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Idi Hotel - Zaros Village

Our View

Idi Hotel is located between the interesting central village and the lake of Zaros. This simple hotel is set in gardens with indoor and outdoor pools. Wonderful position for exploring numerous old villages and also a 45 minute drive to south coast resorts and beaches.

Idi Hotel is a very pleasant, family-run retreat-like hotel (recently renovated) with extensive grounds, some resort facilities, wonderful surrounding nature, monasteries, and mountains ... great value for money.

Set just outside the friendly village of Zaros, with beautiful spacious well-flowered gardens and fine trees. Swimming pool and tennis court.

Good rooms of several styles, with air conditioning, dining facilities, fridge, flat TV 32'' and satellite channels.

Next to the Idi hotel the tavern Votomos (belongs to the hotel owners) serves except trout, carps en sturgeons out of their own fishery, and good local food.

Idi hotel is set in a wonderfully quiet rural area. It is peaceful and relaxing. If you wish to spend a day at the sea- it is a 20-25 minute drive.

Also, if trout is your fancy- this is the perfect place. There are trout ponds right by the hotel, so enjoying fresh trout is a treat!

Near the small picturesque lake of Zaros. The gorge is a well-liked and manageable walk. Many picturesque villages, stunning mountain ranges, Amari Valley and superb excursions by car( Moni Vrontisiou, Moni Agiou Fanouriou-Valsamonerou). About 40 minutes from south coast beaches. Wonderful getaway.

Perfect base for touring and hiking. About 7 kilometers outside the village you will find the manmade Faneromeni Damn, where the rich, natural environment meets man’s work in technology. Only 1 hour and 20 minutes from Heraklion airport.

Why We Like It

- The rustic mountain village of Zaros is famous for its natural spring water, it has a fabulous location at the foot of Mt Psiloritis and all the important sites nearby.

- A very peaceful place with lovely mountain views and warm hospitality.

Good To Know

- Unless you want to go into Zaros, you'll eat all meals at the hotel's Votomos taverna.

- The nearest beach is a 30-minute drive away.

- Not a lot going on in Zaros, so Idi Hotel could feel rather isolated and sleepy (a high benefit for some).

The Rooms

Idi Hotel consists of 59 rooms, 34 in the main building and 25 bungalows.

The rooms are spacious, and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge, flat TV 32'', satellite channels, and a balcony or terrace with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and/or to the garden with the swimming pool.

Please note, safe deposit box is available at the front desk

There is a restaurant for breakfast and dinner, a cocktail bar, a TV at the lobby, an indoor and an outdoor swimming-pool, ping pong, tennis court, sauna, whirlpool, and a Roman steaming bath.

The cozy bar has a large terrace with a plasma TV and is surrounded by trees.

Eating

Idi Hotel can be booked on a bed & breakfast basis or half board basis.

Idi Hotel has a small tavern, where guests enjoy breakfast and dinner.

Tavern Votomos (belongs to the hotel owners) serves except trout, carps en sturgeons out of their own fishery, and good local food. The dishes that are offered here are typical Cretan traditional dishes and the products that are used are organic and come out from the hotel"s owner garden.

Kids

Kids are welcome at Idi Hotel.

The hotel offers a spacious garden, a large swimming pool, and a tennis court.

Activities

Enjoy the large pool with plenty of terraces to recline and sunbathe beside it or maybe reading a book.

Play tennis with your friends or children and enjoy this lovely sport. Maybe you never had at home enough time to do that.

A small walk to Lake of Zaros, or hike up the Gorge of St Nicholas - an easy enough 2-hour walk, following a path and clambering over rocks in parts. More experienced hikers might continue up a steep path to Rouvas Forest and the Church of Agios Giannis. Ask at the reception for more information.

Zaros is renowned for its natural pure spring water. The natural springs of Zaros have been supplying the area with fresh, clean and pure drinking water for thousands of years. In the village of Zaros, you can see the remains of the Roman aqueducts and ceramic water channels that supplied water to ancient Gortys. The water from the springs is also the water supply for the whole village of Zaros.

Because of the natural springs and vast amounts of water the area of Zaros remains green and lush even in midsummer and is a natural beauty spot for visitors. See, smell and buy fresh vegetables at one of the biggest outdoor markets in south Crete at Moires.

Visit the second most important archaeological site of Phaestos just 18km away from where the ruins of a Minoan palace date back to 1600BC, or Gortys (13km), which incorporates Greek temples, a Roman forum and amphitheater, and a Byzantine basilica

Enjoy a full day in Heraklion Town, explore the pedestrian-only old town, walk all the way on the promenade of Koules Venetian fortress, and visit the superb Archaeological Museum (unfortunately partially closed) and the Crete Historical Museum.

