Elma's Dream Apartments & Villas

Hotels
9.1 (66 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
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
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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 Sat, Oct 25, 2025 until Wed, Apr 15, 2026

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 66 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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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
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Hannah • family with young children • gb
10
Ideal week
Pros:

Apartment was a good size and had everything you would need, location great - 2 mins walk to the beach. Andreas and his family were wonderful hosts and the beer on tap is delicious. Rocky and Hercules are nice to have around too

Cons:

Nothing. It would be good to have a dustpan and brush

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Iuliia • group • ua
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. The room was very spacious and comfortable, and everything was super clean. The hosts were very friendly and always ready to help or answer any questions. It felt very welcoming.

The location is great - just a few minutes from a nice beach, and there are supermarkets close by, which is very convenient. A nice bonus was that the hotel provides free beach towels and sunbeds, which made beach days even easier.

Overall, it was a very pleasant and relaxed place to stay. I’d gladly come back.

Cons:

Everything was perfect

2025-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Ck • family with young children • gr
1
We didn’t stay. We left right away.
Pros:

Nothing. We didn’t even stay. We left right away. We asked for the property to cover at least half of our expenses for not depicting the property with recent photos. We were also checked in by a 12 year old at the bar.

Cons:

It was nothing like the pictures. The pictures must be well over 10+ years old. There were rusted kitchen appliances. Everything was plastic. You can barely fit in the bathroom. We found a place in the old city for half the cost.

2025-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Jan • young couple • nl
10
Exceptional
2024-11-11 • via Nuitee
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Av • family with young children • lt
9
Superb
Pros:

Friendly owner. Close to the beach.

2024-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Győr • family with young children • ro
10
Perfect vacation
Pros:

Our stay was perfect, we loved it. We were there with a 22 month old toddler and this apartman was perfect for us. It is very spacious, the kitchen has everything you need, it has a balcony where we stayed every night, it has air conditioning, the pool is nice, etc. The host is very friendly and helpful. The place is very close to a nice beach (less than 5 min), it is close to chania, to the botanical garden, 1 hour drive to balos, falassarna, lake kournas and there is a very good restaurant near. We recommend this place for families with children.

Cons:

-

2024-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Brendan • family with young children • gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Friendly and helpful family run business. Chilled out

2024-09-16 • via Nuitee