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Arolithos

11th Km Old National Road, Heraklion, Crete, 715 00, Greece
Arolithos
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 53 reviews from 1 source
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
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Highly Recommended
Based on 53 reviews
from 1 source
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "The rooms were a bit basic, the shower wasn't the best and we had real trouble with our door key but overall I would recommend it to people, especially as the hotel is a rustic village where you can see old crete." source Venere

    "Arolithos is an very good hotel's concept." source Venere

    "overall a nice experience." source Venere

  • Clean: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "The room was clean and spacious, but very noisy from the many things going on at the hotel." source Venere

    "The environment is beautifull but the room was not very clean, it's a pity." source Venere

    "Not a fancy place but clean and a wonderful mood and breakfast." source Venere

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    ") fell off, no spare toilet roll, not serviced on the day we were there, the breakfast was extremely poor despite being advertised as a "Rich" Buffet." source Venere

    "Very friendly staff, good buffet breakfast, big rooms." source Venere

    "very friendly and helpful staff , very relaxing." source Venere

    "il ya souvent des mariages et le service du restaurant laisse a désirer car le personnel s occupe surtout de la noce." source Venere

    "The quality of the service and the public areas are very good." source Venere

  • Location: Rating of 3.8 out of 5

    "The location (not much kilometres from Heraklion) it's perfect to visit the city and near Cnosso, but it alloows to stay in a delicious place (a traditional cretan village) where it's possible to have relax and a good cuisine." source Venere

    "It brings downtown, in the traffic." source Venere

    "Excellent quiet location 10-15 min drive out of Heraklion." source Venere

    "location is very romantic." source Venere

  • Value

    "As we are non drivers, it was difficult to find things to do in day as really you go for the greek traditional evening festivities-these were great and best value and quality food on our two week venture." source Venere

  • Room: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Our room was not close to the restaurant, so the noise was not a problem, but if the room is near the restaurant, people looking for quietness could have problems." source Venere

    "The room was not like from photography, but the place was beautiful and interesting." source Venere

More information on Arolithos

Our aim is to resent the Cretan tradition the ethics and customs of the region the architecture and the values of Cretan people.Arolithos is a hotel that represents a cretan village with its various aspects such as the workshops of cretan arts the shops,the hotel, the tavern, the restaurant, the Folklore museum, the church, the traditional oven, the cafeteria and the cafe.Crossing the narrow streets,our visitors will have the chance to see the genuine traditional weavings on looms and the handmade embroidering. At the restaurant we organize the popular Cretan nights, a show with folklore dances and music from all over Greece. At the weekends are organized several social events marriages, baptisms which are related to local people who celebrate for a special occasion. At our restaurant we also host receptions of special groups incentives. An indispensable part of Arolithos is the hotel section which consists of thirty-five rooms. All the rooms of the hotel have an A/C and a balcony with view over the mountains.The hotel is open all year round. the folkore museum is a cultural collection of great interest because of the variety of the exhibits and their close relations to the civilization of Crete.Arolithos is a small, charming, picturesque village near Heraklion. It is situated outside Heraklion, between the village Gazi and Tilissos. It lies on hill among carob trees and it has a beautiful view over the valley of Heraklion with the vineyards and the olive trees and the wild mountains of Crete. The hotel consists of many small houses which were constructed in the traditional architecture of Crete. Arolithos reminds us of how Crete was many years ago.The village consists of the hotel, the taverna, the restaurant, the Folklore Museum, the small shops of cretan products and the workshops of cretan arts.There is also a cafeteria,a traditional style cafe and the small church.At the restaurant of the village we organize several social events and shows with folklore dances.

Check-in Time:

1200

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Renovated:

2000

Total Rooms:

35

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

35

Reservations

IB

Cancellation Policy

-24 hours, If the reservation is cancelled the day before the arrival then we will not charge the cost of the room to the client. If the reservation is not cancelled but and the client does not appear, then we shall charge the cost of one night stay.

Directions

Arolithos is a small, charming, picturesque village near Heraklion. It is situated outside Heraklion, between the village Gazi and Tilissos. It lies on hill among carob trees and it has a beautiful view over the valley of Heraklion with the vineyards and the olive trees and the wild mountains of Crete. The hotel consists of many small houses which were constructed in the traditional architecture of Crete. Arolithos reminds us of how Crete was many years ago. The village consists of the hotel, the taverna, the restaurant, the Folklore Museum, the small shops of cretan products and the workshops of cretan arts. There is also a cafeteria, a traditional style cafe and the small church. At the restaurant of the village we organize several social events and shows with folklore dances.

Area

Iraklio

Dining

DiningOnsite. Arolithos Restaurant. Cretan Cuisine. Hours 2000-2300

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