Elounda Mare Hotel

We stayed here for a week , traveling as a couple with a toddler . We stayed in room in the main building - older room, quite ok . Enough space and had a lot of charm . But what made it special was the superb view had from our terrace-overlooking the hotel area and the ocean at our terrace ! The overall hotel area was very picturesque, with small lovely garden areas , look -out points , and very nice walk around the costal area. The private beach was absolutely wonderful ! It was located at a small bay and the color of the water was very nice ! Great view either overlooking the bay or directly at the ocean and surrounding mountains. There was always enough of sun beds available, and also a nice beach bar . The staff was also excellent in providing service - always very friendly and helpful , for example ;when we arrived to our rooms, we found that there was a small area below at the balcony which could be dangerous for our 17 months old toddler to climb out of . The staff then set up a net to prevent this - and this took them at least at hour to do. It was very service minded of them and it really did the work ! This hotel did not have a specific kids mini club , but one of their sister hotels nearby did. The hotel helpfully provided with a shuttle bus to get you there . Only downside was the restaurant , a bit expensive for both regarding the food and wine . Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel and I am already planning when I will return !

The Elounda Mare is sitting in an exceptional beautiful site. Less than one hour drive from the airport and from Heraklion. Excellent table (Relais Chateaux). Friendly and diligent service. Fantastic pool. Very quiet. A perfect stay for the family and worth every penny. Highly recommanded.

My husband and I stayed here for 7 nights and enjoyed every moment. The resort is large enough to feel that you are almost there by yourself. You can swim in the ocean or the pool. The rooms and facilities are excellent and the staff superb. We chose not to have a room with a pool and didn't feel this was necessary. It is nicely located within easy distance to Elounda town, Plaka and St Nicholas. We hired a car for the week which made it easy to get around. The food and service were first glass. Even the 2 shops within the grounds were good for souvenirs etc. Prior to your stay you should check out the attached Six Senses Spa. We had vouchers and left it till the last to use them. Had we realized how wonderful it was, we would've used them earlier and then booked some other treatments. All in all a fabulous experience and week.

This was our fifth stay at the Mare, and our seventh trip to Elounda. We were so relaxed after our time at the Mare. It took us a week to get back in gear upon our return to Switzerland. All in all the Mare is an outstanding place to stay when one is in need of Rest and Relaxation, and to enjoy the life of Elounda.

This was my first time to Crete for a relative's wedding. Everything was perfect, from the car waiting to bring us to the hotel at the airport as well as the person there to greet us and help us with our bags to the taxi, to the room, the reception and the excellent food at the three restaurants we tried. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and everything was spotlessly clean. despite being full, the hotel was very calm and uncrowded and we had no trouble finding seats wherever we wanted to sit. I can't recommend a particular restaurant, and we tried all three, as they were all equally excellent with good choices on the menu and the fish really was very fresh and perfectly cooked the way we like it. A must place to visit and we shall be returning.