Kapsaliana Village Hotel
Country-chic pastoral. Stone archways, thick wooden beams, old fireplaces. Rooms named after constellations. Slow pace, genuine quiet, zero resort energy.
Book a room in the original stone village buildings — Hyades, Sirius, Lyra, or Perseus — not the newer additions behind the restaurant
Why It Matters
One of the only hotels in Greece where you are literally sleeping inside a restored historic village — with the original 1763 olive press converted into a museum lounge at its center. Recognized by Presidential Decree for High Cultural Value and awarded a Michelin Key in 2025.
A real 17th-century Cretan village — abandoned by the 1950s, bought house by house over decades by architect Myron Toupoyannis, and painstakingly restored into one of the most singular hotels in the Mediterranean. Twelve original stone structures plus a handful of newer additions surround a working olive oil museum, a functioning church, and a flower-flanked pool. The Greek government designated it a place of 'High Cultural Value' by Presidential Decree. It earned a Michelin Key in 2025 and holds membership in Historic Hotels of Europe.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Aquarius Suite
Set at the center of the village overlooking the restaurant terrace and pergola. Features a beautiful stone arch connecting the sleeping area with a sitting corner, fireplace, and a northern terrace. Stone stairs lead up to a large terrace with panoramic views over the olive groves and sea.
Classic Double — Kentavros / Hyades / Eridanus
Three classic doubles ranging 30–32 sqm. Hyades sits in the original village and has original wooden beams and a fireplace filled with candles. Kentavros has a small sitting area and a balcony overlooking myrtle-covered hills. Eridanus is near the pool and has a dressing room leading to the ensuite.
Double or twin · 31 sqm
Classic Double with Terrace — Altair / Izar / Lupus
Classic doubles with private terraces. Altair and Izar can be booked together to form a family configuration. Lupus wraps around a shared pool alongside Elia and Selini suites and has its own outdoor seating area.
Classic Single — Cygnus
The hotel's only single room. A good option for a solo traveler, teenager, or grandparent tagging along with family.
Elia Two-Bedroom Suite with Terrace
A spacious 100 sqm two-bedroom suite with stone walls warmed by local artwork. Both bedrooms have king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms with tubs. The living room has sofas and a fireplace; there's a small dining area for evenings in. The large private terrace overlooks the hillside and the sea. Shares a pool with Selini and Lupus — ideal for a group of friends or two couples. Rate is for two people; additional guests are charged €50/adult and €30/child.
King (both bedrooms) · 100 sqmHistoric Olive Mill Suite
The hotel's most unique room: built directly over the original 18th-century olive mill brickwork, with a lead-glass floor so you can see the original mill below your feet. A genuinely one-of-a-kind stay.
Junior Suite Historic — Lyra / Sirius / Perseus
34–40 sqm suites packed with original character: stone archways, wooden beams, old fireplaces. Lyra is ground-floor with a large bedroom and small seating area. Sirius has a separate living room with a sofa bed sleeping two children — a strong family pick. Perseus is open-plan with a connecting bedroom and living area. All have Apivita toiletries and COCO-MAT beds.
Double or twin · 37 sqmPleiades Superior Suite with Plunge Pool
A 2-room ground-floor suite with a sitting area, fireplace, and separate bedroom. Both rooms open onto a terrace with pergola and a private enclosed plunge pool — the outdoor space makes it ideal for families with young children who need a safe, contained area to play.
Selini Executive Suite with Terrace
Executive suite with a private terrace, sharing a pool with the Elia suite and Lupus room — good for friends or two couples traveling together. Newer building, more contemporary than the original stone houses.
Superior Room with Sea View Terrace — Pegasus / Luna / Berenices
Superior rooms with private terraces and sea views, named after Pegasus, Luna, and Berenices. Also in this category: Hydra and Lyra with private terraces. Sea and olive grove views from the terrace.
The Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Join the hotel's gardener for hands-on agro-activities: harvesting olives, planting vegetables, tending the orchard. A genuine farm experience, not a performance.
Open-air cinema experience in an atmospheric spot surrounded by trees and flowers, under the Cretan night sky. Classic films and blockbusters. Bring a cocktail from Lemonies bar and a snack.
Hotel provides maps and guided walking/running routes through its private orchards and surrounding mountain trails. Staff will drive you to a trailhead and you walk back — the 4km return from Arkadi Monastery is the classic route.
Regular tastings of local Cretan wines and the hotel's own olive oil production. A good way to understand the land around you.
The 1763 olive press at the heart of the village has been converted into a museum. Original press equipment and pitharia (clay storage vessels) are on display. Free for guests — just wander in.
Open-air yoga sessions with a specialist instructor. Sunrise or sunset options. Runs on Tuesdays; book in advance — limited spots.
A two-hour lesson in the organic garden kitchen: tour the orchard, harvest seasonal ingredients, and cook traditional Cretan recipes over a wood fire before sitting down to eat what you made. Runs on Fridays; advance booking essential.
Seasonal outdoor pool measuring 6x16m, flanked by flowers. Sun loungers, pool towels, and the Levanda poolside bar. No need to leave — snacks and drinks come to you.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The original church dedicated to Archangel Michael (built ~1600) is still in operation on the property.
All rooms feature COCO-MAT natural mattresses.
Rooms are stocked with Apivita spa products; top suites receive Olive Era toiletries. Non-toxic shampoo and conditioner confirmed.
Flower-flanked outdoor pool with sun loungers, umbrellas, and pool towels. Serviced by the Levanda poolside bar.
On-site shop selling local Cretan products, including the hotel's own olive oil.
Multi-lingual staff (Greek, English, German, Spanish) can arrange guided excursions, car hire, ferry tickets, and airport transfers.
Guests given the option to reuse linens and towels. Non-toxic bath products in all rooms.
Hotel can organise transfers from Heraklion or Chania airports. Additional charge.
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