Country Hotel Velani

WOW! That is the word I would use to describe my experience at Velani. The owners also run the most delicious onsite restaurant so definitely give it a go. You can taste the love in every bite of exquisite locally sourced food. 100/10

This isn't the hotels fault but the roads leading up to it are on the dark side. Definitely try to make it up there before the sun goes down.

great views! amazing pool! super quiet!

- The breakfast was very very simple...very limited choice... - also note that the rooms a very close to each other, so if the place is full so not much privecy.

Incredible place. The views were wonderful and we all had an amazing time. Whilst there we have enjoyed a cooking course, delicious meals at the hotel restaurant and plenty of horse riding. We didn’t want to leave, what a superb hotel ❤️

Absolutely nothing!

My daughter and I loved our stay. It is in a beautiful location in the mountains surrounded by lots of plants and wildlife (as well as the friendly and welcoming farm cats and dog). Sabine and all the staff were on hand to help with all our requests in a calm and kind way. My daughter loved having some riding lessons and a trek. The food was wonderful and accommodation was in wooden chalets which we loved. Hope to return again soon.

This is a great country hotel but very remote. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The pool is lovely as is the home-cooked food in the restaurant. We enjoyed looking round the large stables but didn't have time to do any riding.

The dirt road from Avdou is about 2 miles long and very rough in places. We were concerned about our hire car but the owner assured us that many other Fiat Pandas have made it safely!

Friendly staff, clean room, great food

Amazing view,food, location Very nice personal

The road is not too bad but can be better

Amazing location and rooms, perfect to unwind. Food is fantastic and the staff are so lovely. ? The equestrian facility is really good, the views are breathtaking.

Lovely rooms in beautiful scenery. The room is comfortable and clean and we had beautiful views from our balcony and terrace. The food was simply amazing!

Nothing!

We booked here because we wanted peace and quiet for a couple of days. This hotel delivers that in spades. Spectacular views, helpful personal, good, plentiful food, breakfast with a view, comfortable bed. Despite the undulating paths my husband with his reduced mobility managed it all. There was an offer of a golf cart and the personal were always on hand to offer help if we needed it. I saw the drive up the track as a prelude for what was to come, it slowed everything down. Whilst it looks scary when you first drive onto it, take a deep breath, it is in fact easy going as long as you go slow.....what a great way to start a much needed holiday. ?

Could do with more signage when reaching the hotel. Where to park/check in. Proximity of stables.

Very kind and friendly. The restaurant is very good. The pool is very nice and the room was just perfect and very clean.

The hotel, the people, the food, the horses - absolutely everything to top notch and Sabina and Manolis went above and beyond for us on our stay. Loved every moment of it. Will definitely be back!

Nothing, it was amazing! Couldn’t recommend it more.

It was so wonderful to get out of the oppressive heat of the Cretan coast. The hotel lies at around 350m above sea level on the slope of a mountain. The air is notably fresher up there. The view from the restaurant and the terrace of our room were amazing. We had a beautiful room with a very comfortable bed. The pool area was great. The dinner at the restaurant was delicious.

The views in this region are spectacular. Waling up to this beauty is an incredible experience. At night, the sky is full of stars!The breakfast was abundant and delicious, with a wide variety of options. The British lady serving the breakfast was very friendly!

We had high expectations given the rating of the hotel. Getting to the hotel through 2km dirt road is a real inconvenience (especially with rental car that typically has no insurance for ‘dirt roads’). The horses on the property are lovely, but the smell of the staples during breakfast and dinner can be unpleasant. Finally, given the price point, we would have expected more attention to detail in the rooms (eg real wood materials for the furniture) and better hygiene (especially, in the bathroom).

Everything, location staff amenities

The view is incredible, the nature around the place is beautiful and potent, ideal if you want to discover the country side Staff is helpful and welcomingPool is niceRoom is comfy and bathroom is big

I didn’t realize when booking that the place would be so away from everything (at least a 20-30 min ride if you want to go to a village different that the one down the hotel)I would avoid this place if you want to enjoy Cretan beaches as it’s at least a 40 min rideBut mostly the road accessing to the hotel is very rough. It is suitable for any car but driving super slow.

Stunning place to stay, the rooms were lovely with everything we needed. The restaurant is excellent with very friendly and welcoming staff, reasonably priced as well and very good foodWe stayed with our dogs and there are lots of walks from the hotel. Will definitely revisit

This place is just FANTASTIC. Everything there was amazing. The room, the views, the restaurant, the staff and the pool... The food was amazing. We loved everything there. We will come back for sure for our next trip to Europe ! :)

This is such an amazing place, one of the best place we've stayed during our visit to Crete. We are beyond surprised and had a great time, the food was excellent and the staff was all friendly and warm. The cave was worth the walk. Thank you for having us and making our holiday so memorable.

Great horse riding center. Nice design. Very clean rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice pool with comfortable sunbeds. Nice views.

Only one pool out od three (as advertised,) was working. The restaurant is ok but don't expect local cretan food, rather a touristic version of it. Also prices are higher then in other tavernas. There is a great local taverna in the nearby village that we used to drive to, just 8min away.