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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village

4.0 star property

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

Explore the area

Map
11th Km Old National Road, Tilisos, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71002
  • Pankritio Stadium
    8 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

View all photos for Triple Room

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room

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

Standard Single Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Outdoor pool
Arhodiko
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
3.8 out of 5, Good, (47)
The price is $45
per night
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Arhodiko

About the neighborhood

Tylissos

When you stay at Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village in Malevizi, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. .This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tylisos Mansions.

What's nearby

  • General University Hospital of Heraklion - 10 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Historical Museum of Crete - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Heraklion Port - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Palace of Knossos - 13 min drive - 8.9 miles

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

Hotel in Malevizi with a coffee shop and an outdoor pool
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.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Delfys, a restaurant that specializes in Greek cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Delfys - This restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French, Greek

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
  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • 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 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 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
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.

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
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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

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