Elma's Dream Apartments

2.0 star property
Family fun on the beach, near Old Venetian Harbor
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Studio | Pool
VIP superior Duplex (2-Floor apartment)
Studio | Balcony
Junior Maisonette (2 Floor apartment) | Living area
Junior Maisonette (2 Floor apartment)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Polirrinias, Daratsos, Chrissi Akti, Nea Kydonia, Chania, Crete, 731 00
  • Golden Beach
    7 min walk
  • Iguana beach
    20 min walk
  • Agioi Apostoloi Beach
    9 min drive
  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    34 min drive

Room options

Standard Studio

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

XXL 2-Floor Apartment Maisonette

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Junior Maisonette (2 Floor apartment)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 28 sq m
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

VIP superior Duplex (2-Floor apartment)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Sofa Beds

Panoramic Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Chania

A family-friendly stay in Chania awaits you at Elma's Dream Apartments. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Golden Beach and Aptera. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include 3 beach bars, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Each apartment is soundproofed and features an LCD TV with digital channels, along with free wired Internet, a coffee/tea maker and free bottled water. A kitchenette comes equipped with a fridge and a stovetop, and room service is also available. A pillowtop bed and premium bedding welcome you to a good night's rest, and other nice touches include free toiletries. A down duvet, in-room massages and a safe are also available. .The restaurant, Restaurant Bar, serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The aparthotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to horse riding/hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Chania aparthotel include Old Venetian Harbor and Port of Souda.

What's nearby

  • Golden Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Chania Central Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Old Venetian Harbor - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Maritime Museum of Crete - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Nea Chora Beach - 14 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LOCA cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Iguana beach - Chania - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Notis - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast in - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Μοντέρνο Ζαχαροπλαστείο - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Elma's Dream Apartments

Family fun on the beach, near Old Venetian Harbor
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Elma's Dream Apartments such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 beach bars, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach aparthotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This Chania aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 bars on the beach
  • Built in 1995
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Elma's Dream Apartments offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Chania aparthotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Danish, English, German, Greek

Property amenities

Beach

  • Sandy beach (direct access)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • In-room massages
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 1 metre
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Highchair

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Bar

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 4 for children
  • 3 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 10 per day

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Window screens

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the suburbs
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 floor
  • 15 units
  • 2 buildings
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Built in 1995
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10.0 per day.

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from EUR 4 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 28 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10.0 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
Tax ID - EL094389557
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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. The tax ID number is EL094389557. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in November.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Elma's Dream Apartments Khania
Elma's Dream Apartments Chania
Elma's Dream Apartments
Elma's Dream
Elma's Dream Apartments Chania
Elma's Dream Apartments Aparthotel
Elma's Dream Apartments Aparthotel Chania

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Elma's Dream Apartments?

Elma's Dream Apartments offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elma's Dream Apartments?

Yep, Elma's Dream Apartments has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elma's Dream Apartments?

Yep, Elma's Dream Apartments is a short 7-minute walk from Golden Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find boat tours.

Does Elma's Dream Apartments have a pool?

Elma's Dream Apartments has a seasonal 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. The pool is open from March to November.

What luxury perks are available at Elma's Dream Apartments?

This property features 3 beach bars, as well as Select Comfort beds and premium bedding.

What makes Elma's Dream Apartments a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elma's Dream Apartments.

Is Elma's Dream Apartments family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Elma's Dream Apartments is a hit with families.

Does Elma's Dream Apartments serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elma's Dream Apartments?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elma's Dream Apartments?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Greek cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Elma's Dream Apartments?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Elma's Dream Apartments?

No, pets are not allowed.

