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9.3

817 reviews

Creta Elena

Creta Elena

42 I.Sfakianaki Street, Chania Town, 73133, Greece

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Creta Elena

Welcome to Creta Elena, your charming two-star apart hotel nestled in the beautiful city of Chaniá, Greece! Just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center—only 0.1mi—you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of relaxation and vibrant local culture. With rates starting from just €45 per night, it’s an incredible value for your Mediterranean getaway!

Dive into your own sun-soaked paradise at our outdoor swimming pool, or kick back on the sun deck while soaking in the glorious Greek sun. All our cozy rooms feature free WiFi and air conditioning to help you unwind after a day of adventure. Plus, with your own kitchenette and complimentary kitchenware, you can whip up local delicacies right in the comfort of your space. Don't forget to enjoy your morning coffee or evening glass of wine on the balcony overlooking the lush garden—what a way to start or end a day!

With a whopping 817 reviews from happy travelers, Creta Elena promises a memorable stay filled with comfort and convenience. Our non-smoking rooms are designed for ultimate relaxation, and you’ll love the soundproof features that wrap you in a serene ambiance. So grab your beach chairs or loungers, and get ready to uncover the magic of Chaniá and its stunning coastline!

At Creta Elena, your adventure continues just beyond the doors of your charming apartment! Picture this: after a refreshing dip in our seasonal outdoor swimming pool, you can lounge at the sun deck, popcorn in hand, while gazing out at the breathtaking views. The gentle waves and the warm sun create the ideal backdrop for a relaxing day, transforming your getaway into a dreamy escape. Don’t forget to bring your favorite beach reads and soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere—it’s just the kind of bliss you’ll remember for years to come.

When you're ready to explore, Chaniá is a treasure trove of sights waiting for you! Stroll through the enchanting old town with its colorful Venetian harbor, or treat your taste buds to local tavernas serving freshly caught seafood and traditional dishes. Wander through the lively markets, where the aromas of spices and ingredients will ignite your culinary spirit. The vibrant culture of this historic city will lull you into a pace of life that marries adventure with leisure, inviting you to dive deeper into the warmth of Greek hospitality.

As the sun sets, let the warm evening breeze lead you back to Creta Elena, where you can sip a chilled glass of wine on your private balcony, surrounded by the lush gardens that serenade your senses. It’s the perfect time to unwind, reflect on the day’s explorations, and plan tomorrow’s adventures! Whether you’re here for a romantic retreat or a fun-filled family vacation, your stay at Creta Elena will leave you with lasting memories and a heartfelt longing to return to this Greek paradise.

Closest airports

Chania International Airport

6.9mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

Elevator

Rooms

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Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

595 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

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Featuring a separate bedroom, this air-conditioned apartment offers garden or pool views from its balcony. It includes a kitchenette, living area with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

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Superior, Balcony

270 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

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Air-conditioned studio. It includes a kitchenette, living area with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

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Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedroom, Balcony

895 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Free wifi

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Featuring 2 separate bedrooms, this air-conditioned apartment offers garden or pool views from its balcony. It includes a kitchenette, living area with flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

595 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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More details

This apartment features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned apartment includes a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels soundproof walls and a balcony. The unit has 4 beds.

Deluxe Apartment, Private Pool

270 sqft

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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More details

This studio's special feature is the private pool. The fully equipped kitchen features a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker. This air-conditioned studio includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest reviews

9.3

817 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Gordon

10

June 2024

These are quiet, functional and really well looked after apartments (and gardens) in a superb location. The staff were friendly and the cleaners particularly worked really hard, always with a smile and a greeting. It's easy to overlook the quality supermarket next door and the lovely square to the right of Creta Elena which is on a tree-lined boulevard with fragrant Jasmine and other plants in gardens along the way.

A minor grumble would be the limited glasses and cutlery, but really I'm nit-picking for the sake of it! Nothing else to add here.

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Sarah

10

September 2024

Beautiful small hotel in a residential street just 10-15 minutes walk from the lively centre of Chania town - with the added bonus of a substantial supermarket just next door. The hotel grounds were very pretty and well kept; the lovely sparkling pool wasn't large but perfectly adequate for the number of guests and there were always sunbeds available. The staff were outstanding - especially the housekeeping ladies who worked so hard to keep the apartments and communal areas impeccably clean and with new towels every day and bed linen changed several times a week. We felt thoroughly spoiled and would definitely recommend the Creta Elena to anyone wanting to visit the bustle of Chania town but sleep peacfefully at night.

Nothing.

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Victoria

9.1

September 2024

Our studio apartment was kept beautifully clean during our stay as were the outside communal areas. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful & accommodating loaning us a plug adapter, sorting breakfast when we were heading out very early on an excursion and replacing a flickering bulb within minutes of being informed. The pool area and garden areas are beautifully maintained. It’s a real oasis of calm hidden behind an extremely busy street - you genuinely don’t hear road noise at all. We opted for breakfast but the supermarket is next door so you could easily cater for yourself as many other guests did.

There was nothing to dislike - it’s a lovely property.

