Luxury hotels in Elounda

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Elounda. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Located right on the beach in Elounda, Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel features a swimming pool with a spacious sun terrace and sun loungers. A restaurant and a bar are also available, while WiFi is offered in all areas. Each room and suite at this resort offers Cretan Sea view, is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Units are fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find slippers and free toiletries. Breakfast is daily served at the dining area of Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. This resort has a private beach area and car hire is available. An array of activities is offered in the area, such as windsurfing and diving. Nikos Kazantzakis Airport is at a distance of 70 km. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 2 Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

  

  Hotel. Phāea Blue, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is being reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooted in consciousness, innovation, and community. We offer a more intimate, personalized island experience—inviting guests to discover a truer, more timeless Greece. Set amid Crete’s azure waters and rugged landscape, Phāea Blue has welcomed guests for over two decades with genuine Cretan warmth and hospitality. Unmistakably Greek, the revitalized rooms and suites reflect a relaxed yet refined island aesthetic with natural materials, eclectic Greek pieces of art, private pools, a color palette drawn from the surrounding environment, and a style seasoned with historical detail. Dining is a soulful journey into local culture. From modern Greek dishes at Anthós to seaside meals at Blue Door Taverna, every bite tells a story. Guests can harvest ingredients at the Phāea Farmers Feast or enjoy private dinners under the stars—each experience rooted in nature and connection. We craft moments that become memories. From sunset cruises to authentic Cretan feasts, every experience honors the island’s spirit. Guided by kindness and a love for place and people, we don’t just create itineraries, we bring dreams to life. Show full description

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• 3 Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. This modern 5-star hotel is surrounded by acres of gardens, overlooking the Mirabello Bay, just minutes from beaches and the fishing village of Elounda. Elounda Bay Palace Hotel provides a variety of large, comfortably furnished and designed guestrooms. Some rooms have terraces with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces. Guests can enjoy dining outdoors while taking in views of the pool and panoramic sea views to Mirabello Bay. The hotel’s Thalassa Waterfront Restaurant serves a variety of seafood delicacies and its Aretoussa Restaurant specialises in Greek and international cuisine. Elounda Bay Palace offers a variety of beauty treatments. Facilities include a fitness centre, a tennis court, an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and a free parking area. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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• 4 INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda Elounda, Greece

  

  Hotel. With stunning views of Elounda Bay and the sea, INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda offers a large outdoor swimming pool. Away from the noise of tourists and surrounded by beautiful olive and citrus groves, INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda allows you to enjoy peace and full relaxation. INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda is also close to Mirabello Bay and you can easily access the water sport activities at the nearby beaches, as well as shops and local attractions. Show full description

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• 5 Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Located in Elounda, 400 metres from Plaka Beach, Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a shared lounge. This 5-star resort offers a bar. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. All units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. At Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa you will find a restaurant serving Greek, Mediterranean and local cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. Lake Voulismeni is 16 km from Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, while Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos is 16 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 60 km from the property. Show full description

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• 6 Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Elounda, Greece

  

  Hotel. Located just a short stroll from the sea in Elounda, the family-run property offers stylish villas with a private pool, and individually decorated luxury suites with Cretan Sea or garden views. Each elegant suite features a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and a marble bathroom with hydromassage. All have access to the communal swimming pool. Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers spacious living rooms and bathtubs. Breakfast is served daily at the main pool terrace. Drinks are served at the stylish bar. The property offers free transfer to a private Beach Club, located within a 10-minute drive, while complimentary transfer service to and from the beach is provided. Services like massage in the privacy of the suite or in the Elixir Spa Gallery, and diving lessons in the main pool can be provided upon request. An Elixir Spa Gallery is also available for those who like to work out. Heraklion City is 70 km away. The town of Agios Nikolaos is approximately 10 km away. Free private parking is possible on site, and transfer from and to Heraklion Airport is offered. Show full description

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• 7 Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features luxurious accommodation with spectacular views over Mirabello Bay. It offers top quality restaurants, along with a variety of leisure activities. The spacious, whitewashed rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones creating a serene atmosphere. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools. The Six Senses Spa, situated in the sister property Porto Elouda Golf & Spa at 500 metres, spreads over 2,200-m² state-of-the-art facilities including a hammam and a sauna, and offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments. Among others guests can pamper themselves with massage therapies, ayurveda aromatherapy and facial treatments. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features a large outdoor pool, as well as a private sandy, Blue Flag beach, where sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is also an AstroTurf tennis court with instructors and a gym.The Sea Sports Centre offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons. Other water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding and wind surfing are available. A rich buffet breakfast is served at the Deck restaurant with its sea-view veranda. The Yacht Club offers fish specialties by the beach, while the Old Mill restaurant specializes in Cretan gourmet cuisine. A beach bar is also available. Other Elounda Mare facilities include a children’s entertainment centre at the sister property, a 9-hole golf course also at the sister property, and a shopping arcade. Free private on-site parking is possible, while free transport within the hotel is also provided. Free shuttle to the sister property is also provided. Show full description

