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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Malevizi hotel

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by stone walls and a view of the landscape.
Outdoor wedding area
An outdoor dining area with stone flooring and a view of the countryside.
A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional stone buildings, featuring arched doorways and balconies.
A dining area with tables set for a meal, a stone fireplace, and a mural on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002
  • Place, Tylissos
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ammoudara Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Pantanassa
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a fireplace, a wardrobe, a bed with towels, and a view through a door.

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, a wooden door, a wall-mounted artwork, and a patterned rug.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a door and a window.

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE STANDARD

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE SUPERIOR

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

Double or Twin TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Tylissos

Close to the beach.You'll find Tylissos and Tylisos Mansions within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Ammoudara Beach and Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Tylissos - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ammoudara Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tylisos Mansions - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Pantanassa - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Pankritio Stadium - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Antonio - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪star cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Oregano - The Grill Project - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star Malevizi hotel
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 30 buildings
  • Built in 1988
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Malevizi hotel provides complimentary wired Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property hosts private events with live music on weekends. Guests can expect a high level of noise until 5 AM during this time.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 cash
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash. Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Arolithos
Arolithos Cretan Village
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Hotel
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Hotel Malevizi
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Malevizi
Arolithos Traditional Village
Arolithos Village
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Hotel
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Malevizi
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Hotel Malevizi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village to the airport?

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is 9.9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village on Jul 20, 2026 start from CA $72, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village have an airport shuttle?

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 35 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village to the beach?

This hotel is 3.7 mi (15-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 5.7 mi (24-min drive) from Pantanassa. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village, but local cuisine breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village have a pool?

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village have a restaurant?

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is home to Delfys, which features Greek cuisine.

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village to downtown Malevizi?

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is 1.6 mi away from Tylissos.

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 201 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arantxa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful people, location, village. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. As you find All over Europe, the showers are small.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel away from town

Great place to stay if you want to be away from the insanity of the city. Beautiful view and the taverna/bar staff are great! Great location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb!!

Wow! This place was awesome!! The village is excellent for pictures and exploring. The views are amazing, the pool is outstanding, and the staff is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. amazing food and the view was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Antonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful stuff, very good food quality and a lot of oprions to choose.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice heritage village, which we explored during our stay. The view from the restaurant was fantastic and the breakfast delicious. Room had basic facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just as described, right out of a village, so nice
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dr. Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place in the mountains

Great place in the mountains, basic room, comfortable bed, needs some brush up - feels a bit old - broken mountings in bathroom - overall good value for money, friendly staff, excellent food, quiet room. Would come back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Irini Eleftheria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. It feels like a traditional village and i surely recommend it for families. The rooms were old and not well maintained which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was like none other! Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An Authentic Greek experience!

A truly unique experience, it felt like we were staying at a friend’s place rather than at a hotel. Very homey and our room had a beautiful view. The restaurant was charming, with delicious food and we even had a group of excellent musicians with authentic Greek dancers in costume. Anther bonus - it was a 15 minu LP te drive to the airport. A great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good except no internet in the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While we were there our son went into medical distress. The staff at the store and the reception desk were absolutely amazing. So kind, caring, and thoughtful. My son and I didn’t get to finish our stay there but they sent food packages with the rest of our family for our hospital stay. At the end of the day, a hotel is just a hotel….it’s the staff and people that make the experience. 10/10 experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely love this place and I didn’t wanna leave. My room was spacious the meals were delicious the village and the pool are beautiful as well as the surrounding countryside. It really wasn’t that far to the city, and yet the area was rural and serene. I loved hearing the goats , sheep and peacocks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Absolutely wonderful - all the staff were really friendly and kind, the food was fantastic, everyone spoke v good English. Very clean. Massive meals - under-order! An absolutely beautiful pool and gorgeous views of the mountains, and a private little balcony on our room. Friendly cats visit during dinner (they go away if told). A brilliant experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Absolutely wonderful - all the staff were really friendly and kind, the food was fantastic, everyone spoke v good English. Very clean. Massive meals - under-order! An absolutely beautiful pool and gorgeous views of the mountains, and a private little balcony on our room. Friendly cats visit during dinner (they go away if told). A brilliant experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely alternative to staying in downtown Heraklion, especially if you have kids as Arolithos is a charming, self contained complex and is very safe with a decent pool. Terrific views down to bay and up to fabulous mountains. Nice outdoor restaurant terrace. Delicious wholesome Cretan food menu for both breakfast and dinner. Rooms are charming with balcony terraces and air conditioning. However, the only negative, the beds and mattresses feel like they have been unchanged for thirty years and are especially uncomfortable. Time for the management to reinvest as for me it was the only serious negative criticism.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The concept is charming and that is what led us here. This is a traditional village with lots of little houses and nooks and crannies and tiny garden spaces, transformed into a complex of rooms. The positive: there is a very nice terrace where one can sit, have breakfast and order a dinner. And the staff are very friendly. The negative: the rooms are uncomfortable and many things are broken. My shower attachment was broken so the head could not be affixed to the wall. The shower is miniscule and the flimsy plastic curtain does not prevent water from flooding out. The mattresses are more like thin mats - my colleague had a backache the next morning. The blanket was thin for the spring temperatures and the spare blanket and quilt in the closet did not appear to be clean. The WIFI only works in selected public areas. The location is remote so it's a long drive to anywhere. The many irregular stairs going to many levels in many directions are dangerous for older people and children and completely unsuited for the handicapped. I believe this location is best suited for local group events not requiring an overnight stay - there was a baptism while we were there. A corporate retreat could work as there are many spaces for breakout groups etc., but that would require functioning internet site-wide. The decor inside the rooms needs a cosmetic upgrade - aims for rustic but just looks sad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timo Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Aufenthalt in diesem wunderbaren Hotel auf Kreta war einfach unvergesslich! Das Hotel liegt in einer traumhaften, ruhigen Lage in den Bergen, umgeben von spektakulären Ausblicken und der friedlichen Natur. Diese Kulisse bietet eine perfekte Auszeit vom hektischen Alltag und lädt zur Entspannung ein. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das unglaublich freundliche Personal. Jeder Mitarbeiter war stets hilfsbereit, zuvorkommend und hat unseren Aufenthalt noch angenehmer gemacht. Man spürt die herzliche Atmosphäre, die das Team schafft, und das trägt enorm zu einem rundum positiven Erlebnis bei. Das Essen war ebenfalls ein Highlight. Die Auswahl war äußerst reichhaltig und jede Mahlzeit war ein Genuss. Viele traditionelle kretische Spezialitäten - jeden Tag etwas anderes - alles war frisch zubereitet und einfach köstlich. Der Pool des Hotels war riesig und bot ausreichend Platz zum Schwimmen und Entspannen. Wir haben die Zeit am Pool sehr genossen und konnten uns wunderbar erholen. Insgesamt haben wir unseren Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel sehr genossen. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und sind begeistert von der Kombination aus atemberaubender Natur, hervorragendem Service und köstlichem Essen. Wir können es kaum erwarten, wiederzukommen!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Le lieu atypique est super, la piscine, la terrasse pour le petit déjeuner, incroyable ! Les chambres sont grandes, spacieuses avec balcon. Le bémol est sur la literie de qualité moyenne et la propreté des chambres qui n'est pas au rendez-vous. De plus, c'est la première fois que j'ai le montant de la taxe de séjour aussi haut (10€/pers et par jours) à la fin de voyage. Un gros plus pour le cadre très beau, la piscine, et le petit musée.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le logement ne correspondait pas du tout à ce qui était annoncé lors de la réservation était dans un état de saleté indescriptible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

carolina

Liked: Amenities
posto magnifico all'esterno, splendida ricostruzione di un villaggio cretese, tranquillo, ottimo ristorante a bordo piscina: atmosfera bellissima. Peccato per la camere che sono piuttosto trasandate, ma per poche notti o di passaggio vale assolutamente la pena
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LARA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nonostante fosse un villaggio di un certo livello abbiamo avuto il bagno inutilizzabile - facendo la doccia usciva l'acqua dalla grata del pavimento e non scendeva dalla vasca. Al momento del pagamento ho dovuto pagare 14 euro per tassa locale che, a mio avviso, avevo già pagato a mezzo Expedia ma, anche mostrando la ricevuta, mi hanno detto di sentire Expedia perchè non capivano il motivo del doppio pagamento...assurdo!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024