Perched in the mountains, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offers a tranquil retreat with a restaurant serving Greek cuisine and shopping on site. Relax by the outdoor pool or unwind with a book from the library. With free WiFi, beautiful gardens, and helpful staff nearby attractions are just steps away.
11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002
What's nearby
Historical Museum of Crete - 10 min drive
Heraklion Port - 12 min drive
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive
Ammoudara Beach - 13 min drive
Palace of Knossos - 13 min drive
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Πετούσης - 6 min drive
Havana Beach Bar - 6 min drive
Heaven Beach - 7 min drive
Uncle George tavern - 5 min drive
Ορθοπεταλιές - 3 min drive
About this property
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
When you stay at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Delfys, which serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A bar/lounge, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
Languages
English, French, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
34 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
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
This property hosts private events with live music on weekends. Guests can expect a high level of noise until 5 AM during this time.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only, 1 total, up to 5 kg per pet)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
Babysitting (surcharge)
What to do
Shopping
Beach nearby
Bike rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Boat tours nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Scooter/moped hire nearby
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
30 buildings/towers
Built in 1988
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down duvet
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free wired Internet
Food and drink
Fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Access via exterior corridors
Special features
Dining
Delfys – This restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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 to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Renovations and closures
The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November and December:
Swimming pool
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Yes, cats and dogs stay for free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 5 kg per pet. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?
Yes, Delfys offers Greek cuisine.
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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
11 October 2024
Nice heritage village, which we explored during our stay. The view from the restaurant was fantastic and the breakfast delicious. Room had basic facilities.
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 November 2024
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
Dr. Horst
Dr. Horst, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 October 2024
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!
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 August 2024
The property was like none other! Beautiful
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
26 July 2024
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.
Irini Eleftheria
Irini Eleftheria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2022
beautiful property!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. amazing food and the view was awesome
Christie
Christie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 October 2023
It was just as described, right out of a village, so nice
Ken
Ken, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
6 September 2022
Very friendly and helpful stuff, very good food quality and a lot of oprions to choose.
Antonis
Antonis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 June 2023
Very good except no internet in the rooms
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 July 2022
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.
Penny
Penny, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2024
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.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 July 2022
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.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
29 September 2023
Not well maintained
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 October 2024
Julien
Julien, 8-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 September 2024
Guðjón
Guðjón, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
June
June, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
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!
LARA
LARA, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
Timi
Timi, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
24 August 2024
Insgesamt din sehr schönes, traditionelles Hotel welches einer traditionellen Siedlung nachempfunden wurde. Die Aussicht ist sehr einladend und das Personal ausgesprochen zuvorkommend.
Allerdings ist zu erwähnen, dass des öfteren große Hochzeitsfeiern in der Anlage stattfinddn, weshalb es nachts sehr laut werden kann. Parkplätze sind dann ebenfalls keine mehr zu finden.
Trotzdem insgesamt empfehlenswert, wenn man bei nächtlichem Lärm gut schlafen kann und auf Parkplätze direkt vor dem Hotel keinen Wert legt.
Jannik
Jannik, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
20 April 2024
Mathieu
Mathieu, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2023
Johanna Wilhelmina
Johanna Wilhelmina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2023
Bellissima struttura caratteristica del luogo tutta in pietra e legno.
Ideale per chi ama la natura la pace e il silenzio e non fli ambienti lussuosi e sfarzosi. Ottima la piscina e bello l'allestimento della zona di ristorazione personale gentile ed accogliente.
La colazio e ricca di prodotti genuini.
Consigliato a chi ama il relax totale.
Francesco
Francesco, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2023
Salomé
Salomé, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
15 August 2023
Staff très sympathique, belle propriété.
Les moins : literie médiocre, plomberie vetuste (douche et lavabo), eau de la piscine un peu trouble, et une perruche en cage (qui préférait sans doute voler librement).
delphine
delphine, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 August 2023
Struttura mediamente curata solo nelle parti comuni, forse perché utilizzata quotidianamente per feste/eventi, camere fatiscenti e bagni in condizioni pietose. La prima camera assegnataci era sporca e con forte odore di muffa, un po’ meglio la seconda…