Located on a sprawling site covering some 8 hectares, this hotel lies at an altitude of 500 m at the foot of the Philoritis mountain.The small town of Zaros, which is the area's main centre and offers visitors a diverse selection of shopping and entertainment venues, lies about 1 km from the hotel. It is just 20 km to Mátala, a town on the south coast of Crete, whose sprawling beaches are ideal for bathing. Lying amidst wonderful natural surrounds this hotel was first opened in 2005 and comprises 11 accommodation units scattered throughout the grounds. Facilities within the 2-storey main building include a 24-hour reception desk, a currency exchange facility and a cloakroom in addition to a small supermarket, a shop, a games room, a breakfast room, a TV room/ lounge and a conference room. Drinks and beverages are available in the cosy café and traditional tavern with non-smoking area and highchairs for infants. There is a playground for younger guests and it is possible to make use of the public Internet terminal, bicycle hire service and room service. A car park and bicycle storage facility round off the offerings. Each of the separate apartments comes with a bathroom with hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, Internet access, a hi-fi stereo system with a radio function, satellite/ cable TV, a kitchenette with a fridge and individually controllable heating and air conditioning. There is also a combined lounge/ bedroom, a separate bedroom and a balcony offering fantastic views out over the surrounding area in each as standard. A diversity of sports may be undertaken in the local area including hiking, cycling, climbing and horse riding.