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Elpida Village

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and private beach
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

Map
Istron, Kalo Chorio Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100
  • Golden Beach
    2 min drive
  • Karavostasi Beach
    2 min drive
  • Kavousanos
    2 min walk
  • Sitia (JSH)
    61 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Renovated in 2014
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

A family-friendly stay in Agios Nikolaos awaits you at Elpida Village. You'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Voulisma Beach and 26.5 km (16.5 mi) from Spinalonga. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a nearby private beach. .The restaurant, Kouzina, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Saloni is the hotel's own lobby lounge. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and free supervised childcare. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free beach shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Agios Nikolaos hotel include Karavostasi Beach and Golden Beach.

What's nearby

  • Golden Beach - 2 min drive
  • Karavostasi Beach - 2 min drive
  • Istro Beach - 4 min drive
  • Voulisma Beach - 4 min drive
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piazza Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Βάρδας - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Το καφεδάκι - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bellavista Buffet Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kimzu Sea Lounge - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Elpida Village

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and private beach
Some rates at Elpida Village are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

A private beach is featured. Elpida Village offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Elpida Village. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Agios Nikolaos hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1982
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Elpida Village offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kouzina
  • Saloni
  • Shara
  • Synantisi

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • 15 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 7.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2.50 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1040Κ014Α3256500

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Elpida Village
Elpida Village Agios Nikolaos
Elpida Village Hotel
Elpida Village Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Elpida Village Crete/Agios Nikolaos
Elpida Village Hotel
Elpida Village Agios Nikolaos
Elpida Village Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elpida Village?

Elpida Village offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elpida Village?

Yep, Elpida Village has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elpida Village?

The closest beach to Elpida Village is Voulisma Beach (1.3 km).

Does Elpida Village have a pool?

Elpida Village has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Elpida Village?

Elpida Village features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

What makes Elpida Village a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elpida Village.

Is Elpida Village family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and free supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Elpida Village is a hit with families.

Does Elpida Village serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elpida Village?

No, Elpida Village does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elpida Village?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Elpida Village?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elpida Village?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elpida Village Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trevor Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tommaso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice stuff and breakfast and dinner service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enough food but don't go for the amenities or view
A typical all-inclusive resort hotel - enough food with a variety of options to choose from at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Non-branded drinks were available free until 11pm, fresh orange juice and frappe's plus branded spirits i.e Metaxa Brandy were extra. There is only 1 main restaurant to eat at, the other does a Greek style BBQ but you can only eat there once per stay and tbh wasn't really worth it. The pool bar serves ice cream most of the day and has tiny stale cheese and ham rolls available after 3pm incase you miss lunch - we missed it by 15mins when we checked in. The hotel is not in Istron itself, it's in Kalo Chorio - there's not much around, a couple of minimarkets and traditioal bars/tavernas but no nightlife in or outside of the hotel and no tourist shops so a car is highly recommended. The hotel does run a shuttle every few hours to the beach. Because the hotel is not on the seafront (nor that near it) the views are 'just ok' - don't think epic Santorini views!! The sea and mountain views are nice but spoilt by the solar panels on the rooftops directly below.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodation, excellent location
The resort layout is really good, it does feel like a self contained village. Facilities are excellent, food is good but not outstanding. Good selection for both breakfast and dinner consisting of mainly traditional Greek cuisine. Staff are friendly and helpful and rooms very nice and clean. The bus to Voulisma beach runs every hour but I would recommend other beaches nearby as they are much better and cleaner. Would definitely recommend as a nice family holiday stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

anna, england

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Had a wonderful ten day stay. Only negative was mattress to hard with no give so had sore hip and shoulder all week. Food fantastic. Entertainment low key so perfect. Overall great. Beaches great but walk to quieter areas and snorkelling lovely.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
VERY DARK AND DISMAL ROOM - VIEW HIDDEN BY BUSHES!
Our room was extremely dark and disappointing as our "view" was completely obscured by huge bushes, which meant plenty of insects invaded our room and I was also stung by a huge wasp. These bushes should be removed immediately as it completely spoiled our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Tarek

Disliked: Room comfort
The premises are interesting with multiple levels trees and flowers. The breakfast was alright with a spectacular -though not too close- view of the sea. The room had a cute little balcony with the same view. Fortunately, no other guests were around on their balconies as we would have been sitting too close. The room however leaves much to be desired. There was a smell of dampness in our room and the mattress was not comfortable. The bathroom needs an upgrade as well.

8/10 Good

Dem, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money
For the price we paid (£450 for 9 days for a family room at the end of August) the hotel exceeded our expectations. It is located on a hill with a steep slope up and many steps around the complex. For this reason I think it should be made clear that this isn't for people with walking difficulties. Despite this, the views from the restaurant were worth it as well as gorgeous sea views from the rooms. The hotel is 800m from a great beach and there is a free shuttle three times a day to the beach. It is a bit of a walk but we opted for it on most days given the added flexibility. The food was the best thing. For a 2* hotel in Crete I was expecting continental breakfast and a fairly simple dinner (we were half board). Breakfast was in fact sausages, some sort of egg (boiled and fried or scrambled), bacon, yoghurts, salads, cheeses, cereals etc.. etc. There was also a large range at dinner to the extent that after 9 days we were still looking forward to it and hadn't gotten bored. There was a different main dish each night (often Greek) with spaghetti for those looking for a less adventurous option as well as ice creams, fruit and a caramel for desert. The area around the hotel is very quiet though this didn't bother us too much. Most of the guests are Polish but again this wasn't an issue and most seemed friendly.

