Restored stone homestead
Cobblestone pathways wind past antique clay storage jars and restored stone dwellings immersed in vast, fragrant olive groves.
“Surrounded by one of Crete’s largest olive groves, the property is arranged around a turquoise pool that stretches toward the Aegean…”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cobblestone alleys connect vaulted stone suites furnished with sweet-scented olive wood and desks crafted from ancient millstones.
Remarkable
An eighteenth-century monastic settlement and olive mill restored into stone dwellings under official cultural heritage protection.
Remarkable
Set within vast Cretan olive groves near Arkadi Monastery, featuring estate olive oil tastings and organic garden dining.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
Period charm is everywhere; the village’s 18th-century buildings feature original stone archways and wood-beamed ceilings.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Tucked into the inland hills of Rethymno, rural walking trails lead directly into centuries-old groves near Arkadi Monastery.
The rooms
Vaulted stone arches, exposed timber beams, and carved olive wood furnish suites equipped with wood-burning fireplaces and private sun terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated freshwater pool sits on a stone terrace looking past cypress trees toward the Cretan Sea.
Elaia Restaurant
Seasonal Cretan dishes emerge from an open-air kitchen, prepared with estate olive oil and produce picked from the gardens.
At the table
Under a pergola shaded by lemon trees, the cocktail bar serves local wines and herb-infused Cretan raki.
How it began
Architect Myron Toupoyannis spent decades restoring this abandoned eighteenth-century monastic olive mill settlement into a protected heritage hamlet.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.