Milia Mountain Retreat

Milia Mountain Retreat was a mountain paradise. There were many guests at the time we visited but it remained peaceful and quiet. It is an excellent place to get away from the tourists and relax. Early mornings when the birds were chirping and bees buzzing was one of our favourite times. The room was magnificent. The food was delicious. We enjoyed hiking the surrounding area. No complaints. One of the staff named Mo was particularly accommodating.

Beautiful view and delicious food. The restaurant is about a 40-45 minute drive from Elafonissi beach and is tucked away between mountains. A windy road takes you to this secret spot. The service was great and we truly enjoyed our time there. Some sharp turns on a narrow road keeps you on your toes but it is well worth it.

What a wonderful place. We chose this place to start off our trip and enjoy some quiet mountain time. We could not have chosen better. Everything has an authentic, lived-in vibe and the view is beautiful. The restaurant has a great menu and amazing price/quality ratio (plates from 12€ to 19€). We dined in every night as the road to the hotel can be scary at night. We loved the calm, serene atmosphere and amazing walks departing from the premises. Would definitely recommend!!

Perfect escape into the leafy greens of Crete. Restaurant was lovely. People were kind. Rooms are quaint. Also has access to some nice trails. The hammock under the trees were the best.

Amazing location, different to a lot of the rest of the Crete you are likely to visit. Comfortable rooms and nice hiking around, but the standout is the restaurant which serves incredible food. You have to eat there each chance you get!

We had a stay with good vibes, but left with bad ones after the staff yelled at us for not leaving quickly enough. A sad ending, especially since just minutes earlier we had been talking about coming back to the retreat on Crete. The eggs for breakfast are delicious!

An unforgettable experience in the heart of the Cretan mountains. Milia Mountain Retreat is pure magic – peaceful, authentic, and full of soul. The setting is breathtaking, the rooms blend perfectly into nature, and the hospitality from Mr. Tasos and his daughter Christina is warm and genuine. They’re always there to help, whether you’re looking for a quiet hiking trail or a hidden, untouristed beach. But the real hidden gem here is the restaurant. Chef Vassilis Makrakis is an absolute talent – we had the most incredible slow-cooked lamb of our lives, and his handmade ice creams are unforgettable. The wines, bottled exclusively for Milia, complete the experience. This is true Cretan cuisine at its best. Chef Makrakis is a rising star – it’s worth coming here just for the food. Milia is a place that stays in your heart. Highly recommended!

The hotel in itself is a peaceful haven that makes you disconnect, which we really appreciated. What stood out for us the most is their AMAZING restaurant. We actually ended up changing our plans so that we could have more meals there than we originally planned, as we wanted to taste everything on the menu. The whole experience was incredible, from the service to what’s on the plate. The chef makes a point of using the best local produce and every dish is bursting with flavour. A special shout out to the lovely waiting staff who always greeted us with a smile and couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you Rafail, Iordannis and Sifis, you have made it an unforgettable experience for us! Don’t let the road to get there put you off, the experience is so worth it you should not hesitate!