Petronikolis Traditional House

Guesthouse in Archanes-Asterousia with 18 restaurants and seasonal outdoor pool
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Terrace/patio
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Exterior detail
1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets
Ecotours
Beach cabanas, sun-loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Houdetsi, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100
  • Fourni
    8 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos
    16 min drive
  • Heraklion Port
    22 min drive
  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    22 min drive

Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
  • 48 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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About the area

Archanes-Asterousia

At Petronikolis Traditional House you'll be steps from Musical Workshop Labyrinth and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Digenakis. Highlights at this guest house include 18 restaurants, 18 coffee shops/cafes and in-room kitchenettes. .PETRONIKOLIS serves Greek cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. At the guest house's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Archanes-Asterousia guest house, you'll be 21.8 km (13.6 mi) from Heraklion Port.

What's nearby

  • Fourni - 8 min drive
  • Palace of Knossos - 16 min drive
  • Knossos Archaeological Site - 17 min drive
  • Heraklion Port - 22 min drive
  • Heraklion Archaeological Museum - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Αρμενάκης - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Ταβέρνα Σύλλαμος - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Agora - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Semeli Cafe-Snack-Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bakaliko - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Petronikolis Traditional House

Guesthouse in Archanes-Asterousia with 18 restaurants and seasonal outdoor pool
Petronikolis Traditional House offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. There are 18 restaurants and 18 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Petronikolis Traditional House. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 100 metres and a round-trip airport shuttle are available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Archanes-Asterousia guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 18 dining venues
  • 18 coffee shops
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Petronikolis Traditional House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes double sofa beds and desk chairs. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down duvets and premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Archanes-Asterousia guest house provides complimentary wired Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices and desks, as well as telephones; local, long-distance and international calls are all complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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 and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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 over, 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 29 February, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 1.50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Long-term renters welcome. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and over, and the 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 over; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 7 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Petronikolis Traditional House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Yep, Petronikolis Traditional House has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited (max 6 spaces).

Are there any beaches close to Petronikolis Traditional House?

The closest beach to Petronikolis Traditional House is Ammoudara Beach (18.3 km).

Does Petronikolis Traditional House have a pool?

Petronikolis Traditional House has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

What makes Petronikolis Traditional House a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a champagne service, as well as deep-soaking baths and comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Petronikolis Traditional House.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Petronikolis Traditional House?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Petronikolis Traditional House serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is on offer daily from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Petronikolis Traditional House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 18 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Petronikolis Traditional House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Petronikolis Traditional House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Petronikolis Traditional House?

There is a golf course next to Petronikolis Traditional House.

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

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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