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Situated 10 km from The Palace of Knossos, Villa Archanes offers an infinity pool, a fitness centre and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. The property has mountain and garden views, and is 16 km from Venetian Walls. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The apartment provides guests with a terrace, pool views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and slippers. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also available, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the apartment complex, each unit has bed linen and towels. À la carte and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available each morning at the apartment. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Villa Archanes provides a selection of packed lunches. Guests at the accommodation can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. For guests with children, Villa Archanes offers a baby safety gate. Guests at the apartment can enjoy cycling nearby, or make the most of the garden. Heraklion Archaeological Museum is 16 km from Villa Archanes, while Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 14 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Archanes
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Got an upgrade bigger room next to the pool….had a salad and a bottle of wine by the pool.. great service
  • Viktorija
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I lived the rustic feel of the place, everyone from the team I met was really friendly and accommodating, cannot fault this place!
  • Linna
    Bulgaria Bulgaria
    We had the pleasure of staying at Villa Archanes for one night, and it was a delightful experience. The villa is beautifully designed in traditional Cretan style, and we truly appreciated every detail in our room. It was cozy and inviting, making...
  • David
    United States United States
    Staff was friendly. Showed us how everything worked. The town was quaint and beautiful.
  • Agnès
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Small hotel with a lot of charm. Rooms done in traditional cretan style. Nice little pool.
  • Fabian
    Austria Austria
    The staff was so polite…Vasills and Eleni are wonderful! The houses were so authentic. Simply perfect.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    The property was just delightful, just like the photos, very old world charm with everything modern you could wish for, and so comfortable. Very kind owners, wish we could have stayed much longer, they have excellent information as to the area.
  • Giacomo
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very warm and welcoming hosts (Vasilis and Elena) lovely room, good and varied breakfast, great location in a charming village.
  • Zuzana
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Our first night in Crete, coming late in the evening. Vasilis have welcomed us with raki and home-made sweet lemon. Sitting in the courtyard in warm Cretan night was very much appreciated after the flight. Location is perfect for discovering of...
  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great property, nice and cool and with lots of character. Beautiful pool. Great breakfast and lovely friendly staff always happy to help. Good Wi-Fi.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Vasilis Pachakis

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Vasilis Pachakis
This original Cretan mansion was built in 1890 and was renovated during 2000 and 2015. The foundations of this old house, its stone walls (60-80cm thick), its frame and woodwork have remained intact. We have tried to respect and preserve the architectural arrangement of the apartments and all other spaces using old building materials to obtain all the amenities that are necessary for a comfortable accommodation, attractively restored into just 6 exclusive apartments.
Vasilis was working in the medical sector when he understood that he really loves communicating with people and decided to completely change his career! It's been since June 2015 he started operating Villa Archanes (a family owned business) and he is really happy and proud about it! He loves meeting people from all around world and offer the best experience of the village he grew up and loves, Archanes!
A quiet neighborhood with nice and friendly people. A guest walking out from Villa Archanes will face the beautiful garden that Mrs. Maria takes care every day and walking further down may meet the second Maria of the neighborhood, also called "Kali Maria" (=good Mary), the most kind person of Archanes village that will greed you with a smile and try to help you event though she only speaks Greek! Moreover, walking from Villa Archanes towards the main square of the village, you will enjoy a walk through narrow streets with views to Yiouchtas mountain.
Languages spoken: Greek,English,Italian

Property surroundings

Facilities of Villa Archanes
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Laptop
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Infinity pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Packed lunches
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
  • Detached
Transport
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Baby safety gates
  • Child safety socket covers
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages spoken
  • Greek
  • English
  • Italian

House rules
Villa Archanes takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 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
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

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

Please inform Villa Archanes 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 1039Κ134Κ3128101

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Villa Archanes

  • Yes, Villa Archanes is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Archanes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Swimming Pool
    • Cooking class
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Live music/performance

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

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Villa Archanes on this page.

  • Guests staying at Villa Archanes can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Villa Archanes is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Archanes (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 2 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Villa Archanes is 650 yards from the centre of Archanes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Villa Archanes (subject to availability). These have:

    • 1 bedroom
    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.