Ratings based on 17 Guest Reviews
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4.5 Room cleanliness
4.6 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.5 Hotel condition
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by A traveller
A wonderful setting
Posted Oct. 23, 2023 on HotelsBeautiful grounds, pool and vistas. Very friendly staff, and breakfast was very good. Just be aware you’re driving narrow country roads to get up to the property, about 1/2 mile outside Archanes. We’d do it again without hesitation, but probably not with the unit we booked. It had a loft bedroom with steep stairs and low ceiling height for half the loft. Fine for shorter folks or younger people. Not ideal at age 70.
Comment from Hotel Management
Oct. 28, 2023 by The Eliathos Team, Hotel Management
Thank you very much for your kind words.It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we trully hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the near future!We are wishing you all the best with our warmest regards.
by A traveller
Posted May 31, 2023 on Expedia
Eliathos Residences are a set of pretty buildings in the hillside outside of Archanes. The setting is in the country and the flowers are beautiful - the roses were spectacular. The pool is lovely and has a terrific view. We had a studio which was clean and comfortable. The people at the hotel were very helpful and made our stay special. Katrina was particularly warm and welcoming. She went out of her way to take care of us, from driving into town to show us the way to the hotel, to offering a welcome drink and cookies, to suggesting walks and helping us find a wonderful taxi driver who took us to Heraklion. I happily and strongly recommend Eliathos Residences to others - you will enjoy your stay.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jun. 4, 2023 by Eliathos Team, Hotel Management
Dear Martha,Thank you very much for your kind words.We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay with us as we did our best for making you feel at home.Hope to have the chance to meet again in the future.All the best with our warm regards!
by A traveller from Eastbourne, UK
Posted Sep. 18, 2020 on Expedia
Very quiet and tranquil. Village (Archanes) walkable all be it very steep hill on way back. You get to walk of some of the excellent food available in the village.
Comment from Hotel Management
Sep. 23, 2020 by Eliathos Residence Houses by Checkin, Hotel Management
Thank you for your preference in Eliathos Residence Houses by Checkin. We hope to have the chance to welcome you again in the near future.
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller from clarinton, ontario, canada
Enjoying mountain village.
Posted Aug. 23, 2016 on Expedia
Pros: The views were amazing. Having coffee while waiting for the sun to rise was truly relaxing. Overall this site is very relaxing.
Cons: GPS coordinates and a detailed description on how to get to the hotel would be nice. Once found, it is very easy to get there.
Location: There are small shops to purchase groceries, baked goods and trinkes. The resaurants in the center on town are excellent.
Great way to enjoy living on a mountain in a luxurious villa. It was somewhat difficult to find but once found it turned out to be a gem. The staff was amazing and the spoke English. The room, gardens, and pool were very well maintained. The road from the village was over 1 km, narrow and winding up a hill (the only drawback to staying there).
For 10 euros you can have a hardy tradition breakfeast at the hotel. We would the go to Heraklion for the day (approx. 30 minutes away) to browse and visit museums. We also visited Knossos in the late afternoon when there was less heat and tourists.
In the evenings we would have dinner at the village center. There were a number of excellent restaurants. At the end of the meal, they would provide a complimentary dessert along with raking (Cretan moonshine).
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for choosing us for your holidays.
We are so glad you have enjoyed your stay with us.
Best regards
by A traveller
Brilliant place
Posted Sep. 24, 2015 on HotelsEliathos is a wonderful place to stay: beautiful location, beautiful accommodation, and Artemis the owner was friendly, welcoming, and always around (not always in the reception though--e-mail is best). The village is lovely to wander around in and has a great atmosphere, everyone was very friendly. We rented a car and spent most of our time hiking around the island, and Eliathos was a perfect base. It is also a perfect place for relaxing and lazing around -- the pool is clean and welcoming and has a fantastic view. Go!
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for choosing us for your holidays.
We are so glad you have enjoyed your stay with us.
Best regards
by A traveller
Okay
Posted Oct. 22, 2014 on ExpediaLot of room for improvement with cleanliness and attention to detail. Should not expect to get sheets and towels with holes.
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
We are really saddened we were unable to meet you requirements.
Your feedback, however, will help us improve.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your feedback
Recommended
for Couplesby A traveller from UK
Beautiful relaxing place to stay
Posted Sep. 18, 2014 on Expedia
Pros: Buildings / walls / plants made it like being in a tropical garden. Rural location. Friendly staff. Aircon / wifi works well
Cons: Plumbing wasn't great - shower was semi-broken.
Location: Knossos / Archanes restaurants / vinyards - do try the local grape varieties - we visited Stilianou vinyard / traditional music in square at night.
Buildings and gardens around property are really well maintained and feel authentically Cretan yet modern. Small cluster of apartments at top of hillside mean it is quiet and a good place for a relaxing stay, yet close enough to Archanes to pop into the town square for a meal in the evening (recommended - local cafes and hotels are good). Staff / owner were lovely. The place is small enough to give a good personal experience.
We arrived late at night and it can be a little hard to find in the dark. Many local roads are unnamed and very steep and can just peter out into dirt tracks. Part of the charm but best to be ready for it. Discovered next day a lot of signs about halfway up lamp posts in the area giving directions.
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
Thank you in advance for choosing us for your holidays
We are glad you have enjoyed your stay with us
Best regards
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller from Derbyshire
Away from the madding crowd.
Posted Aug. 14, 2014 on Expedia
Pros: Peace, quiet, the views & feeling like part of the community.
Cons: Somewhere to hang towels in the bathroom .... but as I am a man the floor sufficed quite well.
Location: The residence is about 15 minutes from the airport and 20 minutes from Heraklion harbour ... about 25 euro.
We had just spent a week sailing along the north Cretan coast so were ready for 3 days R&R and our stay at Eliathos exceeded all our expectations, in terms and comfort, facilities and location. But what really made our stay memorable was the hospitality shown by all the team and in particular Argyro (Silver) who really looked after us making sure we fed, watered and as comfortable as possible .... thanks again Argyro.
The residence is a 1 Km from the main square and sits on a hill, so the way down is fine and the way back if you are used to walking and hills is not a problem; we carried our provisions back from the supermarket after a meal and few glasses of local wine with no worries ........ and we are 60 :0)
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
Thank you so much for your lovely comments and for choosing us for your holidays.
We are so glad you have enjoyed your stay with us.
Best regards
Recommended
for Everyoneby A traveller from UK
Fab views
Posted Jul. 9, 2014 on ExpediaLovely, lovely. View and standard of accommodation very high. The manager, Argyro was especially warm helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Definitely go again but will hire a car next time.
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing us and for your lovely comments.
We always try our best to satisfy our valuable guests.
Best regards
by A traveller
Tranquility and comfort
Posted Jul. 3, 2014 on HotelsThe residences were clean, modern and with all the comforts. The surroundings were so peaceful and the landscaping of the grounds were beautiful. Perfect place for those escaping busy city life. The only drawback is the need to drive to go anywhere.
Comment from Hotel Management
May 21, 2018 by Eliathos Residence Houses, Hotel Management
We would like to thank you for your comments.
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