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By Santorini Dave
Essentials
• Location: In Moni, near Chalki Village
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• Hotel website: elaiolithos.com
• Hotel phone: +30 69860 83477
• Check prices for ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites is set into the mountains of Naxos, surrounded by olive groves.
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites is an adults-only, eco-chic hideaway with a heated pool and outdoor fitness center surrounded by olive groves, mountain peaks, and hiking trails in central Naxos.
A romantic escape, Elaiolithos features a mountain-view pool, a state-of-the-art kitchen offering cooking classes, and wine and cheese tastings guided by a sommelier. All foods prepared and served in this certified sustainable hotel are organic and locally produced on their own farms within 5 km of the property, including cheese and marmalade made from old family recipes. All six suites feature full kitchens, al fresco dining tables on their patios, organic cotton sheets, and handmade, loom-woven textiles. Bespoke experiences are designed for each traveler’s interests while always showcasing authentic, local experiences. Special amenities for hikers, cyclists, and trail runners include detailed maps, guided tours, picnic lunches, and much more.
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ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – Location
Mountain location with incredible views, about a 5-minute drive from the village of Chalki, and a half-hour drive from Naxos Town, port, and airport.
- Address: Eparchiaki Odos Chalkio-Keramotis
- How to Get There: Port or Airport Transfer can be arranged through the hotel in advance, but renting a car is the best transportation option for those staying at ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites, as the island’s mountain villages have little to no bus access and taxis can get expensive. Renting a car also enables greater freedom to explore the island’s villages, countryside, and beaches. The roads on Naxos are well-maintained and easy to navigate, even in the mountains. Driving to the hotel from Naxos Town or the Airport takes around half an hour.
Taxi service from the port, airport, or Naxos town to the hotel costs about €25. The trip takes between 20 and 30 minutes.
There is bus service that runs between Naxos Town and the nearby Church of Panagia Drosiani (6-minute walk away), but the bus only runs once to town in the morning and once back to the church in the afternoon. Renting a car is strongly recommended.
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – The Basics
- Ages: 16 and older only.
- Beach: The closest beach is tranquil Agiassos, about a 24-minute drive southwest. This is a long stretch of sandy beach with crystal-clear water and a handful of traditional tavernas. Though Agiassos is the closest beach, most of Naxos most popular beaches, including Plaka, Agia Anna, Agios Prokopios, and Alyko, are all within a 30-minute drive.
- Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed.
- View: Fantastic mountain and olive grove views from each suite’s terrace.
- Parking: Complimentary parking is available on site.
- Nice Perks: GPS Files provided for local hiking trails and local welcome amenities. Hammocks and dining tables on all patios, yoga mats and Netflix in every suite. On-site library and gift shop.
- When to Book: Naxos’ best hotels book out far in advance, especially during high season travel. For best availability and rates, book two to three months ahead.
- How to Book: Booking.com will have the best rates.
- Phone: +30 69883 27674
- Email: info@elaiolithos.com
- Website: elaiolithos.com
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – Amenities
- Pool: Brand new heated swimming pool with stunning views.
- Spa: Massage therapy is available in the privacy of each suite.
- Fitness Center: Well-equipped, professional gym on-site.
- Private Pools/Jacuzzis: None.
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – Food and Drink
- Restaurant: ELaiolithos’ on-site open-air restaurant features seasonally-rotating regional dishes prepared with handmade, local, and sustainably-sourced ingredients. Everything served here was grown on the owner’s family farm or within 5 km of the hotel and made using the family’s traditional recipes. Cooking classes are on offer for guests, as well as wine and cheese tastings.
- Lounge/Bar: Beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails are on offer.
- Breakfast: A local and organic a-la-carte breakfast is served to each suite from 8:30am. Early and take-away breakfasts are available upon advance request.
- Room Service: Yes.
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – Rooms
- Room Types: Oraia Eleni Suite • Ariadne & Dionysus Suite • Fanari Suite • Emery Suite • Zas Cave Suite • List of all rooms
- Smoking Rooms: ELaiolithos is a non-smoking hotel. Smoking is permitted in outdoor areas only.
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms: The entrance and main terrace are wheelchair-freindly, though there are no wheelchair accessible showers. There are few stairs on the property, so minor mobility issues can be accommodated.
- Best Room: The romantic Oraia Eleni (Helen of Troy) Suite is the largest at 105 square meters, with two bedrooms (one with a king-sized bed and large seating area and the other with two single beds), and two bathrooms (one with a bathtub and one with a glass shower cabin), a private balcony, full kitchen, and a telescope.
- For Families: Ages 16 and older only. Families with teens should consider the Oraia Eleni Suite described above for the most space and privacy. This suite sleeps up to four guests. The 87-square-meter, 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom Emery Suite, is another excellent choice with a separate living area and open-dining room kitchen, and sleeps five with a king-sized bed, 2 twin beds, and a sofa bed.
