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.

Located in Scaleta, the 5-star Rethymno Mare Hotel features a large swimming pool and a kids’ pool, a tennis court and a beach bar. Its rooms are luxuriously furnished, while the scenic town of Rethymno is 11 km away. Business facilities and free WiFi in public areas are provided.

Rooms and suites at Rethymno Mare are air conditioned and come with a flat-screen, satellite TV, fridge, safety box, bathrobes and slippers. A bottle of wine, mineral water, fresh fruits and flowers are offered to guests upon arrival.

Guests can enjoy their drink at Poseidon pool bar, and light meals at snack bar Jasmine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served in buffet style at Hermes Restaurant, while live cooking and themed nights are organized regularly.

Sun beds and umbrellas are available by the pool and on the beach. Three electric cars are available to take guests to the beach or their rooms. Several activities such as table tennis, darts and aerobics are available. There is also a night club, a fish spa and a massage studio. Business facilities include 2 conference rooms, while a very spacious open-air theatre is also available.Spacious air-conditioned lounges offer TV and video rooms. Children’s facilities feature a kids’ club, kids’ pool and playground.

In the village of Scaleta, you will find many taverns, cafes, bars and shops. The city of Heraklion with its airport is 65 km away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is possible on site.

Just a few metres from Skaleta Beach, Rethymno Mare Royal features a pool with a sun terrace, a bar and a restaurant. Covering a lush 35.000-m2 area, the property also includes a tennis court, a mini market, 2 coference rooms and a games room with billiards.

All rooms and suites of Mare Royal open to a balcony overlooking the pool and the Cretan Sea. Fitted with marbled floors and warm colours, each air-conditioned unit features a fridge, a safe and a Samsung Smart IP TV 43″. The private bathroom is stocked with bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.

Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast with local specialities served daily at Dionysos Restaurant. Drinks and coffees can be enjoyed at the pool bar or the beach bar, while Mediterranean flavours are served at the restaurant. Themed nights with live music are also scheduled regularly.

Children can swim safely in their own pool, while there is also animation program, kids’ buffet and a mini club. Sun beds and umbrellas are available by the pool and on the beach. Other facilities include table tennis, darts, volleyball, water polo, boccia.

Massage treatments can be arranged upon request, while room service is also available. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can provide car rental and ticket services. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Rethymno Mare Royal lies within 11 km from Rethymno Town and Port and 65 km from Heraklion City. The seaside Bali Village with its sandy beach is at 21 km. Free parking is possible on site.

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.

Oasis Scaleta Hotel enjoys panoramic views of the Cretan Sea, hence located only 350 metres from the sandy beach of Scaleta and 12 kilometres from Rethymnon.

The hotel offers comfortable guestrooms, all enjoying views to the sea. Other facilities include a fridge and air conditioning.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast, a-la carte lunch and dinner options at the hotel’s restaurant or a quiet drink at the lobby bar.

Oasis Scaleta Hotel features a swimming pool with individual baby pool and complimentary sun beds and umbrellas. Other entertainment options include a TV room and table tennis facilities.

Scaleta beach offers a host of water sports facilities. Beach bars, local taverns and shops are available in the area. The nearby Rethymnon, a short drive from the hotel, offers a lively nightlife.