Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas

Wonderful relaxing hotel with beautiful beach and a large pool to match. Even when full there is so much space you wouldn’t notice with reserved beach lounges and many other places to be. Every team member strives to give you the best possible stay. Laura from guest experience was brilliant fun and made our second stay here special. A special shout out goes also to Lia and Vassia as they help us book our third stay. Highly recommend.

We have stayed at Elounda Beach on a number of occasions in recent years and each of those visits has been wonderful. Our most recent stay, in late September, was equally great. As on earlier trips we booked on a half board basis, for nine nights on this occasion, for a specific villa, through the Guest Loyalty arrangements, and enjoyed all the benefits that brings – airport transfers, guaranteed accommodation of our choosing, discounts on extras such as drinks, access to all four of the super restaurants and so on. The whole arrangement from our arrival at Herakion Airport to our return there at the end of the visit worked so smoothly and made our stay perfect. It was faultless! Of course, the resort is in a unique setting with its own private beaches but the biggest advantage that guests enjoy is the high quality of the staff, from Reception to staff at the restaurants and bars, those responsible for housekeeping, the gardening team and many others working behind the scenes. Without exception they are friendly, helpful and a joy to deal with. They are a great credit to Elounda Beach Hotel. It would be difficult to name all those we were in contact with, but it is worth mentioning the stand-out service we received from Lia Prenza the Guest Loyalty Manager and her assistant Vasssia Kalampaliki who went above and beyond to ensure our stay was so good. Equally, the lovely Maria and Johanna in the Guest Experience team at Reception who happily arranged restaurant reservations and offered advice on a range of topics. Also, a mention for Babis the excellent sommelier who provided us with help and advice on our wine selections at each of the restaurants. Taken together this was an excellent holiday. Wonderful restaurants, superbly well-maintained accommodation, a lovely site and even the good weather played its part! We will return in 2026.

From arrival to departure our stay was fantastic . The property is stunning , the views one of a kind , but it’s the people who go out of their way to make your stay memorable . Thank you Ioanna at guest relations for your very warm welcome ! Your attention to detail will never be forgotten . Our first nite we dined at restaurant Dionysian , the setting was so tranquil and romantic , Dimitra the hostess took such good care of us , the cuisine delicious, we swore to come back for Greek nite and indeed we did which was fabulous !! Dimitra thank you , ! As for the location it’s stunning , right on the water , jumping into the ocean was like swimming in our pool ! The rooms are amazing , bathrooms luxurious and the over all hospitality is beyond expectations . The team go out of their way to accommodate your every wish . The concierge desk was so helpful in arranging wonderful sight seeing at nearby villages and the Lasitthi plateau . Wonderful knowledge drivers , thank you Manos and Michael . The day trip on Cata Mara was one of the best we’ve ever experienced on the high seas Breakfast was delicious . Restaurants we enjoyed throughly , the live entertainment is wonderful to say the least . To conclude the team makes one feel like family , a vacation that was beyond fabulous , thank you !! A vacation to remember ! Definitely one of our best !

We stayed at Elounda beach hotel and villas for a week, from September 20th to September 27th 2025. Our room was spacious, and very clean. Not a modern look, but this added to the charm. Bathrooms beautiful, all in marble. No amenity was lacking, and Bulgari toiletries. Fresh fruit and wine awaited us in our room upon arrival. Our garden was self-contained and very large, with a deck and outdoor TV, and an enormous private pool for our exclusive use. Breakfast buffet with some dishes made to order, plentiful and full of variety. Very pleasant outdoor and indoor area in which to eat it, and staff attentive and friendly. Do go to the Greek/Cretan night that the hotel puts on, with Greek dancing and music. The buffet is absolutely sensational. Staff incredible. So hospitable! Made us lamb French cutlets especially, because they’d found out somewhere that we liked them! They were delicious. We must make specific mention of 3 people at Elounda, who work on the concierge desks at the main entrance. Theodora, who showed us around the hotel and was always so kind and gentle in her ways, Phaedra who helped us greatly with information on how to get to Olous ruins, drew us a map, and gave us advice on 4WD into the wilds of Crete, and Ioanna. We cannot say enough good things about Ioanna. Whatever Ioanna does not know about tours, helping you with whatever it might be, is not worth knowing . She is a tour de force, and a beautiful person. Highly recommend Elounda Beach Hotel and Villas.

From arrival to departure the service was of the highest level. Room was spacious. Beach and setting amazing. The water so clear. Cocktail bar wonderful at night.