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Terrace/patio
Beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Exterior detail
Property entrance
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Houdetsi, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100
  • Fourni
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Palace of Knossos
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Heraklion Port
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Archanes-Asterousia

With a stay at Petronikolis Traditional House in Archanes-Asterousia, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Musical Workshop Labyrinth and a 4-minute drive from Digenakis. .This golf guesthouse is 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Heraklion Port and 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Palace of Knossos.
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What's nearby

  • Fourni - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Palace of Knossos - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Heraklion Port - 23 min drive - 22.7 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ταβέρνα Σύλλαμος - ‬17 min drive
  • παλίκαρος
  • ‪Spitiko - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Κρητικός Φούρνος - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Agora - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Petronikolis Traditional House

Guesthouse in Archanes-Asterousia with 18 restaurants and a seasonal outdoor pool
Petronikolis Traditional House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include double sofa beds and desk chairs. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, rainfall showerheads, and hydromassage showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Archanes-Asterousia guesthouse provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as phones; local, long-distance, and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets, and all rooms are furnished with double sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies or patios. LCD televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wired internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with onsite facials or enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 100 meters.
Enjoy Greek cuisine at PETRONIKOLIS, one of the guesthouse's many dining establishments, which include 18 restaurants and 18 coffee shops/cafes. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, limo/town car service, and a computer station. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
PETRONIKOLIS - This poolside bar specializes in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Languages

Dutch, English, German, Greek, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 100 metres
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Free secured, uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2004
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • 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 premium satellite 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
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster oven
  • Wet bar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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

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 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)

Property is also known as

Petronikolis Traditional House Aparthotel Choudetsi
Petronikolis Traditional House Aparthotel
Petronikolis Traditional House Choudetsi
Petronikolis Traditional House
Petronikolis Traditional House Aparthotel Archanes-Asterousia
Petronikolis Traditional House Archanes-Asterousia
Petronikolis Trational House
Petronikolis Traditional House Guesthouse
Petronikolis Traditional House Archanes-Asterousia
Petronikolis Traditional House Guesthouse Archanes-Asterousia

Petronikolis Traditional House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivek

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

10/10 Excellent

Vinlove

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Janet

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

?ate???a

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Washburn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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

10/10 Excellent

MartinOlga, Toronto, Canada

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Sinan

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Ali, Edinburgh

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.

8/10 Good

Zanete

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne Laure

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Ioannis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Hilde

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Teun

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

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Elpida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikoleta

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019