Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

4.0 star property
Mountain hotel in Malevizi with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Down duvets, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor wedding area
Daily local cuisine breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
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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.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Business centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The current price is €62
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Room options

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Standard Double Room Single Use

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

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

Family Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Down duvet
Satellite channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002

What's nearby

  • General University Hospital of Heraklion - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Historical Museum of Crete - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 13 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Heraklion Port - 13 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Πετούσης (Petoussis Restaurant) - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Evropi Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dionisos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Technopolis (Τεχνόπολις) - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

At Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port. 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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.
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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
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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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
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Hotel Malevizi
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village Malevizi
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 11:00 AM. 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

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Delightful people, location, village. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. As you find All over Europe, the showers are small.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Luz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful property!! Staff was very friendly and helpful. amazing food and the view was awesome
Christie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly and helpful stuff, very good food quality and a lot of oprions to choose.
Antonis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was like none other! Beautiful
Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Le logement ne correspondait pas du tout à ce qui était annoncé lors de la réservation était dans un état de saleté indescriptible
Eric, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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
carolina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Cheryl, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was just as described, right out of a village, so nice
Ken, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Not well maintained
Roger, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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…
daniele, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Des évènements organisés type mariage dans l'hôtel font que celui ci a été très bruyant une bonne partie de la nuit. Chambre et literie sales. Petit dejeuner quelconque.
Marion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Village hotel adorable

Traditionnel et tupique ce village hotel cretois. Nous avons adoré les ruelles, la place du village et sa chapelle, c'est magnifique. Arrivée tardive, repas pret dans notre frigo de chambre, genial! Confort simple mais on ne manque de rien, clim frigo salle de bain privée avec douche. Petit dejeuner tres copieux à l ombre sous les arbres de la terrasse surplombant la piscine. Tres calme. Nous avons assisté a un mariage tipyque c etait incroyable avec musiciens.
Christelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good except no internet in the rooms
JOHN, 1-night trip