In short: Tripplo’s analysis covers a sample of 40 guest reviews of Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. Guests in the sample highlight Food & restaurants, Service & staff and Pools, beach & aquapark. The most common complaints: Old technology in rooms, AC unit constantly leaking water.
Located on the northeast coast of Crete, the seafront Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, features 5 tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts and a spa centre with gym, hammam and steam bath. Hotel facilities also include a variety of restaurants serving international and Mediterranean cuisine, and 4 bars. Free WiFi access is provided throughout.
The modernly decorated and luxurious rooms, suites and bungalows of Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas offer views over the lush gardens or the Mirabello Bay. Each comes equipped with air conditioning, safe and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. The luxurious bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, free toiletries and hairdryer. Breakfast buffet is included.
Guests can choose among a wide range of personalized body and facial treatments available at the Chenot SPA, which includes a medical, a hydro bi-ontology, an aesthetic and a wellness department. An outdoor pool, filled with sea water, is also featured on site, while activities and facilities for children are also provided.
Guests can book sightseeing excursions to explore area ruins and attractions, such as Knossos Palace, 75 km from Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World. The seaside town of Agios Nikolaos Town is 7 km away and Elounda Village is 2 km away. Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 65 km.
Facts we have checked
- Kids' club
- Family suites
- Babysitting
- Kids' menu
- Adults-only zone
- Own sea access
- Sunbeds or beach club
- Sea-view rooms
- Spa
- Indoor pool
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 10 October 2026 · How we review hotels
Elounda Beach suits guests who want a serious spa and space to spread out. The Chenot spa runs personalised programmes, the private beach sits on Mirabello Bay, and there are five tennis courts and three pools in the grounds. The resort is large enough that getting around takes time, beachfront rooms cost more, and the villas sit apart from the main hotel.
Guests score it 8.9 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list on Crete is 9.1.
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What Guests Loved
- The Chenot SPA brings a science-based approach to wellness, offering diagnostics and tailored treatments alongside a hammam and steam bath, appealing to guests seeking more than a standard spa visit.
- Direct access to a private stretch of shoreline on Mirabello Bay lets guests swim in calm, clear waters without leaving the property, a rarity even among coastal Crete resorts.
Things to Consider
- The property's scale, with gardens, villas, and multiple facilities spread out, means getting from room to restaurant or beach can involve a longer walk than at smaller hotels.
- Rooms and suites with direct sea views over Mirabello Bay are priced higher than garden-view categories, worth weighing against budget and how much time is spent in-room.
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Should you book it?
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is worth booking for wellness travellers wanting science-based spa diagnostics and treatments — but pick somewhere else if you dislike long walks between rooms, restaurants and beach.
Book it if you want
- Wellness travellers wanting science-based spa diagnostics and treatments
- Families needing pools, tennis, basketball and volleyball facilities
- Couples seeking private beach access on Mirabello Bay
- Guests who like varying dinners across multiple on-site restaurants
Pick somewhere else if
- You dislike long walks between rooms, restaurants and beach
- You're on a tight budget and want sea views included
- You want villa privacy but still close to the main hub
Rooms & which one to pick
Our tip: Couples after the best sea views without overspending should book the Classic Room Sea View or Classic Bungalow Sea View, both with a queen bed for two; those wanting extra space and a private pool should look at the Yachting Villa Sea View Private Pool, which sleeps three across a king bed and sofa bed. Families of four needing separate sleeping areas should choose the Family Hotel Suite Sea View (Two Bedrooms), with its queen bed plus two twin beds across two rooms.
- Luxury Hotel / Bungalow Suite Sea View1 queen bedsleeps 2
- Classic Room Sea View1 queen bedsleeps 2
- Classic Bungalow Sea View1 queen bedsleeps 2
- Deluxe Room SPA Garden View1 queen bedsleeps 2
- Deluxe Room SPA Sea View1 queen bedsleeps 2
- Deluxe Room SPA Sea View Sharing Pool1 sofa bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 3
- Wellness Waterfront Island Suite1 sofa bed and 1 queen bedsleeps 3
- Premium Hotel/Bungalow Suite Sea View1 queen bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3
- Presidential Bungalow Suite Waterfront Private Pool1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3
- Yachting Villa Sea View Private Pool1 king bed and 1 sofa bedsleeps 3
- Family Hotel Suite Sea View (Two Bedrooms)1 queen bed and 2 twin bedssleeps 4
- Island Bungalow Waterfront1 queen bedsleeps 2
Room types as listed on Booking.com; availability varies by date.
