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.
Istron, Kalo Chorio Agios Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100
What's nearby
Golden Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Istro Beach - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Voulisma Beach - 4 min drive - 1.3 km
Pachia Ammos Beach - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive
Sitia (JSH) - 62 min drive
Free beach shuttle
Restaurants
Piazza Cafe Bar - 10 min drive
Βάρδας - 9 min drive
Το καφεδάκι - 9 min drive
Bellavista Buffet Restaurant - 11 min drive
Kimzu Sea Lounge - 10 min drive
About this property
Elpida Village
Bring the kids when you stay at Elpida Village in Agios Nikolaos and they can enjoy the free kids' club. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Kouzina, one of 2 restaurants, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include 2 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.
All inclusive
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
Languages
English, German, Greek
At a glance
Hotel size
110 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
Offsite
Free beach shuttle
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
2 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
What to do
Free beach shuttle
Pool table
Private beach nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Free beach shuttle
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
4 buildings/towers
Built in 1982
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
15 stairs to reach property
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Kouzina - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Shara - This poolside diner specializes in Greek cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Saloni - Onsite lobby lounge.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
Optional extras
Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 2.50 per day
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Property Registration Number 1040Κ014Α3256500
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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Elpida Village does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Elpida Village?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Elpida Village?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Elpida Village?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elpida Village?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Elpida Village and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, sailing, and scuba diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a fitness center. Elpida Village also has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Elpida Village?
Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Elpida Village have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
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Elpida Village Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2024
Tutto ok
Ioseph
Ioseph, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2023
Trevor Stanley
Trevor Stanley, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2022
Tugdual
Tugdual, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2021
very nice stuff and breakfast and dinner service
Tommaso
Tommaso, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2021
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
Oleksandr
Oleksandr, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2021
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.
Emily
Emily, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 9, 2021
Götz
Götz, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2019
Verified traveler
14-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
10-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2018
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
Verified traveler
11-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2018
Sejour familial
Séjour club de vacances avec qq animations.
Piscine sympa. Ouverture accueil tardive.
Nourriture type buffet très correct et à volonté
Frédéric
Frédéric, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 16, 2018
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 .
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
9-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 21, 2018
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.
anna
anna, 10-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 7, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Poor
Aug 8, 2017
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.
Raffaello
Raffaello, 5-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Nov 28, 2016
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.
Tarek
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
4/10 Fair
Sep 21, 2016
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.
Karin Bondeson
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Sep 7, 2016
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.
Dem
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2016
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.
Ioannis
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Aug 13, 2016
Bien
Juste bien.
Stéphane
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jul 27, 2016
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 .
agnes
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Jul 21, 2016
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.
AndreaeBarbara
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2016
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.
Petr
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
6/10 Good
Sep 19, 2015
Älteres Hotel aber gut gepflegt
Das Hotel ist etwas älter, aber gut gepflegt, Klimaanlage und Sat TV wurden in allen Zimmern nachgerüstet. Die Durchgangsstrasse ist von fast allen Zimmern hörbar, man konnte nur mit geschlossenem Fenster schlafen. Wie in Agia Nikolaos und Umgebung typisch, viele Russen und Polen hier. Das Hotel ist von einem polnischen Reiseveranstalter hoch gelistet, deshalb waren bei uns fast alle Gäste polnisch. Wir haben keine deutsche Sprache gehört. Das Personal sehr freundlich. Ein typische All Inklusiv Laden, fast alle Gäste hatten All Inklusiv. Das Essen einfach, aber für 2 Sterne echt Ok.