Carpe Diem Hotel ★★★★

"absolutely a dream. andrea was such an incredible and personable host. great views, clean space, comfortable beds. wouldn’t change a thing x"

Manili Boutique Suites & Villas ★★★★★

"Lovely hotel in a lovely little town. Rooms are smaller than expected but perfect size if you are just using it at night and travelling round Crete during the day. Breakfast was great and was always being topped back up so nothing ever ran out."

Inotropes Boutique Suites - Adults Only ★★★★

"We recently stayed at this wonderful small hotel in Archanes, Crete. From the moment we arrived we were shown hospitality and friendliness! Eli, greeted us and showed us our room, which was both comfortable and stylish, and impeccable clean. There was just the right balance of modern convenience with traditional beauty !Comfortable bed and a lovely breakfast in the morning! Would not hesitate to recommend this lovely oasis! Many thanks once again! Tricia and Garry Reeves"

Walnut Tree Villa Ano Archanes-10km from Heraklion ★★★

ARCĀSA Villas Collection by Omilos Hotels ★★★★

"Great short stay here. Beautiful apartments. Very modern, beautiful property. There is a very steep hill up to the accommodation so be ready for a hike if you go out for dinner but it’s well worth the trip. Michael our host was excellent"

Villa Archanes ★★★★

"We stayed at this unique traditional country-style villa in Archanes-Asterousia for two nights, and it was a wonderful choice. The hotel features a charming inner courtyard that adds to its authentic atmosphere. We arrived from Heraklion International Airport much earlier than the check-in time, but the manager, a young woman named Ieva (apologies if the spelling is incorrect), was incredibly kind and welcomed us without hesitation. She even helped us with our heavy luggage. She first showed us the room we had originally booked, and then offered us the option to upgrade to a larger apartment. We chose the upgraded apartment, which had two spacious separate rooms. Each room was decorated in a traditional country style, with charming small windows that perfectly reflected the authentic character we were looking for. Our apartment was equipped with all the necessary amenities. The hotel is located on a hillside in a small town surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. The town itself is full of pretty cobbled streets, colourful houses with well-tended gardens, and quaint cafés and tavernas. On our first evening, we were lucky enough to have dinner at a small taverna where five local musicians performed traditional live music and singing, creating a truly unforgettable atmosphere. In the morning, we enjoyed a delicious authentic Cretan breakfast with an egg omelet, Greek yogurt, orange juice, and a variety of sweet pastries. At this lovely authentic villa we felt like at home."