Mr & MRS Smith Kapsaliana Village Hotel

Simply the most beautiful place, tucked away in the hills overlooking Rethymno. Ecofriendly and exquisitely refashioned from an old village. In-house restaurant was likewise awesome with a great selection of Cretan wines.

I came home from Kapsaliana on 25th June and honestly, I have never missed a place so much. I needed a peaceful and restorative holiday after a difficult couple of years; I couldn't have asked for a better place. From the moment I arrived I felt my shoulders drop. The grounds are beautiful and have been sympathetically restored and maintained. I spent a lot of time just sitting and soaking up the view and the atmosphere. Eating breakfast on the terrace, with the smell of jasmine in the air, was a joyous experience for me every day. The food was superb - a huge and varied spread for breakfast, something for all palates. I ate dinner at the restaurant on 8/9 nights of my stay and every meal was delicious. I stayed in the Pegasus room which has it's own spacious terrace. I chose this room partly for the seclusion and because I was travelling alone but I did also spend some time down at the pool which was delightful. I enjoyed a wine tasting and an olive oil tasting, both were excellent and so informative. I have been putting olive oil on pineapple, ice-cream, chocolate - you name it - since I came home! I used the gym a few times to try and counteract the calories from all of the superb food and cocktails. I'm not much of a gym goer but it was very well equipped. Finally, the staff were all so friendly and helpful and I grew to really like them during my stay. Particular thanks to Kostis, Irini, Stelios, Arkis, Michael, Anthi, and Perocles - apologies for any spelling mistakes! I dream about the Kapsaliana Village and I hope I am lucky enough to stay there again soon.

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.

Je pense qu’en grec exceptionnel se dit Kapsaliana. Incroyable hôtel au cœur de la montagne à moins de 30mn de Ethymnon. Vieux village de montagne transformé avec goût en hôtel. Un séjour dans ce lieu est la garantie d’une parenthèse enchantée. Belle chambre, grande piscine, petit déjeuner sans faute et restaurant parfait.

The hotel is located up in the hills, far away from the hustle and bustle. If you like nature, the outdoors, trekking, or running, it’s a perfect choice. Lovely paths take you past small farms with sheep and goats — charming! The hotel is exceptional in every way. Hats off to the architect, who managed to preserve the essence and spirit of the old olive mill while making it beautifully modern. Truly a remarkable place. The restaurant is just fantastic — traditional Greek food with a modern twist. There wasn’t a single dish we didn’t like. The staff is exceptional: kind, friendly, helpful, and always looking after you. Special thanks to Stelios, who also hosted the wine tasting for us — it was very special! We will definitely come back another time!