Tucked between vineyards and olive groves, beneath the warm stillness of Crete’s skies, a tall smokestack stands as quiet witness to time.
What was once the Giannoulis family’s olive pomace factory is now The Refinery—a living, breathing place of pause and purpose.
Not polished. Not posed.
Just real.
35 Apartments with Soul.
Minimal. Earthy. Honest.
Every apartment at The Refinery is fully furnished and thoughtfully designed.
Not to dazzle, but to soothe.
We’ve stripped away the unnecessary, kept the textures that matter—wood, linen, brick, sun.
You’ll find:
You’re only minutes from the city, yet fully surrounded by countryside calm.
It’s not far. It just feels like it.
The Refinery lives between rhythms—close to Heraklion’s energy, and next door to stillness.
We built this place for people who stay a little longer.
Not for vacation. But for purpose, pause, or reconnection.
Whether it’s a chapter of care, creativity, work or rest—The Refinery is ready for it.
Perfect for:
Here, hospitality is not a service.
It’s a feeling.
We speak softly, we don’t over-style, we don’t over-sell.
We give you what matters:
A clean room. A soft towel. A thoughtful welcome.
And the kind of quiet that lets your thoughts settle.
This Is The Refinery.
A place shaped by work, redefined by warmth.
Where the past leaves a trace—but not a weight.
Where simplicity leads. Where comfort is felt, not flaunted.
You won’t remember us for our logo.
You’ll remember how it felt to wake up here.
Stay with us.
Work with us.
Heal with us.
Begin again with us.
The first phase of The Refinery introduces a handpicked collection of shared spaces - designed for presence, connection, and the kind of slow living that lingers.
Co-Working Lounges
Calm. Light-filled. Functional.
Thoughtfully arranged for deep work, creative bursts, and nomadic focus.
Ergonomic seating. Steady connectivity. No distractions. Just flow.
Library & Rest Corners
Little sanctuaries to lean back.
To read. To write. To sip tea while doing nothing in particular.
Because stillness is productive, too.
Concierge Service
Not the usual desk and smile.
But thoughtful assistance when you need it — from local secrets and cultural tips to private transfers, retreat planning, or bespoke stays.
Always personal. Never pushy.
Inner Courtyard & Garden Patio
The industrial past softened by olive branches.
Stone walls, gravel underfoot, herbs blooming at your feet.
A place for light, breath, and quiet pause.
Olive Grove & Herb Garden
Wander through rosemary, thyme, and lavender.
Let the rhythm of the trees guide your pace.
The scent of the land is part of the experience.
Outdoor Gym with Organic Materials
No mirrors. Just sky.
A natural workout area nestled in the olive grove, equipped with gear made of wood, rope, stone, and steel.
For early yoga, rehab stretches, functional circuits — or simply to remember what it feels like to move.
Swimming Pools & Barbeque Zone
For barefoot dinners and salt-water afternoons.
Share a meal. Cool off. Watch the stars.
No reservation needed — just bring good company.
The Airstream Cretology Café
Beneath the old olive oil tanks, an Airstream glints in the sun.
Our open-air café — the social heartbeat of The Refinery.
Local herbal teas. Fragrant coffee. Homemade bites.
Gravel crunching underfoot. Wooden tables beneath the trees.
Start the day or end it here — with stories, silence, or a single espresso.
Each apartment at The Refinery is crafted with intention—combining raw materials, modern comforts, and thoughtful details.
Whether you're here for a few days or a few months, your stay should feel like something more than accommodation.
It should feel like yours.
An elegant studio with industrial soul and warm textures.
|Clean lines, wooden details, light that moves with the day.
Perfect for: solo travelers, couples, digital nomads.
In-Room Comforts
Kitchen & Everyday Living
Tech & Connectivity
Bath Experience
Indicative rate: from €85 per night
High ceilings. Indoor patio. A blend of old charm and natural flow.
Space that breathes, and welcomes you to do the same.
Perfect for: professionals, artists, those who appreciate spaciousness.
In-Room Comforts
Kitchen & Everyday Living
Tech & Connectivity
Bath Experience
Indicative rate: from €120 per night
Loft-style living with a garden view and a spirit of openness.
For guests who stay longer and go deeper.
Perfect for: long-term stays, creative professionals, duos or families.
In-Room Comforts
Kitchen & Everyday Living
Tech & Connectivity
Bath Experience
Indicative rate: from €150 per night
Spacious. Serene. Thoughtfully divided.
Your own sanctuary to live, collaborate or simply be with family.
Perfect for: families, teams, or collaborators seeking peace.
In-Room Comforts
Kitchen & Everyday Living
Tech & Connectivity
Bath Experience
Indicative rate: from €190 per night
Designed with rest and reconnection in mind.
For guests who need a pause — a soft, grounding, private kind.
Perfect for: solo travelers, wellness retreats, or creatives in reset mode.
In-Room Comforts
Wellness Touches
Kitchen & Everyday Living
*kitchen styled for cooking content or food creators
Tech & Connectivity
Bath Experience
Indicative rate: from €140 per night
Each Refined Stay is a curated experience — made not just for rest, but for rhythm. For arrival. For breath. For a reason.
Whether you come for a few nights, a quiet season, or to begin again, each bundle is a pause within your story.
Short or long, for pause or for presence — stays crafted to ground you in rhythm, comfort, and quiet function.
1. The Pause €120-160/night
A quiet stay, for those arriving for a reason.
Includes:
This is not a package. It’s a pause.
2. The Care Stay €100-120/night
A calm stay, for those holding space for someone else.
Includes:
This is not a hotel stay. It’s support for the supporter.
3. The Monthly Nomad €900-1000/month
A grounded rhythm for remote minds.
Includes:
This isn’t remote work. It’s refined living.
4. The Rooted Nomad from €900/month
Rooted living, without full relocation.
Includes:
Not just passing through. Not quite settled. But deeply welcome.
Designed for scholars, students, and researchers, these chapters provide clarity, stability, and cultural belonging during every stage of academic life.
1. The Scholar’s Pause €90/night
A calm base for focused, short academic stays.
Includes:
This isn’t a hotel for academics. It’s a pause to think.
2. The Student Pathway €900 /month
A calm beginning to your academic life in Crete.
Includes:
Not just a place to stay — a place to begin.
3. The Shared Chapter €1600/month
For those beginning together.
Includes:
One chapter. Two keys.
Retreats and curated weeks that weave wellness, heritage, and local connection — for those seeking restoration, inspiration, and shared meaning.
1. Root & Rise from €480/person
Where stillness roots and presence rises.
Includes:
Some places hold you.
Others hold what you create.
This is both.
2. The Cultural Pause from €360/person
A weekend of taste, craft, and quiet discovery.
Includes:
Not just a weekend away.
A pause where culture breathes.
3. The Quiet Reset €95/night
A still space to pause, restore, and begin again.
Includes:
Not an escape.
A return to balance.
4. The Family Heritage Week from €980/family
Where children play and parents remember.
Includes:
Not just a stay.
A homecoming.
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