‘Boutique Exclusivity on the Coast of Crete’

Fringed by the Gulf of Mirabello and just one mile away from the fishing village of Elounda, this boutique hotel offers suites and villas set in landscaped gardens with sea views. A family-owned and run property, Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites has a Private Beach Club which is a 10-minute shuttle ride away. It has a bar and sun beds, and water sports and activities are offered on request. The hotel has a spa with a sauna, steam bath, and a fully equipped gym. There are two restaurants, and events include private dining and Culinary Theme Nights.

‘Adult Only Style on the Cretan North Coast’

Situated on the outskirts of Chania on the Cretan North Coast, Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection is an adult-only hotel, perfect for anyone seeking a cosmopolitan and fashionable escape. The accommodation combines Venetian, Italian and Greek influences with suites containing either a private pool or a Jacuzzi. The Haven Suites and Sea View Sublime Loft include the Domes Resorts' signature Haute Living selection. Domes Noruz Chania, Autograph Collection lies directly on a sandy shallow bay and comes well equipped with two swimming pools, Soma Spa with sauna, hammam and beauty salon, a fitness centre, two restaurants and three bars for sipping cocktails. Events at the hotel include gastronomy nights hosted by guest chefs, wellness workshops, art and cultural exhibitions and resident DJ nights.

‘Idyllic Getaway Nestled in Cretan Cove’

Sat in a private cove on the north east coast of Crete is Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas. With lavish accommodations integrated beautifully into the environment, you can choose between a selection of rooms, suites, and villas suitable for both couples and families alike. The resort has a seawater infinity pool overlooking the Aegean Sea, a water sports centre on the beach, tennis courts and a speciality spa, KEPOS by Goco, which, in turn, is home to 111SKIN treatments and a high-end BXR London gym. Daios Cove proudly houses six exquisite restaurants that showcase Cretan cuisine, prepared with fresh, local ingredients. 

Guests may also choose to stay in a brand new range of suites and villas - The Collection - that offers an elevated holiday experience. Each accommodation within this lavish category enjoys spectacular views of the bay, as well as expansive indoor and outdoor spaces. Staying in The Collection residences also means you're automatically a part of the Residents' Club - an all-inclusive gastronomic service that includes benefits like complimentary meals, 24-hour room service, signature cocktails and drinks, and the service of a dedicated concierge. 

‘Flavour, flair and fantastic facilities’

Elounda Bay Palace, a Leading Hotel of the World, offers a distinct and functional resort for couples, families and friends with its varied and beautifully presented amenities.  For the active there are tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, plus a full water sports programme as well as preferential rates at the nearby Crete Golf Club. A superb selection of restaurants, bars and lounges, some of which are located at the neighbouring Elounda Beach Hotel, will have you spoilt for choice when it comes to dining and virtually every option treats you to mesmerising sea views. Your accommodation will belong to one of the individual ‘clubs’ giving you access to corresponding benefits and privileges whilst your room or suite itself will include bright, fresh Cretan styling. 

‘Private Resort on a Blue Flag Beach’

St Nicolas Bay is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and is in a spectacular waterfront location overlooking Mirabello Bay. The resort offers discreet luxury with a focus on intimacy, privacy and elegance, using both stone and marble to put a modern twist on local architecture amongst landscaped gardens and spectacular sea views. Guests can find a variety of pools, the Poseidon Spa, boutique, small shop, art gallery and water sports centre. St Nicholas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas has introduced a number of new features of 2023, including a new range of accommodation located at Olives & Sea – these secluded suites with harbour and sea views are the perfect residences for families and couples, and some also have private pools. The resort has also opened a new outdoor freshwater swimming pool, a new open air gym and yoga space, and a new semi open air children’s playground. Guests can enjoy jogging routes through the olive tree grove and herb gardens, as well as a new teenagers club with various activities available, and dishes created using seasonal fruits and vegetables from the resort’s organic gardens.

'A Luxurious Resort in a Scenic Corner of Crete'

CAYO Exclusive Resort and Spa is Elounda's most stylish design hotel, with 116 rooms and villas boasting private swimming pools and gorgeous ocean views over the legendary Spinalonga Island. With four restaurants and menus created by the famous Greek Michelin Chef, Lefteris Lazarou, Cayo's delicious cuisines make it the perfect destination for foodies. The soul nourishing Armonia Spa offers a diverse menu of treatments, an indoor relaxing pool, steam room, and sauna. Enjoy slow days relaxing by Cayo's grand swimming pools or on sunbeds on the resort’s prime spot on Plaka Beach. The surrounding area is ideal for water sports and adventurous excursions in the culture-rich location. Customers of Destinology can also enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine from Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa. 

‘Private Villas and an Award-Winning Spa’

Overlooking the gulf of Mirabello in Crete, Phaea Blue Palace - now a member of the Small Luxury Hotels, has so much to offer. Soak in the Crete's beautiful climate on Phaea Blue Palace's private beach, or embark upon an island hopping excursion to the beautiful Spinalonga. Rooms and suites come complete with a balcony or terrace and villas are on another level. The Phaea Blue Villa, for example, offers a 31sqm outdoor hydro jet pool, indoor sauna, large lounge area and access to The Haven, a beach space exclusively available to guests staying in villas and the Island Luxury Suite. There are a number of restaurants and bars offering Greek and Cretan dishes.