8/10 Good

Ioannis, Heraklion Crete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel for relaxing
It was a very relaxing days for our family. The children loves this place. It was the second time that we went to this hotel. The rooms are cleaned, the staff was very polite, the food was very good. The internet connection sometimes was fast and sometimes was very slow.

6/10 Okay

agnes , UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to two lovely beaches .
We just came back from elpida. It's a lovely hotel close to two lovely beaches if you looking for typical relax as it could be a little bit boring . Staff are nice and friendly , hotel clean , food it's a bit boring and there is small selection of meals pretty much every day same , also snack at bar it's very poor as for a large amount of people there is like maybe 20 tosties and nothing else. Very poor selection of alkochol on all inclusive stay and it's very watery , that's only minuses. But overall it's a lovely little , quiet town for nice family holiday .

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent run hotel, great value for money
Brilliant hotel in remote location, but with great shuttle and bus service to nearby beaches and towns. Loved the staff and their willingness to help.

6/10 Okay

Annie , Surrey, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Value for Money
I spent a week in June at Elpida in a standard single room with breakfast buffet included. The trip was good value for money, but as a lone female traveller, I spent a lot of my time on my own because the other guests were all Eastern Europeans. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, even managing to accommodate my dietary requirements for breakfast - I am coeliac. Although my room was very basic I had a large terrace area with a fantastic view of the sea in front and mountains behind. The nearby beaches of Voulisma and Panteleimonas were stunning and not as crowded as the beaches in Aghios Nikolaos.

8/10 Good

Kirsten, Cornwall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple but lovely
We booked the Elpida at very short notice so knew we were taking pot luck, especially with it being only 2*. We couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised though - aside from an initial mix-up with our room (we had booked a two bedroom and were given a one bedroom... very swiftly resolved by the owner). The apartment was simple/basic but perfectly comfortable with a terrace and an amazing view. We went half board and have to say the food was great and offered a good variety. We used the pool a couple of times and the children's pool was perfect for our 5 and 7 year olds. Most days we headed to the beach which is probably half a mile away - a good 20 minute walk with young children and quite hard work in the August heat, but absolutely worth it for the peaceful, gorgeous beach it led to. There are a couple of bakeries, a supermarket and taverna en route so plenty of opportunities for cold refreshment! The staff we encountered at the Elpida were friendly and helpful and in all I would not only recommend it but would be very happy to return.

10/10 Excellent

Ioseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tugdual

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Хороший отель недалеко от пляжа Вулизма и городка Айас Николас. Расположен на холме и пешком подниматься-спускаться не очень удобно, но мы были на машине и нам ок. Ходит трансфер до пляжа. Завтрак прекрасный, разнообразный. В отеле много пакетных туристов
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Götz

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Hotel war deutlich besser und vor allem schöner als wir erwartet hatten. Die Bilder im Netz zeigen es bei weitem nicht so schön wie es tatsächlich ist. Oft ist es ja genau anders herum. Wir waren sehr begeistert.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien placé pour circuler. Endroit magnifique baie de mirambello. Vue sur mer. Pas trop bâti mais pas impression bout du monde. Seul bémol climatisation seulement dans chambre du haut. Si enfants en bas clim à du mal à refroidir le bas et banquette lit pas très onfortable
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Frédéric

Sejour familial
Séjour club de vacances avec qq animations. Piscine sympa. Ouverture accueil tardive. Nourriture type buffet très correct et à volonté
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Teleurstelling
Het is een vier stèren hotel maar je merk het niks van het lijkt meer op 1 of 2 ster hooguit ,geen activiteit niet in het hotel of de zwembad en de zwem bad was klein er was niet veel te doen daar . De ontbijt was redelijk de beste maaltijd niet alles was vers , we haden half pension geboekt maar we hebben alleen maar ontbijten daar de andere maaltijden waren echt ondermaats niet verwacht helaas .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Raffaello

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Semplicemente non soggiornato all' Elpidio Village. Pessimo e poi non si trova ad Agios Nicolaos bensì a 10 km di distanza in un posto sperduto dove non c' è assolutamente niente.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Karin Bondeson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Snuskete hotell
Snuskete hotell i kjedelig område. Masse bråk med bingo og karaoke hver kveld. Trist frokost og dårlig rengjøring. Anbefaler ikke dette hotellet selv om det er billig. Vi valgte et par overnattinger her fordi vi ville besøke Spinalonga, og vi tok båt cruise fot fra Agios Nikolaus, veldig bra.

6/10 Okay

Stéphane, Nantes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Bien
Juste bien.