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Elpida Village

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a nearby private beach

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Property grounds
2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Escape to Elpida Village, where a warm welcome awaits you. Indulge in a breakfast buffet, relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas or unwind at the garden. Previous guests have praised the multilingual staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elpida Village is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Voulisma Beach and Spinalonga. Vai Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, water skiing and windsurfing adventures can be found near the property.
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Istron, Kalo Chorio Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • Golden Beach - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Voulisma Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Istro Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Voulismeni - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Macrame By Voulisma - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Βάρδας - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Club Restaurant Daios Cove - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palazzo Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Οφού το Λω - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Elpida Village

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Voulisma Beach
At Elpida Village, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a terrace. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • A billiards/pool table, free newspapers, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Elpida Village are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals, snacks, and select beverages included
Dining availability limited at one or more venues

Activities and facilities/equipment

All onsite activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Cooking

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 10:00 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 elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Built in 1982
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 - 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • In-room safe fee: EUR 2.50 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 1040Κ014Α3256500

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision

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

Does Elpida Village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Elpida Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elpida Village?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elpida Village?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elpida Village?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Elpida Village?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Elpida Village located?

Located near the beach, this family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Voulisma Beach and 16.5 mi (26.5 km) from Spinalonga.

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Elpida Village Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Dans l'ensemble expérience positive. Propreté parfaite dans le village, un peu de réserve pour la salle de bain vu le rideau de douche qui colle au dos. Confort de lit moyen car le sommier est juste une planche de bois rigide (chambre 411). Repas correct et pas trop gras, all in raisonnable. Le grand point fort est la vue pendant le repas, splendide.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ioseph

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

8/10 Good

Trevor Stanley

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

10/10 Excellent

Tugdual

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommaso

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Götz

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 traveler

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

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

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.

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.

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

Stéphane, Nantes

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bien

Juste bien.

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 .

6/10 Okay

AndreaeBarbara, Milano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Grazioso hotel

Su una collinetta a 2 minuti dalla spiaggia allestita con ombrelloni al costo di 7.50 euro per 2 lettini e ombrellone . Personale molto disonibile.

10/10 Excellent

Petr, Prague

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

nice holiday

It was great value for the money paid. We are not so demanding and must say that the holiday was very plesant. The hotel is situated in a quite location not damaged with huge amount of hotels, bars etc. Lots of beutiful beaches are in the vicinity. Personnel of the hotel is very nice and helpful, you can feel there very comfortable. The garden and pool area is large enough for the amount of hotel guests to get you own privatness.

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