Set amidst olive groves and orchards, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa enjoys a hillside position with a view over the Mediterranean. Guests enjoy beautiful accommodation, rejuvenating facilities and terrace with stunning sea views. Each of the guest rooms of this 200 year old Venetian house has its own character and is decorated with antique furniture and objects of art. The numerous relaxing treatments at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa include a Turkish bath, aromatherapy sessions, hot tub with rose petals and jasmine oil. A delicious buffet breakfast served each morning and is included in the room rate. The hotel’s restaurant serves traditional Cretan dishes for lunch and dinner. Guests can visit the nearby beaches of Kolimbari, Falasarna and Balos or discover the picturesque surrounding paths leading to waterfalls and hilltop Byzantine churches.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.0
High score for Áno Voúvai
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  • Jon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    When we arrived we were asked what we intended to do "Nothing" was the reply And we so enjoyed putting this into practice at this beautiful hotel. Such a special place with lovely staff, super food served in a very relaxed way, a little spa and...
  • Katerina
    Greece Greece
    The swimming pool is amazing and not crowded.Feels like a private pool. The location is very good if you want to visit many places in Chania and you don't want to stay close to the city. Its a wonderful place to relax , disconnect and enjoy your...
  • Tess
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a wonderful little hotel. The setting is beautiful – in the foothills of the Cretan mountains, this traditional farmhouse with pretty gardens and olive groves, is just a fifteen minute drive down to the coast. The rooms are spacious,...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Greek
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Elia Hotel & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Hiking
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Tour desk
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Seasonal
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Hammam
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Elia Hotel & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club Cash Elia Hotel & Spa accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Elia Hotel & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 1042K050A0014201

FAQs about Elia Hotel & Spa

  • Room options at Elia Hotel & Spa include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple

  • Elia Hotel & Spa has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Elia Hotel & Spa is 550 yards from the centre of Áno Voúvai. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Elia Hotel & Spa may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Elia Hotel & Spa offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hammam
    • Hiking
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Walking tours
    • Foot bath
    • Swimming Pool
    • Beauty Services
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Hair treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area

  • Yes, Elia Hotel & Spa is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at Elia Hotel & Spa is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Elia Hotel & Spa on this page.