Close to Golden Beach and Nea Chora Beach, Elma's Dream Apartments provides an airport shuttle, 3 beach bars, and a poolside bar. This aparthotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers and beach volleyball. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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Junior Maisonette (2 Floor apartment)
Partial ocean view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
Free wired internet
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Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Garden view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
Free wired internet
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XXL 2-Floor Apartment Maisonette
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Partial ocean view
55 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds
Free wired internet
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VIP superior Duplex (2-Floor apartment)
Ocean view
55 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Sofa Beds
Free wired internet
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Standard Studio
Mountain view
28 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Free wired internet
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Panoramic Apartment, 1 Bedroom
Partial sea view
38 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
4 Twin Beds
Free wired internet
About the neighborhood
Located in Chania, Elma's Dream Apartments is in a shopping district and near the beach. Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Golden Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Greek National Football Museum and Maritime Museum of Crete. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Chania travel guide
Near Nea Chora Beach, Elma's Dream Apartments provides an airport shuttle, 3 beach bars, and a poolside bar. With amenities like sun loungers and beach volleyball, this aparthotel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and Select Comfort beds
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Elma's Dream Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Elma's Dream Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Elma's Dream Apartments?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Elma's Dream Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 38 per vehicle applies.
Where is Elma's Dream Apartments located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Chania aparthotel is in a shopping district and within 1 mi (2 km) of Golden Beach and Nea Chora Beach. Aptera Beach and Eastern Gulf are also within 15 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Elma's Dream Apartments Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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We very much enjoyed our stay in Elma’s dream apartments. The location was excellent and it was very reasonably priced. I hope I can visit again sometime soon
We had a great stay at Elmas. Close to the beach and grocery store. Andreas was super kind and helpful. Lived jumping into the pool after a day at the beach. Met other lovely Travellers as well. Will definitely be back.
Great location. Close to beach, dining & bars. Good transportation & grocery stores nearby. About a 25-30 minute nice walk to the old pier & city centre.
Hotel is quiet, with a nice pool & bar.
Andreas & family are lovely & welcoming.
Would definitely like to return.
I had such a wonderful time in this space! It was clean and so lovely and very family centered. It was very close to the beach and easy access to the bus stop to go to old town. The host are some of the nicest people I ever met! I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lynne
22 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Elma's Dream Apartments. The owners are very kind and helpful, the food is excellent and there's a nice swimming pool. Our apartment was very clean and comfortable and we enjoyed having a large patio at our entrance! We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Greg
15 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great place to stay, location was great , parking was easy and the beach was less than a 3 minute walk away. Andreas is amazing, he makes an awesome Turkish coffee and recommended some great places to eat, places to visit. This place was low pressure and it was a perfect place to relax. The pool was perfect and the vibe was chill. I even met some great travelers who had been here before.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Britannie
16 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing!
Amazing! Close to beach and city center. Walkable and safe. Quiet and clean. Andreas is the best and your family here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
KAM CHING
30 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The host is incredibly friendly and cleans the room daily. Although the outdoor area is somewhat cluttered, the space is kept clean. He assisted us in finding a trustworthy taxi driver who charged fair rates and generously lent us beach equipment at no cost.
Elma’s Dream was perfect for us. I wish we could give them ten stars. The beach is steps away. There are food markets and restaurants within easy walking distance. The pool is small, but clean with lots of seating.
The best part is Andreas and his family! This is not a chain or a fancy boutique, it like having a home. You want food? Andreas cooks for you. Coffee? Andreas has myriad options. A rental car or scuba trip? Andreas knows who to call. A chat? Have a seat at the bar.
In the interest of full disclosure: we arrived early and the only ones there to greet us were Rocky and Hercules, the sweet dogs who live onsite. We were a bit nervous about what the experience might be… as soon as Andreas returned, he made us coffee, comped us breakfast, and made us feel at home.
I do not generally plan to return to vacation spots, but I’ll be headed back to stay at Elma’s Dream again, For Sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Nadav
1 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint little spot. Owner and family are super friendly. Nice pool area with bar and close to everything you need beach, restaurants, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good
Caterina
15 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property owner was very hospitable and went above and beyond to assist us to resolve a travel issue we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Lia
10 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The couple that run the place are lovely and helpful, the apartment are spacious and have everything that you could need. The bloke was very helpful and gave us suggestions on where to visit and what to see around, he was always happy to have a chat. Lovely place
We liked this a lot. Very quiet and cosy place. The beach was near and very nice. The family was helpful and it felt like home. You could walk to Hania along beachside (4 km). We would surely book this again, if ever again back to Hania.
