Comfortable Accommodations: Country Hotel Velani in Avdou offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or lake views. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, and free toiletries.
Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The hotel features a family-friendly restaurant serving Greek cuisine, a minimarket, and free WiFi throughout.
Convenient Location: Located 21 mi from Heraklion International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Cretaquarium Thalassocosmos (16 mi) and The Palace of Knossos (26 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to nature.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
“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 ❤️”
Michele
United Kingdom
“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!”
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Bridget
South Africa
“Food amazing. Location peaceful. Lovely in every way”
Alex
United Kingdom
“Lovely, friendly staff, very relaxing stay. The food was excellent greek fare and great value. Wonderful views from the hotel as well as further up the mountain from the paragliding launch spot and cave church. Rooms were very well equipped, comfy...”
Kralj
Greece
“Location, staff, food, rooms, ambient 1000/10
Magical place and the horses... total bliss.
We had a wonderful stay and for sure we will come again and recommend this to all of our friends.”
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Susannah
United Kingdom
“Fabulous location, with stunning views! Glorious local Greek food all served with a smile!”
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Felicity
United Kingdom
“Perfect tranquil location, amazing views, wonderful well equipped rooms, great restaurant and lovely staff!”
Alistair
United Kingdom
“Such a wonderful hotel, fabulous staff, beautiful location, great food, lovely pool, and amazing views.
Don't worry about reviews of the road from Avdou. Sure, it's not great but we only had a Citroen C3 and it was fine.”
Lesley
United Kingdom
“Great hotel
If you are after a lovely hotel which is very relaxed with fantastic service but is out of the way with very little locally this hotel is perfect. (Which was what we were after)
There is a stables on site, our 15 year old daughter...”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“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...”
Availability
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please note that children from 4 to 12 years old enjoy discounted rates for breakfast. Infants from 0 to 3 years old enjoy breakfast for free.
The Property is only reachable via an unpaved road of 1.2 miles. This road is accessible for all cars.
Please inform Country Hotel Velani of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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