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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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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Greek cuisine
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002
  • Venetian Walls
    9 min drive
  • General University Hospital of Heraklion
    10 min drive
  • Ammoudara Beach
    13 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

  • General University Hospital of Heraklion - 10 min drive
  • Koules Fortress - 11 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 12 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 17 min drive

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

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.

This 4-star Malevizi hotel is smoke 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

Languages

English, French, Greek

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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 noon
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 more details, 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.

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 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 major credit cards and cash
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts major credit cards, 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 (17-min drive) away from the Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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 (13-min drive) from Ammoudara Beach and 5.5 mi (16-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. 73 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 182 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 182 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

6/10 Okay

Roger

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Antonis

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, our favorite place while in Greece. Very whimsical and lovely hosts! Absolutely beautiful property! When checking in, our host saw that it was my birthday and gave us free chocolates. Cats were fun and the entire property was authentic and beautiful. Loved it and would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

ashish, Tulsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cherry, Perth, Scotland

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful, friendly, characterful hotel. Each room with its own balcony or patio area, ensuite, air conditioning. Plenty places to get a coffee or cool drink all day, very good terrace restaurant open all day above the pool area under shady olive trees. Shop for water, biscuits, ice creams, small craft shop, museum, forge etc (showing old village artefacts) all within the hotel as part of the village. Staff were all polite, helpful and friendly. Pool is beautiful altho' watch the shallow sloping edges when entering for the first time! Only downside was one evening (until 4am) of loud music due to a Greek Wedding in the dining/event area at the top of the village. Ear plugs would have sorted that one out easily. Apart from that, our group had a fabulous, relaxing holiday in an unusual setting and would recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mike, SF Bay Area

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Come here for the experience. It is inconvenient in location and a bit thin on facilities but that's not the point. The point is having some semblance to living in a rural Cretan village on stone floors amid winding narrow lanes deep in the country with goats on the hills all around. The only reason I can't give it a full five is it doesn't go deep enough; the open-air exhibits are small and there's no-one around to explain them. Oh and make no mistake; it is very comfortable and if you have a car then day trips will work out just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Huizhen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like the location and environment, and of course the food and services in the restaurant in the site. We would go back again if we will travel to there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gwen, Toronto Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really beautiful setting and amazing village atmosphere sitting under the olive trees and listening to the sounds of sheep and donkey bells. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We wanted a quiet hotel so we could rest but still enjoy a swim, walks and catching up with friends. This hotel was perfect. The room was comfortable and quiet with lovely views over olive trees. The pool and surrounds were great. We could have a meal almost any time of day and the staff were friendly and helpful. It was only 15-20 minutes by taxi to Heraklion town centre.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Too far from the city
Room furnished not up to the standard. Breakfast not great at all. Quite far from the port. Expensive transportation not worth for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service
Good but not great
Overall it was a very pleasant experience. However, breakfast was very basic but the restaurant food was good, though a limited menu. The Greek night was misleading and offered only one option which was very expensive as far as food is concerned. The rooms were very basic and some of the site needed some work doing on it, but generally good. The swimming pool was excellent, by far the best feature. They do open the hotel to the public for parties etc and on two occasions this meant for a very crowded and loud swimming pool, not really what we were hoping for when we opted for a quiet 'village' experience. For anyone with disability issues this place would be a huge struggle... lots of steps. The hotel is a distance from the town and a good beach and the taxis were expensive. The staff were generally helpful and friendly but wifi was only available in the reception. Though we had a lovely rest, I wouldn't go again and wouldn't recommend any friends to go. As a family we made it work, but in truth it didn't really live up to the advertised expectation. It's a shame, with a bit of TLC this place could rock. The setting is wonderful and the idea excellent... but it didn't deliver. If they could run a 'cheap' shuttle bus to the city, that would be a huge win for them too.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cute but needs updating.
We stayed here two nights. The highlight of this place is the large, beautiful pool with the scenic backdrop. The service was friendly and the dinner/lunch was OK. I wouldn't stay here again though for a variety of reasons- 1) wi-fi didn't work AT ALL in our room, 2) The seating outside where wi-fi did work wasn't comfortable, 3) the TV didn't work AT ALL in our room, which wouldn't normally bother me but since there was no wi-fi it bothered me 4) too many steps... normally this wouldn't bother me either but as our whole trip in Greece had been sight-seeing with lots of walking and steps, it annoyed me that I had to climb more at the hotel 5) included breakfast is marginal at best, it seemed much of it was old and stale.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort
An interesting place to stay
A very nice environment to spend time relaxing but would benefit from better quality food and more comfortable beds, the rustic charm is great but better showers and mattresses would go along way to improving a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017