Elma's Dream Apartments Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 165 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daphne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool spot
Quaint little spot. Owner and family are super friendly. Nice pool area with bar and close to everything you need beach, restaurants, shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place!
Love this place! The apartments are clean and functional and the air con works perfect. The resort is nice and small and there is always room around the pool. Andreas and his family are very attentive and eager to help if they can - they printed all our covid paperwork for our return trip without charge. Great location 15 minutes from Chania old town by bus (number 21 bus). Beach is a stone's throw away too.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second visit, just as good.
Second year coming here and just as good. We have a different apartment this time but it is equally well equipped. Aircon works well and there is a nice area out the front of the apartment with tables and chairs. Service is great as usual, and the pool is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, Comfortable, Nice and Small
Wow, what a place. Tucked out of the way but just 5 minutes walk from an amazing beach, within 2 minutes of a bus stop (take bus 21 to get in to Chania) and supermarkets right outside the complex. We took the Maisonette apartment, which has a bedroom, bathroom (with shower) and balcony upstairs, kitchenette (with Hob, Grill and Oven and Fridge), 2 sofas/beds and TV downstairs. Outside is a small seating area. Fully working Air Conditioning both upstairs and downstairs. The pool is not too big but very deep and warm. Small bar where you can buy a range of drinks and snacks - at reasonable prices. Andreas and his Wife are excellent! Cleaners cleaned every day. I cannot fault this place and look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
we were made most welcome
We had a great 8 night stay. The staff were very friendly, it’s in a great location and we were lucky to have an apartment with 2 balconies, one for the morning sun and one for the afternoon. The place was cleaned to a very high standard.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
We love this place! The family atmosphere is fun and relaxing and you are minutes away from a couple of beaches or a quick ride into the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and apartment was perfect for a 2 week stay - Andreas was very helpful, I would not hesitate to stay again if visiting Chania.
Stayed 15 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and comfortable
Great little family run apartment hotel. We felt comfortable and safe there. Our little kitchen was great for breakfast and to make morning coffee. There was a nice eating area, patio and living room. We only put our feet in the pool but it was nice too. The host was so nice and welcoming and offered great advice on the area. We walked to the old city each day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andro, Liverpool, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good service and accommodation,will use it again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Teemu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

steph, Chinnor UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with excellent location near the beach
Nice hotel with super friendly and helpfultimately staff. Location is excellent near krissy bay which is very safe and has excellent snorkeling
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay!
We had a wonderful stay. Host was very accommodating to our needs. We had to arrive very late, after mid-night, due to a long drive. No problems, we arrived, he gave us the key, and said it's late we can do the formal check in tomorrow sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to Chania
We had a great time. The location is near Chania, however far enough to be away from the hustle and bustle. Lots of parking and nice pool available. Good value for money. The beach is super near and very nice. 24x7 grocery available within 300m walk and some nice bakeries also.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

kristina, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great apartments and right next to the sandy beach
Great apartments, new looking building, clean and tidy. Rooms are spacious, clean and pretty modern. Everything you need is there. The beach was closer than I thought it will be- literally 2-3min walk and sandy beach is at your feet. And there are few amazing beaches near by (ie iguana beach) Staff always with the smile and very helpful of you need anything. Close to Chania town and supermarkets. Would be staying again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From first to last moment this was a wonderful stay in a delightful studio apartment. Everything that I needed was provided in the apartment. Andreas was a gentleman and extremely pleasant, warm and welcoming. I can wholly recommend Elma's Dream Apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Liverpool

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well appointed apartments close to the beach
I stayed at Elmer's for 3 nights and was made to feel most welcome by Andreas.The hotel had a good pool and sun loungers and the studio apartment was really good value.It was quiet at night apart from the sound of waves crashing against the shore reminding one of how close the beach was.I would return without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelent
Fantastic place. Seconds from a delightful beach. Great apartments. Extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Pleasant Relaxing Stay
Was very pleasantly surprised with this place. It's very well run and an excellent deal for a two floor townhouse with balcony. The atmosphere was great. It was a perfect location for me being quiet and secluded yet close to everything. 3 minute walk to the beach. Just before the beach there's a nice dirt walking/bike path which runs along the coast. There's a convenience store, grocery store and outdoor cafe/restaurant just next to the property. Very family friendly and perfect environment for kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the breakfast
Walking distance from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Scottiecutie , Scotland UK

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to finest kid friendly golden beach
Andreas very accomodating helpful, speaks multi language Helped order take away gyros. Close to souvenir shops & supermarkets Walking distance to finest golden sand famiy friendly beach Funny smell in room upon entry but will be immune to it after couple of hours Be weary of certain Tax driver i from bus station to property who charges extra euros for ? luggage & ?traffic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017