Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel in Platanias with spa and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Children's pool
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ano Vouves, Platanias, 73100

What's nearby

  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Platanias Square - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Platanias Beach - 26 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 29 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Stalos Beach - 33 min drive - 24.7 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

Enjoy your visit to Platanias with a stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the spa to be pampered with Thai massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a sauna.

Languages

English, Greek

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include Thai massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa and nearby?
Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa has a spa, an outdoor pool, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa like?
Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa is located a short 8-minute walk from Olive Tree of Vouves.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Elia is la lovely hotel owned by wonderful hosts. The breakfast is plentiful, the view from the roof terrace where dinner is served breathtaking. The pool is wonderful too.
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laurie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elia is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, staff are so kind.
jackie, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Miriam, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Views, garden and location fantastic. Staff very very helpful.
7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time visiting, and will return again next year . Fabulous location , very friendly and helpful staff.
Denis, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Ultimate relaxation
Wonderful hotel, very relaxing, fabulous food. Definitely need a car but great places to explore
carolyn, 9-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Alexis, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rust
Hier kan je tot rust komen. Het terras waar je kan ontbijten of dineren heeft een prachtig uitzicht. Er is voldoende cultuur en wandelingen in de omgeving om je dagen te vullen en ter afsluiting kan je een duik nemen in het zwembad. Het personeel staat altijd voor je klaar met een lach op hun gezicht. We hebben genoten van ons verblijf hier.
Paul, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Eine super Unterkunft! Super sauber und sehr herzliche Gastgeber! Kann ich nur empfehlen! 😇
Nils, 7-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :-)
Knut Arve, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Parfait
Parfait
Valentin, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Nicolai, 7-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Jürgen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Philippe, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 :)
4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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
Renaud, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Britta, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely place located between olive trees. Can only be reached by car. Good food and atmosphere.
6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Delphine, 3-night family trip
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