Top Boutique Hotels in Kapsaliana (2026)

Surrounded by the largest olive grove on the island of Crete, Kapsaliana Village is nestling in a peaceful location with superb views of the countryside and the sea. The carefully renovated Kapsaliana Village Hotel is a beautiful complex of 22 stone buildings of Cretan and Venetian architecture. Each individual in design unit offers modern amenities. Most feature comforts including fireplace, private terrace, free internet access, satellite TV and mini-bar. At the outdoor swimming pool guests can swim, sunbathe and enjoy cool drinks and snacks from the bar. At the Kapsaliana Village Restaurant & Café guests can taste delicious meals or drinks by the fireplace or on the outside terrace.

- "This was an oasis of a place. The most gorgeous hotel I have ever stayed in. From its history to the service to the seriously oppressive beauty of this place, it was almost too much to bear. The hotel is surrounded by nature and gorgeous greenery and so it smells incredible. I kept telling myself all my senses were overwhelmed. The rooms were quiet and the beds so comfortable. I slept so deeply and I normally have terrible insomnia... It was so hard to leave. Depressing actually. This place is like art came to live and you are living in it. Its beauty is captivating and warm. I loved the amazing hike you can do from the Arkady Monastery to the hotel. You can arrange with the hotel to be dropped off at monastery and then you hike back thru gorgeous paths and gorges. Breathtaking views and private. The staff at the hotel offered world class service and attention. They were wonderful and so easy to talk to and happy to assist with any request. The breakfast was a bounty of delicious fresh locally-sourced healthy foods. Overall, this was an unbelievable experience. This hotel should be in everyone’s bucket list. Thank you Kapsalianá for the most incredible experience."

Set in Skouloúfia and only 6.8 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna, Vilana Exclusive Villas offers accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a balcony and a swimming pool. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Featuring a PS3, the villa has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. The unit is air conditioned and includes a terrace with an outdoor dining area as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. The area is popular for cycling, and free use of bicycles is available at the villa. Vilana Exclusive Villas features a barbecue and a garden. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 18 km from the accommodation, while Psiloritis National Park is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 69 km from Vilana Exclusive Villas.

- "Beautiful villas can always be found, but not a host like Evina. She’s always available, helps with any problem, attentive, lovely and warm. She did everything that could be done to make our vacation pleasant and relaxing. Thank you very much Evina. Regarding the villa - Excellent in all parameters. Decorated, clean, equipped, spacious, a large and wonderful yard, great view, excellent location, 10 minutes by car from the main road up the mountain, and you reach completely quiet nature. Too bad we don't have another week to stay here. warmly recommended."

Dyo Suites is located in Rethymno Town, just steps from the sandy beach and a 16-minute walk from the scenic old town. It offers uniquely decorated suites with sea view, spa bath, smart room keys and a digital, voice operated room assistant. An on-site bar is also available. Opening to balcony or terrace, all units have a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine and a kettle in the room. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Dyo Suites features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available. There is a shared lounge, babysitting service and shops at the property. A breakfast buffet is featured, while guests can order their preferred beverages. The hotel also offers bike hire. Venetian Harbor is 0.9 mi from Dyo Suites, while Historical and Folklore Museum is 1.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Ηeraklion International Airport, 50 mi from the property.

- "The moment we arrived we were met with friendly faces and great service. Everyone made sure we were having a great time always. They even packed us a lunch since our flight was at 6am and we had to drive for an hour to the airport. Appreciated the attention to detail and the good was amazing as well." - "It was an absolutely perfect place to be in Rethymnon! The hotel is so beautiful just a couple of steps from the beach that you can have a reservation for the perfect beds they have there. The room is absolutely amazing, big and comfy with everything you need. Also the breakfast is so good and fresh. And above all the staff at this place are amazing people so nice and kind. Thank you DYO suites for making my trip even better than I can dream of!!"

Pepi Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) is located in the heart of Rethymnon’s Old Town. The hotel offers easy access to the beach, an outdoor swimming pool with sun beds and showers. Pepi Boutique Hotel (Adults Only) offer a coffee corner with fridge. Each features free WiFi internet and a smart TV. Restaurants and bars are found within walking distance from Pepi Boutique Hotel (Adults Only). The Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon is within easy reach. Within a 5-minute walk, guests will find the municipal parking available upon charge.

- "This boutique hotel is a little hidden gem, tucked away in the old town, it is small and perfect. 2 minutes away from the hustle and bustle but blissfully quiet, a little oasis. The staff are friendly but not over bearing, they give you space and are there if you need them. It is immaculately clean, with a lovely team of ladies who keep everything tip top for you throughout your stay." - "Great hotel, a real gem. Lovely staff, comfortable room, beautiful pool area and excellent breakfast."

Featuring pool views, Lameriana Secret Village provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor pool and a garden, around 16 km from Museum of Ancient Eleftherna. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a coffee machine, a toaster, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hot tub. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with mountain views and an outdoor dining area. At the aparthotel, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. If you prefer to cook in the comfort of your own place, you can make use of the kitchenette facilities, which include a stovetop, kettle and kitchenware. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the aparthotel. Archaeological Museum of Rethymno is 28 km from Lameriana Secret Village, while Psiloritis National Park is 46 km from the property. Heraklion International Airport is 57 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Beautiful place in the mountains, excellent pool and great food." - "This place was magical and the staff were wonderful. The owners treated us like family and went out of their way numerous times to make our stay special." - "Stunning location and views. Loved the apartments being set amongst a secret ruined village private pool setting was superb the lady who met us and cooked breakfast was amazing and welcoming. We felt very relaxed and looked after."