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Kerry

10

September 2024

Creta Elena is a little gem in the city. Small, welcoming, family run and perfect. The ideal place to relax after a full day visiting the harbour and old town or going further afield to view the island. There was always a sunbed available or a table in the shade. Gentle music plays in the background, and there is sunbed/ table service from the small bar. The homemade smoothies are exceptional. There's a supermarket next door and the few local restaurants are very reasonable as the hotel is away from the tourist areas. Our apartment on the 1st floor was well proportioned, recently renovated and super clean. Great air con, wifi, and shower.

We literally loved everything about this hotel, and we will return, but a couple of things that might be of importance to other guests. It is a decent walk to the port and old town 20/25 minutes over typical greek pavements. It didn't bother us. In fact, we enjoy walking and the tranquillity of accommodation off the beaten track.There is a bus stop 20m from the hotel. Also, we didn't hire a car, but the only parking available is on the roads surrounding the hotels, which were constantly busy.

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Lady

9.1

September 2024

Easy check in and check out even after reception hours, staff was very helpful and friendly throughout. Courtyard area is well maintained and quiet, pool size is very good with shallow end for kids, we really enjoyed it. Room was good size, very clean and air con worked well. Good location, old town area with restaurants and sights is only a very short walk away. Parking is on the street but never had issues finding a spot in front. There is a supermarket next door and a greengrocer a few doors down, coffee shop very near too, all convenient.

A capsule style coffee machine would be nice instead of the sachets.

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Sergio

9.1

July 2024

The check-in was amazing. The front desk/reception people were always very helpful. We even forgot a jacket after our check out and we had already left town and they even offered to mail it to us wherever we wanted. They also gave us very clear instructions for the check-in, etc. Super nice people. The hotel is very nice, it as a decent pool and the rooms are very comfortable and spacious. The bathroom was all good and the beds were comfortable as well. It had a small kitchen that served the purpose very well and we felt very well during our stay. We would come back there.

The neighborhood is not that nice. It's not bad either but we weren't amazed by it.

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Ekaterina

10

June 2024

This property was great. Very clean and convenient with welcoming and professional staff. My accommodation was in the modern section and my balcony overlooked the pool, garden and the rear of the beautiful historical building of the hotel. My room was comfortable and the location was in a perfect spot - safe, less crowded and still close to the centre and KTEL - around 1.5 km or 15 mins walk. It was around 20 mins from the Arch museum and the Venezelou Residence. The property is in a historical area with many buildings circa 1870-1900, local food places, a supermarket close by and a laundry that does your washing for €5 per kilo. It was a quiet area. My room was serviced daily and the wifi was very good. When the refrigerator played up, the staff were apologetic. There is a breakfast option but I bought breakfast while travelling around Chania, trying different bougatsa.

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Mint

9.1

July 2024

I got the room with the biggest balcony that I enjoy watching the start at night from a beach chair. Staff are very friendly and super helpful, as well as the cat name Leon. The pool is quite big and never too crowded. I love to have my day start with an iced Fredo Espresso by the pool with some homemade cake from their cafe. Seem like most ppl stay here with a family, not only tourist but also lots of greek ppl. Room is spacious for the price. Its a kind of basic service apartment, nothing fancy but have have everything you would need for your stay. The location is superb, next to big supermarket and cafes, short walk to beach and old town. Will definetly stay here again

nothing really.

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Vanessa

10

July 2024

Amazing stay in a beautiful quiet area of chania. Very close walk to old town. The staff are exceptional. They accommodated are very early check in having got off an overnight ferry. If room is not ready they can store your bags and let you hang out at pool. They are also happy for you to store bags upon checkout and again hang out at pool before your flight out. The pool service is great and the fruit smoothies they make are delicious and healthy. I loved everything about this hotel. Breakfast was exceptional with the beautiful details. Beds are super comfortable and plenty of room for 2 adults and 2 teenagers

There is nothing not to like

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Andrew

9.1

July 2024

Located in the city within easy walking distance of the Old Town. Clean modern facilities, with the ability to self cater and a pool. Staff couldn't be more helpful, our suite was made up daily and kept spotlessly clean. We would return in a heartbeat.

Our suite (105) had a balcony overlooking an internal garden which wasn't well looked after, being mostly weeds. It could have looked better. This is a minor niggle though....

Points of Interest Around Creta Elena

Attractions

Archaeological Museum of Chania

0.7mi

Old Venetian Harbor

0.9mi

Maritime Museum of Crete (Nautical Museum of Crete)

1.1mi

Venetian Lighthouse

1.1mi

Limnoupolis Water Park (Aqua Creta Limnoupolis)

4.4mi

Ancient Aptera

6.7mi

Marathi Beach

8.1mi

White Mountains (Lefka Ori)

13.2mi

Samaria Gorge

15.7mi

Kournas Lake

18.7mi

Frangokastello

25.5mi

Frangokastello Beach

25.5mi

Balos Beach and Lagoon

26.4mi

Rethymno (Rethimno)

26.9mi

Arkadi Monastery (Moni Arkadiou)

27.4mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Shallow end
  • With view

Availability

  • Seasonal

Amenities of Creta Elena

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Terrace

Kitchen

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Beach chairs/Loungers

Non-smoking rooms

Soundproof

Free toiletries

Balcony

Garden

Elevator

Stay rules - Creta Elena

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property