Eleonas Inn - Zaros
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Eleonas Inn (Hotel)
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Where it is: Zaros,
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Open: All year
Type: Inn with bungalows in natural surroundings
Number of bungalows: 10
2 people/night: 70 to 150 €
Why we like it: Mountainside at Zaros, pine trees, cabin-coziness, fine food, walks and horse-back riding
CreteTravel.com guests say: Read below
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OUR REVIEW
Space...the final frontier. At Eleonas there is a pleasing amount of space between the individual or small cluster of cabins among trees and rockscapes of the mountains on the edge of, and overlooking Zaros.
Zaros has proved popular with those of our guests wishing to find the heartbeat (a gentle one) of this central area of Crete. Now with Eleonas you can enjoy the country, even go horse riding from the estate and be a few minutes from the village, the local Rouvas gorge and away from holidaymaker's' havens.
There is a
pleasing dining area and cafe with large light-tempting windows leading onto a wide wood deck, open to rock and tree mountainscape and at the edge of your view is the monastery above.
Horse riding - the real thing - is provided at Eleonas, you can (with guide) ride up the mountains of Crete and see a side of things at a pace, smell and feel missing from being on foot or in a car - saddle-up and ride!
The cabins are simple, pleasant and functional and the pictures here show the space between them, the easy comfort they offer.
Walk down to the large pool with plenty terrace to recline and sunbathe beside it. The cafe or bar are open all day and the restaurant serves breakfast and meals.
Go farther - the same family who run Eleonas have spruced up the taverna at Zaros' little lake - a different and pleasant place for a meal. Interesting footpaths start from near the taverna and allow you to climb the mountain a little...or a long way.
THE BUNGALOW APARTMENTS
9 bungalow apartments with living room & open gallery bedroom. For up to 4 people (2 people on sofa-beds).
1 apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. For up to 6 people (2 people on sofa-beds). This is also suitable for handicapped people.
There are also new Deluxe and Superior Deluxe lodges available from 2009 (details coming soon).
FEATURES IN ALL APARTMENTS
Terrace with mountain views, kitchenette with 2 hotplates, bathroom with shower or bathtub, hairdryer, air conditioning (cooling/heating), heat distributing fireplace, mini-bar, small fridge, satellite TV, telephone, CD player.
FACILITIES
Swimming pool, restaurant with traditional Cretan cooking, cafe/bar, lounge areas with fireplace, TV & internet PC. Children's playground and horse farm.
ACTIVITIES PROVIDED
Horse-back riding, cycling (mountain biking), hiking, mountain climbing, archery.
DISTANCES
Zaros village square - 3 km. Lake of Zaros (Votomos lake) - 1 km.
Vrondisi Monastery - 5 km. Agios Nikolaos Monastery - 200m. Kamares cave - 12 km.
Heraklion town & airport - 48 km.
Matala (beach) - 27 km, Agia Galini (beach) - 33 km, Phaestos - 21 km.
Amari - 47 km. (Scenic very narrow road - allow 70-100 minutes)
We recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are
limited and infrequent.
 CreteTravel.com guest experiences of Eleonas [Click here to SHOW/HIDE]
The hotel we booked (Eleonas Inn, Zaros) was absolutely fantastic. It's a wonderfull place to stay and compared to most parts of Crete, there are not too many tourists !
Laurence Agouridas
Our vacation in Crete was wonderful!! It was really better than we had expected. Eleonas was definitely the best experience. It is just the kind of accommodation I like: quiet, far from the masses and from nosy tourists, cosy and simply beautiful.
The best of Eleonas was the familiar atmosphere. We met many interesting people there and we would spend hours talking to Manolis, the owner, about a million things! We had dinner at the taverna every night because we enjoyed the food and the companion. We were very sad to leave Eleonas. If I had known it would be so amazing, we would have stayed longer.
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It was a great experience.
Crete might not be the most beautiful island in Europe but the atmosphere, the food, the accommodation and the people we me met made our stay unforgettable. We want to visit another island next year so I will definitely contact you for advice.
Xana Farpon
Everything about Eleonas was excellent: the accommodation, the facilities and the food at the on-site taverna. We are hoping to go back next year with my elderly father in law as one of the bungalows is suitable for elderly/disabled people. I would recommend a stay here for anyone who wants a quiet break and who likes walking.
Judy Edwards
About these guest experiences
RATES 2009
(rates include our Superb, All-questions-answered Personal service)
| Period |
1 November to 23 December '08 &
2 January to 16 April '09 |
24 December '08 to 1 January '09 & 17 to 20 April '09 |
21 April to 30 June '09 |
1 July to 31 August '09 |
1 September to 31 October '09 |
| Superior Deluxe lodge (2 people) |
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110 euros |
120 euros |
110 euros |
| Deluxe lodge (2 people) |
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- |
70 euros |
75 euros |
80 euros |
| Bungalow Apartment (2 people) |
85 euros |
95 euros |
70 euros |
80 euros |
70 euros |
| Bungalow Apartment (3 people) |
95 euros |
105 euros |
84 euros |
94 euros |
84 euros |
| Bungalow Apartment (4 people) |
105 euros |
115 euros |
98 euros |
108 euros |
98 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
(2-4 people) |
110 euros |
128 euros |
98 euros |
120 euros |
98 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
(5 people) |
120 euros |
138 euros |
112 euros |
134 euros |
112 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/1 bathroom
(6 people) |
130 euros |
148 euros |
126 euros |
148 euros |
126 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
(2-4 people) |
130 euros |
150 euros |
120 euros |
140 euros |
120 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
(5 people) |
140 euros |
160 euros |
134 euros |
154 euros |
134 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
(6 people) |
150 euros |
170 euros |
148 euros |
168 euros |
148 euros |
Bungalow Apartment with 2 bedrooms/2 bathrooms
(7 people) |
160 euros |
180 euros |
162 euros |
182 euros |
162 euros |
Rates are per apartment, per night.
They include breakfast (except in the winter period), air conditioning/heating and all taxes.
In the winter (November to April), breakfast is an extra 7 euros/person per day.
Children under 10 years count as half an adult.
Long stay offer: (for Deluxe lodge bookings only, for stays during June to October)
1 night free! - Pay for 6 nights, stay 7
MINIMUM STAY: 2-3 nights, depending on season.
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