Located in Rethymno and with Rethymno Beach reachable within a 18-minute walk, Sutor Chic Manor hotel provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is close to several well-known attractions, a 6-minute walk from Municipal Garden, 500 yards from Fortezza Castle and a 4-minute walk from Venetian Harbour. The property is a few steps from the city center and 1.1 miles from Koumbes Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Sutor Chic Manor hotel has some units with city views, and rooms are equipped with a patio. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes à la carte, continental and vegan options. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at Sutor Chic Manor hotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, Historical and Folklore Museum and Centre of Byzantine Art. The nearest airport is Chania International, 43 miles from Sutor Chic Manor hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "The location of the hotel is perfect and easy to come to. The room is super nice and beautifully restored. The pool area is complementing the hotel perfectly. The staff is amazing and super friendly." - "Awesome spot. This is super central in Rethymno but you don't get any noise at night. The room is small but it's beautiful and modern with the access of the pool being great. We had a dip first night then headed out. Would especially reccomend it if you had a group needing to split across a couple or more rooms considering the pool. Also the AI chat assistant actually helped on more than one occasion which was new."

White swan offers accommodations in Kallithea of Rethymno. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The property offers bike hire and features a garden and outdoor pool. At the hotel guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at white swan. Balíon is 20 mi from the accommodations, while Rethymno Town is 1.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Chania International, 43 mi from white swan, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "The owners of the hotel are so lovely and welcoming, the property itself is well equipped and very clean." - "The staff were so friendly and helpful - thank you Dora and her dad!" - "Everything was perfect. It was the best hotel ever. The staff was really friendly. The hotel is like new, beds are very comfortable. 100/100!" - "One of the best hotels we have ever stayed at! Very clean and modern accommodation, with spacious room. We had the deluxe suite room which was perfect, as we had a longer stay here. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is a very short walk to the beach, shops and restaurants, and a 20 minute walk into the old town. We really enjoyed staying here, and would 100% come back again. Highly recommended for anyone staying in Rethymno."

The historic Palazzino Di Corina is on a quiet street in the heart of Rethymno’s Old Town. It offers a 24-hour front desk, nearby parking and an outdoor pool. This 4-star hotel features 29 carefully restored guest rooms with antique furniture and spa bathtubs. All units have satellite TVs, free internet connection and safes. A full English breakfast is served in the pretty breakfast room. There are numerous bars, restaurants and shops within easy reach of the hotel. The Venetian port and castle, as well as the sandy beach are just a short walk away.

- "Location, in the centre of everything for the old town, beautiful hotel and very friendly and helpful staff, will be back" - "Amazing place from the Venetian times. The host is so warm and wonderful. The beds were very comfortable." - "Beautiful building, sympathetic decor and good breakfast." - "The location was perfect, right in the Old Town of Rethymno. Bathroom and bedroom supplies were in general very good (shampoos, robes, room shoes). The employees were kind and very welcoming, always available to help. Beautiful hotel!"

This 4 star hotel, ideally located opposite a golden sandy beach, only 3.7 mi east of Rethymnon, offers guests original Cretan hospitality blended with modern comforts and amenities. The Syntopia Hotel offers simply furnished rooms with private balconies, either with mountain or pool view, equipped with free wireless internet, satellite TV and refrigerator. The complex also includes indoor and outdoor restaurant, snack bar, swimming pool. Rethymnon, one of the most historical cities of Crete influenced by Venetians and its Old Town, features a wide range of tourist and souvenir shops.

- "Fantastic location. Staff were incredible. The 3 pools and outdoor sun beds were amazing. Rooftop pool and bar were perfect in the day and evening for a sun set drink. Rooms and Beds / Cocktails / Evening entertainment and buffet were amazing , something different everyday. Highly recommend!!" - "The Syntopia exceeded all of our expectations – the hotel was just gorgeous, with all the details carefully curated. We absolutely loved the "overwater" sunbeds by the pool and the fantastic relaxed vibes. Our room was enormous and beautiful, and the staff were exceptionally kind. It's rare to hear such in depth and helpful description of the hotel facilities at check-in, the front desk team were all highly informative and kind. Their recommendations for Rethymno were also spot on! The breakfast was also one of the best I have ever had, even the simple things were seasoned to perfection and the choice was huge. It truly is a gem of a hotel and we will definitely be back!"

Located in Panormos Rethymno, 0.6 km from the beach, The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Featuring a bar, the 5-star resort has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, every room is fitted with a TV with cable channels. Guests at The Royal Senses Resort Crete can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at The Royal Senses Resort & Spa Crete, Curio Collection by Hilton. 'The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 75 km from the resort.

- "Me and my fianceé recently spent a week at this luxurious resort in Crete and we were absolutely delighted with our stay. From the moment we arrived, the staff provided top-notch service and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort. We got upgrade to Deluxe room with private pool with sea view and that was the icing on the cake. You can choose from many swimming pools including a heated one. Some pools have salty water, we appreciated the adults only zone next to the pool and what can I say..... the cabanas are divine. The resort has very relaxing atmosphere, quiet despite of the resort is relatively large. The food was delicious, to many variations to choose from. On breakfast I appreciated the coffee, which was made on the bar not automatic machine by myself. Dinner has to many corners with food from pizza, pasta, sea food, greek corner and many more. I especially found the desserts very impressive. I have never seen such high level desserts at hotels. The cleaning lady did her job very well with attention to details. Overall, our stay at the Royal Senses Resort & Spa was pure paradise. The combination of stellar accommodations, remarkable service, and gorgeous setting made this one of the most luxurious and memorable vacations we've ever had."