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Pool area with sun umbrellas, blooming trees, and mountains in the background.
Hotel complex with pool, green lawns and mountain backdrop
A hotel room with a double bed, nightstands, and balcony access overlooking greenery.
Modern hotel pool with white umbrellas, palm trees, and multi-story building in the background.
White hotel building with mountain backdrop and green bushes under clear sky
Entrance to a white building with green lawn and potted plants
Hotel complex with pool, surrounded by palm trees and mountains in the background
Green lawn with olive trees, stone fountain, and sun loungers with orange towels.
Green olive groves with mountain backdrop under blue sky
Outdoor area of a hotel with driveway, parked cars, and trees under clear sky
Empty sandy beach with lifeguard tower and calm sea under clear blue sky.
Clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of trees under a blue sky.
Colorful playground with climbing frame and playhouses on grassy area with trees in the background
A simply furnished hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and balcony door to the outside.
Simply furnished hotel room with double bed, desk, and door to balcony with mountain view.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, nightstand, and a chair with a hat.
A simple hotel room with double bed, small desk, wardrobe, and a built-in kitchenette.
Small apartment with wooden stairs, loft bed, kitchenette, and seating area.
Top view of a dining area with wooden benches, chairs, and table on tiled floor.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Georgioupolis

Vardis Olive Garden ***
Tour operator category

HER511
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Highlights

  • Property situated within an approx. 22,000 m² organic olive grove.
  • Restaurant serving traditional dishes made from regional organic products.
  • Accommodation in studios or apartments with connecting doors or in maisonette style.
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel complex.
  • Separate children's pool and playground on the hotel grounds.

Location

Many regular guests appreciate the relaxed atmosphere at Vardis Olive Garden, where they speak not of staff, but of friends. This beautiful property is located on the northwest coast of Crete, in the middle of an approximately 22,000 m² organic olive grove. The small village of Kavros with its shopping facilities is just a short walk away. The nearest sand/pebble beach is 1 km away. The worth-seeing harbor town of Rethymnon with its historic city center and Georgioupolis are easily accessible and always worth a trip, as is the famous freshwater lake in Kournas, which is in the immediate vicinity and invites you to swim. Chania Airport is approx. 50 km away and Heraklion Airport is approx. 101 km away.
Green olive groves with mountain backdrop under blue sky
Outdoor area of a hotel with driveway, parked cars, and trees under clear sky
Empty sandy beach with lifeguard tower and calm sea under clear blue sky.

Facilities

Clear pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas in front of trees under a blue sky.
This lovingly managed property is a small oasis of well-being and features 58 comfortable studios and apartments. A reception, a restaurant, a bar, and a mini-market are available to guests. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. In the spacious outdoor area, there is a swimming pool with a separate children's pool and a sun terrace. Numerous retreats under shady trees invite you to relax. Sun loungers and umbrellas are available to guests throughout the property free of charge.

Accommodation

Studio

The friendly furnished studios feature bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, mini-fridge, air conditioning (for a fee), rental safe, kitchenette, as well as a balcony or terrace (S12).
Optionally bookable for single occupancy (S11) or triple occupancy (S13).

A simply furnished hotel room with double bed, nightstands, and balcony door to the outside.
Simply furnished hotel room with double bed, desk, and door to balcony with mountain view.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, nightstand, and a chair with a hat.
A simple hotel room with double bed, small desk, wardrobe, and a built-in kitchenette.
Small apartment with wooden stairs, loft bed, kitchenette, and seating area.
Top view of a dining area with wooden benches, chairs, and table on tiled floor.

Apartment

With the same facilities, these feature either a separate bedroom with a connecting door or are in maisonette style with a sleeping area on the upper floor (A12/A2I).

Meals

Breakfast/Half board

In the restaurant, great importance is attached to traditional dishes made from organic local products.
Seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as regional products are mainly used.
Dinner is served in buffet or menu form, depending on occupancy.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach by local providers.

Children's program

Separate children's pool and a playground.
Colorful playground with climbing frame and playhouses on grassy area with trees in the background

Hotel service

Parking at the hotel is available free of charge.
Baby cots (on request, for a fee).

Hotelhinweis

Official category: 2 stars, Schauinsland-Reisen rating: 3 Suns due to high customer satisfaction and popularity of the property, which places great emphasis on local products. The hotel produces its own olive oil.
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Vardis Olive Garden
Phone: 0030 2825061334
Fax: 0030 2825061136
E-mail: info@vardishotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 48.

Destination information

For stays from 1.1.2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and is graduated from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of 1.1.2025.
For stays in the high season 1.4.-31.10.
Official category 1-2 stars 2 Euro
Official category 3 stars 5 Euro
Official category 4 stars 10 Euro
Official category 5 stars 15 Euro
For stays in the low season 1.11.-31.3.
Official category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euro
Official category 3 stars 1.50 Euro
Official category 4 stars 3 Euro
Official category 5 stars 4 Euro

Tour operator category

3 Suns ***

Country category

2 Sterne
Last updated: 03.07.2026 11:16