Elpida Hotel & Apartments

Hotel Overview

The Elpida Village is located is the charming Istron area of Kalo Chorio overlooking azure blue waters on the island paradise of Crete. Just 800 m from the pristine Istron Beach, this 2 Star low-rise hilltop hotel is built in traditional Cretan style and makes a comfortable base for couples and families with a wide variety of accommodation types all boasting modern amenities and superb garden or sea views. Guests to the Elpida Village city can visit nearby Agios Nikolaos town only10 km away, with its unique bottomless Voulismeni Lake and museum, the harbour, and lively cosmopolitan nights!
Getting to the hotel: Heraklion International Airport is a 70 km from the Elpida Village.
Local tips: Famous attractions include the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys. However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest. FACILITIES:Food, drink and entertainment: The Hotel is booked as Bed and Breakfast accommodation with options for Half Board, and All Inclusive. The Elpida Village is proud to present the Kouzina main restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an International cuisine buffet. There is also Shara Taverna by the pool for Greek-style BBQ (reservation required). Kafenion Synantisi serves traditional Greek coffee and drinks along with the tradition Greek meze, the Thea pool bar offers drinks and snacks during the day, and the Salon Bar is the place for refreshing cocktails in the evening. Guests can also enjoy the Lounge with large screen TV and Internet corner.
Sports, games and activities: Outdoor swimming pool, free sun beds, children's pool, outdoor children's playground, Kid's room (non-supervised – parents responsibility), traditional Greek cooking lessons, fitness room, table tennis, games room with Billiards, air hockey, etc. Having some of the best beaches of Crete nearby (800m from Agios Panteleimon beach, 950m from Voulisma beach) it is ideal to explore the eastern part of the island of Crete either by bus, car or bike.
Additional: 24 hour reception, self-service Launderette, departure lounge with shower and changing rooms, Taxi Service on request, mini shop, doctor on call, Internet corner, free Wi-Fi in lobby area, check-in from 2 pm, check-out by 11 am, babysitting on request with charge, bicycle, motorbike, and car rental, scheduled shuttle to and from the beaches, major credit cards accepted, hair dryer, iron, and fridge available on request.