Located in the wine village of Archanes, the largest wine-producing region of Crete, in the hinterland of the capital Heraklion. The airport and the city of Heraklion are just 15 km away.
Traditions & Customs of the Area Archanes is also known for its vineyards and excellent local wines. In August and September, guests can observe or even participate in the grape harvest and winemaking process. From late October to early January, the distillation of grapes (Rakokazana) takes place, during which the famous Raki is produced. Wine tasting tours can also be booked. Crete is internationally renowned for its superb olive oil. From November onwards, guests can visit the locally restored olive oil factory, where they can discover the timeless methods of extracting oil from this valuable fruit.
Traditions & Customs of the Area Archanes is also known for its vineyards and excellent local wines. In August and September, guests can observe or even participate in the grape harvest and winemaking process. From late October to early January, the distillation of grapes (Rakokazana) takes place, during which the famous Raki is produced. Wine tasting tours can also be booked. Crete is internationally renowned for its superb olive oil. From November onwards, guests can visit the locally restored olive oil factory, where they can discover the timeless methods of extracting oil from this valuable fruit.
Manili Boutique Suites & Villas is the ideal destination for couples, solo travelers, friends, or families. Located in the heart of Archanes Village in Crete, this boutique hotel brings tradition to life amidst modern and luxurious details.
At Manili Boutique Suites & Villas, every effort is made to provide you with an unforgettable experience defined by luxury, relaxation, and comfort. The earthy textures of the Cretan landscape and the water elements awaken all your senses while you enjoy exceptional hospitality.
Stay in one of the spacious and fully equipped villas or suites and take advantage of the pools, barbecue facilities, and exquisite dining experiences. Indulge in local delicacies and enjoy excellent cocktails and coffee at the Manili Bistro.
We also offer airport/port transfer services as part of your stay at our boutique hotel. The hotel provides a bar, a billiard table (pool), a car rental service, exceptional food and beverages, as well as laundry and ironing services. Additional amenities include luggage storage, a parking area, pool loungers, and pool towels. Enjoy private excursions, reception/lobby services, a restaurant, and room service. For your leisure, the resort offers swimming pools and table football. Moreover, the boutique resort provides complimentary Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity.
At Manili Boutique Suites & Villas, every effort is made to provide you with an unforgettable experience defined by luxury, relaxation, and comfort. The earthy textures of the Cretan landscape and the water elements awaken all your senses while you enjoy exceptional hospitality.
Stay in one of the spacious and fully equipped villas or suites and take advantage of the pools, barbecue facilities, and exquisite dining experiences. Indulge in local delicacies and enjoy excellent cocktails and coffee at the Manili Bistro.
We also offer airport/port transfer services as part of your stay at our boutique hotel. The hotel provides a bar, a billiard table (pool), a car rental service, exceptional food and beverages, as well as laundry and ironing services. Additional amenities include luggage storage, a parking area, pool loungers, and pool towels. Enjoy private excursions, reception/lobby services, a restaurant, and room service. For your leisure, the resort offers swimming pools and table football. Moreover, the boutique resort provides complimentary Wi-Fi for seamless connectivity.
All Rooms / Apartments Offer:
Guests can enjoy pool towels, premium bathroom toiletries, a refrigerator, room service (available until midnight), a safe, a shared outdoor pool, and a shared terrace. The seating area provides a relaxing atmosphere, and slippers as well as soundproof windows ensure added comfort. Street views, tea and coffee-making facilities, voicemail, and a scale complete the amenities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available.
1. Junior Suite with Hot Tub Access
This suite is equipped with ADSL Internet, air conditioning, an alarm clock, and bathroom amenities. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower or bathtub, depending on preference. Additional features include beach towels, cable-satellite TV, a closet, coffee-making facilities, and daily maid service. A secure electronic lock ensures safety. The shared rooftop terrace features an external hot tub with mountain views for relaxation. Inside, the suite also offers a flat-screen TV, a full-length mirror, a hairdryer, high-speed Internet access, individually controlled air conditioning, interactive TV, and ironing facilities. A kitchenette, minibar, modern furnishings, mountain views, and movie and sports channels enhance your stay. An outdoor hot tub and music system complete the experience.
2. Split-Level Suite for up to 2 Guests
This suite features a unique split-level design. The lower level includes a cozy sitting area, a bathroom, and a functional kitchenette. The upper level houses a bedroom with a comfortable Queen-size bed and an open wardrobe. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink, along with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers.
