Petronikolis Traditional House sits adjacent to a golf course, offering the perfect retreat for golf enthusiasts. Players can enjoy the 36-hole course before unwinding with rejuvenating spa treatments. The poolside bar serves refreshing drinks to complete the relaxing experience.
Located in Archanes-Asterousia, Petronikolis Traditional House is in the entertainment district and next to a golf course. Palace of Knossos and Shrine at Anemospilia are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Heraklion Central Market and Dedalou Shopping Street. Watercity Waterpark and Natural History Museum of Crete are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like rock climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Archanes-Asterousia travel guide
Houdetsi, Archanes-Asterousia, Crete Island, 70100
What's nearby
Heraklion Port
25 min drive - 23.1 km
Stalis Beach
46 min drive - 51.9 km
Musical Workshop Labyrinth
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Digenakis
4 min drive - 2.3 km
Star Beach Water Park
42 min drive - 46.2 km
Getting around
Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Λοήσιμα (Loisima)
19 min drive
Λύκαστος
8 min drive
Αρμενάκης (Armenakis Greek & Cretan Restaurant)
19 min drive
παλίκαρος
8 min drive
Φοινίκες
12 min drive
About this property
Petronikolis Traditional House
Luxury guest house next to a golf course
At Petronikolis Traditional House, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a free food/drink shopping service and a terrace. Treat yourself to a facial or other spa services. At the 18 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and Greek cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with 18 coffee shops/cafes and a garden.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking and extended parking
Limo/town car service, continental breakfast (surcharge) and access to a nearby health club
Express check-out, express check-in and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts, such as free international calls and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as wet bars and laptop-friendly workspaces.
Other amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries and hairdryers
LCD TVs with premium channels
Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas
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 number of on-site self parking 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
Laundry facilities
Living room
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.
Area rugs in room
Tile flooring in room
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
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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 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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 at the property
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 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 to 31 March, EUR 0.50 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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: from approximately EUR 8 for adults and from 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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
Frequently asked questions
Does Petronikolis Traditional House have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Is Petronikolis Traditional House pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Petronikolis Traditional House?
Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at Petronikolis Traditional House?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Petronikolis Traditional House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Petronikolis Traditional House provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is Petronikolis Traditional House located?
Situated near the airport, this luxury guesthouse is steps from Musical Workshop Labyrinth and within 3 mi (5 km) of Digenakis and Domaine Paterianakis. Minos-Miliarikis Winery is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.
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Reviews
Petronikolis Traditional House Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 34 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 34 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vinlove
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
The old couple who run the place are awesome. Highly recommend staying here for couple of nights to enjoy village experience in Crete
Vivek
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jane
16 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Jane
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Janet
7 Oct 2022
Good welcome. Tiny bedroom and balcony but kitchen had all we needed
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anne Laure
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Hospitalité traditionnelle
Séjour de trois nuits avec petit déjeuner et dîner. Utilisation de la piscine. Propriétaires avenants, sympathiques, serviables et généreux. Excellente nourriture locale.
Anne Laure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ioannis
24 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Heerlijk eten en hartelijke mensen! Kamers gedateerd.
Teun
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michael
27 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Oliver
23 Jul 2020
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.
Oliver
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
20 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Séjour idéal. Dîner sur place délicieux et très généreux et propriétaires très accueillants.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Schöne Unterkunft. Die Gastgeber waren sehr bemüht. Alles top sauber
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018
6/10 Okay
Catherine
30 Oct 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Pas à la hauteur de mes attentes
Situé dans une très jolie région et un village à l'écart des routes touristiques. Le lieu est charmant, la chambre correcte (même si très petite, on fait difficilement le tour du lit) et la salle de bains désuète. Mais ce qui m'a vraiment déçu c'est le prix du petit-déjeuner, digne d'un palace : 8 € pour des gâteaux secs, des confitures industrielles et un café pas buvable. Une vraie arnaque...
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.
ΕΞΑΙΡΕΤΙΚΗ ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗ ΣΕ ΕΝΑ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΟ ΔΙΑΜΕΡΙΣΜΑ!!! ΥΠΕΡΟΧΟ ΤΟΠΙΟ!! ΑΡΙΣΤΗ ΕΞΥΠΗΡΕΤΗΣΗ!!! ΕΥΓΕΝΕΣΤΑΤΟΙ ΟΙ ΟΙΚΟΔΕΣΠΟΤΕΣ!!! ΤΟ ΠΡΟΤΕΙΝΩ ΑΝΕΠΙΦΥΛΑΚΤΑ!!!!
MARIA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
15 May 2018
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!
Beware
This is not what it claims. We travelled from the other side of Greece having booked a pet friendly one bedroom apartment with balcony.We were shown a dark wide corridor with aged dirty furniture, kitchenette that was 2 cooking plates and a boiler, and no window! When told the lady this is not what I paid for I need a balcony and a window, she showed me the alley outside and said this is the patio, and the window on the entrance door this is the window. Most importantly she said the dog cannot stay in the room but she will allow me to tie him on the tree outside. When I said this is unacceptable I want the room I paid for she said I don't know nothing speak with my son all one bed apartments are full.
They started saying the site shouldn't have them as pet friendly, they never explained why I was given a dark studio instead of what I paid for, they refused to refund me when I said it is impossible for us to stay here because you're giving us the wrong room and you do not accept our dog. Then they were ok keep the dog- in the studio but be careful he won't be seen..still no explanation or apology for not giving me the apartment.we left to discuss with my partner after being threatened they will give away the studio by noon. So triple booking it was
The pool you see is a bathtub
Tip to the tax man, no receipt for the orangeade
Before you book it says free meals and welcome drink included
Once you book this magically disappears
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.
Flott hotell i koselig landsby. Fortjener mer enn to stjerner, men maten var bedre på restaurant :)
Det er lett å kjøre seg fast i smale gater. Kommer du med bil, må du bruke gaten over hotellet. Der har de en liten og trang parkeringsplass.
Wir hatten das wohl schönste Appartement, welches eine Terrasse direkt an der schmalen, typisch ländlich-kretischen Dorfstraße beinhaltete. Wobei die Terrasse oberhalb liegt, also nicht einsehbar ist. Ab späterem Nachmittag liegt sie komplett im Schatten und man kann dort prima lesen und essen, was man in der appartementseigenen Kochzeile zubereitet hat. Ein kleiner Supermarkt ist fußläufig in 3 min. erreichbar. Frühstück und Abendessen seitens des Hotels ist optional im oberen Bereich der Anlage möglich. Der Parkplatz befindet sich oberhalb der gesamten Anlage. Alles ist ruhig und dörflich.
Cosima + Ernst
6/10 Okay
Giorgos
17 Jan 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Αξιολογα
Για αυτο που ζητουσαμε ηταν οτι πρεπει! Απολυτη χαλαρωση ,ηρεμια μακρια απο την βαβουρα της πολης! Το δωματιο καθαρο αν εξαιρεσεις κατι πιατα και κατι κατσαρολικα λεπτομεριες κατα την αποψη μου!Αξιο για χαλαρωση!