159-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Downtown Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Montreal-Montreal-Hotels.0-n6058201-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Atwater Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Atwater-Station-Hotels.d6215717.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Tanee Place](https://www.expedia.ca/Bangkok-Hotels-Tanee-Place.h11588460.Hotel-Information) > > [Fujinokura sukiya](https://www.expedia.ca/Kofu-Hotels-Fujinokura-Sukiya.h48230941.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Boston](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Hotels.d178239.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near San Joaquin Delta College](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Joaquin-Delta-College-Hotels.0-l6161480-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotel Wedding Venues in Digby](https://www.expedia.ca/Digby-Hotels-Wedding-Hotels.0-0-d10566-tWeddingHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Xuhe](https://www.expedia.ca/Xuhe-Hotels.d3000718463.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Whitehorse (YXY) to Juneau (JNU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxy/jnu/whitehorse-to-juneau) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to West Palm Beach (PBI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/pbi/halifax-to-west-palm-beach) > > [Etihad Airways](https://www.expedia.ca/Etihad-Airways-Flights.cEY.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Gatwick (LGW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/lgw/calgary-to-london) > > [Flights from Omaha (OMA) to Newark (EWR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/oma/ewr/omaha-to-newark-liberty-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Jeddah (JED) to Doha (DOH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/jed/doh/jeddah-to-doha) ### Cars > [Thrifty Car Rental Destinations In Samoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Thrifty-Car-Rental-Destinations-In-Samoa.d155-c45.Car-Rental-Destination-Suppliers) > > [compact Car Rentals in The Palace of the Lost City](https://www.expedia.ca/Compact-Car-Rentals-In-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City.d6090761-tCompact.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) > > [Enterprise at 1425 Rue Frank Carrel Quebec Quebec CAN](https://www.expedia.ca/Enterprise-at-1425-Rue-Frank-Carrel-Quebec-Quebec-CAN.v36845.Car-Rental-Guide-Location) > > [Hertz Car Rentals In Red Deer](https://www.expedia.ca/Hertz-Car-Rentals-In-Red-Deer.d6139537-c40.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) > > [Car rentals in Boucherville](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Boucherville.d6791.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Carlisle](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Carlisle.d6561.Car-Rental-Guide) ### General