Mr & MRS Smith Kapsaliana Village Hotel

This is, without a doubt, the most beautiful hotel we have ever stayed in. The way the village has been restored has kept all the charm and quirkiness whilst modernising all the facilities. They are constantly restoring more parts of the village to add more rooms, dining areas and ourdoor space. It is so peaceful and away from the crowds on the coast and the staff are amazing helping with any request and making your stay as wonderful as they can. The food is stunning, all local dishes made from produce grown onsite or locally, cooked to perfection and served with theatre to make eating a whole experience rather than a neccessity. They organised a private dinner for my wife's birthday in the Olive Museum which was romantic and amazing and went out of their way to make it special. The local village - Amnatos, is charming, historic and has a great local taverna. Have a car as there are a wide range of places to visit no more than 30 mins away and don't worry if the satnav takes you down what you think is a track.. the local roads are a mixed bunch. My only comment would be to provide some softer pillows :-)

We had a wonderful time at Kapsaliana Village Hotel. The service and facilities were excellent. Our room was spacious and a private outdoor living area was a great addition to the room. The property was a historic olive oil mill but has been converted into a hotel and retains its heritage features and offers all the modern conveniences in a tranquil setting. We highly recommend staying at Kapsaliana.

An absolute highlight of our October 2024 trip to Greece. We only wish we had spent more time at Kapsaliana - before the next time. The property is beautiful. The grounds are beautiful without being manicured. The rooms and design feel historic and timeless. The vistas are terrific, but it was also rewarding to just spend time at the pool. We did a fantastic 8km hike - the resort gave us a map and a ride to the starting point. The trail wound back to the property. The breakfast is spectacular. We enjoyed all of the local and terroir touches. The dinner menu and service are memorable. Equally, the casual and local dining options in the nearest village were also terrific. Kapsilana is a great base to explore all of the western half of Crete, or just decompress in the mountains with views of the Aegean.

Possibly one of the best hotel experiences you can have on Crete. Unique concept, beautiful area of the hotel and incredible views and nature in closest proximity. If you're looking for something a bit different on Crete, try this location. I enjoyed the food in Kapsaliana a lot. The staff have been a huge help with my travelling and sightseeing

Kapsaliana is a slice of paradise for sure. Hidden away in the hills, this village has been brought lovingly back to life; it is exquisite. Everything has been done with such a clear sense of the setting, history and for the comfort of guests, with impeccable taste. We had the Libra appartment with its private hot tub, and evenings in the tub with a glass of wine, under the pomegranate tree looking at the stars were just amazing. Some lovely trips around - wineries, the monastery at Arkadi and Margarites for the stunning pottery were lovely too. We can’t wait to return to this stunning spot.

We travel extensively all over the world and have visited all seven continents! But there is one place we always return to and that is Kapsaliana! This is a jewel of a place where you can unwind in beautiful surroundings! The rooms are comfortable, spotlessly clean and their simplicity, blends with the history of the hotel and its location. The restaurant is open air where you can enjoy all your meal’s alfresco! Breakfast is a wonderful buffet of local organic foods, there is a lunchtime/pool side menu and superb Al La Carte evening menu. The wine list is extensive and there are some fabulous Greek wines for you to discover. The other reason we return time and again is the hotel staff, they truly are so friendly and keen to provide you with the best experience and service! The restaurant team are exceptional, going out of their way to brief you on the breakfast and various menus! The staff go out of their way to help families with young children as well as being friendly to all! The sommelier listens to the type of wines you enjoy and recommends accordingly and also talks about the vineyards and location. From the moment of checkin the staff are really friendly and the room service staff go out of their way to clean your room around your day (within reason). If you are looking for a chic laidback hotel experience with exceptional food and service we could not recommend this place more highly! Looking forward to returning later this year!