Expert reviews
“A 300-year-old hamlet set amid vast olive groves has been converted to one of Crete’s most distinctive and relaxing lodgings, with luxurious, stylishly appointed rooms, welcoming lounges, and an excellent dining room—all fashioned out of beautiful, ancient stone houses that were once part of the Arkadi Monastery holdings.”
“Once a hamlet whose olives supplied nearby Moni Arkadiou, this village has now been entirely converted into charming, stylish villas. The 12 original and 10 new rooms offer ultracomfy beds, fireplaces and view-filled verandas. The ambience is peaceful, there’s a sparkling pool, and the restaurant serves expertly prepared organic meals.”
“This beautifully renovated cluster of stone village houses, which once belonged to Arkadi monastery, is a blast from Crete’s rural past, but with plenty of modern trimmings. It’s surrounded by mature gardens and centred around a good-sized pool. There’s also a restaurant serving organic offerings.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Friendly staff
- Swimming pool
- Garden
All you need to know
Kapsaliana village originated around an ancient olive mill, which was instrumental in providing oil to the Arkadi Monastery. Fast forward five centuries, following an extensive renewal process, the hotel is now reviving its historical roots, filled with recollections of past occupations that took place here.
Due to its active embodiment of history, Kapsaliana has been identified as a member of the Historic Hotels of Europe and recognized with a Presidential Decree for its “High Cultural Value”.
The Kapsaliana Village Hotel encapsulates a rewarding sense of bucolic revitalization, nestled within untouched nature’s confines. Guided by a compelling philosophy of sustainability and an uncanny knack for intuitive service coupled with genuine hospitality, it epitomizes effortless rural sophistication that breathes new life into history.
The meticulously refurbished Kapsaliana Village Hotel stands as an exquisite network of 22 stone structures, reflecting the architectural excellence of Crete and Venice.
Every uniquely designed unit is equipped with contemporary facilities. Many are furnished with luxuries such as a fireplace, private patio, complimentary internet connectivity, satellite television, and a mini-bar.
Guests have the luxury to swim, soak up the sun, and relish refreshing beverages and light bites from the bar at the open-air swimming pool. The Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café offers a chance for guests to savor delectable meals or beverages by the hearth or on the exterior patio.
The unblemished Cretan sky, pure air, and crystal-clear light served as our muse in naming the rooms and suites of the Kapsaliana Village Hotel after stars and constellations. Experience a memorable stay in our renovated, traditional village houses on the island of Crete. We welcome you to Kapsaliana Village Hotel!
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 July 2022
Enjoyable & relaxing. Good food. Attentive staff.
Food was excellent. Breakfast particularly so - a marvellous spread! Very peaceful & relaxing atmosphere.
Steps. Could be quite dangerous for anyone with mobility problems. Small point - but could be made easier to find Reception on arrival.
2 July 2022
Amazing stay
Unique decor, excellent service, fine cuisine
7 June 2022
Top stay in Greece! Can't wait to return.
Exceeded my expectations. It was a perfect stay. The hotel is surrounded by olive grows, lemon trees and flowers with a beautiful sea view. The location was so serene and our room was a dream. We didn't have dinner there but the food at breakfast was delicious, big focus on local and they even made me vegan Cretan pies to accommodate dairy free (lots of dairy free milks and yogurt available too!). The hotel had wonderful recommendations on things to do, try the hike back from the monastery. Expansive sea and mountain views and lots of mountain goats, a great wander. Absolutely can't wait to return.
Wish we could have stayed longer!
23 May 2022
Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff. Didnt want to leave!
This property is absolutely stunning. The grounds are gorgeous, the pool is fabulous. Every angle is more beautiful than the next. The staff were lovely, especially Irina and Andrew and breakfast was absolutely incredible. And there was a gym which was a nice perk.
