Dalabelos Estate - Traditional Agrotourism Complex

I can't rate this place highly enough. They have thought of everything to make your stay as excellent as possible. It is family run and they really care about their visitors. The food was delicious, the service efficient and the atmosphere was relaxed. Beautiful views from the rooms, dining veranda and swimming pool. There was freshly picked fruit for breakfast with homemade jams, cheese, eggs. Nothing was too much trouble. Each apartment has it's own outside area. Give yourself a treat and stay at Dalabelos.

We have very mixed feelings about this hotel. The good: beautiful setting away from the crowds with amazing views on olive trees all the way to the coast. The grounds are great and very well kept.The food served is very tasty made with the products of the farm. The hostess, Maria, is very sweet and very welcoming. The pool is big and we often had it to ourselves. The less good: the pool is not heated and in late September the water is a bit too cold to enjoy swimming. The bedroom although large with a nice balcony is strangely designed because the bed is against the wall so my husband had to crawl out of bed. And the switches for the night lamps were all on my side! No WiFi in the room, you have to go on the balcony. The bad: we payed extra to have a jet tub in our bungalow. This proved a waste of money since the jet tub was not heated. We had to ask 2 hours ahead when we would be using it and then the water was a little warmer but still not warm enough to sit in. Finally I never used it and my husband only once. We were also very surprised by the reaction of the host who told us it was never mentioned it was heated! Some things go without saying!😊And the lonely planet guidebook does mention heated jet tub. We hoped till the last minute that he would offer at least a partial refund, but no!

What a wonderful place to escape into the Cretan countryside. This organic permaculture farm provides the super-fresh produce in the terrace restaurant. We did the farm tour and cooking class - don’t miss either if you have the time. Vasili is a wonderful guide to cultivated plants and the edible wild herbs and weeds. His English is comprehensive, his knowledge and understanding of nature and his patch of dirt outstanding. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, the pool drop-dead gorgeous.