Milou 12, Ammoudara, Malevizi, Crete Island, 71414
What's nearby
Ammoudara Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Historical Museum of Crete - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
Heraklion Port - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
Palace of Knossos - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
Πετούσης - 2 min walk
Havana Beach Bar - 4 min walk
Heaven Beach - 2 min walk
Uncle George tavern - 4 min walk
Poolbar @ Marilena Hotel - 18 min walk
About this property
Eleni Palace
At Eleni Palace, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Heraklion Port and Palace of Knossos. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.
Languages
English, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Kitchen
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 1.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 7 per person
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Policies
This property accepts major credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 1039Κ121K0195000
Also known as
Eleni Palace
Eleni Palace Hotel
Eleni Palace Hotel Malevizi
Eleni Palace Malevizi
Eleni Palace Malevizi
Eleni Palace Hotel Malevizi
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Eleni Palace?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Eleni Palace?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Eleni Palace?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Eleni Palace?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Eleni Palace and nearby?
Eleni Palace has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Eleni Palace?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Eleni Palace have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a coffee maker and a refrigerator.
Does Eleni Palace have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Eleni Palace like?
Eleni Palace is located a short 13-minute walk from Ammoudara Beach.
Eleni Palace Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Jun 24, 2012
Friendly, family-run place. Our room was spacious and had an ocean view from the balcony. Free wi-fi is a plus. Our only complaint was that the room was quite hot and humid, even compared to the hallway just outside.
Verified traveler
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2011
Eleni Palace
This is a lovely place to stay, it is a family run business and the people were very nice and helpful. We had a little kitchenette which was handy. The place was spotless, the pool was lovely. The only down side was that if you want air conditioning it was €5 extra.
The location was perfect for what we wanted, it was out of the capital (Heraklion), right beside the beach and surrounded by lots of lovely and very reasonably priced places to eat and drink.
If you're looking for a happening night life though this is not the place for you, although there were plenty of clubs along the beach, most were deserted.
Aisling
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2011
Friendly, Family-run hotel near beach
I can't say enough about the friendly family that runs Eleni Palace. We wanted to be near the beach but convenient to the city and Eleni fit the bill perfectly.
We arrived at the Irakleon port at 5:30 am and with taxi drivers on strike we headed to the bus station. Unfortunately, we were directed to the wrong bus because while the hotel's address is "Gazi", the area nearest the beach is "Ammoudara" so we were on the #10 Gazi bus when we should have taken the #1 or 6 Ammoudara bus (a 15-minute ride). The 1st sign of our Cretan hosts' hospitality was that when we called, confused, he told us to get off the bus at the first stop in Gazi and he would come pick us up. :)
We had a 2-room suite that was spacious & clean & had a lovely wrap-around terrace looking down on the pool area. We also had a fully equipped kitchenette & table & chairs, so we bought lunch & snack items at the nearby grocery and only went "out" for dinner. Breakfast was not included with the room but was available & quite reasonable at the cafe on the pool terrace. The beach is a 2-minute walk from the front door of the hotel & there is plenty of free beach space in addition to the rent-a-chair sites.
Our only complaint was not with Eleni but with the hotel next door where a raucous wedding started one night at midnight and ran till 5 a.m. The next night we were prepared, if necessary, to close the doors (and shut out the lovely breeze) - but they charge extra for the AC remote control.
Kristin
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 29, 2010
30 Min. bus ride from Iraklion, inconvenient
This hotel was a fine budget option, the room was good for what you pay. However, the hotel is in a fairly distant suburb of Iraklion, making it inconvenient if you are there for more than the beach. You have to go into Iraklion and then take another bus to get to Knossos.
Micole
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 22, 2015
Nära stranden. Men aldrig någon vid receptionen.
Aircondition kostar extra. Ingår inte. Elen försvann i några timmar
Trevlig personal när dem väl är där. Är nog familjedrivet då det bara var mannen som fanns vid receptionen, ibland. Mamman kunde ingen engelska o var rvungen att
Ringa sin son ifall vi hade frågor.
Wifi - gratis men, den sämsta wifin jag varit med om. Funkade inte alls
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 29, 2012
Good stay at Eleni Palace
Fine hotel for reasonable amont of money. Nice service, close to the sea, and great pool. Minus for short bed.
Mari
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2012
Prisvärt
Beläget 100m från stranden vid utkanten av Heraklion, Eleni Palace är utmärkt för den som vill njuta av Kreta till en billig slant. Personalen är trevlig och hjälpsam, något som även gäller restaurangerna och affärerna i området. Rummet i sig är det man kan vänta sig för priset men det hålls rent. Fritt trådlöst internet var även en trevlig överraskning. Luftkonditionering ingick dock inte i ursprungspriset på hotels.se utan fick lägga ut extra på plats. Rekommenderar starkt för alla som har en budget att hålla på sin semester.
Lukas
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 10, 2011
Dejligt afslappet og godt familiehotel
Et hotel drevet af en rigtig sød familie. Hotellet ligger ligger afslappet tilbagetrukket fra hovedgaden i Amoudara og dog dejlig tæt på alt hvad der er behov for af supermarkeder og restauranter. Gode busforbindelser til både Heraklion og lufthavnen og kun et par hundrede meter ned en en lækker strand. Har pool og bar og serverer gode små måltider og snacks. Vi kommer helt sikkert tilbage en dag.
Lau
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2011
Tack Adonis och familj
Tack för dem underbara dagar hos er. Vänligheten, service känslan och den familjära atmosfären var som att komma hem varje dag. Vi kommer att rekommendera hotellet och kanske kommer tillbaka snart. Skött om er!