The restaurant, while delicious, was a bit on the expensive side
12 May 2022
had a lovely short stay in this super luxury, stylish hotel.
breakfast was amazing - so much choice and freshly made and prepared. really the best breakfast buffet we've ever had, including some local dishes. yummy. hotel grounds stunning and stylish. receptionist super friendly and helpful. room lovely with own front door and patio area, with far reaching views.
evening restaurant menu could change daily for hotel guests? as there is nowhere else to eat nearby.
15 April 2022
loved it!
Cozy, small property is s plus!
too early cleaning attemptions
20 November 2021
Great! We hope to return again soon.
The hotel was exceptional in every way.
18 October 2021
Exceptional
Wonderful and lovely place to stay. Everything great and so charming
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10 October 2021
Overall a wonderful experience.
The layout of the gardens and outdoor spaces is superb. The staff are wonderful, friendly, kind and accommodating. The food is also excellent.
There is no hotel bar so it is slightly sad not to be able to share one’s appreciation of the hotel with fellow guests. Poor Wi-Fi in the room. No dressing table with mirror for drying hair and applying make-up.
9 October 2021
Fabulous
Beautiful property, lovely staff
17 September 2021
Exceptional
Beautiful architecture and attention to derail. Lovely staff and excellent food
5 August 2021
Beautiful hotel and good concept
Pretty design ,kindness staffs,calm,natural foods,good concept for local people
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30 July 2021
The highlight of our beautiful holiday - highly recommended!
We liked everything about this little heaven on earth. One of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Such a beautiful place Excellent breakfast, lunch and dinners. Extremely friendly staff We plan to return as soon as we can!! Thanks again Kapsaliana team!!
We liked everything, the beds could be a bit softer ;)
26 July 2021
a quiet and cooler cretian village type hotel
Nice village from an old olive factory, well renovated,good cuisine for dinner and breakfast ,3 degrees less than at rethymnon due to the elevation ,peaceful atmosphere
a little bit expensive in comparison to the situation , comfort and variety of food more french and Italian prices
16 July 2021
Wonderful, but could do with a tad bit better front of house service.
The food (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) options were spectacular. The quality of food and drink were overall outstanding. Staff were very nice as well.
The staff are not particularly proactive. When we wanted to book a massage or yoga class, they asked us to find the person ourselves or wait until they were done to book it through them directly. When we asked about where to go to dinners, or book a boat day trip, they seemed almost a little inconvenienced. And once the water bottles ran out of our room, nothing was ever topped up. It just felt like they were very much reactive and just trying to do the bare minimum.
16 July 2021
Fabulous
Wonderful place to relax with great food and privacy.
Food offering could be a little wider.
30 June 2021
Classic and beautiful
We had an amazing time at the hotel. It is soooo beautiful, so nice, all the details are well chosen and timeless. Room is amazing, food is delicious, staff is cool, this place is a dream.
21 June 2021
Beautiful stay in the hills between olive grooves
Lovely grounds, beautifully restored historic village, great staff and good food!
1 October 2022
Amazing place
Very beautiful property, renovated to reignite the soul of the village that once was. Great restaurant - very good breakfast, but also lunch and dinner were consistently good Peaceful vibes Great staff - in particular, Dimitra at reception (fantastic restaurant recommendations), Stelios (at dinner) and Irini (At breakfast) Cooking class led by Adonis and Giorgios was great, as was the olive oil tasting.
A few small points re sustainability - towels were provided daily in plastic bags (non reusable), toiletries were in small disposable bottles rather than refillable ones, water in the rooms was in plastic bottles.
22 September 2021
Enchanting Stay
The hotel is so full of charm and character. The renovations have been carried out beautifully. We stayed in one of the original houses and it was simply wonderful.
30 August 2023
Exceptional
26 August 2023
Exceptional
24 August 2023
Exceptional
24 July 2023
Exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Chapel/shrine
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Pet bowls
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Canoeing
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Diving
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling
- - Beauty Services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair styling
- - Spa facilities
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Street parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
7 July 2022
This won’t be our last return trip. Love it here
The layout of the whole village is lovely, quiet, secluded and beautiful landscaped
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