Best Hotels and Places to Stay in Elefterna

Surrounded by the largest olive grove on the island of Crete, Kapsaliana Village is nestling in a peaceful location with superb views of the countryside and the sea.

The carefully renovated Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a beautiful complex of 22 stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian architecture.

Each individual in design unit offers modern amenities. Most feature comforts including fireplace, private terrace, free internet access, satellite TV and minibar.

At the outdoor swimming pool guests can swim, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the bar. At the Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café guests can taste delicious meals or drinks by the fireplace or on the outside terrace.

Located 500 metres from Angeliana village in Rethymno, the agrotourism Dalabelos Estate is a complex of stone-built cottages with free Wi-Fi. Following the local architecture, it is surrounded by a garden and includes a restaurant.

Fitted with traditional furnishing and stone details, all air-conditioned units offer distant views of the Cretan Sea. They have a seating area with a fireplace and a satellite TV. Each cottage provides a kitchenette with a microwave and fridge.

The breakfast is prepared daily with local products including pies, eggs and fruits. The on-site restaurant serves also traditional Cretan dishes.

Guests at Dalabelos can make their own bread or collect grapes from the garden. They can also do horse riding or rent a bike to explore the area.

The property is located 23 km from Rethymno Port and 100 km from Chania International Airport. Free parking is possible within the premises.

Just 100 metres from Skaleta Beach and 11 km from the medieval city of Rethymno, Babis Hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel offers breakfast and a bar.

Each room at the Hotel Babis is equipped with a TV and radio. A fridge is standard. All units feature a balcony with garden views.

Continental breakfast including orange juice, croissants, bread, ham and cheese, is served daily in the hotel’s veranda. The hotel bar serves drinks and coffee throughout the day.

The area of Skaleta has shops and water sports facilities. Boats to the nearby sea caves depart just a 5-minute walk from the Hotel Babis. The famous Arkadi Monastery is at 9 km. Free private parking is possible on site.

Set in Skaleta, 200 metres from Skaleta Beach, Hellas Beach Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a wardrobe, a balcony with a sea view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The units feature a safety deposit box.

Agios Nikolaos Beach is 600 metres from Hellas Beach Hotel, while Eleven Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 68 km from the accommodation.

Just 100 metres from the sandy beach of Skaleta, Azul Eco Hotel features a large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a poolside bar. It offers rooms with a private balcony and has a restaurant with traditional Cretan cuisine.

Azul Eco Hotel rooms are simply furnished and come with a satellite TV and air conditioning. Each has a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests can relax at the sun beds available by the pool with a drink from the bar or play tennis at the on-site court. Buffet breakfast can be enjoyed daily at the dining area. Wi-Fi is available in all areas free of charge.

The town of Rethymno is 12 km away from the hotel. The beach of Bali can be reached within a 20-minute drive. Free public parking is available near the property.

The Creta Star Hotel – Adults Only is an all-inclusive hotel on the wonderful beach of Skaleta. This 4-star hotel offers quality accommodation and great facilities in a pretty location, as well as free WiFi throughout.

The hotel has 324 guest rooms, most of which have views over the sea. Each room is brightly decorated, includes a modern bathroom and features a balcony or terrace.

All meals, snacks and selected beverages are offered in the all-inclusive package at the Creta Star Hotel – Adults Only. Buffet-style meals are served in the main restaurant or in the poolside bar and guests can enjoy a great choice of international food, plus of course many Greek dishes.

Leisure facilities at the hotel include 1 outdoor, saltwater swimming pool, 1 indoor fresh-water swimming pool, tennis courts, a mini golf and a gym. There is also an activity program which includes water aerobics and beach volleyball, plus evening entertainment.

The Creta Star Hotel – Adults Only has pretty gardens that run down to its 400-metre private beach. The town of Rethymno is 12km away.