Eliathos Residence Houses

Hotel Overview

Its 6 charming residence houses, with names inspired of celestial signs, nestle in a hillside, in a lush estate covering 10.000 m2, among olive groves and vineyards, with a panoramic view to the traditional village of Archanes, to Youchtas historical mountain and to the wide blue of the gulf of Heraklion. Built with zest and taste, they stand out for their beauty, their high aesthetics and their spacious and warm living areas.

The outdoor aspect of the complex is perfectly adjusted to the surroundings, following the traditional colour of the Archanes area. The warm decoration of the interior in combination with the contemporary concept of service rendering guarantees a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.
 

Location

Eliathos building complex is a unique destination of refined beauty, superbly located just 500m south of the historic village of Archanes in Heraklion, outlooking the grand mountain of Youchtas.

Rooms

The villas are constituted by 4 apartments for 4 to 8 individuals, and 2 studios that they entertain up to 3 individuals. The apartments and studios of each one of the 6 villas can function autonomously, but if you wish bigger space there is the possibility of functioning as a building, because they communicate between them.

All the spaces are comfortable and luminous, decorated with modern furnitures and qualitative objects selected with taste. They include livingroom with a fireplace, bathroom with jacuzzi, completely equipped kitchen and beautiful verandas with pergola in order to enjoy the amazing natural landscape.

Family Residence House 2-6 pax) Iridanos & Sirios:
General Features: Ground floor 63,50m2, Loft 44,50m2 – In total = 108m2

Ground floor: sitting room, kitchen, fireplace, bathroom with bathtub (jacuzzi), bedroom 1 twin bed (2 pax), northwest terrace, northeast terrace

Ondas (loft): 1 double bed (2 pax), bathroom with shower, bedroom 1 twin bed (2 pax)

 

Superior Residence House/Villas Arhanes (2-4 pax) Orion & Cassiope

General Features: Ground floor 51m2, 1st floor 30m2, Loft 30m2 – In total = 111m2

Ground floor: sitting room, kitchen, fireplace, bathroom with shower, northwest terrace
1st floor: bedroom 1 twin bed (2 pax), bathroom with bathtub (jacuzzi), southeast – northwest terrace
2nd floor: bedroom 1 twin bed (2 pax), bathroom with shower.

 

Studio of one bedroom – ”ondas” (loft) 1-3 pax Avgerions & Aposperitis.
General Features: Ground floor 32 m2, Loft 25 m2 - In total = 57 m2

Ground floor: sitting room, kitchenette, sofa-bed, bathroom with shower, southeast terrace, west terrace
Ondas: 1 double bed (2 pax)
 

All Villas offer:

  • Bathroom with shower / bathtub (jacuzzi)
  • Air-Conditioning (cold – warm)
  • Iron – Ironing board
  • Direct-dial phone
  • Fireplace
  • Safe deposit boxes
  • Satellite TV – Music channels
  • DVD - free movies
  • No-smoking rooms
  • Board games, children games
  • Baby cots
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Toaster, coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable products of personal hygiene & care
  • Books of particular interest

Services

  • Traditional breakfast in room
  • Traditional meal (preparation in the room by a cook from Arhanes)
  • Baby sitting
  • First Aid
  • Internet & fax services
  • Fire Alarm
  • Daily cleaning of rooms
  • Car rental possibility
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Private parking
  • Mailing service
  • Gardens
  • No animals allowed

Driving directions

If you want to visit Archanes, there are many travelling options for you. In case you are not in Crete you have to go to Heraklion first. You can reach Heraklion either by ship from Pireaus (ships leave once a day, twice in the summer) or by plane. There are many flights from Athens to Heraklion daily.

Reaching Archanes by car is very easy. You can choose either the National Road that connects Heraklion to Archanes via the Industrial Area of Heraklion or the County Road via Knossos. In either case the drive to Archanes does not last more than 20 minutes.Reaching Archanes by car is very easy. You can choose either the National Road that connects Heraklion to Archanes via the Industrial Area of Heraklion or the County Road via Knossos. In either case the drive to Archanes does not last more than 20 minutes.

You can also take the bus to Archanes at the Central Bus Station of Heraklion (located close to Port of Heraklion). Buses leave every 30 minutes in the early morning and every hour during the rest of the day. Finally, you can go to Archanes by taxi.