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Eliathos Hillside Retreat

Mediterranean hotel with a winery and a rooftop terrace

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Eliathos Residence Houses, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100
  • Place, Titakis Winery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Boutari
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Minos-Miliarikis Winery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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  • 613 sq ft
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  • Garden view
  • 1195 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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  • Garden view
  • 1163 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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  • 1098 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Archanes-Asterousia

Eliathos Hillside Retreat places you within a few miles (5 km) of Titakis Winery and Boutari. This 10-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a winery and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Titakis Winery - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Boutari - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Lyrarakis - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Minos-Miliarikis Winery - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Palace of Knossos - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Λοήσιμα (Loisima) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Λύκαστος - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Αρμενάκης (Armenakis Greek & Cretan Restaurant) - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪παλίκαρος - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Minotavros - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Eliathos Hillside Retreat

Mediterranean hotel with a winery and a rooftop terrace
Renovated in 2023, Eliathos Hillside Retreat offers a winery, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 30 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a seasonal outdoor pool, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Pillowtop beds sport pillow menus and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Kitchens, 2 bathrooms, and fireplaces are also standard. Limited housekeeping is available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 12 and March 23.

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool is open from March 23 to November 12.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Eliathos Residence Houses Aparthotel
Eliathos Residence Houses Aparthotel Archanes-Asterousia
Eliathos Residence Houses Archanes-Asterousia
iathos Resince Houses
Eliathos Hillside Retreat
Eliathos Residence Houses
Eliathos Hillside Retreat Hotel
Eliathos Residence Houses by Checkin
Eliathos Hillside Retreat Archanes-Asterousia
Eliathos Hillside Retreat Hotel Archanes-Asterousia

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

Eliathos Hillside Retreat offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

This hotel is located in Archanes-Asterousia, close to Palace of Knossos, Knossos Archaeological Site, and Shrine at Anemospilia. You'll also find Titakis Winery and Boutari within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Eliathos Hillside Retreat feature a casino at the property?

No, Eliathos Hillside Retreat doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have access between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM and the seasonal pool will be open from March 23 until November 12.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a fireplace and in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Eliathos Hillside Retreat have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Eliathos Hillside Retreat serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Eliathos Hillside Retreat allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Eliathos Hillside Retreat though service animals are welcome.

Does Eliathos Hillside Retreat have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

The closest major airport to Eliathos Hillside Retreat is Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER), which is 12.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Eliathos Hillside Retreat?

Yes, every guestroom at Eliathos Hillside Retreat comes with a balcony with some featuring garden or mountain views.

Does Eliathos Hillside Retreat offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Eliathos Hillside Retreat.

Eliathos Hillside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

louise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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.
A group of four similar buildings
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

JS, Eastbourne, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

pantelis, clarinton, ontario, canada

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

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).

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

Lot of room for improvement with cleanliness and attention to detail. Should not expect to get sheets and towels with holes.

10/10 Excellent

Rob, UK

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Joes Dad, Derbyshire

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

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)

10/10 Excellent

Ren and Becky, UK

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

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Giddyupperty, UK

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Schöne Ferienunterkunft in traumhafter Lage

Traumhafte Lage 1100 m vom Ortskern entfernt, äußerst ruhig, schöne Aussicht auf Archanes.

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Marseille

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Géraldine, Suisse

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

Nature et tranquillité

Très bon accueil et résidence très spacieuse.

10/10 Excellent

Christian, München

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

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....!

8/10 Good

Richard

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