Wow! We don't often comment on trip advisor but felt Andrakos apartments and first class TERRASSA restaurant was a real hidden gem and would recommend this highly. The views... read more are spectacular, set away from the main town of Elounda yet easily accessible by bus/car. The apartment was spacious, clean, and towels changed daily by maid Katrina. We had a lovely veranda from where to sit out and look at the mountains surrounding Spinalonga. Also, the pool area was clean, again with spectacular views. No problem with sunbeds either! Now the most important part. The holiday was made special by eating every night at the restaurant Terrassa! ' Chef Aris prepared wonderful dishes, cooked fresh, using all home grown herbs etc from an extensive menu. He then had the time to chat to guests which at times was hillarious! Now for Mr Kostis. He is a wonderful man, polite, friendly, always ready on hand to help and assist (thanks for booking our return taxi for us!). We were always met with a friendly smile and a warm welcome. Moving on - two other important people who assisted mainly in the restaurant and bar area were Antonis and Despina. Both gave professional advice on the menu and wines served and their English was exceptional no language barrier to overcome! They had the most wonderful sense of humour, laughed with us at the bar, knew the wines we liked, shared their knowledge of... Wow! We don't often comment on trip advisor but felt Andrakos apartments and first class TERRASSA restaurant was a real hidden gem and would recommend this highly. The views are spectacular, set away from the main town of Elounda yet easily accessible by bus/car. The apartment was spacious, clean, and towels changed daily by maid Katrina. We had a lovely veranda from where to sit out and look at the mountains surrounding Spinalonga. Also, the pool area was clean, again with spectacular views. No problem with sunbeds either!

Now the most important part. The holiday was made special by eating every night at the restaurant Terrassa! ' Chef Aris prepared wonderful dishes, cooked fresh, using all home grown herbs etc from an extensive menu. He then had the time to chat to guests which at times was hillarious! Now for Mr Kostis. He is a wonderful man, polite, friendly, always ready on hand to help and assist (thanks for booking our return taxi for us!). We were always met with a friendly smile and a warm welcome.

Moving on - two other important people who assisted mainly in the restaurant and bar area were Antonis and Despina. Both gave professional advice on the menu and wines served and their English was exceptional no language barrier to overcome!
They had the most wonderful sense of humour, laughed with us at the bar, knew the wines we liked, shared their knowledge of the surrounding area and made us feel really welcome after a week's stay we felt like "part of the family". Thank you

All in all, a fantastic place to stay if traditional greek food (and wines) is your thing served up with a friendly, professional smile in a first class Restaurant. Could not have expected more and could only highly recommend this you will not be disappointed. We will return.

Tony & Helena More

  It was wonderful place. Amazing views. I can recommend this apartments. Food was also very good️ so quiet and peaceful place.
We went Spinalonga and it was also amazing... read more place. It takes 10 km to Plaka.

  My husband & I have just spent two delightful weeks at the Adrakos Apartments run by Costos & Anna who are charming hosts. We have found all the staff... read more to be very friendly and helpful, making our stay extremely relaxing and enjoyable. Our apartment and balcony were spacious and very comfortable as well as being spotlessly clean. Our balcony caught the morning and evening sun so we could enjoy the views and do absolutely nothing! The swimming pool was never busy and we were often the only people sunbathing or in the pool, even though we knew the other apartments were definitely occupied. The restaurant next to the apartments is excellent and I urge you to eat here early in your holidays. Once you do you will definitely want to eat here again - the restaurant staff are also delightful and incredibly welcoming and friendly. Our whole experience here has been amazing and we highly recommend Adrakos. It is also very good value for money. A lovely family run business, great staff, incredible views and their restaurant serving truly traditional Cretan dishes cooked in a wood burning oven is very special - heaven! Thank you for such a wonderful stay. More

  The hotel has impressive views from everywhere
It was really good to have breakfast which such great views.
The room was really comfortable and well decorated
Also is really well... read more located by car because is 5 min to Elounda and 15 min by agios Nikolaos
The only but I would like to have soap for clean the dishes in the apartment

  I and my wife stayed here for two weeks. The apartment was very comfortable and nice. The restaurant is something very special, super quality, very professional, nice people, fantastic... read more food, music and view from terrace.
Artur

