Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, Crete

We don’t usually return to the same place twice, but Domes of Elounda is the rare exception. This was our second visit in less than a year, and we had initially vowed it would be our last, simply to give ourselves the chance to explore somewhere new. But after another flawless experience, it now looks like a third stay is definitely on the cards! The resort is the perfect blend of natural beauty, luxurious comfort, and outstanding service. While managers Stella and Patsani truly stood out, offering us wonderful surprises, thoughtful extras, and incredibly attentive care, we have to say that every single member of staff we encountered was exceptional. From the warm smiles at breakfast to the impeccable housekeeping, the entire team contributes to the sense of ease and excellence that defines this place. It’s also a paradise for families. Our children were completely in their element – the kids’ facilities, activities, and overall family-friendly atmosphere are second to none. It’s rare to find a resort that makes both adults and kids feel equally pampered and cared for. We left feeling relaxed, grateful, and already looking forward to next time. Domes of Elounda has truly won our hearts, and we can’t recommend it highly enough.

We have just come back from a holiday at Domes and honestly we were blown away. It was an exceptional stay. We’d been before for our honeymoon 10 years ago and decided to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary there. They sent us some sparkling wine and a beautiful chocolate dessert to celebrate which was a nice touch. Our suite was lovely but had a small issue with the pool. It took a couple of days to sort it but once we spoke to Dimitris, the assistant manager for guest relations, we were upgraded to a 2 bedroom private residence and we were blown away at how amazing it was. Dimitris went above and beyond for us and made sure we were well looked after. The kids club that our eldest went to was so wonderful. She really enjoyed her time there and the staff Angie, Connie, Tzela and Deppy were so great with her and made her feel so comfortable. Connie especially was so friendly with our eldest, going out of her way to settle her for the first day. The food was lovely at Tholos but we were really impressed with Blend breakfast. The staff were incredibly attentive especially Manos and Kostas. They tried so hard with our girls all the time, remembering their names and always going out of their way to speak to them. They were so attentive, that our baby would put her hands out for cuddles! I really looked forward to our breakfast each morning. The cleaning staff and the club car drivers were also very friendly. We can’t fault the friendliness of the staff. They genuinely seemed to care that you enjoyed your stay which, in my opinion, makes this place a 5*. We’ve absolutely loved our holiday and will definitely be going back.

The Domes of Elounda is an exceptional hotel/resort. We stayed in a Core One Bedroom Residence with private pool and couldn’t have been happier with the accommodation. Spotlessly clean, the pool had been heated and the accommodation is incredibly comfortable and modern. All of the staff are exceptionally friendly and it’s a genuine friendliness and regardless of role within the resort, staff just want to talk and ensure that you have a fantastic stay. They are warm, courteous, humorous and really add the jus ne sais quoi to the experience. The beach is amazing and the view is stunning. You won’t go hungry, huge portions and great quality food, whether you are dining at the buffet or the fantastic restaurants around the resort. We tried all except Core, the highlight being the fine dining Makris but Blend and Vilebrequin La Plaige restaurant are also phenomenally good for dinner and lunch respectively. Tholos, the buffet, is full of choices and the varieties change on a daily basis. The quality of the food for breakfast and dinner is good, the staff work incredibly hard and are very patient. The resort is very family friendly, but we personally found that families with young children dominated the buffet and there were far too many young children running around, to make it a relaxing adult evening meal. There is an adult only zone, but noise travels. We didn’t try Core, although we had booked, for a similar reason, children were running around the tables and it wasn’t the couples environment that we personally wanted. However, as balance, Blend and Makris provide an exceptionally good grown up evening dining experience, with exceptional staff, food and ambience. They are well worth a visit and the knowledgable staff will ensure that you have the perfect glass of wine for some of exceptionally good sophisticated dishes. Don’t forget to book!

This place is truly awesome. Lots to do and lots of variety… we had our two year old daughter with us and we enjoyed the beach, swimming pool area, core and the joyful stroll across the resort… The staff are amazing and a special mention to Natalia who made our daughter feel so special and bought a smile to her face daily! This place is special in many ways and we’d recommend to anyone. The view tops it all but it just so happens the resort is superb too!

My wife and I stayed at Domes of Elunda in April 2025 for a week and we cannot recommend it enough! The settings are stunning, the facilities are everything you could dream of and the location from Heraklion’a airport is ideal. However, above all, the staff is what makes Domes of Elunda such a welcoming, relaxing and outstanding place to stay. From the minute we arrived, we were met with nothing but kindness, generosity and sincerity. The staff’s warmth, hard work and expertise is something to be admired and it made us feel at home straight away. Our room overlooked the sea and the view was simply breathtaking. We were able to enjoy our hot tub and our terrace without worrying about neighbours being able to see us - the complex is very well thought of to guarantee privacy. Additionally, the hotel remains very calm and quiet in the day and evening alike, which allowed us to really relax. Moreover, we were able to enjoy the hotel’s private beach, which a five-minute walk away. It was stunning and pristinely clean and we were welcome once more by lovely staff members. We also tried the hotel’s spa, which offers a wide selection of treatments - some of which are very unique! Again, the people working at the spa were incredibly kind, warm and professional. On top of all this, we were able to enjoy delicious food every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner alike. We tried both the Blend and the Tholos restaurant. Both offered great quality food (and spicy margaritas made just for us when we asked!) The staff goes above and beyond at every second to make sure you do not go without, while being discreet and giving you your space. Above all, what really struck us is how genuine everyone who works at the hotel is. Every single staff member we have met went above and beyond to meet our every needs (surprising us with nut-free brownies after we tried to order some but realised they had nuts and told them to not worry about it, preparing us complementary food upon arrival because our flight landed late at night, remembering our names…) and did so without a shadow of hypocrisy. On our last night, I was really ill and not only did the staff get me medicine from a pharmacy in the middle of the night, they called the room to keep asking how I was and provided me with everything I needed to feel better. The next day, we needed to wait for our flight for quite a long time after checking out and I was still very weak, so the staff worked hard and provided us with a curtesy room for me to rest for the day. Without this, I would never have been able to fly back! To conclude, from the scenery to the staff, everything was absolutely perfect and we would go back in a heartbeat.