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Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Heraklion - 11th km of old road from Heraklion to Rethymnon, Tylissos view on map
4.4
From 37.8€
Availability
1 Nights
2 Adults - 0 Children - 0 Infants
Ages 2-17
Ages 0-2
Double room (Single Use)
Max capacity 1 persons
Double room (Double bed or Twins)
Max capacity 2 persons
Triple room (3 adults)
Max capacity 3 persons
Triple room (2 adults + 1 child)
Max capacity 3 persons
Quadruple (4 adults)
Max capacity 4 persons
Quadruple (2 adults +2 Children)
Max capacity 4 persons
Offers
BLACK NOVEMBER
Offer valid until: 2026-10-31
WINTER SEASON 2025
Offer valid until: 2026-01-11
NON REFUNDABLE -30%
Offer valid until: 2026-10-31
EARLY BOOKING -20%
Offer valid until: 2026-10-31
Property Highlights & Amenities
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is a unique private village located just 11 kilometers away from Heraklion, along the old national road connecting Heraklion with Rethymnon. Built on the slope of a mountain in the wild Cretan landscape, the village offers visitors a glimpse into the past, showcasing the traditions, customs, architecture, and values of the Cretan people. Family-run with a passion for Cretan tradition, Arolithos allows guests to escape from everyday life and experience the simplicity and beauty of old times.
16-Hour Reception / Front Desk
Airport / Port Transfer Service
Baby Chairs at the Restaurant
Baby Cots
Baby Sitting (on request)
Bar
Beauty Treatment (on request)
Business center (extra charge)
Car & Motorbike Rental
Daily room cleaning
Doctor (upon request)
Early breakfast before 07:30 (on request)
Laptop or Tablet for use in reception
Library and reading room
Luggage Service from/ to rooms
Luggage storage in discrete space (free of charge)
Massage
Mini Market
Orders from outdoor affiliated restaurants with home delivery (extra charge)
Parking Area
PC devices, Printer, Fax, Scanner, Photocopying.
Pets Allowed
Pool Bar
Pool Snack Bar
Pool Sunbeds & Umbrellas
Restaurant "AGORA"
Review and impressions book
Room Service
Safe Deposit Box
Satelite TV
Swimming pool
Swimming Pool with Children's Area
Table games room
Tavern "DELFYS"
Taxi service
Wake up service
Wi-Fi Internet Access ( public areas)
Around this hotel
Heraklion - 11th km of old road from Heraklion to Rethymnon, Tylissos
Getting to Crete
Popular airports offering direct flights
LGW
London Gatwick Airport
FRA
Frankfurt Airport
MUC
Munich Airport
ORY
Paris ‑ Orly Airport
Easiest airport to fly from
Athens International Airport
“Eleftherios Venizelos”
Athens, Greece
Popular ports offering direct routes
Athens
Piraeus
Santorini
Thira
Mykonos
Mykonos Port
Naxos
Naxos port
Ferry types and duration
High-speed catamarans
≈6.5‑7 h
Conventional ferries
8 – 11 h
Description
Welcome to Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
AROLITHOS is the unique traditional private Cretan village. It lies just 11 kilometers away from Heraklion, along the old national road connecting Heraklion with Rethymnon.
Built on the slope of a mountain, in the wild Cretan landscape, the village is a feast for the eyes, evoking memories from the past of older generations as for their way of living while revealing the simplicity and beauty of old times to younger generations.
AROLITHOS is a family - run business. It was implemented with great passion and love for Cretan tradition. Its goal is to bring Cretan tradition, the customs and habits of the region, the architecture and the values of Cretan people into relief, through a project that will stay alive for a long time to come.
Here, visitors escape from the tiring everyday routine for a while and is taken back to the past, where everything used to be pure and genuine.
Reviews
4.4
(2074
Reviews)
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04.07.2025We just came for a week and I can say this is one of the best places I have ever visited. The staff were friendly and accommodating, the pool was cool and refreshing and the hotel was stunning. We didn't want to leave! thank you making our much needed holiday amazing! thank you to you all again!
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13.03.2025We toured the village from our cruise ship and did not stay in any rooms. However, the experience was AMAZING! Beautiful and quaint village to walk around. Seeing the 'museum rooms' was so fun and enlightening. The food they served us for lunch was so fresh and tasty! The dancers were great. I joined them even though it was 98 degrees.
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15.08.2025Unforgettable Family Day at Arolithos Traditional Village! On August 15th, we celebrated the Feast of the Assumption at the stunning Arolithos Traditional Village – and it was an unforgettable family experience! This magical place is like stepping into a living postcard: charming cobblestone lanes, stone-built houses, blooming courtyards, and the unmistakable warmth of authentic Crete. We savored mouthwatering lamb chops, a generous mixed grill platter for four, golden fried saganaki, and crispy zucchini – all made with fresh, local ingredients and bursting with flavor. After lunch, we enjoyed a refreshing swim in the impressively large, crystal-clear pool, perfect for guests of all ages. To top it all off, our wonderful hosts treated us to complimentary raki and fresh seasonal fruit – the perfect sweet ending to a perfect day. Giannis, Vangelis, and Michalis were truly exceptional hosts, making us feel like part of their family. Arolithos is more than just a destination; it’s a blend of tradition, taste, and genuine Cretan soul. A must-visit when in Heraklion!
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11.08.2025My wife and I recently took a NCL cruise of Greece, and Turkey, and our tour of this lovely ancient village was the absolute highlight of our entire vacation!!!!!
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29.06.2025A beautiful cretan village with amazing activities and beautiful museum of old cretan rooms .I was very impressed of the resembles with other European south est old villages. I visited Arolithos every year I have a holiday in Amoudara,relax to the pool and enjoy the traditional cretan food. This year I was very disappointed that I couldn't find there Cristina. I asked for her. She was amazing in all she was doing for the guests. It was a pleasure to see her every year!!!Hope she will be back. Arolithos is not the same without her.
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