3. Split-Level Suite with Hot Tub for up to 4 Guests
This suite offers a split-level layout. The lower level features a cozy bedroom with a Queen-size bed, an open wardrobe, and a functional kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers. The upper level offers a serene space with a Queen-size bed and a luxurious bathtub for added relaxation. The private terrace includes a hot tub, ideal for unwinding. With a capacity of up to 4 guests, this suite combines comfort, luxury, and unique design for an unforgettable stay.
4. Deluxe Suite for 2 Guests
This Deluxe Suite includes a bedroom with a Queen-size bed, a seating area with a sofa, and a kitchenette. The bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink, along with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers.
5. Junior Suite – Pool View for up to 2 Guests
This Junior Suite consists of a bedroom with a Queen-size bed and a kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a sink with all essential toiletries, towels, and slippers provided. This suite offers direct access to the shared pool and terrace.
6. Suite with Hot Tub/Whirlpool for up to 2 Guests
This Junior Suite features a Queen-size bed, an open wardrobe, and a kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers. Located on the first floor, this suite offers a private hot tub on its terrace with mountain and pool views. The maximum capacity of this suite is 2 guests.
7. Junior Suite for 2 Guests
This Junior Suite features a bedroom with a Queen-size bed, a kitchenette, and a sofa. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a separate modern sink, with all necessary toiletries, towels, and slippers provided. 8. The Villas for 5 guests
This villa comprises of 3 storeys, including 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It also has a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living room, including a dining table area. This villa has direct access to the main road and Manili Bistro, but it is also directly connected to the shared yard, pool and BBQ area. There is also basic gym equipment in the second living room of the villa for private use of its guests. This villa can accomodate up to 5 people.
Guests can enjoy pool towels, premium bathroom toiletries, a refrigerator, room service (available until midnight), a safe, a shared outdoor pool, and a shared terrace. The seating area provides a relaxing atmosphere, and slippers as well as soundproof windows ensure added comfort. Street views, tea and coffee-making facilities, voicemail, and a scale complete the amenities. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available.
1. Junior Suite with Hot Tub Access
This suite is equipped with ADSL Internet, air conditioning, an alarm clock, and bathroom amenities. Bathrobes and slippers are also provided. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower or bathtub, depending on preference. Additional features include beach towels, cable-satellite TV, a closet, coffee-making facilities, and daily maid service. A secure electronic lock ensures safety. The shared rooftop terrace features an external hot tub with mountain views for relaxation. Inside, the suite also offers a flat-screen TV, a full-length mirror, a hairdryer, high-speed Internet access, individually controlled air conditioning, interactive TV, and ironing facilities. A kitchenette, minibar, modern furnishings, mountain views, and movie and sports channels enhance your stay. An outdoor hot tub and music system complete the experience.
2. Split-Level Suite for up to 2 Guests
This suite features a unique split-level design. The lower level includes a cozy sitting area, a bathroom, and a functional kitchenette. The upper level houses a bedroom with a comfortable Queen-size bed and an open wardrobe. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink, along with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers.
3. Split-Level Suite with Hot Tub for up to 4 Guests
This suite offers a split-level layout. The lower level features a cozy bedroom with a Queen-size bed, an open wardrobe, and a functional kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers. The upper level offers a serene space with a Queen-size bed and a luxurious bathtub for added relaxation. The private terrace includes a hot tub, ideal for unwinding. With a capacity of up to 4 guests, this suite combines comfort, luxury, and unique design for an unforgettable stay.
4. Deluxe Suite for 2 Guests
This Deluxe Suite includes a bedroom with a Queen-size bed, a seating area with a sofa, and a kitchenette. The bathroom features a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink, along with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers.
5. Junior Suite – Pool View for up to 2 Guests
This Junior Suite consists of a bedroom with a Queen-size bed and a kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a sink with all essential toiletries, towels, and slippers provided. This suite offers direct access to the shared pool and terrace.
6. Suite with Hot Tub/Whirlpool for up to 2 Guests
This Junior Suite features a Queen-size bed, an open wardrobe, and a kitchenette. The bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, a toilet, and a modern sink with essential toiletries, towels, and slippers. Located on the first floor, this suite offers a private hot tub on its terrace with mountain and pool views. The maximum capacity of this suite is 2 guests.