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• 8 Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa Elounda, Greece

  Resort. The 5-star Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa is situated along the coast of Elounda. All rooms have views of Mirabello Bay. Guests can play golf or tennis on site, or relax at the awarded Six Senses Spa. The airy rooms have wooden floors and a sea-view veranda with teak furniture and blooming plants. Equipment includes an LDC TV with satellite and cable channels, and a furnished seating area. Porto Elounda offers the first Six Senses Spa™ in Europe, with holistic treatments, covering an area of 2,200 m². Facilities include a heated freshwater indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The 9-hole golf course is available to resort guests only. The hotel’s water sports centre includes jet-skis, wind surfing, water ski and sailing. Luxury yachts are available, as well as a PADI certified scuba diving centre. There is also a playground for infants and kids with a variety of learning activities. Breakfast and dinner are served at the sea-view Nafsika Restaurant. You can choose to have lunch at Aglio e Olio serving Italian cuisine, or the beachfront tavern Odysseus. The Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is 70 km away from Heraklion International Airport. The hotel's helicopter-pad allows direct transfers from Athens or Heraklion. Transportation within the hotel is possible. Show full description

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• 9 Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. The 5-star Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodation with spa bath overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. It has a spa and 4 restaurants serving haute cuisine dishes. Each of the air-conditioned suites is uniquely decorated and has easy access to the private sandy beach. They include a spacious living room with wooden floors and a satellite LCD TV. All suites also have a private pool or open-air hot tub. The 4 restaurants offer casual beachside settings or elegant dining rooms with panoramic sea views. Guests can taste progressive Greek cuisine, seafood, Cretan dishes and Italian cuisine. An Asian restaurant is also possible. For guests choosing private or luxury residences, an array of Haute-Living services is available, including a dedicated villa manager, a lounge with VIP services, concierge service, private check-in, sun loungers at Spina, the VIP beach area, and upgraded welcome and bathroom amenities. Other exclusive amenities include eclectic cocktail, branded spirits and all-day snacks, signature canapes by the resort's executive Chef, afternoon tea and state-of-the art gym facilities. The spa of Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection includes an interior seawater pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. It also offers rejuvenating therapies, such as facial and massage treatments. Additional VIP services are upon charge and include a butler service, in-villa signature dining, VIP business package and helicopter transfer among several more. The village of Elounda is 2.5 km away. The lively seaside town of Agios Nikolaos is within 12 km of Domes of Elounda. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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

  

  Hotel. Located on the northeast coast of Crete, the seafront Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, features 5 tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and a spa centre with gym, hammam and steam bath. Hotel facilities also include a variety of restaurants serving international and Mediterranean cuisine, and 4 bars. Free WiFi access is provided throughout. The modernly decorated and luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows of Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas offer views over the lush gardens or the Mirabello Bay. Each comes equipped with air conditioning, safe and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The luxurious bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, free toiletries and hairdryer. Breakfast buffet is included. Guests can choose among a wide range of personalized body and facial treatments available at the Chenot SPA, which includes a medical, a hydro bi-ontology, an aesthetic and a wellness department. An outdoor pool, filled with sea water, is also featured on site, while activities and facilities for children are also provided. Guests can book sightseeing excursions to explore area ruins and attractions, such as Knossos Palace, 75 km from Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. The seaside town of Agios Nikolaos Town is 7 km away and Elounda Village is 2 km away. Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 65 km. Show full description

