Elia Hotel & Spa

This was a perfect location to wind down from a hectic year of work. Situated in the middle of a vast farmland on the mounts behind Chania, the location is a beautifully kept old farm that has been totally recovered with modern and comfortable amenities and a very good taste for decoration, while retaining the desired rusticity you need in such a place. The room was quite good and impeccably cleaned every day, with more than enough space for a week clothing and luggage. It included a large shaded balcony overlooking the landscape to the olive groves and a church in the distance. We dined once in the open air restaurant and had breakfast there every day. This was a real treat with a large selection of options ranging from eggs to tzatziki, cereals, Greek yogurt, and assorted pastries. Coffee, tea, milk and juice also available. All the staff was quite professional and friendly and were quite amused by my efforts to learn a few words of Greek. Our thanks to Monda and Maria and especially to Efi, the owner.

The bed mattress was a bit too soft, my wife had trouble sleeping and was left with a sore back.

The hotel is a great location in the area to do different activities around Crete (hiking, visiting Chania, or to drive to a beach). The breakfast was the best we had in Crete and the host was very friendly and made you feel welcome. You have the option to book dinner. They serve delicious typical healthy cretan food.The garden of the hotel is a small paradise. You can simply enjoy all the flowers and wildlife, or relax at the pool with a great view.Very relaxing and refreshing to get out of the fast paced day to day life. Would recommend it anytime.

Beautiful charming old house and garden, surrounded by olive groves. Every room has its own little outside bit, in addition to the top terrace with the view you see in the pictures. Friendly staff, laid-back atmosphere, lovely pool with a view and it was still working and warm enough to swim in in late October. (No hot tub or anything like that though). Comfortable bed and pillows, beautiful furniture in the room. Powerful hot shower. We also very much appreciated that they made up the room every day.

We were a bit disappointed with the breakfasts, having had high expectations from some of the other reviews on here. OK, but nothing really delicious.

Excellent hotel in a great location. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was good and all in all we had a great stay. I would recommend Elia Hotel & Spa as a place to stay.

There was nothing I didn't like.

Efi is delightful and very helpful with ideas of where to go, etc. The hotel is in a very rural situation surrounded by lovely olive groves. The view from the dining area (up steep steps) and from the pool area is stunning. Pool is lovely with hardly anyone there. Good breakfasts with plenty of choice.

The standard room (which we booked) was really tiny and crammed with a lot of heavy furniture. The bed was very narrow and not adequate for two adults. Bathroom again very small indeed. Sadly the view from the room was into high trees and bushes making the room dark.

Breakfast was superb for such a small hotel. Location very rural so a car is vital. We had the small room (last one available when we wanted to travel), but it was plenty big enough for two with a good bathroom.

When we arrived we were asked what we intended to do "Nothing" was the reply And we so enjoyed putting this into practice at this beautiful hotel. Such a special place with lovely staff, super food served in a very relaxed way, a little spa and excellent pool. Enjoy.

Leaving.

The swimming pool is amazing and not crowded.Feels like a private pool.The location is very good if you want to visit many places in Chania and you don't want to stay close to the city.Its a wonderful place to relax , disconnect and enjoy your holidays.Staff provided useful information regarding places we should visit.

We liked the landscape, the room and the people working there!

Lovely secluded setting. Felt very special. Spa treatment was amazing. Lots to do and see but equally lovely just by the pool. Views outstanding.

This is a wonderful little hotel. The setting is beautiful – in the foothills of the Cretan mountains, this traditional farmhouse with pretty gardens and olive groves, is just a fifteen minute drive down to the coast. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and full of character, and every room has its own outdoor seating area. We enjoyed having breakfast and home-cooked dinner (if you wish) on the al fresco terrace, overlooking the olive grove and the Mediterranean beyond. (We watched the sun set every evening from the terrace.) But, best of all was the warm welcome and all the help we received from Efi and her staff - nothing was too much trouble.

Efi and her team are very attentive. The view, the place and the food are amazing. Efi is always avalaible to give you some good advice for your trip and your visits

Just stay 4 nights ;-)

The breakfasts offered an array of local delights from fresh-squeezed orange juice to homemade pastries. The sitting areas for enjoying breakfasts or an evening cocktail were lovely and private, surrounded by gardens. Likewise, the dinner on the upper terrace with a mesmerizing view were carefully prepared and reasonably priced. We often had the pool to ourselves mid-day and the staff couldn't have been more helpful all around.

The upper terrace would have been transcendent were the lighting a little more subdued...either candles, real or electric or more mellow lighting rather than the overhead, harsh and cold lighting would have added greatly to the experience.

Very nice and calm and peaceful location on the hills with a great view. The service is great. The breakfast is delicious. I definitely recommend Elia Hotel to anyone !!

Nothing ! Everything was great.

the property is very nice, the pool is big and amazing view. The breakfast terrace is super nice and great view too. The staff is super friendly!

The room for 2 we got didn’t even have a balcony or a big window. The nights were super hot in the room because it only had a tiny window and not even ventilation in the toilet. Outside was nice temperature in the evenings but in the room was extremely hot.

The whole property was beautiful, it was traditional but with everything you need for a modern stay. The mezzanine for dinner was spectacular and we loved that you could take your breakfast anywhere. The rooms were well equipped, functional and felt very authentic to Crete. The beds were very comfortable and we liked the daybeds / sofas too. We used our private terrace a lot and enjoyed coffee, cards and wine there. The 10 week old kittens were an added bonus! All the staff were all very helpful, kind and went above and beyond to make our stay exquisite. I enjoyed chatting to them and getting their wonderful local insight. They accommodated our dietary requirements really well and the food and local wine was great. The property was serene and we particularly enjoyed being amongst the olive groves.

Delicious Breakfast, excellent service, Quiet, rural location

Elia Hotel is a beautiful oasis of peace. Well arranged grounds with plenty of calm, shady seating areas, beautiful views and a lovely pool. The breakfasts were fantastic- plenty of choice, and well presented, and the evening meals- delicious.

Nice staff; good breakfast; nice pool; interesting guests to chat with, most on long-term stays; quiet location; easy to access beaches from hotel

There is no spa, per-se -- it's just an outdoor pool. The building, furniture and fixtures are older and needs a little facelift. We never met the owners -- rather they have a management staff that oversees the place; we were offered the on-site dinner many times, but because we are vegetarian, choices were limited.

In a beautiful hilltop setting surrounded by acres of olive groves, this gorgeous place completely transported and relaxed us. Traditionally designed rooms in various buildings with shady terraces and gorgeous gardens; amazing views from the beautiful pool area and spectacular dining terrace; and wonderful helpful staff and delicious home style cooking all made for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended!

Watch the steps and hilly areas.