Andreas, the host was great. He let us check in soon, gave us lot of useful information for us on visiting places, local authentic food and drin options (vegan options too). His family is on the premises and takes care of all the apartments in the complex and the whole family is good. He has two dogs he has adopted. While the ilder dog is not so social, the younger one (Hercules) is very social and energetic. We arw already missing Hercules.
The accommodation is very nice and a good size for a couple. And had all the utensils we needed.
Andreas was very quick to respond to messages on WhatsApp, made our stay very comfortable.
Highly recommend this property for your stay
Vi hadde et fantastisk opphold hos Andreas og resten av hans familie. Ligger veldig fint plassert. En 3 km gåtur inn til Chania sentrum. Perfekt strand rett ved leilighetene og mange gode spisesteder i nærheten. Andreas gjestfrihet gjorde opplevelsen til 10/10. Vi kommer veldig gjerne tilbake.
Si vous cherchez des vacances reposantes, rendez-vous chez Andreas ! Les appartements sont idéalement situés : à seulement 2 minutes à pied d’une première plage et à 15 minutes de 2 autres plages.
La résidence est très calme, sans bruit de circulation. La piscine est propre et accessible jusqu’à une heure tardive, ce qui est très appréciable.
Une supérette se trouve juste derrière la résidence, des supermarchés un peu plus grands sont accessibles en 15 minutes à pied, et plusieurs restaurants ainsi que des hôtels sont situés à proximité. Chania n’est pas très loins, on peut s’y rendre en environ 30 minutes à pied en longeant la côte. Des bus sont également disponibles juste à côté de la résidence.
Les serviettes et le linge de lit ont été changés tous les deux jours, tout comme les poubelles ont été vidées régulièrement. La literie était vraiment très confortable, et la climatisation dans l’appartement est un vrai plus.
Petit point d’amélioration : il pourrait être pratique d’avoir un petit panneau à accrocher à la porte (type « Ne pas déranger »), afin d’indiquer lorsque nous sommes présents dans l’appartement et éviter que la femme de ménage n’entre à ce moment-là.
Andreas nous a réserver le taxi pour l’aller et le retour à l’aéroport.
Pour finir, la gentillesse d’Andreas et de sa femme et du personnel de ménage a rendu notre séjour encore plus agréable. Ils sont très accueillants et toujours disponibles.
Nous recommandons les appartements Elmas Dreams à 100 % !
Super Urlaub.Meine Tochter und ich haben hier 12 Tage verbracht.Das Apartment,der Pool und das komplette Grundstück war sauber.Die Besitzer sind freundlich,die Lage ist super,nur 2 Minuten bis zum Strand.Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen.
A brilliant holiday. My daughter and I spent 12 days here. The flat, the pool and the whole property were spotless. The landlords are friendly, and the location is great – just a two-minute walk to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
christophe
27 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tres bien placé pour visiter Heraklion et Cnossos.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michiel Nicolaas
22 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
We hebben begin oktober een heerlijke week gehad bij Elma’s Dream Apartments. Het appartement was zeer ruim, met een groot terras waar de hele dag zon op stond – perfect om te ontspannen. Alles was schoon en goed onderhouden, al is het geheel wat gedateerd van stijl.
De gastheer Andreas en zijn vrouw waren buitengewoon vriendelijk en behulpzaam. We hadden een klein incident tijdens ons verblijf, en Andreas heeft ons fantastisch geholpen – echte Griekse gastvrijheid!
De voorzieningen zijn uitstekend: goede airco, oven, koelkast/vriezer, sterke wifi en dagelijks schone handdoeken. Het bed lag heerlijk en de lakens waren fris. De badkamer is wat klein en de douche heeft geen harde straal, maar dat was voor ons geen probleem.
De ligging is top: een paar minuten lopen naar een prachtig zandstrand met blauwe vlag, waar je voor een klein bedrag ligbedden kunt huren. Via het strand kun je zelfs helemaal naar Chania lopen.
Kortom: uitstekende prijs-kwaliteitverhouding en een plek waar we zeker graag nog eens terugkomen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Diamant
12 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication