From the hotel you can explore elegant Elounda by car or boat; you can also stroll into nearby villages where you'll find tavernas and cafés to experience Cretan life. Nearby is the town of Agios Nikolaos, the epitome of a Cretan town that also has a beautiful lagoon. You can hire a traditional caique, an attractive Greek fishing boat, to explore the majestic Mirabello Bay in style.
By plane: direct flights to Heraklion take around 4 hours from London. It's about an hour's drive to the hotel. Free parking available. Book flights to Heraklion.
The hotel is slickly-designed with natural materials used wherever possible, from wooden tables and floorboards and pebble dash walls to stone floors, raffia beach umbrellas and woven bread baskets; it's craft-meets-chic and aesthetically pleasing, clean-lined and with comfort in mind.
It is a sprawling resort but buggies are on standby to give lifts; there is a choice of pools and a great outdoor spot where you'll find weights and mats for sports sessions with spectacular mountain and sea views. We loved the mobility session with Pilates and yoga techniques combined.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Beachfront
- Swimming pool
- Spa/wellness
- Fitness centre
- Kids' club
- Room service
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
There is a huge range of accommodation from suites to villas, but you can expect privacy and frequent access to the sweeping panoramic views of Elounda Bay. Many have a private pool or jacuzzi and flowers and foliage perk up the scenery; state of the art appliances blend with luxurious trappings.
Room types: Suite, Premium Suite, Family Suites, Private Residence, Residence, Luxury Residence, Luxury Villa
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, balcony or terrace, TV, air conditioning, pillow menu, free Wi-Fi
Four restaurants offer quality produce with a Cretan flavour. Blend serves sultry steaks with a huge array of sides, and we loved dining beachfront in Topos 1910; with sparkling sea views we delved into a rich traditional octopus and pasta dish and as it was Cretan night, dancers delighted us in local costume.
Topos 1910: seafood with sea views, combining traditional cuisine with modern gastronomy.
Yaosai: Asian fusion restaurant and bar. Open daily for lunch (adults-only) and dinner.
Blend: trendy poolside steakhouse restaurant. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
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