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Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa

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Soundproofed
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Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
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  • 28 sq m
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  • 45 sq m
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Soundproofed
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Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Hotel or Bungalow Suites Sea View (One Bedroom & Sitting Room Open Plan)

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Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
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Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Hotel or Bungalow Suite Sea View (One Bedroom & Sitting Room Separate or in open plan style)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (Shared Pool, SPA Building)

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 28.0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Island Bungalow Waterfront

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Island Villa Sea View with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Island Villa Sea View with Private Pool

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 65 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Wellness Waterfront Island Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Wellness Waterfront Island Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Hotel or Bungalow Suite Sew View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 80 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View (SPA Building)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Bungalow Suite Waterfront Private Pool

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 100 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053

What's nearby

  • Alykes of Elounda - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Christian Basilica Poros Elounda - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Plaka Beach - 17 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Spinalonga - 19 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Terassa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Eaters - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

Luxury eco-certified hotel adjacent to a golf course
You can look forward to free breakfast, a marina, and a swim-up bar at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and free beach cabanas, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub, and hydrotherapy at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and Mediterranean cuisine. The health club offers yoga classes and fitness classes; other things to do include motor boating, sailing, and snorkeling. Free wired internet is available to all guests, along with a beach bar and a poolside bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with a waterslide, free cabanas, and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, 7 outdoor tennis courts, and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, express check-out, and express check-in
Room features
All 219 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like free internet and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Changing tables, baby monitors, and baby baths
  • Grab bars near toilets and bathroom emergency pull cords
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Languages

Arabic, Belarusian, English, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 8 kilometers
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants and 3 coffee shops
  • 3 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Free daily reception
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Restaurants on site

  • Dionyssos
  • Argonaut
  • Blue Lagoon
  • Kafenion
  • Artemis

Things to do

  • 7 outdoor tennis courts
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike parking
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Parasailing
  • Pedal boating
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Rafting
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Changing table
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Stroller
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Golf lessons
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tennis lessons
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4198 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 14 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hot springs/mineral springs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Beach towels
  • Boat/paddles on site
  • Books
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Select accommodations have private pools, heated to approximately 77 degrees Fahrenheit (25 degrees Celsius).

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 11:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Hot springs
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 12 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Elounda Beach Hotel
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
Elounda Beach Villas
Hotel Elounda Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to April 11.

Is Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet.

How much is parking at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World located?

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHELLIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from beginning to end. Excellent, very friendly and accommodating staff, great food, walk to the beach, great pools, wonderful spa on property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay!
This was our first trip to Crete and our first impressions were good - on arrival we were taken by buggy to reception from the car park, bags whisked away. Check in was very smooth with a welcome glass of bubbly. We were shown around the resort and taken to our room. This was a classic bungalow sea view - unfortunately there were a few issues with the room which were resolved over the first couple of days. The room was large, nicely laid out with a small secluded garden area. It is in need of renovation but was very comfortable. We were moved to another room for the last two days which was an island bungalow waterfront room which was fabulous!! Grounds, beach and pool all immaculate. Breakfast was wonderful - every choice there in buffet and great service and views. Beach staff were incredibly helpful and friendly too. Joanna our concierge was always available and resolved our queries quickly and efficiently. Elounda is a short taxi (€8 each way) ride which has nice restaurants too. It’s the staff predominantly then the grounds, location and food that absolutely win the prizes here and we will hopefully be back!!
At breakfast
From Veghera Jetty Bar to beach
View from classic bungalow
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Carmen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Location, friendly staff, well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guest profile has changed for the worse in the last 2 years leading to the hotel becoming quite noisy and less relaxed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we liked the property very much' we wish the water sport wouldn't be so expensive
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ayelet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

omer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, nice beach, good restaurants Minus: mattress old and uncomfortable, overpriced for extras (bday cake, etc)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

EKATERINA

Thank you, Elounda for our nice vacation. Amazing sea and nature. Hotel is very green. The staff was trying to make our stay more comfortable. We will come back.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diane, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful resort hotel, a 3-minute walk from the beach, with a friendly, helpful and efficient staff. We were in a bungalow-type room, with private entrance and a deck with comfortable lounge chairs and an umbrella that provided enough shade that we could be outdoors most hours of the day. Our only complaint was that the bathroom didn't have a real shower, just a hand-held, with no place to put the shower head. The jacuzzi tub was fun, but for those of us who prefer showers to baths, it was inconvenient. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nearly a perfect Oasis .......
The location of this hotel is fantastic, about 40 minutes drive from Heraklion Airport and on a very scenic route. It is in the most beautiful setting, in fact we didn't leave the complex for 7 days as it was so tranquil. The staff particularly at breakfast are so attentive and friendly, they understand customer service perfectly. The food is exceptional and we tried each of the restaurants before sticking with our two favourite's which were the find dining at Dionyissus and the Greek Taverna. I would mention several downsides:- Whilst the bungalow was cleaned every day and fresh towels are always available, the sheets didn't get changed once in 7 days and the room cleaning wasn't very thorough. The floors were dirty and the picture window overlooking the sea from the bathroom which is a big selling feature was smeared and marked. Whilst you are offered exactly the same beverages menu in each of the restaurants, the measurements and servings were not at all consistent and are considerably over-priced, which is a real shame. The website is also not up to date and where it mentions an on-site buffet in the evening, its only available in the next door hotel, the Elounda Palace. The site also mentions an amphitheatre for films and performances which also doesn't seem to be available. None of the above spolit our visit and we will definitely visit this hotel again, but maybe only stay B & B and get a hire car to ensure more variety and fairer prices in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel in good location with great staff. Beds were uncomfortable and food prices in the restaurants far too high otherwise all good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the amenities of a fine resort.
My wife an I loved our stay. This resort is offered high end accommodations at a reasonable price, granted, nearing the end of the season (October). The staff were "excellent" from checkin to checkout, they give a very personalized experience. It was nearing the end of the season and we were upgraded to a very nice room, with more space and a view to die for. We loved our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Supriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Dee, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable holiday.
Excellant hotel. Very pleased we chose it. Glad we hired a car which is a good option for both going to other parts of the island and going out in the area. Glad we were in Elounda has a number of excellent restaurants. Food in the hotel was also excellent . We ate in the Italian restaurant but found a two course meal too expensive to sustain every evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

holly , california

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location. Comfortable and clean rooms. A variety of food options (some better than others). It’s a little pricey for what it is, but was a highlight of our trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what we expected
This is ultimately a resort. We went to Crete looking to get to know the island, eat locally, see sites etc. This resort is located a decent distance from the neighbouring towns. The idea is to stay on site for activities and to eat. We wanted to see more of the island rather than sit poolside. They also have restaurants of different cuisines on site, while we were looking to eat local Greek food. We did eat at the pool bar one day and the food was aweful and expensive. The breakfast was tasty but very Americanized. A good place to go to relax and stay on a resort, not the place to get to know and see Greece.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lisa, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious, family oriented resort
This resort deserves its five star rating. It has all of the amenities that you would expect but what sets it apart is the staff. The clientele is mostly European but the resort is very family friendly. The only slight minus was the dining options. We were on a half board, meaning we got breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was great but dinner got a bit monotonous. The resort offered a 25 Euro discount per person if you wanted to eat at another restaurant at the resort. We tried it and it was not worth the expense. Lunch was at our own expense and without the 25 Euro discount, the emphasis is on expense. Food was great and service was even greater but we racked up a considerable bill. Also to keep in mind, there is a dress code for men at dinner. Long pants are required. This was ignored by many of the guests but it's worth keeping in mind when packing! Bottom line is this is a great resort in a beautiful setting. We would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017