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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.
Chickens walking on a grassy path between trees in a rural setting.
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.
Colorful playground with climbing frame and playhouses on grassy area with trees in the background
Entrance to Vardis Olive Garden with trees and parked cars along the road.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Georgioupolis

Vardis Olive Garden ***

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Location

Many returning guests appreciate the relaxed atmosphere at Vardis Olive Garden, referring to the staff not as employees, but as friends. Located on the northwest coast of Crete, amidst an approximately 22,000 m² organic olive grove, lies this beautiful resort. 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 picturesque harbor town of Rethymnon with its historic city center, as well as Georgioupolis, are easily accessible and always worth a visit. The well-known freshwater lake of Kournas, located in the immediate vicinity, is also a great spot for swimming. Chania Airport is approximately 50 km away, and Heraklion Airport is about 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.
Chickens walking on a grassy path between trees in a rural setting.
This lovingly managed resort is a small paradise where you can feel at home from the moment you arrive and let your soul unwind. 58 comfortable studios and apartments invite you to relax. The resort offers a reception, a restaurant, a bar, and a mini-market. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property. In the spacious outdoor area, you'll find the perfect spot at any time, either on the sun terrace by the swimming pool with a separate children's pool, or you can find a secluded spot under shady trees. Numerous loungers and umbrellas are included throughout the property.

Accommodation

Studio

The cheerfully furnished studios feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, mini-fridge, air conditioning (for a fee), safe (for a fee), kitchenette, and a balcony or terrace (S12). Optionally available for single occupancy (S11) or for 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 amenities, these apartments feature either a separate bedroom with a connecting door or are in a maisonette style with a sleeping area on the upper floor (A12/A2I).

Meals

Breakfast/Half Board

The restaurant places great emphasis on traditional dishes made from local organic products.
Mainly seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as regional products, are used.
Dinner is served buffet-style or as a set menu, depending on occupancy.

Sports for a fee

Water sports on the beach offered by local providers.

Children's program

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

Hotel service

Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.
Parking is available free of charge at the hotel.
Baby cots (on request, for a fee).

Hotel features

  • Shopping facilities
  • Family friendly
  • Hotel safe
  • Children's pool
  • Children's playground
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Information

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National category: 2 Stars, Schauinsland-Reisen Rating: 3 Suns due to high customer satisfaction and popularity of the resort, which places great emphasis on local products. The hotel produces its own olive oil.
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Hotel contact:
Vardis Olive Garden
Phone: 0030 2825061334
Fax: 0030 2825061136
Email: info@vardishotel.gr
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 48.

Destination information

For stays from 01.01.2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which is to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and will be tiered from 0.50 Euros to 15 Euros per day per room from 01.01.2025.
For stays in high season 01.04.-31.10.
National category 1-2 stars 2 Euros
National category 3 stars 5 Euros
National category 4 stars 10 Euros
National category 5 stars 15 Euros
For stays in low season 01.11.-31.03.
National category 1-2 stars 0.50 Euros
National category 3 stars 1.50 Euros
National category 4 stars 3 Euros
National category 5 stars 4 Euros

Country category

2 Sterne