Prices at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
When we last checked (30 September 2026), a 2-night stay for two adults cost from €722 in total (€361 per night).
Across our last 4 daily price checks, the nightly rate has ranged from €361 to €372.
Prices sampled daily by Tripplo for a two-adult stay about a month ahead, in EUR. Your dates may differ — use the price check to see live availability.
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Photos provided by GoogleWhat guests say
Reviews from Google“A summer fly and flop, with excellent levels of service, the hotel didn’t disappoint. We loved the calm atmosphere throughout the resort, the high levels of service and the warm and friendly staff. Everything felt easy and well organised, and the team looked after us with just the right balance of care and discretion. Spotlessly clean throughout, and a nice touch being able to reserve your beach sun-bed for the duration of your stay. Food , excellent choices across all the restaurants, with the Italian taking the top spot during our stay. Do try the Greek wines, a wide and varied choice. We would highly recommend a stay here.”
“This hotel was one of the highlights of my trip throughout Greece. The grounds are beautiful. The room I stayed in was large, comfortable, and quite lovely. Generally, the food was quite good, especially at the Dionysus and Blue Lagoon restaurants. Above all, though, what truly made the experience special was the incredible dedication and care of the staff. From check-in to dinner to the spa to water sports to the gym, the employees of this establishment were consistently caring and attentive. I would like to acknowledge in particular, the manager who seemed nearly omnipresent—I believe I saw him at every breakfast and dinner I had on site. The effort he put into ensuring the best possible experience for my party was clearly visible and immensely appreciated. And, though he stood out, all of the workers under him also made the trip much better by their care and dedication.”
“One of the best resorts I've stayed in in Greece. Unbelievably friendly and helpful staff, excellent food and a scenic setting. Elounda village is 20 minute - largely traffic free - walk away and has lots of cafés and shops plus boat trips to Spinalonga if you want to visit it.”
“Beautiful setting. Staff responsive to every situation. Great morning buffet and many excellent restaurants; an easy ride to the village for many others. Dipping pool can be heated for a fee. Rooms a bit old but totally adequate. Highly recommend this lovely resort.”
“This is an amazing resort! The staff is friendly and accommodating! Ioanna from guest experience is such a pleasure to interact with! Crete is beautiful! Highly recommend staying at Elounda Beach hotel and Villas!”
What guests actually say
Tripplo’s analysis uses a sample of 40 guest reviews. Texts may be shortened. Mentions are counted after automated classification and describe the sample, rather than every guest’s experience.
The sample follows how Booking.com and Google sort reviews, which puts satisfied guests first, so criticism is under-represented. Read the drawbacks below and the latest reviews on Booking.com before you book.
Food & restaurants
- +Delicious breakfasts with a huge range of food
- +Excellent choices across all the restaurants
- +High quality breakfast buffet
- +Good food especially at certain on-site restaurants
- –Dinner restaurants open late (7:30pm)
- –Dinner food only mid quality
- –Food and drinks rather expensive
”Breakfast buffet was high quality; dinner restaurants' food only mid quality and rather expensive.” — guest, translated
Service & staff
- +Extremely friendly and helpful staff
- +Staff described as exceptional and first class
- +High staff to guest ratio
- +Dedicated, attentive staff across all departments
”The incredible dedication and care of the staff made the experience special.” — guest, translated
Pools, beach & aquapark
- +Private, sheltered sandy beach
- +Beautiful beach with soft sand and crystal clear water
- +Water sports available
- +Option to reserve a sun-bed for the whole stay
The rooms
- +Spacious rooms with plenty of wardrobe space
- +Deluxe bungalow suites overlooking the water
- +Comfortable and lovely rooms
- –Old technology in rooms, AC unit constantly leaking water
Condition & cleanliness
- +Spotless clean throughout
- +Everything well maintained
”Everything is clean, well maintained.” — guest, translated
Location
- +Fabulous location near the sea
- +Close proximity to local towns/villages
- +Short traffic-free walk to Elounda village with cafés and shops
”Elounda village is a 20 minute, largely traffic free walk away with cafés and shops.” — guest, translated
Noise levels and value for money are mentioned too rarely in the sample for an honest picture — we don't guess.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World from the airport?
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is 51 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How do guests rate Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google, based on 830 reviews. On Booking.com it scores 8.9/10 from 89 guest reviews.
How many stars does Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World have?
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World offer?
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers beachfront, free Wifi, free parking, family rooms, spa and wellness center and 3 swimming pools.
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