Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Arolithos Traditional Village Hotel
11ο χλμ Παλαιάς Εθνικής Οδού Ηρακλείου Ρεθύμνου, Iraklio, Malevizi, Crete 71500, Greece
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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 Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Palace of Knossos and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Airport drop-off available
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage Room
Public parkingFree
Airport pick-up
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
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Property Description
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 Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Palace of Knossos and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos.
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3.9/5
GoodCleanliness3.9
Amenities3.9
Location3.9
Service3.9
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Surroundings
Airport: Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
(15.9 km)
Landmarks: Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
(<100m)
Landmarks: Museum of Agricultural History and Popular Art
(<100m)
Landmarks: Museum of Rural History and Folk Art Arolithos
(<100m)
Landmarks: Kamilari cave
(1.2 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
15
Triple Room
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Mountain view
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18
Standard Room
1 Double bed or 2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Mountain view
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4
Single Room
1 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Mountain view
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10
Family Room
4 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
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Guest Reviews
3.9/5
Good
53 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.9
- Amenities3.9
- Location3.9
- Service3.9
Average for similar properties in Malevizi
AI Summary
Hotel Arolithos features a beautiful pool, friendly staff, and a convenient location. Guests enjoyed the diverse breakfast options and scenic views, but some found the environment rustic.
Maite R
February 3, 2025
This is not like a regular hotel, but a unique place to stay. As the name goes, it resembles a picturesque Cretan village and it is a pleasure to stroll down the streets. Since it is located in the middle of nowhere, I would recommend the half board option that includes dinner. Food is delicious, mostly Cretan cuisine, and the waiter’s attention couldn’t be better, both warm and professional. The swimming pool is the perfect place to relax. The only drawback is that the rooms could do with some upgrading, since the replication of old village conditions needn’t be taken beyond the guests rooms doors. This said, the room had a small fridge and the air conditioning worked properly (a must since it can get quite hot in Crete). I would definitely come back to Arolithos.
Navigate68177158714
October 14, 2024
a gorgeous, very quiet place to stay on october, we stopped for 7 nights and the weather was perfect, the food was amazing and the staff were lovely, would recommend maybe hiring a car, as the bus only comes by 3 times a day and once on a sunday if you wanted to go into town for a full day, but there are taxi services that take you into town and they only take 15/20 minutes to get there. Close by to the beach too, which was lovely!
sheila1270
July 29, 2024
The village is small and quaint. There's really nothing to do besides daytrios out of town, lounging by the pool, or staying in your room (in the AC). We expected to do lots of day trips but then had a change of plans, so we were at Arolithos for 6 days. The pool is great - but it was almost always full of kids. So, it wasn't particularly relaxing or pleasant for other people (not the hotel's fault of course). The room was drab and rather depressing. The mattress was literally the worst I've ever slept on. You could feel the springs just running your hand over the top of the mattress, so every turn was an unpleasant tweak as some part of your body takes across a metal spring. Miserable. I literally took pain pills in the middle of the night so I would be able to sleep to a reasonable hour of the morning. If not, the pain from the bed work me up before 6 am. I mentioned the horrible mattress when checking out, and the young lady kind of shrugged and said she would tell the manager. I hope she did because it is unreasonable to pay to sleep on mattresses that bad. On Friday and Saturday nights, there were weddings with super loud music until at least 4 am. If you are a light sleeper, give it up. The food at the tavern was excellent. The highlight of our stay was the restaurant staff. So kind and attentive.
glenng381
June 24, 2024
Just an overnight stop for us halfway to our destination. Otherwise would consider this as a final destination. Very attractive welcoming place to stay with beautiful swimming pool and sunbeds. Just like you're staying in a traditional Cretan village with modern conveniences. Pretty alley ways covered with bouganvillia and views over the surrounding hills to the sea. Bar and restaurant with friendly attentive service.
vonOtter
June 5, 2024
Located outside the Cretan town of Heraklion, Hotel Arolithos offers charm and sweeping views over the countryside and the town. Dating only from the 1980s, this purposely built village is the vision of a single man to build something in the style of Crete’s traditional villages. His family has kept his vision alive and welcomes guests for a delightful stay. :x: Our room, Number 8, was spacious and clean. The bed was comfortable. We could look out onto the village from the small terrace, which had a table and two chairs. The bathroom is small; the hot water took a bit of time to reach the faucet but when it did, it was HOT! One inconvenient drawback: WiFi was not available in the room. It is accessible from other areas of the hotel, though. This fact is stated on the website, however. :x: Breakfast, included in the room rate, is plentiful and filling. Christina, the lovely manager/waitress at the hotel’s tavern, is friendly and outgoing. Each morning we looked forward to seeing and chatting with her. :x: I recommend a stay at Hotel Arolithos.
Huong M
October 15, 2024
We have stayed here for 4 nights stay. We recommend you not to book here. Firstly we couldn’t sleep well because they had parties/ events for 2 nights in row with very loud music until 4am, even though the hours of silence in Greece are from 22:00 to 7:30. We have measured the noice inside the room at 4pm, it was over 60 dB. We booked here to take a rest but then we couldn’t even sleep!!! Secondly there is no wifi in the room. They said there is only wifi in public areas, but the wifi in the area next to the pool barely works. The only area where the wifi works is the restaurant. Thirdly the bathroom and room floor are dirty. There are no slippers, so that we have to keep wearing shoes all the time inside to room. Lastly we booked the taxi from the hotel at 4am to the airport. The reception person said that she would arrange it for us. Then we have waited for 20m but the taxi didn’t come. We tried to call the emergency number of the hotel but no one answered. What a service here!
Guest User
August 10, 2024
The most magical place ever everyone was amazing from owners to there children, the food was fantastic and plenty of it The apartment had some incredible views and we woke with a great sunrise Everywhere was very clean and the shops on site were well stocked with great gifts and some amazing art
Guest User
March 1, 2024
Amazing restful place and environment and close to many places to visit. The village is traditional and plenty of colors. Surrounded by cats and very kind persons, nice meals I really recommend it. :-)
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Massage Room
Public parking
Free
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Luggage Storage
Bar
Restaurant
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Taxi booking service
Car Rental
Business Center
Multi-Function Room
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Airport pick-up
Additional charge
Car Rental
Airport drop-off
Additional charge
Station Drop-Off Service
Business Services
Business Center
Postal Service
Multi-Function Room
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Safe
Luggage Storage
Express Check-In and Check-Out
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Lockers Available
Languages Spoken
English
French
Greek
Food & Drink
Bar
Room Service
Lobby Bar
Snack Bar
Public Areas
Garden
Health & Wellness
Massage Room
Mountain Biking
Off-site
Safety & Security
First Aid Services
CCTV In Public Areas
First-Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:30
Check-out: 07:00–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]07:00–22:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Cot policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeAmerican, Continental, Vegetarian
StyleA la carte
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats
Fee: €30.00 (approx. NZD 56.61) per pet per day
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 1988
- Renovated: 2000
- Number of Rooms: 34
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 Heraklion Archaeological Museum. This hotel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Palace of Knossos and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Tylissos.
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.
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.
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.