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Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Orthodox Academy of Crete

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ano Vouves, Platanias, 73100

What's nearby

  • Olive Tree of Vouves - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Port of Kissamos - 24 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Platanias Beach - 26 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 29 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Μύλος Καφέ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Al Fresco - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Symposium Buffet Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mythos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Almyrikia - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa

Upscale boutique hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete
Located close to Afrata Beach, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and a garden. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Massage treatment rooms and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa feature perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel - This property has received certification as a Boutique Hotel under the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels' Boutique Hotel certification scheme.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

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

Elia Traditional Hotel Platanias
Elia Traditional Platanias
Elia Traditional & Platanias
Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Hotel
Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Platanias
Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Hotel Platanias

Frequently asked questions

Does Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa have a pool?

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

Is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Platanias, this spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete and within 12 mi (20 km) of Afrata Beach and War Shelter of Platanias. Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elia is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, staff are so kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views, garden and location fantastic. Staff very very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great find. Secluded, quiet, very relaxing. They also have a beautiful pool, which is not mentioned here on Expedia. This place is NOT easy to find. Google Maps and Apple Maps both had me going in the wrong directions. There is a small sign on the road that I happened to spot and turned off there...down a very old, narrow, unpaved country road for a couple of hundred meters. I thought I was lost again until I saw the parking lot with a sign pointing to reception.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time visiting, and will return again next year . Fabulous location , very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

carolyn, nottm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ultimate relaxation
Wonderful hotel, very relaxing, fabulous food. Definitely need a car but great places to explore
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The way all hotels should be
We stayed at Elia for our honeymoon and the experience could not have been nicer. Its a gorgeous out of the way spot in the hills that combines authentic Cretan charm with a comfort and level of care appreciated by foreign travellers. The food, views, pool, spa/yoga services and general hospitality were all fantastic. If we had any criticisms, it would be that our room and balcony did not feel very private: the room was directly over the outdoor breakfast tables so opening blinds and windows felt like being overlooked. We also shared a balcony with a couple who were akways on theirs smoking cigarettes. Perhaps the hotel could consider adding a partition so that guests with adjoining balconies can enjoy more privacy. Overall, Elia is a gem and we will definitely return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine super Unterkunft! Super sauber und sehr herzliche Gastgeber! Kann ich nur empfehlen! 😇
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knut Arve

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Årets hotellopplevelse
Detten var en svært positiv overaskelse! Anbefalkes på det sterkeste. Nydelig mat, fantastisk sted og framfor alt vennlige mennesker :-) Hvis jeg skulle driste meg til et lite tips, så er det å fjerne de lave buskene mellom basenget og olivenhagen, slik at den fantastiske utsikten over havet kan nytes fra bassengkanten ... sammen med en kald drink :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Parfait
Parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr sauber, täglicher Zimmerservice. Es wird gewischt und gibt frische Handtücher. Der Pool ist auch sehr schön, das Wasser wurde jedoch im Laufe des Aufenthalts immer trüber. Es gibt's die Möglichkeit abends dort zu essen, das Preisniveau ist etwas höher als in den üblichen Tavernen/Restaurant. Im ganzen hat uns der Aufenthalt sehr gefallen und wir haben uns gut erholt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Hotel war sehr persönlich, man kannte die Gäste nach einigen Tagen und hat sich zum gemeinsamen Essen getroffen. Ein großes Lob an den unglaublich warmherzigen Koch, welcher seit über 15 Jahren kommt und einzigartige, traditionelle Küche zubereitet. Alle Daumen hoch :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Petit coin de paradis
Séjour au top, petit coin de paradis au calme, avec des hôtes aux petits soins et de très bons conseils. Superbe piscine, chambre très confortable, bien décorée. Petits déjeuners généreux, beaucoup de choix. Vraiment un séjour agréable et reposant, loin des gros hôtels et de la foule. Encore merci pour vos attentions
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine Oase der Ruhe inmitten von Olivenhainen. Die Gastgeberin war sehr nett und hat uns jeden Abend ein sehr leckeres Menü zu einem guten Preis bereitet. Sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Really lovely place located between olive trees. Can only be reached by car. Good food and atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019