Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

I am a global traveler being fortunate to have stayed in many amazing resorts. This place is amazing! All the details are considered. If you’re debating on coming here, just come and enjoy you won’t regret it. Beach, food, pool, service, service, facilities all best-in-class!

We were blown away by our first visit to the Domes of Elounda! Gorgeous property with breathtaking views and lots of amenities and small touches to elevate the experience for families with young kids. The Kids Club is amazing and staffed by exceptional women (Eleni, Connie and Debbie)! The concierge team were also very helpful with volunteering information and suggestions (esp Harry, Rena and Marina). We dined at the Makris and it was a very memorable experience! We enjoyed the complimentary wine tasting and cocktail sessions offered at the hotel. Plaka village nearby is a must-visit for seafood! Overall, a lovely week away and can highly recommend!

The childcare team (Led by Eleni (Connie)) we're fantastic. Our son really settled in over the week and he had a great time every morning.

Checked in by Rena with a big smile. Rena gave us advice on the resort and surrounding area throughout our stay. The rest of the staff was always friendly and helpful. The quality of the food in the buffet was excellent with a big choice. The room was spacious ,clean and plenty of storage space. The views from the balcony was the best we have ever had. The pool was a big bonus thank you for the upgrade and the birthday cake. We are too old to walk up the hill to the room which was no problem with buggies always available, managed to walk down alright. The adults section in the restaurant is a good idea plus great views.

We (four adults) stayed in a 2-bed luxury villa with a pool, and the experience was near perfect. The accommodation, facilities, staff, and food were all truly 5-star. From the warm welcome at the gates to the stunning bay views and attentive service throughout, everything felt luxurious. Staff go out of their way to make your stay special. Despite it being a family resort, we found plenty of peaceful, adult-only spaces, including a quiet beach area and a separate kids’ pool (which you can easily avoid if you don’t have kids). It’s very well balanced for both families and adults. We stayed half board and especially loved the beach restaurant—fantastic food in a beautiful setting. Wine isn’t included and can be pricey, so perhaps a local house option for half-board guests would be a welcome touch. The Haute Living lounge (included with villas) was a great perk—free drinks and snacks all day. While kids are allowed in, an adults-only section might improve the experience. Top tip: Visit nearby Plaka for a traditional Cretan meal—Maria’s Taverna was a highlight. The hotel even gave us a lunch voucher in exchange for skipping one dinner, which was much appreciated. Highly recommended for couples, groups of friends, and younger families. A truly exceptional resort.

We had a fabulous stay celebrating my birthday. We had an amazing room with fantastic views of Spinalonga. Fantastic sitting on the terrace and admiring the views. We were lucky enough to get the dine around option. The restaurants were great and definitely our preferred choice. We didn’t realise it was very much a family oriented hotel but enjoyed the adults pool and sections. Personally we would have preferred more adult only zones but believe that the hotel is looking at this. The staff were attentive and always smiling and asking about our stay. Special mention to Patsani Eleni who was so lovely and made our stay special. We had 10 days and seriously did not want to come home. Book the cocktail and wine tasting class as these were great and we met some lovely people. Plaka was a delight with some lovely bars. We booked a trip with Tui around Spinalonga, Elounda and igios Nicholaos which we recommend and the boat trip. The hotel and grounds are stunning, thank you all for a magical holiday.