Located in the countryside, 1.2 mi from Avdou village, in a 35,000-m² estate, Country Hotel Velani offers accommodations with panoramic views over Lagada Valley. Featuring an equestrian center, it includes a restaurant with a large terrace and a bar. Velani rooms are air conditioned opening out to furnished balconies or patios. They come with a flat-screen, satellite TV, mini fridge and electric kettle. The private bathrooms feature a hairdryer. Overlooking the valley, the restaurant serves Cretan dishes prepared with virgin olive oil produced on site. The bar also features a large balcony, where you can enjoy a glass of the traditional raki drink or a Greek coffee. The lively town of Hersonissos is around 9.3 mi away. Heraklion City is at 24 mi, while Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 22 mi away. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
or
4 twin beds
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
10
High score for Avdou
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michele
    United Kingdom 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!
  • John
    Canada Canada
    Lovely property in the hills above Avdou. Great view, exceptional food. Owners are incredibly welcoming and hard-working. Rooms were some of the best appointed we had in all of Greece.
  • Lyndsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Velani Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Greek
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Country Hotel Velani
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Pet bowls
    • Convenience store on site
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Mosquito net
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Car rental
    • Packed lunches
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    3 swimming pools
    Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Infinity pool
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
    • Open all year
    • Suitable for kids
    • Shallow end
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Pool 3 – outdoorAdditional charge
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Open-air bath
      Additional charge
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • Greek
    • English
    • Dutch

    House rules

    Country Hotel Velani takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card Country Hotel Velani accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    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.

    This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    License number: 1039K012A0028001

    FAQs about Country Hotel Velani

    • Country Hotel Velani offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Foot massage
      • Cooking class
      • Back massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Full-body massage
      • Walking tours
      • Horseback riding
      • Open-air bath
      • Couples' massage
      • Bike tours
      • Neck massage

    • Room options at Country Hotel Velani include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Yes, Country Hotel Velani is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Country Hotel Velani is 1.3 miles from the center of Avdou. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Country Hotel Velani has 1 restaurant:

      • Velani Restaurant

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Country Hotel Velani on this page.

    • The prices at Country Hotel Velani may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Country Hotel Velani is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.