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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

4.0 star property
Hotel in Malevizi with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Daily local cuisine breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Outdoor wedding area
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offers a tranquil mountain getaway. Enjoy Greek dishes at the restaurant, browse village shops, relax by the outdoor pool, or read in the quiet library. Beautiful gardens surround the property. Free WiFi available.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is AED 157
AED 221 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Quadruple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Triple Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Malevizi, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is in a rural area and near the beach. Ammoudara Beach and Pantanassa reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Natural History Museum of Crete and Watercity Waterpark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pankritio Stadium or Theodoros Vardinogiannis Stadium. Scuba diving and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002

What's nearby

  • General University Hospital of Heraklion - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Heraklion Town Hall - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Heraklion Port - 14 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 14 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις) - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Havana Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Το Αρχοντικό της Ροδιάς - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

Upscale hotel in the mountains
A terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. The on-site Greek cuisine restaurant, Delfys, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free internet and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Delfys

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 30 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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 11:00 AM
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 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.

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 stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 major credit cards and cash
Parties and events (including other events) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village located?

Situated in the mountains, this hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Tylisos Mansions. Ammoudara Beach and Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luz

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

Superb!!

Wow! This place was awesome!! The village is excellent for pictures and exploring. The views are amazing, the pool is outstanding, and the staff is wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While we were there our son went into medical distress. The staff at the store and the reception desk were absolutely amazing. So kind, caring, and thoughtful. My son and I didn’t get to finish our stay there but they sent food packages with the rest of our family for our hospital stay. At the end of the day, a hotel is just a hotel….it’s the staff and people that make the experience. 10/10 experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice heritage village, which we explored during our stay. The view from the restaurant was fantastic and the breakfast delicious. Room had basic facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Tennessee

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

Good hotel away from town

Great place to stay if you want to be away from the insanity of the city. Beautiful view and the taverna/bar staff are great! Great location.

8/10 Good

Dr. Horst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

8/10 Good

Antonis

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

Jan

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was like none other! Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Rebecca

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

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

6/10 Okay

Roger

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

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The concept is charming and that is what led us here. This is a traditional village with lots of little houses and nooks and crannies and tiny garden spaces, transformed into a complex of rooms. The positive: there is a very nice terrace where one can sit, have breakfast and order a dinner. And the staff are very friendly. The negative: the rooms are uncomfortable and many things are broken. My shower attachment was broken so the head could not be affixed to the wall. The shower is miniscule and the flimsy plastic curtain does not prevent water from flooding out. The mattresses are more like thin mats - my colleague had a backache the next morning. The blanket was thin for the spring temperatures and the spare blanket and quilt in the closet did not appear to be clean. The WIFI only works in selected public areas. The location is remote so it's a long drive to anywhere. The many irregular stairs going to many levels in many directions are dangerous for older people and children and completely unsuited for the handicapped. I believe this location is best suited for local group events not requiring an overnight stay - there was a baptism while we were there. A corporate retreat could work as there are many spaces for breakout groups etc., but that would require functioning internet site-wide. The decor inside the rooms needs a cosmetic upgrade - aims for rustic but just looks sad.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timo Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unser Aufenthalt in diesem wunderbaren Hotel auf Kreta war einfach unvergesslich! Das Hotel liegt in einer traumhaften, ruhigen Lage in den Bergen, umgeben von spektakulären Ausblicken und der friedlichen Natur. Diese Kulisse bietet eine perfekte Auszeit vom hektischen Alltag und lädt zur Entspannung ein. Besonders hervorheben möchten wir das unglaublich freundliche Personal. Jeder Mitarbeiter war stets hilfsbereit, zuvorkommend und hat unseren Aufenthalt noch angenehmer gemacht. Man spürt die herzliche Atmosphäre, die das Team schafft, und das trägt enorm zu einem rundum positiven Erlebnis bei. Das Essen war ebenfalls ein Highlight. Die Auswahl war äußerst reichhaltig und jede Mahlzeit war ein Genuss. Viele traditionelle kretische Spezialitäten - jeden Tag etwas anderes - alles war frisch zubereitet und einfach köstlich. Der Pool des Hotels war riesig und bot ausreichend Platz zum Schwimmen und Entspannen. Wir haben die Zeit am Pool sehr genossen und konnten uns wunderbar erholen. Insgesamt haben wir unseren Aufenthalt in diesem Hotel sehr genossen. Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt und sind begeistert von der Kombination aus atemberaubender Natur, hervorragendem Service und köstlichem Essen. Wir können es kaum erwarten, wiederzukommen!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Le lieu atypique est super, la piscine, la terrasse pour le petit déjeuner, incroyable ! Les chambres sont grandes, spacieuses avec balcon. Le bémol est sur la literie de qualité moyenne et la propreté des chambres qui n'est pas au rendez-vous. De plus, c'est la première fois que j'ai le montant de la taxe de séjour aussi haut (10€/pers et par jours) à la fin de voyage. Un gros plus pour le cadre très beau, la piscine, et le petit musée.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERTO

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Le logement ne correspondait pas du tout à ce qui était annoncé lors de la réservation était dans un état de saleté indescriptible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ivan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

carolina

Liked: Amenities
posto magnifico all'esterno, splendida ricostruzione di un villaggio cretese, tranquillo, ottimo ristorante a bordo piscina: atmosfera bellissima. Peccato per la camere che sono piuttosto trasandate, ma per poche notti o di passaggio vale assolutamente la pena
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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