Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel

Cute place. Nice pool.

The beds werent comfortable.

Beautiful location

Beds

Fab

The management was very ordinary. The TV & phone didn’t work. We informed reception of the problem. We were told that they would be attended to. After 3 days & daily asking for assistance, we gave up. Extremely disappointing & poor customer service.

Simple room with traditional features and a balcony looking towards Heraklion…pretty at night. Kind and helpful staff. We were lucky enough to be there for a wonderful evening show of song and dance. Lovely rooms to see near the museum of how a traditional house would look. Very interesting.

A lot of stone stairs to negotiate but OK. Basic facilities but we knew that. The bed was very hard and low to the ground.

Absolutely gorgeous property 10 -15 minutes from airport . You are in the Crete countryside in an agricultural area. Feels authentic and has gorgeous flowering plants, and fruiting trees. There is a little store, museum, nice pool, and art studio on the property.

We arrived at the same time as a large group. We were wandering around looking at the beautiful property and came to a snack/wine table. We were offered a glass of wine. The service in Greece has been amazing and it never occurred to me this was for the group only. Hubby and i went to the cafe' to get dinner and one of the staff said "the wine was not for you." We ordered food which took forever to come out. I am not an obnoxious American, i can be very patient. Europe enjoys lingering around the table, and i get that. The food in Greece has been amazing but my food came out cold and was just not good. The room had charming rustic furniture but i believe the floor would have been more comfortable. The next morning we walked back to the cafe to look for coffee as there was none in the room. There was a breakfast spread being put out and as we got coffee a staff member said "you did not pay for breakfast." We weren't offered the chance to, nor were we asked if we'd like to sit and order anything. We felt like we were "shooed" out. We went back to the room, packed and left.

Scenic area and atmosphere Staff was kind and accommodating

No wifi in the rooms Beds were extremely uncomfortable

It's a traditional Cretan Village style place that you can enjoy being a tourist. The breakfast included stuff that any local would usually eat, you do not choose but get a variety that is available this day, omelets, eggs, pies, yogurt etc. If you rent a car to move around the island and need to organize a group event of a sort - it's perfect. There is an orthodox little chappel on the territory. There is a taverna and a minimarket, treatment like you are guest at your friends house style. I personally think it's amazing for winter time, it has a fireplace in each room. A/C is also there. Wifi - only available at Reception. If you have troubles walking, think of it and prepare, as it has uphills and stone pavements. You can get iron from Reception too. Very friendly people.