Andreas Papandreou Street, Elounda, Greece | (888) 273-7116
Peaceful hotel a 15-minute walk to Elounda’s town center
Contemporary rooms with fridges, kettles, and toiletries
Furnished outdoor spaces -- some with sea or Spinalonga views
Pleasant, sunny pool area with free sunbeds and umbrellas
Poolside restaurant serves traditional Greek set menu for dinner
Bed-and-breakfast and half-board plans available
Sleek bar serves drinks and daytime snacks
Tasty breakfast buffet with local dishes and omelets cooked-to-order
Free welcome bottle of local wine, local sweets, and bottled water
Free farewell gift of olive oil, lemon soap, and Cretan tea
Business center with free printing facilities and small library
Small Orthodox chapel on-site
Free Wi-Fi and private parking
Rooms can be small
Bathrooms have compact showers
No gym on-site
Clean rooms, a quiet atmosphere, and friendly vibe are defining features of Elounda Krini Hotel, an upper-middle-range property set a 15-minute walk from the town center. The 39 rooms are simple but bright, contemporary, and well-maintained, outfitted with generous free gifts, tea- and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor spaces. Many have views to the sea or famous Spinalonga Island. A casual restaurant serves excellent breakfast buffets, while dinner is a tasty set menu of traditional Greek dishes. The quiet pool area is popular with guests, and the nearby bar serves daytime snacks. There are also a small business center with free printing facilities and free private parking. For larger, self-catering rooms closer to town, try sister hotel Elounda Garden Suites.
Disclaimer: This content was accurate at the time the hotel was reviewed. Please check our partner sites when booking to verify that details are still correct.
Scene
Peaceful, contemporary property with pleasant views and quiet atmosphere
Popular with couples, Elounda Krini Hotel is a small property set a 15-minute walk from the town center. The design throughout is contemporary, simple, and airy, with lots of pale-wood flooring and furniture, white plastic chairs, and pops of blue or lilac in fabrics. Being situated on the main road may contribute to some traffic noise, but the atmosphere is largely quiet. A sunny, central pool area is a relaxing spot, and free welcome and departing gifts of local goods are raved about by past guests. Before being developed for tourism, Elounda was a picturesque fishing village, now transformed into a popular spot for well-heeled tourists staying in extravagant seaside hotels. While Elounda Krini Hotel isn’t one of them, it offers lovely vistas and affordable rates. For a more impressive stay with additional amenities, consider the Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete.
Location
On the main road approaching Elounda, a 15-minute walk into town
Elounda Krini Hotel is situated at the beginning of Elounda, a leisurely 15-minutes walk into town, where ample restaurants and bars can be found. The nearest beach, small but attractive, is just a five-minute walk. Those in the mood to explore farther can visit the less touristy, pretty fishing village of Plaka, about a 12-minute drive, or the more developed Agios Nikolaos, which is 16 minutes away by car. A bus stop just outside the hotel makes regular trips to both, and is very affordable. Heraklion International Airport is about a 60-minute drive away.
Rooms
Simple, well-kept rooms with fridges, kettles, and hairdryers
The 39 rooms here are divided across two buildings, half of which have sea views while the rest overlook the garden or mountains. Although rooms have minimal decor, furnishings are contemporary and attractive, consisting of white wood furniture, blue or gray blankets, sea-themed artwork, and light tile floors. On the downside, some rooms are tight on space, as are bathroom showers. Furnished outdoor spaces come standard, as so welcome gifts of wine, local sweets, and bottled water, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Toiletries and hairdryers are provided.Larger Family Rooms contain sofa beds to fit three people, while Family Suites have separate living aresa with kitchenettes, two separate balconies, two bathrooms, and two sofa beds.
Features
Outdoor pool, tasty buffet breakfast, and massage service on request
Facilities are basic, but sufficient for the size of the hotel. The pleasant, sunny pool area is quiet and lined by ample sunbeds. A poolside restaurant and bar serves drinks and daytime snacks, and an excellent fixed menu with traditional Greek dishes that are changed daily (half-board plans are available). Breakfast buffets require an extra fee, and the delicious spread includes fresh local products and hot dishes such as omelets cooked-to-order. There’s no hosted recreation or evening entertainment, but this is part of the appeal: guests who stay here savor the peace and quiet. In-room massage treatments are available on request. There is no gym, however.The hotel has its own olive tree groves which it uses to produce olive oil and olive oil-based products; guests receive a farewell bottle of olive oil, lemon soap, and a generous packet of fresh Cretan mountain tea herbs. A small business center includes free printing facilities. Wi-Fi and private parking are both free. Pets up to 22 pounds can stay for free with prior approval.
