the star under the stars!!!!!!!!! this the Thalori We were looking for something different and this is on Crete's highest mountain... its almost at the top....and its an amazing and slightly challenging drive to get to it. The views are huge and stunning, The road to it is like something from a Bond movie... winding, climbing all the way, thru... More

I have just returned from a 15 day stay here. I found the hospitality of everyone in the place to be exceptional. Perhaps if a previous reviewer had spent a little time to find out people's names and attempted a little Greek she would have had a different experience. The two waiters are called Yannis and Costas and often played... More

We went to stay in September. The weather was great, not too hot. The wind blew strongly at times, keeping the temperature down. The new swimming pool added a beautiful touch. The water temperature was closer to 10° than to 20°. It seems a great spot to go walking from. There are three people who speak English. An elderly gentleman... More

Excellent location with unique view to Kofinas mountain.. the sacred mount top.. well organised excursions by the hotel to various points of interest either on foot or by jeep. Good and healthy food consisting of local products, warm and hospitable service.

During my recent visit to Crete and staying at Residence Mourtzanakis, one evening a friend of my host Makos Skordalakis dropped by for dinner. A charming individual in his mid thirties and a real Cretan, could have been a character from one of stories of the famous Cretan writer Kazanzakis. Markos tall with long flowing black hair and a matching... More

Visiting Crete we decided to see beautiful place Thalori in Kapetaniana. Time did not allow us to make a trip, it was raining but the atmosphere was excellent. If you want to stop the breath out of sight, if you want homemade Cretan cuisine then this is the right place for you. Do not expect high quality service and expert... More

We spent four nights with my family in a place that I never thought that existed. Newly renovated old stone houses in the small village of Kapetaniana at South Iraklio Crete, surrounded by the untouched Asterousia mountains. The food was probably the best Cretan cuisine that you can have. Salt from the rocks of the seaside, milk, cheese and meat... More