Head to Crete’s stunning south coast, which gives onto the Libyan Sea and enjoy your swimming at Matala Beach (maybe you already have heard about hippies), the long sandy beach of Kommos, the sandy cliffs of Agios Pavlos or a bit further Triopetra and Ligres Beach.

Find more activities in Heraklion Area.

House Rules

Check-in: 14.00 pm
Check out: 12.00 pm
Minimum Stay: 2-3 nights, depending on the season

MHTE: 1039Κ012Α0057000

How To Get There

Idi Hotel is located just outside the small rustic village of Zaros.

By Air
From May through mid-October there are direct charter flights to Chania (144km ) and, more frequently, to the capital Heraklion (49km). Tickets can be bought in advance for almost all flights via our partner website.

By Sea
"The journey is the thing". A superb way of enjoying the journey to Crete is to fly to Athens and take the ferry from Piraeus (Pireas) - the port serving Athens. A still-romantic way to travel by the overnight ferry from Piraeus to Chania-Souda port (80km from the village)or Heraklion Port (85km). Tickets can be bought in advance for all ferries via our partner website.

By Car
If you want to explore the region while you're here, we recommend that you rent a car, other means of transport are limited and/or infrequent. We suggest our sister website, which offers competitive prices and you can collect your car at either airport.

By Taxi
Book your transfer online easily and safely from the airport or port to any location via our partner website

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through CreteTravel.com

Facilities

Dining: Idi Hotel has a small tavern, where guests enjoy breakfast and dinner

Internet Access: WiFi throughout

Swimming Pool: The Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool

Spa Treatments: Not available

Disabled Access: Not suitable

Pets: On request

Languages Spoken: Greek, English

Parking: Free private parking

Good to Know: Last renovation: 2010

Air - Conditioning
Non-Smoking Rooms
Open in Winter
Child-Friendly
Pool (any)
Restaurant
Restaurants nearby
Private Parking
Family
Bar/Cafe
Tennis Court
Garden
WiFi Internet
Breakfast
Accepted Credit Cards
Luggage Storage
Table Tennis
Wedding Facilities
Daily Maid Service
Village Atmosphere
Airport-Port Transfer Service (extra charge)
Pets Not Allowed
Foodie
Great Outdoors
Mountains
Quiet Location/Relaxed
Adventure

rooms types

Double Room

18m2 - 2 single beds or 1 double : a spacious room and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge (on request), and a private balcony or terrace with garden, pool or mountain view.
Idi Hotel consists of 59 rooms, 34 in the main building and 25 bungalows.
The rooms are spacious, and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge, flat TV 32'', satellite channels, and a balcony or terrace with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and/or to the garden with the swimming pool.
Please note, safe deposit box is available at the front desk.

Air - Conditioning
Wifi Internet (extra charge)
Daily Maid Service
Fridge
Hairdryer
Bath Amenities
Pool Towels
Garden View
Bathroom With Shower

From: € 49 Per Night

Family Room

40 m² (1 double bed, 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed): Opening to a balcony with mountain views, this spacious studio offers free WiFi. This room type can accommodate up to 4 persons.
Idi Hotel consists of 59 rooms, 34 in the main building and 25 bungalows.
The rooms are spacious, and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge, flat TV 32'', satellite channels, and a balcony or terrace with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and/or to the garden with the swimming pool.
Please note, safe deposit box is available at the front desk.

Air - Conditioning
WiFi Internet
Daily Maid Service
Fridge
Hairdryer
Bath Amenities
Garden View
Bathroom With Shower
Alarm Clock

From: € 78 Per Night

Single Room

Air - Conditioning
WiFi Internet
Daily Maid Service
Fridge
Hairdryer
Bath Amenities
Garden View
Bathroom With Shower
Alarm Clock

From: € 34 Per Night

Triple Room

20m2 - 3 single beds or 1 double + 1 single : a spacious room and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge (on request), and a private balcony or terrace with garden, pool or mountain view.
Idi Hotel consists of 59 rooms, 34 in the main building and 25 bungalows.
The rooms are spacious, and comfortably furnished and provide shower/toilet, telephone, radio, air-conditioning, fridge, flat TV 32'', satellite channels, and a balcony or terrace with a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and/or to the garden with the swimming pool.
Please note, safe deposit box is available at the front desk.