Eliathos Hillside Retreat
Location: Eliathos Residence Houses, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100, Archanes-Asterousia, GR
Star Rating: N/A Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Recreational Amenities
An attached winery, outdoor pool, and bicycles to rent make for a perfect leisurely day.
Dining and Drinking Options
Indulge in a meal at the restaurant, enjoy room service, or savor a drink at the poolside bar.
Luxurious Accommodations
The 10 uniquely decorated guestrooms offer fireplaces, pillowtop beds, and private balconies, providing a cozy retreat.
Be sure to book your stay at Eliathos Residence Houses today to experience these delightful features and more.
Important Information
- Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
- The seasonal pool will be open from March 23 to November 12.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
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. There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests.
Amenities & Facilities
- Nature reserve
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Outdoor pool - seasonal
- Picnic area
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Express check-out
- Mountain biking nearby
- Smoke-free property
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Pool umbrellas
- Ecotours nearby
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Rooftop terrace
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Winery attached
- Pool sun loungers
- Nature reserve
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Accessible airport shuttle
- No accessible airport shuttle
Rooms Available
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Garden Level Hideaway
4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1098-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with mountain and garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Spices
- Soap
-
Deluxe Loft
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
613-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with mountain and garden views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in April 2014
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Separate bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Spices
- Soap
-
Superior Maisonette
4 Twin Beds
1195-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with mountain and garden views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in April 2014
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Spices
- Soap
-
Family Maisonette
6 Twin Beds
1163-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with mountain and garden views
Layout - 3 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Relax - Fireplace; in-room massage available
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food & Drink - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, oven, and cookware/dishware
Sleep - Pillowtop bed, a pillow menu, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, deep soaking bathtub
Practical - Yard, safe, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Need to Know - Limited housekeeping
Non-Smoking, renovated in April 2014
Room is accessed via exterior corridors
Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Electric kettle
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Espresso maker
- Separate sitting area
- Access via exterior corridors
- In-room massage available
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
- Pillow menu
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Bedsheets provided
- Spices
- Soap
Guest Reviews
- louise (10/5): - The views from the hilltop were spectacular and we loved sitting outside with our delicious breakfast. Our accommodation was spacious and comfortable and as the final days of our trip this was a perfect wind down. I would love to go back for longer
- John (10/5): Rural but modern - A small group of modern appartments in a rural location with a great pool and stunning views. 20 min walk from village with good restaurants and shops. Staff are very pleasant and helpful. Going breakfast available. The walk back from the village is steep but a taxi was 5 Euros. If you get the exact Google Maps location it is not difficult to find.
- GEORGE (10/5): A wonderful setting - Beautiful 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.
- Martha (10/5): - 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.
- JS (8/5): - 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Schöne Ferienunterkunft in traumhafter Lage - Traumhafte Lage 1100 m vom Ortskern entfernt, äußerst ruhig, schöne Aussicht auf Archanes.
- pantelis (10/5): Enjoying mountain village. - 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).
- Charlie (10/5): Parfait pour couple avec enfant - Nous avions demandé un lit bébé avant notre arrivée, et cela a bien été préparé. L'accueil est charmant, l'appartement est très spacieux, et bien aménagé. L'ensemble des équipements fonctionne parfaitement, avec une cuisine bien équipée, et une climatisation réversible dans toutes les pièces. L'environnement est calme, parfait pour se reposer, et baigné par la verdure. Vue magnifique sur les collines environnantes. La ville d'Archanes propose tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un bon séjour. Très bon séjour.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Brilliant place - Eliathos 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!
- Verified traveler (4/5): Okay - Lot of room for improvement with cleanliness and attention to detail. Should not expect to get sheets and towels with holes.
- Rob (10/5): Beautiful relaxing place to stay - 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.
- Joes Dad (10/5): Away from the madding crowd. - 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)
- Géraldine (10/5): Nature et tranquillité - Très bon accueil et résidence très spacieuse.
- Christian (10/5): Absolut entspannend... - Sehr engagiertes Team. Wegen fehlenden deutschen Kanälen zum Fuß0ball WM wurde sogar der Satellit gewechselt !!! Schöner Pool und geräumiges Apartment mit hübscher Terasse und frischem Obst an den Bäumen. Gut funktionierende Klimaanlage, die man nicht immer nutzen muß. ( Juli-Aufenthalt ) Nettes Dorf mit ebensolchen Bars und Tavernen die Ihren griechischen Charakter bewahrt haben. Von Heraklion mit dem Auto auf gut ausgebauter Straße in ca. 15 MInuten erreichbar ohne an dieser zu liegen. An- und Abreise verliefen unkompliziert. Jederzeit wieder....!
- Ren and Becky (10/5): Fab views - Lovely, 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Tranquility and comfort - The 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.
- Verified traveler (10/5): comfortable and lovely location - very helpful directions, everything easy to operate, cleaned every day. Good facilities, lovely and quiet with great views but really too far to walk into the town and back. Definately good for getting away from mass tourism.
- Giddyupperty (10/5): Loved this place! - Fabulous place! Argyro the manager is wonderful - friendly, helpful, knowledgable and kind. We were upgraded to a larger apartment which was well equiped, had loads of room and a balcony that looked out over Archanes - all apartments appeared to have varying degrees of lovely view though. Do you need a car - the apartments are about 1km outside town and uphill. It's a pleasant enough walk and not too much of a killer but there are barking street dogs around at night which are a bit intimidating. Also, if you're planning on visiting the archaeological sites (some of which are closed at present [October 2013] due to the economic situation) the majority aren't easily accessible without your own transport. Knossos is easy to get to by bus though. Overall - a wonderful place, in a lovely location, with good facilities and a fab manager.
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