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At Petronikolis Traditional House, you can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar, and a free grocery shopping service. Treat yourself to a facial or other spa services. At the 18 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Greek cuisine. In addition to a terrace and 18 coffee shops/cafes, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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101

  • Mountain view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

102

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

103

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

104

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

202

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

201

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free wired internet

301

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Archanes-Asterousia, Petronikolis Traditional House is in the entertainment district and next to a golf course. Palace of Knossos and Shrine at Anemospilia are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Watercity Waterpark and Natural History Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Take time off to check out the winery tours and health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like mountain climbing and ecotours nearby. Visit our Archanes-Asterousia travel guide
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Houdetsi, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100

What's nearby

  • An ancient temple with red columns and a stone base, set against a dramatic sunset sky.
    Palace of Knossos
    21 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • A harbor with boats, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Heraklion Port
    32 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • A beach with two blue lounge chairs and a beach umbrella.
    Stalis Beach
    48 min drive - 33.4 miles
  • Musical Workshop Labyrinth
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Star Beach Water Park
    44 min drive - 30.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Αρμενάκης
    19 min drive
  • Η Άμπελος
    9 min drive
  • Apostolis Kafeneio
    8 min drive
  • Ελιά & Δυόσμος
    13 min drive
  • παλίκαρος
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge); free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 m
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 6 spaces)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • 18 coffee shops/cafes
  • 18 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • PETRONIKOLIS

Things to do

  • 36-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or hydromassage showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Griddle
  • Kitchenette
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster oven
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 48 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
This property is professionally cleaned

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
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Petronikolis Traditional House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Petronikolis Traditional House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Petronikolis Traditional House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Petronikolis Traditional House located?

Situated near the airport, this luxury guesthouse is steps from Musical Workshop Labyrinth, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Digenakis and Domaine Paterianakis. Minos-Miliarikis Winery is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Petronikolis Traditional House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a most lovely place to stay! The entire property is extremely well kept, the room was very comfortable and well equipped and the pool was great. And the food! Home cooked in front of you and placed on the table with enthusiasm. So delicious. Just lovely people and a lovely and peaceful town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm and nice village guest house

The old couple who run the place are awesome. Highly recommend staying here for couple of nights to enjoy village experience in Crete
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This accommodation was so lovely and quaint. The surrounding village was nestled in a rocky valley and seemed very charming with fruit trees and sheep in the yards. We wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Good welcome. Tiny bedroom and balcony but kitchen had all we needed
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Hospitalité traditionnelle

Séjour de trois nuits avec petit déjeuner et dîner. Utilisation de la piscine. Propriétaires avenants, sympathiques, serviables et généreux. Excellente nourriture locale.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Προσεγμένος,ήσυχος, παραδοσιακός ξενώνας

Προσεγμένος ξενώνας φτιαγμένος με μεράκι που φαίνεται από την κατασκευή μέχρι και την επιλογή των επίπλων. Δεν είναι άλλο ένα copy paste δωματιο αλλά αντίθετα δίνει την αίσθηση του πιο παραδοσιακού χωρίς να είναι παλαιικό. Εξοπλισμένο με βραστήρα, καφετιέρα, μάτι, ψυγείο και βασικά μαχαιρουπήρουνα και πιάτα.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heerlijk eten en hartelijke mensen! Kamers gedateerd.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for 4 days. The property is tucked into a small working village best accessible by rental car. It is a 4th generation family operation run by one of the nicest older couples we have ever met. The room was cute and spotless. I’d encourage you to accept the hosts offer for breakfast and dinner. The food and beverages are locally-sourced, plentiful and delicious. We were treated like family and enjoyed an authentic Greek cultural experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

I love this place

Spacious and clean rooms. Great food. Very friendly owners. We arrived on our bikes and no problems with securing them in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Perfect for what I was looking for.

This I believe is a family run establishment and I was made to feel very much at home. Very friendly and generous atmosphere. For a quiet stay in a small village I couldn't reccomend Petronikolis more. Additionally there are some very good, very traditional restaurants in the area to try. In a word excellent and exactly what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Séjour idéal. Dîner sur place délicieux et très généreux et propriétaires très accueillants.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little hotel is absolutely great! It is operated by an older couple and they are so very welcoming! Our apartment was nice, cozy and clean. Location is quiet, if you are like us and don't mind hearing roosters, goats, and other animals/birds sounds, as this hotel is located in the small Greek village. Restaurant is on site and ALL meals are prepared by the lady-owner, so dining experience cannot get any more authentic than that. Oh, and pricing is VERY affordable. Overall, we loved this place and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable bed, hot shower and parking space. The downside was that Internet service was poor to non-existing and also no phone reception in the apartment. Availability of a bakery, coffee and small market within a few minute walking distance was a definite plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stop over spot

This would make a comfortable stop over base for a couple of nights if exploring the local area and you wanted to have the flexibility of some self catering along side eating out etc. The airport is about 30 mins away.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Εξαιρετική διαμονή!

