2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Elida. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Located in Platanes, a neighbourhood in Rethymno, Hotel Elida is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Great Gate and Venetian Loggia are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Horse Park Rethymno and Rethymno Marina. Paleontological Museum and Reptisland are also worth visiting. Visit our Rethymno travel guide
You can look forward to 2 beach bars, a poolside bar and a terrace at Hotel Elida. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Additional perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Barbecues, luggage storage and a front desk safe
Beach umbrellas
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Elida feature thoughtful touches, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as safes and sound-insulated walls.
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 9 PM.
Is Hotel Elida pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel Elida?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Hotel Elida?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Elida?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.
Where is Hotel Elida located?
Located in Platanes, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Platanes Beach, Horse Park Rethymno and Blue Beach. Town Beach and Mili Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Hotel Elida Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
9.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kirk
8 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly Hosts. Near the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Joanna
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Peaceful, relaxing, close to beach in one direction, close to shops, restaurants & supermarkets in the other. Owners friendly & nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.
Great location for my journey. Property is very close to the beach. Lots of dining options close by. Parking can be a pain but host goes out.of his way to be accommodating. Laneway to accommodation is very narrow for cars.
I don’t have any negative comments at all. The host/owner is super friendly and also very accommodating. Hey, go and spend double and treble the price, that is your choice, but when you consider you are out most of the day and night anyway, why would you! For me anyway, a perfect stay and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Arnaud
3 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Excellent price
Located in a competitive area, it is an excellent alternative to low budget. The beach is just at the end of the street and many restaurant on the orther side of the street. Facilities to cook in the studio, air conditionning and private outdoor space beside the pool.. The tenant was very kind, smiling and flexible.
The apartments at Hotel Elida are run by a friendly and welcoming family who always take the time to have a chat & give advice on places to visit in the local area. They're clean & all have their own balcony overlooking the pool. There's parking outside for some cars, though the road is very narrow, so only one vehicle wide.
It's fairly quiet, with little noise from the main strip, just the sounds of nature - cicadas, birds and chickens.
It's close to the beach & close to the main street where you'll find plenty of dining options, shops & the local supermarket.
The pool area is clean and tidy with sun loungers and plenty of beautiful flowers and plants.
There is a well stocked bar in the pool area as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Norddin
12 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Amazing place. Right next to the beach.
Superfriendly owner that helps out with everything.
Clean and god sized pool.
Tres agréable proche de la plage et des commerces et restaurants.
Très bon choix !
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Georgios
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Φιλικοί&εξυπηρετικοί ιδιοκτήτες, θέλει ανακαίνιση
Οι ιδιοκτήτες είναι πολύ φιλικοί και εξυπηρετικοί, προσπαθώντας να μας προσφέρουν το καλύτερο.
Το ξενοδοχείο είναι παλιό και απαιτείται κάποια ανακαίνιση, παρόλα αυτά ήταν πεντακάθαρο και αλλάζονταν τακτικά τα κλινοσκεπάσματα και η διαμονή ήταν ευχάριστη.
Αυτό που δεν μου άρεσε είναι ότι δεν ήταν κατανοητό εξαρχής και χρεωθήκαμε επιπλέον για το κλιματιστικό (5 Ευρώ ημερησίως).
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Franziska
29 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Die Zimmer sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen, jedoch sehr sauber.
Die "Herbergswirte" Manos und Nikos (Junior und Senior) sind sehr nett und zuvorkommend.
Das Zimmer ist mit einer kleinen Küchenzeile inkl. Besteck, Geschirr, Kochutensilien und Kühlschrank ausgestattet. Außerdem hat es einen Balkon mit Tisch, Stühlen und Wäscheleinen.
Einkaufsmöglichkeiten (Supermarkt und Souveniers), Tavernen und Bushaltestellen sind gut zu Fuß erreichbar. Der fußläufige Strand ist auch sehr zu empfehlen (sauber und gepflegt).
Une nuit en couple ; “Hôtel très bien situé, avec un accueil chaleureux. La chambre était propre et fonctionnelle, avec en bonus un petit balcon bien agréable.”
L’hotel Était bien situé. Resto épicerie Bakery à proximité. Point central pour visite Mont Ida et
Rethymno.
Près de la plage.
Autobus au coin de la rue.
La piscine etait appréciée, mais beaucoup trop de chlore...
Pro:
- Clean and cozy room
- Quiet place. Many good restaurants, supermarket and beach are very close.
- Well maintained swimming pool, deep enough to dive. (-the deepest spot will be about 3 meters)
- Kind and helpful host family
Cons:
- Unreachable distance by foot from the center of Rethymno (more than 10km away)
- Too much chemical smell from the pool.
Struttura in posizione ottima, vicinissima alla strada principale con tutti i servizi ( bar, ristoranti, supermarket) ma comunque tranquilla e silenziosa. La famiglia che la gestisce è molto gentile e disponibile. La piscina è piccola ma ottima per i pomeriggi caldi