7. Junior Suite for 2 Guests
This Junior Suite features a bedroom with a Queen-size bed, a kitchenette, and a sofa. The bathroom includes a walk-in shower, a toilet, and a separate modern sink, with all necessary toiletries, towels, and slippers provided. 8. The Villas for 5 guests
This villa comprises of 3 storeys, including 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It also has a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious living room, including a dining table area. This villa has direct access to the main road and Manili Bistro, but it is also directly connected to the shared yard, pool and BBQ area. There is also basic gym equipment in the second living room of the villa for private use of its guests. This villa can accomodate up to 5 people.
breakfast buffet incl.
Museums & Archaeological Sites
In Archanes, there are several fascinating points of interest, such as the Archaeological Museum, which houses artifacts from Fourni (Royal Tombs, Vathipetro, Tourkogeitonia, Youchtas Minoan Sanctuary). Other notable attractions include the Folklore Museum, the Museum of World War I & II, and the Museum of Cretan History and Tradition.
A visit to the Minoan Palace of Archanes, located in Tourkogeitonia and discovered in 1964, is highly recommended. The palace was as large as the Palace of Knossos and closely linked to it.
The Morosini Aqueduct is another highlight, located in the gorge of Agia Eirini.
The Minoan Palace of Knossos is just 10 km away from the Manili Boutique Suites and Villas. This significant ancient site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period until the 5th century AD. The Palace of Knossos is connected with captivating myths, such as the legend of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daedalus and Icarus from Greek mythology.
In Heraklion, you can explore the large Archaeological Museum, which is a must-visit. Also worth seeing are the Historical Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Morosini Fountain at Lions Square, built in 1628. Additionally, in Heraklion, you can visit the Cathedral of St. Minas and the St. Catherine of Sinai exhibition venue, showcasing unique icons, books, and artifacts.
In Archanes, there are several fascinating points of interest, such as the Archaeological Museum, which houses artifacts from Fourni (Royal Tombs, Vathipetro, Tourkogeitonia, Youchtas Minoan Sanctuary). Other notable attractions include the Folklore Museum, the Museum of World War I & II, and the Museum of Cretan History and Tradition.
A visit to the Minoan Palace of Archanes, located in Tourkogeitonia and discovered in 1964, is highly recommended. The palace was as large as the Palace of Knossos and closely linked to it.
The Morosini Aqueduct is another highlight, located in the gorge of Agia Eirini.
The Minoan Palace of Knossos is just 10 km away from the Manili Boutique Suites and Villas. This significant ancient site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period until the 5th century AD. The Palace of Knossos is connected with captivating myths, such as the legend of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daedalus and Icarus from Greek mythology.
In Heraklion, you can explore the large Archaeological Museum, which is a must-visit. Also worth seeing are the Historical Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Morosini Fountain at Lions Square, built in 1628. Additionally, in Heraklion, you can visit the Cathedral of St. Minas and the St. Catherine of Sinai exhibition venue, showcasing unique icons, books, and artifacts.
Hiking & Exploration
Mount Giouchtas (or Jiouchtas) is located west of Archanes. The hike to the summit is straightforward as the trail is well-marked and easy to follow. The path begins next to the renowned archaeological site of Anemospilia and ascends southward, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Heraklion, the Cretan Sea, the fertile plains of Heraklion, and Mount Ida to the west.
Mount Ida (also known as Psiloritis) is the highest mountain in Crete, reaching an elevation of 2,456 meters. There are several beautiful yet challenging trails leading to the summit. The climb is long, and weather conditions can change rapidly. Snow often remains on the peak until early July.
Mount Giouchtas (or Jiouchtas) is located west of Archanes. The hike to the summit is straightforward as the trail is well-marked and easy to follow. The path begins next to the renowned archaeological site of Anemospilia and ascends southward, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city of Heraklion, the Cretan Sea, the fertile plains of Heraklion, and Mount Ida to the west.
Mount Ida (also known as Psiloritis) is the highest mountain in Crete, reaching an elevation of 2,456 meters. There are several beautiful yet challenging trails leading to the summit. The climb is long, and weather conditions can change rapidly. Snow often remains on the peak until early July.
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Inspired by the traditional elements and architectural details of the village, the beautiful countryside hotel Manili Boutique Suites & Villas is located in the oldest wine village of Archanes. It is the ideal destination for couples, solo travelers, friends, or families. Here, Greek tradition comes to life through modern and luxurious details. At the Manili Bistro, enjoy a variety of specialties and refreshing cocktails on the spacious terrace. Takeaway and room service are also available.