Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a luxury resort overlooking the Aegean Sea and Spinalonga Island. The 251 rooms, suites, and villas are loaded with Mediterranean, breezy style and many have private pools and balconies with sea views. Other features include three outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a full-service Thalassotherapy spa, and several restaurants and bars. The vibe throughout is elegant and relaxed, though travelers should keep in mind that the beach here is rocky. Travelers may want to compare rates and features at the nearby Domes of Elounda Boutique Beach Resort, where rooms have an even sharper artsy style.
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, is a luxury resort overlooking the Aegean Sea and Spinalonga Island. The 251 rooms, suites, and villas are loaded with Mediterranean, breezy style and many have private pools and balconies with sea views. Other features include three outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a full-service Thalassotherapy spa, and several restaurants and bars. The vibe throughout is elegant and relaxed, though travelers should keep in mind that the beach here is rocky. Travelers may want to compare rates and features at the nearby Domes of Elounda Boutique Beach Resort, where rooms have an even sharper artsy style.
Situated on the far end of Elounda’s Mirabello Bay, the 118-room Domes of Elounda is a handsome, family-friendly, luxury resort that's right on the beach. Rooms are a collection of impressive suites and villas, all with ample luxury amenities, separate living rooms, and private outdoor whirlpools or pools. Dining and drinking options include excellent poolside Italian, a romantic beachside Greek taverna, and beachfront and poolside bars. This is all algonside five outdoor pools (two adult-only) and a swimmable sandy beach. An Elemis spa offers treatments, while tennis courts, a helipad, and kid-friendly facilities round out the features. Live music livens up the evenings, and kids’ shows are performed twice a week. For an adult-only option in the same area, try Tui Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila instead.
Situated on the far end of Elounda’s Mirabello Bay, the 118-room Domes of Elounda is a handsome, family-friendly, luxury resort that's right on the beach. Rooms are a collection of impressive suites and villas, all with ample luxury amenities, separate living rooms, and private outdoor whirlpools or pools. Dining and drinking options include excellent poolside Italian, a romantic beachside Greek taverna, and beachfront and poolside bars. This is all algonside five outdoor pools (two adult-only) and a swimmable sandy beach. An Elemis spa offers treatments, while tennis courts, a helipad, and kid-friendly facilities round out the features. Live music livens up the evenings, and kids’ shows are performed twice a week. For an adult-only option in the same area, try Tui Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila instead.
Intimate and romantic with beautiful sea views, Tui Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila is an adult-only luxury beachfront property. It's known for excellent food, personalized service, and a tranquil beachfron. The buffet restaurant and three themed restaurants, including one beachfront option, provide great dining options (all-inclusive or half-board plans available), while three outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, and spa enhance recreation. Hosted activities such as olive oil tasting and cooking classes are popular, while evening themed entertainment accompanies the food. Some of the 238 chic and modern rooms have private or shared pools, and many have sea views. For a similar hotel that caters to families, try Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection.
Intimate and romantic with beautiful sea views, Tui Sensimar Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila is an adult-only luxury beachfront property. It's known for excellent food, personalized service, and a tranquil beachfron. The buffet restaurant and three themed restaurants, including one beachfront option, provide great dining options (all-inclusive or half-board plans available), while three outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, and spa enhance recreation. Hosted activities such as olive oil tasting and cooking classes are popular, while evening themed entertainment accompanies the food. Some of the 238 chic and modern rooms have private or shared pools, and many have sea views. For a similar hotel that caters to families, try Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection.
The four-pearl Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel is all about eco-conscious and upscale touches. It incorporates the sustainability focus in solar panels, organic ingredients, and natural linens and bathrobes, but there's no sacrificing comfort: All of its 88 breezy rooms come with king-size beds and furnished balconies overlooking the water. Three excellent restaurants and three bars, plus a great spa and private beach, offer enough activity in a secluded setting for guests to decompress. However, it should be noted that the hillside location can be difficult for guests with mobility challenges (golf carts available upon request), and that food and drinks are extremely pricey, even for the pearl rating. Guests looking for a little more wallet-friendly boutique hotel could try the two-pearl Akti Olous Hotel in Elounda, which has a small private beach and rooftop bar.
The four-pearl Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel is all about eco-conscious and upscale touches. It incorporates the sustainability focus in solar panels, organic ingredients, and natural linens and bathrobes, but there's no sacrificing comfort: All of its 88 breezy rooms come with king-size beds and furnished balconies overlooking the water. Three excellent restaurants and three bars, plus a great spa and private beach, offer enough activity in a secluded setting for guests to decompress. However, it should be noted that the hillside location can be difficult for guests with mobility challenges (golf carts available upon request), and that food and drinks are extremely pricey, even for the pearl rating. Guests looking for a little more wallet-friendly boutique hotel could try the two-pearl Akti Olous Hotel in Elounda, which has a small private beach and rooftop bar.
Alikes Apartments is a small, sea-facing property a 10-minute walk from Elounda’s cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. It's a popular mid-range option for older couples and, to a lesser extent, families with children. All rooms come with kitchenettes and terraces or balconies, some with views of the sea, although pool-facing rooms can be noisy. On-site amenities include a small pool and an outside pool bar serving drinks and snacks as well as a spacious exercise room, plus a sauna and steam room.
Alikes Apartments is a small, sea-facing property a 10-minute walk from Elounda’s cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. It's a popular mid-range option for older couples and, to a lesser extent, families with children. All rooms come with kitchenettes and terraces or balconies, some with views of the sea, although pool-facing rooms can be noisy. On-site amenities include a small pool and an outside pool bar serving drinks and snacks as well as a spacious exercise room, plus a sauna and steam room.
An on-site water park and sea views are major draws of the mid-range Elounda Water Park Residence, a fun and family-friendly property a five-minute drive from the beach. It's set on a steep hill, which may be difficult for some to navgate, and there's little in the immediate surrounds. On-site features, however, are extensive, consisting of a fun park (fee), kids' club, game room, and main pool with an adjacent bar. The main buffet restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean fare (all-inclusive packages available), but food can reportedly get repetitive. The 133 rooms have kitchenettes, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies -- many with sea views. A wellness center requires a fee, as do in-room safes, and the gym has broken equipment. For a property that sports a water park and beach, consider Star Beach Village & Water Park.
An on-site water park and sea views are major draws of the mid-range Elounda Water Park Residence, a fun and family-friendly property a five-minute drive from the beach. It's set on a steep hill, which may be difficult for some to navgate, and there's little in the immediate surrounds. On-site features, however, are extensive, consisting of a fun park (fee), kids' club, game room, and main pool with an adjacent bar. The main buffet restaurant serves Greek and Mediterranean fare (all-inclusive packages available), but food can reportedly get repetitive. The 133 rooms have kitchenettes, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and furnished balconies -- many with sea views. A wellness center requires a fee, as do in-room safes, and the gym has broken equipment. For a property that sports a water park and beach, consider Star Beach Village & Water Park.