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Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room
Deluxe Room | Terrace/patio
Buffet
Couples treatment room(s), Turkish bath/hammam, body treatments

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$261
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Ano Vouves, Platanias, 73100

What's nearby

  • Olive Tree of Vouves - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Orthodox Academy of Crete - 15 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Platanias Beach - 19 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Agia Marina Beach - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Port of Kissamos - 31 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 50 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

Luxury upscale hotel near Orthodox Academy of Crete
Located close to Afrata Beach, Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa provides free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace and a garden. Indulge in a body scrub, a Thai massage and a facial at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Baths or showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and desks

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.

Languages

English, Greek

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the 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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 credit cards
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

As of 14 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$242.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Platanias, this luxury hotel is 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Orthodox Academy of Crete, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Afrata Beach and War Shelter of Platanias. Platanias Beach and Agia Marina Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Elia Traditional Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pro: Remote and quiet location Con: No WiFi reception / internet on our room, trails are not usable when it has rained a lot
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eine super Unterkunft! Super sauber und sehr herzliche Gastgeber! Kann ich nur empfehlen! 😇
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knut Arve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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 :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Parfait

Parfait
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jürgen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elia is a beautiful and peaceful retreat, staff are so kind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Britta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Really lovely place located between olive trees. Can only be reached by car. Good food and atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views, garden and location fantastic. Staff very very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Delphine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time visiting, and will return again next year . Fabulous location , very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

carolyn, nottm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ultimate relaxation

Wonderful hotel, very relaxing, fabulous food. Definitely need a car but great places to explore
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexis, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018