Elma's Dream Apartments & Villas

Hotels
9.1 (73 reviews)
Polyrinias Street, Cryssi Akti , Kato Daratso , gr

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Good value for money
Cons:
Tiny bathroom
Limited kitchen amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.23
The room was very clean, which contributed positively to the stay.
Service
9.7
The friendly owner Andreas and the warm hospitality made the experience enjoyable.
Location
9.74
The location is excellent, very close to the beach and easy access to Chania.
Room Quality
8.69
Room quality was good, although some mentioned the bathroom was tiny.
Amenities
8.22
Kitchen facilities could be improved, such as the absence of a drying rack.
Value for Money
9.18
Great value with many positive comments regarding worth compared to price.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Bar service was enjoyable, especially with the owner's Frapé.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall, guests had a very pleasant stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 10:36

Property Description

Close to the Beach

Located just 100 metres from the crystal clear waters of Chrisi Akti Beach, Elma’s Dream offers a serene escape with easy access to the beach for a relaxing holiday experience.

Comfortable Accommodation

Elma’s Dream provides well-appointed studios and apartments, featuring spacious seating areas and fully equipped kitchenettes. Guests can enjoy the convenience of balconies and some units even offer a shared terrace for added relaxation.

Convenient Location

Conveniently situated only 3.5km from Chania’s centre, 15km from the airport, and 7km from the port, Elma’s Dream offers easy access to key attractions. With a bus stop just 50m away, exploring the area is hassle-free.

Book your stay at Elma’s Dream for a tranquil beachside getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Swimming pool: Closed from Fri, Oct 16, 2026 until Sat, Apr 17, 2027
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 5 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 73 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.74
Room Quality: 8.69
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 9.18
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
Andreas and his family are so lovely, friendly and helpful!
Pros:

Spacious and with everything we needed

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Gordana • extended_group • mk
9
We had a very comfortable stay and Andreas made everything easy for us.
Pros:

The apartment was spacious and comfortable, with a separate bedroom and a real kitchen/living area. The location was very close to a beautiful sandy beach with shallow sea. Andreas was very kind and helpful, especially with organizing a trip to Balos, late check-out and taxi to the airport.

Cons:

Nothing important about the apartment. The beach sunbeds were a bit expensive, but this is separate from the accommodation.

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Katarzyna • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

I recommend this cozy, family-run, and cultural hotel. It's close to the beach and the bus stop, from which a 1.3-euro ticket, purchased at a nearby supermarket, will take you to China and other interesting sights. The owners are very helpful; they'll provide you with a beach chair and towel, and they'll also book a taxi to and from the airport or other destinations if you need one. The kitchen and bathroom are well-stocked, and there's daily housekeeping. Just bring a pair of swimsuits and good shoes and you're ready to go. Nearby, there's a tavern serving local dishes at reasonable prices, and there's also a fun train stop that takes you on excursions. The beach is beautiful, uncrowded, with beautiful snorkeling areas. The beach access is gentle, ideal for families and seniors. We were there in May, and it was perfect; the air and water temperatures were like July by the Baltic Sea. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Laura Kate • couple • gb
10
Lovely stay at Elma's Dream!
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Eugenio • family_with_children • gb
9
Pleasant stay at Elma’s
Pros:

Stayed at Elma’s for 3 nights in April. Andreas was very friendly by providing us all the necessary equipment for the baby including high chair and cot. He was also so kind to accommodate a late check out and arranged us an olive oil tasting experience. Location is amazing just 2 minutes walk from the beach and 25 minutes walk from Chania. Definitely recommend !

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • couple • gb
9
Andreas and his family were so lovely and welcoming! The hotel is next to the beach and is beautifu
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
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Laetitia • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Appartement spacieux avec une double terrasse. Hôtes accueillants et de bons conseils pour des idées de randonnées.
Les enfants ont profité de la piscine.
La résidence est à 2 min à pieds de la plage. Supermarchés à proximité. Quartier calme.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Kristian • couple • dk
9
2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Marion • couple • de
6
Toplage, beengte kleine Anlage
Pros:

Die Lage zum wunderschönen Strand

Cons:

Die Wohneinheiten sind sehr dicht aufeinander. Das Personal bzw. die Inhaberin war eher abweisend. Wir haben uns nicht wohl gefühlt

2025-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jari • couple • fi
9
2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Gaule • couple • it
9
Soggiorno breve ma assai piacevole
Pros:

Vicinanza all'aeroporto, al centro di Chania, vicinanza a spiagge bellissime e attrezzate. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

Cons:

Nessun commento negativo

2025-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Epameinondas • couple • gr
8
2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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ANASTASIOS • family_with_children • gr
8
2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Drakwnakis • couple • gr
7
2025-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Anton • family_with_children • ua
10
Все було дуже чудово. Усім кому потрібна комфортна відпуска та відпочинок тоді вам сюди)) Магазин поруч пляж в 200 м бас
Pros:

Все було дуже чудово.

Cons:

Кондиціонер його треба замінити або налаштувати на швидку та максимальне охолодження кімнати. Бо в таку спеку хочеться швидко охолодитися. А він працює дуже повільно і за усю ніч навіть не охолоджує.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Elin • family_with_children • se
9
Pros:

Läget var toppen. Bara någon minuts promenad till stranden som var jättefint. Även enkelt att ta en promenad in till Chania och hela dess utbud på sevärdheter, restauranger mm. Tycker man promanden är för lång så går det bussar var femtonde minut.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
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vasiliki • couple • gr
10
Pros:

Ήταν από τις ωραιότερες διακοπές μας. Το δωμάτιο ήταν πεντακάθαρο και οι ιδιοκτήτες ήταν πολύ ευγενικοί και φιλόξενοι.Η πισίνα ήταν ανοιχτή μέχρι τις 11το βράδυ και μάλιστα θερμενομενη. Το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα.
Ευχαριστούμε τον κο Αντρέα και ελπίζω να καταφέρουμε να τον επισκεφτούμε σύντομα!!!

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Richard • family_with_children • at
8
We loved it and would come back! Thanx Andreas for the pleasant stay!
Pros:

- pool - our daughter loved it
- the friendly owner Andreas
- lovely pool bar and Andreas makes the best Frapé
- close to beach and town (15 - 20min walk or just 7mins by bus)
- relaxed atmosphere
- two cute dogs

Cons:

- tiny bathroom
- kitchen facilities could have been better
- there was no drying rack, just a small one that was out of service for some days. It got repaired but it was small and we couldn't dry all our stuff at once

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Aimee • couple • nz
8
Clean and friendly stay
Pros:

The owner was very welcoming and informative. We loved seeing the dogs and getting in a few pats as we were missing our pets a lot. The beach was very close but the pool was also excellent. It is very close to the us straight into Chania old town too which ia great.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Signe • family_with_children • dk
9
Roligt, hyggeligt og god lokation
Pros:

Vores ophold hos Elmas Dream Apartments var helt fantastisk. Værelset var lejligheden var stor og køkkenet indeholder alt hvad man har brug for. Sengene og hovedpuderne er helt fantastiske. Vi overnattede der som par med en dreng på 2 år. Der var både børneseng og børnepool med skygge. Parret der ejer hotellet er meget søde og hjælpsomme, de har altid et godt råd eller anbefaling til gode spisesteder.
Stranden ligger for enden af vejen og er både smuk og børnevenlig. Hvis 700 m. Fra hotellet ligger der en skøn legeplads inde i en park hvor at der om aftenen er mange børnefamilier der hygger sig. Vi har rejst meget på Kreta og dette ophold er en af de bedste vi har haft.

2025-07-14 • via Nuitee