Mr & MRS Smith Kapsaliana Village Hotel

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 :-)

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!

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.

me and my friend stayed a few nights in this hotel village and it was one of the best experience we had in Crete . With the typical architecture you really get to immerse in the cretian village atmosphere in the middle of a breathtaking landscape. the area being quiet and peaceful we were able to rest comfortably. The food was great and all the staff were so welcoming and ready to help you.

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.