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• 11 Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort, Six Senses Spa Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is set on a peninsular stretch of land, with a view of Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea. It features elegantly decorated accommodation opening to a balcony or terrace with sea views. Offering a living room, all air-conditioned suites and villas come with a minibar. Some units are fitted with luxurious bathrooms with steam bath, while most have a private and individually heated pool. An American-style, a la carte breakfast can be enjoyed, whilst watching views of the bay. The awarded Calypso restaurant prepares gourmet dishes by the pool, while a selection of Greek and international wine labels are available at "Kellari" wine cellar. The "Koh" Pan-Asian restaurant, located just above sea level at the very tip of the peninsula, serves Asian cuisine. Guests will find an outdoor swimming pool with free sun beds and umbrellas, paddling pool and care centre for children. A private sandy beach with beach service, as well as water-sport facilities and tennis courts are offered. A 50-seat cinema features private screenings of films. Located at the sister property, the exclusive Six Senses Spa is equipped with an authentic Turkish bath, where guests can experience holistic treatments and therapies. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 10 km away and Heraklion City is at a distance of 70 km. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 68 km away. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description

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• 12 Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only Elounda, Greece

  Hotel. Built amphitheatrically on a hillside of Elounda, beachfront Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only offers a view of Elounda bay and the island of Spinalonga. The 5-star resort boasts an outdoor pool, two restaurants & 2 bars. Each with unlimited sea views, the fresh and bright rooms are exclusively designed to offer joyful and relaxation. The main buffet restaurant and outdoor à la carte restaurant at Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only prepares Cretan and Mediterranean dishes. The poolside snack bar provides light meals and refreshing drinks & Cocktails throughout the day. Just refurbished, the bars, restaurants and reception area are modern and bright. Free Wi-Fi internet is available in all public areas. Free parking is offered within the hotel premises. Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only is frequently connected by bus with Elounda and Agios Nikolaos (10 min) with a stop 30 metres from the hotel. Elounda village is in a very close distance of 2 km and Plaka Village is situated in a distance of 2.5 km. Airport and the port of Heraklion are around 72 km. Show full description

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• 13 Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Set on a private, sandy beach overlooking Mirabello Bay, this Aquila Elounda Village features award-winning cuisine, a spa, a tennis court and 5 outdoor pools. It offers accommodation with sea and garden views or private pools, set within lush gardens. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and CD player. There is a minibar and coffee-making facilities, while wine and fruit await guests upon arrival. Guests wake up to an American buffet breakfast. Lunch includes Mediterranean dishes and is served at the Mirabello Restaurant. The Greek Taverna Symposium serves original Greek and Cretan specialities. Candle-lit dinners on the beach can be arranged. Guests enjoy free use of the sauna and gym, and free use of sun beds, umbrellas and showers. The spa features a heated swimming pool and 6 treatment rooms such as a chromotherapy cabin and ayurvedic suites. The Aquila Village is 7 km from Agios Nikolaos, and only 3 km from the fishing village of Elounda. Spinalonga Island is across from Elounda and features an ancient Venetian Fortress. Public bus is available at the hotel entrance in high season. Show full description

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• 14 Domes Aulus Elounda, Adults only, Curio Collection by Hilton Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Step into a world of sophistication at Domes Aulus Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton, operated by the renowned Domes Resorts group, combining Greek Authenticity with international hospitality standards. This cool, Med-retro adults-only resort offers a premium experience and is built amphitheatrically overlooking the gulf of Elounda in Crete, providing stunning panoramic views of the island of Spinalonga and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Conveniently located 0. 9 mi from the village center of Elounda in Crete, 47 mi from Heraklion airport, and 6.2 mi from cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos, Aulūs is the ultimate luxury and provides either the Half-Board or All-Inclusive option. On a privileged position near the beach, the spacious and elegantly furnished suites provide panoramic views. For the ultimate VIP experience, choose the Cool Living Selection for elite tier accommodation, access to exclusive areas, and amenities. Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel offers refined mixology, an immersive wellness program, six exquisite restaurants, and four bars as well as cultural experiences, water sports and infinity swimming pools. Show full description

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• 15 Elounda Breeze Resort Elounda, Greece

  Resort. Featuring 2 swimming pools, Elounda Breeze Resort is 2 km away from Elounda village. The 4-star resort is set 200 metres away form a private beach with water sports. Each of Elounda Breeze Resort rooms is fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished. The spacious balconies open to relaxing views of the resort’s grounds and the sea. Families will love the family-fun pool, whilst those looking to unwind can take a dip in the relaxation pool. More active guests will enjoy the on-site fitness room with sauna, and the tennis and volleyball facilities. During the summer, Elounda Breeze Resort’s animation team provides live entertainment for the family, both day and night. In the evening, you can enjoy Greek theme nights with live music and dancing. Elounda Breeze Resort is 8 km from Agios Nikolaos. The airport of Heraklion is approximately 65 km away. Show full description

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!