Εξαιρετικά καταλύματα που διατηρούν την παραδοσιακή κριτική διακόσμηση.Διαμερισματα με όλες τις ανέσεις για να περάσετε ημέρες χαλάρωσης και ξεκούρασης!Ευγενέστατο προσωπικό και το πρωινό πάρα πολύ πλούσιο!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöne Unterkunft. Die Gastgeber waren sehr bemüht. Alles top sauber
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Pas à la hauteur de mes attentes

Situé dans une très jolie région et un village à l'écart des routes touristiques. Le lieu est charmant, la chambre correcte (même si très petite, on fait difficilement le tour du lit) et la salle de bains désuète. Mais ce qui m'a vraiment déçu c'est le prix du petit-déjeuner, digne d'un palace : 8 € pour des gâteaux secs, des confitures industrielles et un café pas buvable. Une vraie arnaque...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were very welcoming. Apartment was very clean. All the facilities you could need. Pool was very well maintained, food was delicious, i recommend the moussaka. Very quiet village with beautiful surroundings. We were leaving very early in the morning and the host offered us breakfast before the scheduled time, we didn't eat it but took a few delightful snacks for the journey.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ΖΗΣΕ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΑ ΓΙΑ ΛΙΓΕΣ ΜΕΡΕΣ!!!!

ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗ ΣΕ ΕΝΑ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΣΜΑ!!! ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ ΤΟΠΙΟ!! ΑΡΙΣΤΗ ΕΞΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣΗ!!! ΕΥΓΕΝΕΣΤΑΤΟΙ ΟΙ ΟΙΚΟΔΕΣΠΟΤΕΣ!!! ΤΟ ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΩ ΑΝΕΠΙΦΥΛΑΚΤΑ!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
My kids and I had a wonderful experience at this quaint little hotel in the charming village of Houthetsi. Nikos and his wife Vagelio were the perfect hosts, they treated us like long lost family and catered to our every whim. If you want a traditional Cretan village experience this is the perfect place, I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Small time crooks.shame of Crete

Beware This is not what it claims. We travelled from the other side of Greece having booked a pet friendly one bedroom apartment with balcony.We were shown a dark wide corridor with aged dirty furniture, kitchenette that was 2 cooking plates and a boiler, and no window! When told the lady this is not what I paid for I need a balcony and a window, she showed me the alley outside and said this is the patio, and the window on the entrance door this is the window. Most importantly she said the dog cannot stay in the room but she will allow me to tie him on the tree outside. When I said this is unacceptable I want the room I paid for she said I don't know nothing speak with my son all one bed apartments are full. They started saying the site shouldn't have them as pet friendly, they never explained why I was given a dark studio instead of what I paid for, they refused to refund me when I said it is impossible for us to stay here because you're giving us the wrong room and you do not accept our dog. Then they were ok keep the dog- in the studio but be careful he won't be seen..still no explanation or apology for not giving me the apartment.we left to discuss with my partner after being threatened they will give away the studio by noon. So triple booking it was The pool you see is a bathtub Tip to the tax man, no receipt for the orangeade Before you book it says free meals and welcome drink included Once you book this magically disappears
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely accommodation located in a charming village

Lovely, friendly accommodation located within a charming, traditional Greek village. The owners gave us a very warm welcome. Their English was limited, but this did not stop them being fantastic hosts. Their smiles spoke a thousand words and just showed how lovely they are. If we did need to speak to them about anything complicated, they did have English speaking family members at the end of the phone. The suite was basic, but spacious and clean. The air conditioning system was a welcome addition to the room. The bed was a little on the hard side, so if you have back issues, a travel mattress topper may be advantageous. The pool and lounging area is superb! Very comfortable and relaxing. The accommodation's taverna provided a very plentiful breakfast, and there was a variety of lunch and snack options. We had a lovely evening meal at the taverna, where we were given a very generous helping of wonderful mousaka. The village of Choudetsi has a couple of other tavernas, away from the accommodation, the best being 'Roussos'. The food is fabulous and very reasonably priced. The village had a very warm vibe, with the residents being very friendly. It was lovely to be in a more traditional part of Crete, away from the extremely touristy areas on the coast. You really need a rental car if you choose to stay in the village, but we loved the freedom of travelling around the island but being able to come back to the calm setting of Choudetsi.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fortjener mer enn to stjerner

Flott hotell i koselig landsby. Fortjener mer enn to stjerner, men maten var bedre på restaurant :) Det er lett å kjøre seg fast i smale gater. Kommer du med bil, må du bruke gaten over hotellet. Der har de en liten og trang parkeringsplass.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nettes familiäres Hotel im Landesinnern

Wir hatten das wohl schönste Appartement, welches eine Terrasse direkt an der schmalen, typisch ländlich-kretischen Dorfstraße beinhaltete. Wobei die Terrasse oberhalb liegt, also nicht einsehbar ist. Ab späterem Nachmittag liegt sie komplett im Schatten und man kann dort prima lesen und essen, was man in der appartementseigenen Kochzeile zubereitet hat. Ein kleiner Supermarkt ist fußläufig in 3 min. erreichbar. Frühstück und Abendessen seitens des Hotels ist optional im oberen Bereich der Anlage möglich. Der Parkplatz befindet sich oberhalb der gesamten Anlage. Alles ist ruhig und dörflich.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Αξιολογα

Για αυτο που ζητουσαμε ηταν οτι πρεπει! Απολυτη χαλαρωση ,ηρεμια μακρια απο την βαβουρα της πολης! Το δωματιο καθαρο αν εξαιρεσεις κατι πιατα και κατι κατσαρολικα λεπτομεριες κατα την αποψη μου!Αξιο για χαλαρωση!