  We stayed in this fabulous place for 2 weeks in August, I can honestly say it is one of the best experiances we have ever had. The room was spotless... read more and kept that way by the lovely Mrs Katarina, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very nice with an excellent shower and plenty of hot water. Self catering to me is using two wine glasses, but for those who are less lazy, there seemed to be everything that you need for a simple meal. The room was spacious and quiet and had the most spectacular views. The pool was well kept and quiet never more than 8 people when we were there, the road near by did not distract in any way and watching the selfie and posing buisness at the view point was in its self an entertainment! The hotel was situated in just the right place for getting to both Elunda and Agi Nick, we used a mixture of busses ( cheap and regular once you get the hang of them) and taxis which were reasonably priced and in abundance. We ate at the Restaurant 5 times and it was always fantastic food with views and dare I say wine to die for, However what made the the vist so worthwile was the staff and owners, every single one of them was a little gem, funny, friendly and proffessional and beyond helpful. We cannot praise the... We stayed in this fabulous place for 2 weeks in August, I can honestly say it is one of the best experiances we have ever had. The room was spotless and kept that way by the lovely Mrs Katarina, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very nice with an excellent shower and plenty of hot water. Self catering to me is using two wine glasses, but for those who are less lazy, there seemed to be everything that you need for a simple meal. The room was spacious and quiet and had the most spectacular views.
The pool was well kept and quiet never more than 8 people when we were there, the road near by did not distract in any way and watching the selfie and posing buisness at the view point was in its self an entertainment!
The hotel was situated in just the right place for getting to both Elunda and Agi Nick, we used a mixture of busses ( cheap and regular once you get the hang of them) and taxis which were reasonably priced and in abundance.
We ate at the Restaurant 5 times and it was always fantastic food with views and dare I say wine to die for,
However what made the the vist so worthwile was the staff and owners, every single one of them was a little gem, funny, friendly and proffessional and beyond helpful. We cannot praise the place enough. More

  It wasn’t for the snotty waitress in the restaurant. As I had arrived late afternoon I decided to eat at their well reviewed restaurant (& yes I did have... read more high expectations). Sadly this was a huge letdown due to who I can only presume was the maitre die. After I asked for a cocktail menu I was met with ‘well what cocktail do you want - brandy?’ Ummm nope don’t like brandy, can I have the cocktail menu that I asked for. I finally managed to order a cocktail off the menu. When it came to ordering the food she then came back and reeled off a load of specials. Obviously all free as there were no prices! When she came back to take my order and I ordered off the menu she sniggered! Yes sniggered! What for? Because I ordered off the menu and not one of her well rehearsed specials? Very unprofessional. The food when it came was just bog standard - nothing to shout home about that’s for sure and I certainly didn’t hang around for breakfast in the morning if that’s the attitude. Such a shame really as the girl who checked me in and showed me to my room was lovely and the room, pool and obvious gorgeous view were otherwise outstanding. Bus stops at the end of the drive both to Elounda and Agios Nikolaos which was handy for an evening jaunt into the... It wasn’t for the snotty waitress in the restaurant.

As I had arrived late afternoon I decided to eat at their well reviewed restaurant (& yes I did have high expectations). Sadly this was a huge letdown due to who I can only presume was the maitre die. After I asked for a cocktail menu I was met with ‘well what cocktail do you want - brandy?’ Ummm nope don’t like brandy, can I have the cocktail menu that I asked for. I finally managed to order a cocktail off the menu. When it came to ordering the food she then came back and reeled off a load of specials. Obviously all free as there were no prices! When she came back to take my order and I ordered off the menu she sniggered! Yes sniggered! What for? Because I ordered off the menu and not one of her well rehearsed specials? Very unprofessional. The food when it came was just bog standard - nothing to shout home about that’s for sure and I certainly didn’t hang around for breakfast in the morning if that’s the attitude.

Such a shame really as the girl who checked me in and showed me to my room was lovely and the room, pool and obvious gorgeous view were otherwise outstanding. Bus stops at the end of the drive both to Elounda and Agios Nikolaos which was handy for an evening jaunt into the respective towns. Would happily stay there again, just not dine in the restaurant.....ever! More

  My husband and I had the most relaxing time here and will definitely be returning next year.
The staff were very helpful and attentive. The views were stunning and the... read more pool was well kept.
Due to it being quite a small place and adults only it was not very busy and often we found we had the pool to ourselves.
We would highly recommend the restaurant which is clearly loved by the locals too. The food was fantastic as was the service and wine recommendations.
We shall be counting down the days until we can return.

  Hands down, one of the best places I have ever stayed on holiday. All the staff are wonderful- attentive, helpful, friendly, fun and very knowledgable. They helped to organise... read more our motorbike hire, provided lovely chats at the bar, advised us on traditional foods to eat and kept our baggage safe when we explored other parts of the island.
I would definitely return here- oh and I forgot to mention the view! It's incredible. Much better than staying down on the coast right next to the beach. If you don't end up staying at Adrakos you must take a visit to the restaurant which is amazing as well. Rooms are simple, cool and clean and the breakfast is lovely and fresh every morning. Thanks for looking after us so well! We loved it. Amy & Ben x x More

  Me my partner and my frie ds arrived here to an amazing reception from the staff their the view is unbelievable when you wake up and through out the day... read more and night,the restaurant attached to the hotel had lovely food and service would highly recommend!!!