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – What’s Nearby?
Nearby Restaurants, Bars, and Breweries
- To Peyko: Small, family-run café in Moni, offering a limited but excellent menu of regional favorites, with all produce sourced from their own farm. 10-minute walk, 2-minute drive
- Halki Café: Modern indoor/outdoor eatery offering sandwiches, snacks, and traditional fare. 5-minute drive
- Caffé Greco: Lovely cafe in a historic stone building with dining on the sidewalk or in the atmospheric back garden. Exellent for brunch, lunch, and cocktails. Don’t miss the Kitron Spritz, made with the island’s signature, citrus spirit only produced in Chalki. 5-minute drive
- Kitron Café Cocktail Bar: Cozy café in Chalki village serving coffee, sweets, and light fare, as well as a creative menu of signature, kitron-based cocktails; the kitron distillery is just a few meters away). 6-minute drive
- To Spitikó Galaktompoúreko: Sweet, shaded café in the Chalki main square for coffee or a casual meal. Their name means “homemade custard pastry;” and they serve amazing ones. 6-minute drive
Nearby Market or Grocery
- To Ariston: Small traditional Chalki grocery selling local food products, wine, and some pottery and textiles. 6-minute drive
Nearby Shopping & Cool Shops
- Art and Nature: Charming shop with a selection of honey, fresh and dried fruit, olive oils, and marmelades all produced on the family’s farm. 6-minute drive
- Maria’s Handmade Textiles Exhibition & Workshop – Woven Artifacts: Artisan workshop offering beautiful textiles hand-woven on a 45-year-old loom built by the shop owner. All of the textiles in ELaiolithos’ suites were made here. 6-minute drive
- Kreopoleío Giovánis: Cheesemaker and butcher shop plus locally produced raki, wine, olives, olive oil, and vinegars. 6-minute drive
- Naxia Gi: Small shop with a large selection of honeys, herbs, teas, spices and more – all grown and produced in Naxos. 6-minute drive
Nearby Attractions
- Panagia Drosiani: Beautiful 6th century A.D.Byzantine church; the oldest on Naxos and one of the oldest in all of Greece. 1-minute drive
- Chalki Village: Lovely traditional village peppered with neoclassical buildings, picturesque churches, and great local shops and eateries. 6-minute drive
- Vallindras Kitron Distillery: Producers of the island’s ubiquitous Kitron liqueur (made from Citron leaves), offering free distillery tours and tastings. 6-minute drive
- Apano Kastro: Medeival Venetian castle ruins. Accessed by hiking up about an hour from the village of Ano Potamia. 13-minute drive
- Temple of Demeter: Marble temple ruins dating back to the 6th Century BC. Located on a hilltop in the village of Sangri; the temple site also includes a small archaeological museum. 18-minute drive
- Fotodotis Monastery: 6th-Century fortified hilltop monastery said to be built by a Byzantine princess; contains medeival frescoes. Accessed by hiking 1km up from the north of Danakos village. 32-minute drive
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites – The Hotel
ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites is a remote, romantic boutique hotel in Naxos
…with incredible views of the surrounding mountains.
There is a wonderful and island-renowned cafe on the terrace, serving organic seasonal cuisine and custom cocktails using local ingredients.
All served up in front of that breathtaking view.
The terrace also displays the the original olive press and millstone of nearby Moni village.
A photo of the mill at work hangs in the hotel’s on-site gift shop.
This is the Zas Cave Suite at ELaiolithos. Suites are Cycladic in design, with a blend of traditional and modern furnishings. Each individually-decorated suite features beautiful hand-woven textiles. Comfortable Coco-Mat mattresses ensure a restful stay.
All suites at ELaiolithos have small but fully-equipped kitchens.
The bathroom in the Zas Cave suite has a corner shower, bowl-basin sink, and a traditional cave design.
This is the Fanari Suite.
The kitchen in the Fanari Suite is a little roomier…
…and has bar seating for two. From here, you can see through the door into the en-suite bathroom.
The bathroom in the Fanari Suite is also Cycladic in design, with a walk-in shower.
The 52 square-meter Ariadne & Dionysus Suite is designed for couples.
The Ariadne & Dionysus Suite’s unique glass-wall shower makes the room best suited for romantic couples. (Curtains can be pulled for privacy, and the toilet is hidden out of view.)
The glass-walled bathroom from the outside.
The kitchen in the Ariadne & Dionysus Suite. All kitchens at ELaiolithos are well-stocked…
…including local olive oil pressed from fruit from the surrounding groves. Check rates and availability: ELaiolithos Luxury Villa Suites
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