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 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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• 3 Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Elounda. This 5-star resort offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. All rooms are fitted with a balcony with a sea view. The resort will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. At Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available daily at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at this 5-star resort. Plaka Beach is 400 metres from Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, while Spinalonga Beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 60 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 4 Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete Elounda, Greece

  

  Resort. Set on Elounda coast, the 5-star Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete combines luxurious accommodation with award-winning cuisine and a state-of-the-art spa. It includes infinity pools, a water sports centre and 2 tennis courts. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa offers elegant suites and bungalows with magnificent views to the island of Spinalonga, most with private pools. Each unit has a comfortable living area with a satellite LCD TV. Some room types enjoy private access to a section of the beach. The Elounda Spa covers a 2,000-m² area and features indoor pools, 24 treatment rooms, 2 hammams, saunas and hot tubs. A fitness centre and a beauty salon are also available. Guests can start their day with the Greek Breakfast, while Cretan, Italian,Asian and Greek contemporary cuisine are some of the dining options that Blue Palace has to offer, all made with the finest ingredients. A Moroccan-style bar, a pool bar and a beach bar serve exotic cocktails and finger food with spectacular views across the Cretan Sea. At Isola Beach Club guests may enjoy an abundance of favorite libations right by the waterfront, while soaking up the sun and savoring the sea air. Indulge in fresh salads, burgers and sandwiches, signature cocktails and French rosé wine. A private boat can take couples around the Gulf of Elounda while sipping cocktails, while a family can enjoy an amazing barbeque lunch in an isolated beach after snorkelling in turquoise waters. Guests may simply gaze at the island of Spinalonga around an open air fire at the beach club as the sun sets down. You may take a wonderful lesson with plenty of hands-on cooking with the Greek Cooking Lesson or enjoy the most exquisite wines of the island with the Cretan Wine Tasting. The resort is 5 km away from the village of Elounda. The fishing village of Plaka is within 500 metres. Boats to Spinaloga, a National Monument of Greece, depart from there. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 5 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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• 6 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 Guest review score 8.9

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• 7 Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, 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 Guest review score 8.7

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• 8 Elounda Gulf Villas 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. Guests enjoy 1 a la carte restaurant. Each elegant suite features a DVD player, fully equipped kitchen with microwave and marble bathroom with hydromassage. They all boast access to the communal swimming pool. Elounda Gulf Villas have a spacious living room and hot tub. Breakfast is served daily at the main pool terrace. Drinks are served at the stylish bar. BBQ facilities can also be found in the premises of Elounda Gulf Villas. 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 provided for those who like to work out. Heraklion City is 70 km away. The town of Agios Nikolaos is at a distance of approximately 10 km. Free private parking is possible on site, and transfer from and to Heraklion Airport is offered. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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

  

  Resort. 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 Guest review score 8.3

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• 10 Tui Blue Elounda Village Resort & Spa by Aquila 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 Guest review score 8.3

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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!