Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Crete

This was our first trip to Greece. We picked Domes because it was very highly rated. It didn't disappoint. To start, the staff gets my highest rating. Extremely friendly and attentive without hovering. Anything we asked for was delivered fast and with a smile. Bravo to the staff! Our room was a free upgrade (we're Titanium). It was a well designed suite with all the amenities. Including a private pool. Everything on the resort is clean and exceptionally well maintained. The views are great in all directions. I recommend taking a trip to Spinalonga Island. You can rent a boat taxi at the resort, which we did. There's also a ferry from the nearby towns. The beach here is nice. Try and get chairs where there is a sandy entrance to the water. Otherwise you're stepping on large rocks. We came late in the season so the sea temp was around 75F. Not bad if you're from New England. And, the water is crystal clear. The service for food and drink at the beach was great. Take a picture of your scan next to your chair and delivery of food and drink is fast and high quality. Food here was top notch. While not all was traditional Greek, I highly recommend Makris, Antonio's and The Blend. Excellent sommelier if you like high quality wines. Great personal touch as he will take you right to the wine rack and help you pick, regardless of your expertise. My other recommendation is the Soma Spa. Well worth the price. Great options. They have a concierge and a separate desk for on site restaurant reservations. The family pool, next to The Blend, is heated, salt water. Best choice. It's tough to wander from such luxury but I also recommend traveling to the nearby towns for authentic Greek foods and shopping.

Our second time in this amazing resort. I cannot even find the right words to describe the quality standard, the vibes, the hospitality and generosity we had the pleasure to experience here (again!) Besides the whole place being a true luxury oasis the most amazing place the 1 Million stars award goes to the whole team here. We are traveling a lot and no words can do the staffs efforts, their smiles and attention to every details justice. If you want to spend a perfect (family) holiday this is the place to go. Thank you so much - we will 1000% be back! Christoph & Family

Our stay at Domes of Elounda was absolutely magical. The resort’s facilities are outstanding—from impeccably clean and beautifully furnished rooms to serene, luxurious surroundings. We stayed in a suite with a private pool and sea view, and waking up to that breathtaking panorama was nothing short of enchanting. In the room, every detail was thoughtfully curated: from Nespresso machine with unlimited pods to the chilled water and beautiful welcome gifts such as a local honey liquor—it included everything we needed and more. The outdoor gym was fully equipped and surprisingly comfortable even in warm weather, while the spa was pure indulgence—with its soothing scents, state-of-the-art amenities, and warm, professional management—it’s an absolute must-visit. The family pool is vast and never feels crowded. Yet the true standout is the Vilebrequin beach—the shoreline is stunning, the loungers ultra-comfy, and the daily food truck offerings—mini-burgers, sushi, and even water puffs to lounge on—are such a delightful touch. The Spa, very special & beautiful looking, unique scents, with its multiple sauna stations and its great manager. Above all, the staff made the difference. Everyone was incredibly kind, attentive, and thoughtful—no detail was too small. Thank you Stella and all the crew for such a special stay. If you’re seeking the perfect place to unwind with your family, look no further. Domes of Elounda has earned our highest recommendation.

We are a family of 2 adults and 3 children ages 12, 14, 17 and just returned from a relaxing and beautiful 4 night stay at Domes of Elounda. My children stayed in a spacious family suite and even had their own outdoor sitting area with a jacuzzi. My husband and I were surprised to be upgraded to a beautiful suite in the new adults only part of the resort. At first, I was a little put off by the fact that it was about a 5 minute buggy ride from where my children were staying. But when we walked into our newly built, huge, gorgeous suite with its own large terrace and breathtaking view out to Spinalonga, I got over it! We appreciated all the small touches in our suite, such as the welcome gifts of Cretan liquer, the boxes of Nespresso pods, the complimentary water, the handheld steamer that actually worked, the yoga mat and block, the speaker that we could actually crank up without disturbing any neighbours, the luxurious toiletries provided (especially the body lotion), the very effective blackout curtain in the sleeping area. My only (small) complaint if I had to make one would be the light switches were very confusing and I didn't like how they automatically turned on so brightly when getting up to use the toilets in the middle of the night. Also there was a bad smell in the closet which we reported but no one ever addressed- I had to spray it down with body spray every day. Another not-so-great part of our stay I would have to say was the food options. The breakfast buffet was mediocre compared to other 5 resorts we have stayed at. Lunches at the pool and beach bars were good, the Villebrequin restaurant at the beach had a nice setting but the food should have been better for the price. Because we hadn't booked ahead of time, we were only able to get last minute dinner bookings at Blend (twice) and the adults only restaurant Antonino's (while we sent our kids to the dinner buffet which they said was decent). The food was good, nothing spectacular. But the waitstaff were always fabulous and helpful. We preferred the atmosphere at Blend. We thought Antonino's would be good because it is adults only and they were having a DJ the night we went, but there was no vibe at all. Actually, it there was really no vibe at night anywhere in the resort. Maybe this was because it was the end of the season? But the resort did seem busy...so I'm not sure where everyone was at night! We had just stayed at another resort earlier in the week that had live music events in it's main bar area. And although it wasn't super busy, there were still people and more of an atmosphere. Perhaps because Domes of Elounda is such a big resort and more spread out, it's hard for people to congregate in a main area. I am not usually one to seek out entertainment options at resorts (I find most to be super cheesy) but I do notice and miss the option when it isn't available! It was nice for the kids to have a teen area to hang out, although they said it was empty. Perhaps some evening activities aimed at older kids would be nice to have. For example, in another resort we stayed at they had movie nights on a big screen a the beach. To end on a positive note, the outdoor workout area is very impressively equipped with a beautiful view. The efficiency of the excellent buggy drivers made getting around such a huge resort manageable. The views were spectacular. Every staff we interacted with was helpful and kind. The beach was lovely and the family pool was heated to a comfortable temp for us to enjoy in October. The departure gifts were also very special and much appreciated!

We returned to Domes with our three children and also my parents having not been since 2019. It was as special and beautiful as we remembered. As always, the staff and the atmosphere they create are what sets Domes apart from the other resorts we’ve stayed at. Huge thanks to Lilly and the team in Haute Living for thinking of everything. We look forward to coming back soon!