Eliathos Hillside Retreat  

Perched on a gentle hillside in Archanes-Asterousia, this family-friendly retreat sits in the historic town of Archanes. It’s within easy walking distance of the town center and about a 15-minute drive from the Palace of Knossos. Heraklion Port and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum are roughly 16.8–16.9 km away.

This Mediterranean hillside hotel has just 10 individually decorated guestrooms with fireplaces, flat-screen TVs and pillowtop beds. Many rooms open to private balconies or patios, and suites include full kitchens with full-size refrigerators/freezers and espresso makers. Expect warm, sun-soaked terraces and an attached winery that gives the place a rustic, grown-up edge.

Standout features include an outdoor pool, an attached winery, bicycles to rent, a poolside bar and a main bar/lounge. There’s a lift on site, concierge services, babysitting (surcharge) and a roundtrip airport shuttle available for a surcharge. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. The hotel also offers express check-in and check-out and multilingual staff to help with arrangements.

On-site dining includes a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, plus poolside drinks and a bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and room service is available during limited hours. Expect Mediterranean-inspired dishes and local flavours on the menu.