Elia Studios
Agkathia, Palaikastro
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Why people book this hotel
“Spacious rooms with nice view”
“Beautiful view, bed confortable”
“Neat spot, kind people, good room”
“Clean quiet nice view parking friendly staff”
“- comfortable beds - ideal location to visit east of Crete, nice beaches and go…”
“The location was peaceful and isolated, ideal for relaxing”
“Yiannis and the staff were very friendly and helpful”
“Some staff very nice and helpful, especially the guy who tried to fix the plumbi…”
“The swimming pool was small but enough for playing in the water with my kid”
“Pool is a great feature, but too cold for us in May (we have been visited before…”
“Good value for money”
“Great value for money”
Overview
Elia Studios enjoys panoramic views of Chiona and Kouremenos Beaches, hence located on a hill close to Agathias village of Crete. Set amidst well-tended gardens, the family-run property offers an outdoor pool and self-catering accommodation with private balcony. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The air-conditioned studios of Elia are elegantly decorated with wooden furnishings and earthy colours. Each unit includes a fully equipped kitchenette with a dining area, and a seating area with satellite TV. They all offer views to the Cretan Sea and the surrounding area. A continental breakfast is prepared daily with fresh local ingredients and includes handmade sweets, honey, milk and herbs. Guests can enjoy their breakfast at the rooms upon request. Barbeque facilities are also provided in the premises and guests can enjoy a meal in the shaded dining area. Elia Studios is situated 800 metres from Chiona Beach and 7 km from the famous palm beach of Vai. The airport and the port of Sitia are within a 19 km distance from the property. Free private parking is possible on site.
Traveller reviews
Jörg
solo_traveller
May 30, 2026
“Top”
It was a pleasure staying here again. Spacious rooms with nice view. I will definitiv come back.
mae
solo_traveller
May 18, 2026
Neat spot, kind people, good room
Stefanie
solo_traveller
April 15, 2026
Nice place and Nice reception
ALEXANDROS
solo_traveller
July 20, 2025
Clean quiet nice view parking friendly staff. Good value for money
Lidia
couple
July 7, 2025
“Correct Place”
Beautiful view, bed confortable.
Francoise
couple
May 19, 2025
“Secluded property with beautiful views. Very kind owner.”
The view from the property is unbeatable. The apartment was very clean and it was great to have access to a balcony. Yiannis and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Koen
couple
October 31, 2024
“Nice spacious apartment”
- comfortable beds - ideal location to visit east of Crete, nice beaches and gorges - friendly host - very clean - quiet location
Anna Marks
family_with_children
June 13, 2024
I enjoyed our stay for 2 nights. The swimming pool was small but enough for playing in the water with my kid. The location was peaceful and isolated, ideal for relaxing. The room was spacious and very clean.
Άννα
family_with_children
October 16, 2023
I enjoyed our stay for 2 nights. The swimming pool was small but enough for playing in the water with my kid. The location was peaceful and isolated, ideal for relaxing. The room was spacious and very clean.
Domen
couple
September 10, 2023
Good location to vai beach.
ILIAS
couple
August 20, 2023
Excellent location, clean and cozy apartments, positive vibes.
joanna
family_with_children
August 5, 2023
“Passable.”
Generally clean & quiet.
Ian
couple
September 7, 2022
“It was just what we needed 😁 feel so relaxed now”
Quiet location but a short walk to village for entertainment. Very clean and great views.
Giulia
extended_group
August 13, 2022
view from the apartment
ALFRED
couple
May 28, 2022
“Nice place between Palekastro and the seaside.”
Nice place, good view, big room, large bed, small shop in the village at less than 5 min by foot. The owners of the apartments have a restaurant in the village. Very good place to eat!
Dave
couple
May 20, 2022
“Generally good, but could be better.”
Great value for money. Good breakfast. Spacious room. Peaceful location. Some staff very nice and helpful, especially the guy who tried to fix the plumbing.
Mark
couple
May 15, 2022
“Well situated confortable apartment.”
Lovely small apartment block in the middle of the olive groves just outside Agathia. Very quiet! Amazing views across the olive groves to the sea and mountains. Pool is a great feature, but too cold for us in May (we have been visited before at the end of the season when it is warmer). The very friendly family also own the excellent Elia Taverna in the village - not to be missed.
Chotza
family_with_children
March 13, 2022
“Would definitely return to the property. LOVED it.”
I stayed in 6 hotels in Crete for my 8-day holidays. This was the best property I stayed in. By far the better worth for its price. Big sized studio with king-size beds and a big bathroom with a bath. Nice balcony with seaside view. It also has the best bonus you can get- a swimming pool with a seaside view as well. The receptionist (probably the owner) was very kind and helpful with everything. 12/10. Cannot recommend enough.
Alexis
family_with_children
October 24, 2021
“I wonder how this property can have an 8.7 rating on Booking...”
Good location to explore the region. The view from the balcony was very nice. The pool seemed nice as well but we didn't go for a swim, so cannot really comment on that.
Cristina P.
couple
October 20, 2021
“~ Pleasant stay ~”
Favorite part of our stay was enjoying the sunrises from the balcony while having our little breakfast (cup of tea to warm ourselves, delicious local yogurt with thyme honey). The place is in the middle of nature and you're basically surrounded by olive trees. We liked that a lot. Tranquility. Peaceful atmosphere. Clean and spacious apartment-room. The pool is really nice, it's a pity that we didn't get to enjoy it (the water was too cold, most probably because of the season). A minimarket nearby with some traditional products and a great place to eat really close called 'Agistri' (went there three times). We visited the closest beaches easily. Thank you, we had a very pleasant stay!
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Massage, Windsurfing, Beachfront, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Manicure, Pedicure, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Beach, Bike tours, Cooking class
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant
General
Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal), Outdoor furniture
Parking
Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool, Pool with view, Shallow end, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Fence around pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Laundry
Twin Studio
The air-conditioned studio opens out to a balcony from where you can enjoy views over the Cretan Sea and the surrounding area. Featuring a kitchenette with fridge and cooking hobs, the spacious unit also includes a seating and a dining area. Wired internet is available.
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