Phaea Blue, Elounda, Crete

Great service at Anthos restaurant from Maria, Nikos and Giannis! Professional and friendly!! ❤️ we will definitely return! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

We had the most wonderful stay at Phaea Blue ,a truly beautiful hotel, impressive in every way, and absolutely spotless. What really made our trip special was the people. Every single member of the team went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and welcome. We visited with our 5-month-old baby, and everyone was so kind, patient, and genuinely caring. A special mention to Konstantinos, the hotel manager, who personally checked in on us every single day. Everyone’s warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made us feel truly looked after , after 5 days they felt like family! For me, the ultimate hotel test is whether I can shower without flip-flops and here, I absolutely could! Everything was spotless, and the attention to detail in every corner of the hotel was remarkable. The beach was stunning, the atmosphere relaxing, and the whole experience was perfect from start to finish. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!

It is amongst my personal top 10 hotels I have stayed at. Decor was amazing and the setting was beautiful. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and were kept clean with towels that were expected of a five star hotel. All the staff went the extra mile and management were present and available. Breakfast was truly a wonderful experience as was lunch and dinner. Only thing I would criticize is the lack of bar service at the pool area. The beach facilities and service were excellent. We enjoyed the movie theater which was comfortable and professional equipped. Well done to the team

My daughter and I have enjoyed a wonderful week at the Phaea Blue. The staff as others have said are all warm, friendly and very helpful; the food is outstanding, rooms serene and views beautiful. We particularly loved the idyllic Blue Door restaurant where the food and views are delicious. We really enjoyed our evening at the Farmer’s Feast communal dinner in the vegetable gardens and broke bread with Californians, Texans, the Dutch, Germans and Greek families. We also took a trip to Spinalonga having read The Island a few years ago. The only issue with the Phaea Blue is the Meltemi wind which of course the hotel can’t control. The winds were very, very strong all week. We managed to swim a couple of times but the waves were large and it was impossible to read a book or grab a drink on the beach without books and glasses flying away and breaking. We walked into Plaka a couple of evenings for cocktails and supper at local tavernas. Giovanni’s was particularly good as was Gorgona. We also took a €30 taxi into Agios Nikolaos which is a charming little seaside town full of colour and character. We ate overlooking the lake at Gioma Meze; do book a table if you can. The views were to die for as was the food! Despite the winds, we had a super week at Phaea Blue. Thank you everyone!

If I could add another star to Phaea Blue I would! From the moment we entered this exquisitely designed hotel we were welcomed with warmth, enthusiasm and champagne! After being shown the extensive library and other public areas, we were whisked away to our beautiful suite with private pool in a “buggy”, available to take you anywhere on the vast property at a moment’s notice. We were happiest, though, to walk almost everywhere, taking in the spectacular grounds—flowers in full bloom, cypress, palms, herbs, lavender, produce garden… Beginning with a lavish breakfast buffet each morning and ending at Blue Door, Anthos or on top of the property in the garden, we will remember the many delectable and interesting bites and sips—freshly squeezed juices and Greek wines—for a very long time! Blue Door is quite special—not only is the food exquisite but you’re right on the water and, on one of the nights we were there, local musicians played for us—a dream! Not to be missed is the farm-to-table dinner, offered twice each week in the middle of the produce garden—what could be better than food grown by staff and local farmers and local vineyards?! Dinner is served family style and the chef keeps delivering small plates of whatever he’s inspired to cook on any particular evening—a most beautiful education in Greek culture! There’s so much to do right from the hotel—walk to Plaka or take the hotel launch to Spinalonga, another must! The beach is smooth rocks with crystal clear water! The staff was spectacular with exploration advice, restaurant recommendations, arranging for cars to take us anywhere and to bring us back “home” whenever we were ready! We weren’t surprised to meet several people who return to Phaea Blue year after year and we hope we’ll be back one day soon! Thank you everyone!!