Best Hotels in Elounda

Explore Elounda with 19 hotels near iconic landmarks, popular shopping streets, and top dining spots.

Elounda Residence Resort & Waterpark
8.3 (53 reviews)

Elounda Residence Resort & Waterpark ★★★★

📍 Emmanouil Pouli, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos

"We had a good holiday overall and made some lovely family memories, but I don’t think this hotel quite lives up to its 4-star rating, particularly when compared with other 4-star all-inclusive resorts we’ve stayed at. To start with the positives, we really appreciated the hotel moving us to a different room after we raised our concerns. The management listened and did what they could to improve our stay, and we’re genuinely grateful for that. Our original apartment was very dated, with old dark furniture, a tired-looking bathroom, poor Wi-Fi and no air conditioning in the lounge where our family member was sleeping. It didn’t match the impression we’d been given online and was a disappointing start to the holiday. The food was always perfectly edible, and we never struggled to find something to eat, but the selection was quite basic and repetitive. We’ve stayed at several other all-inclusive hotels where there was much more variety, particularly at dinner, and a greater choice of fresh dishes. One thing we also noticed was the lack of service in the restaurant. We appreciate that buffet restaurants work differently to table service, but at other all-inclusive resorts we’ve at least been greeted on arrival, shown to a table or welcomed with a simple “good morning”. Here, it often felt like you simply walked in, found your own table and that was it. The staff worked hard, but the overall atmosphere felt less welcoming than we’d expected. The entertainment was a bit mixed. The Greek dancing night was excellent and one of the highlights of the holiday, and the aqua gym sessions were great fun too. However, outside of those, there often wasn’t much happening around the pool during the day. We would have liked to see more organised activities and entertainment for both adults and children, as there were long periods where very little was going on. Some evening entertainment also felt a little overhyped compared with what was actually provided. That said, the resort itself has some positives. The pools are nice, the views are beautiful, and the location is great for visiting Elounda and Agios Nikolaos. Overall, I’d describe the hotel as perfectly fine rather than exceptional. We enjoyed our holiday, but if you’re expecting the standard of a typical 4-star all-inclusive resort, you may find it falls a little short in terms of accommodation, food variety, cleanliness, atmosphere and overall attention to detail. With some investment and improvements, it could be a much stronger hotel."

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
9.3 (73 reviews)

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass ★★★★★

📍 Mesa Pigadakia, Schisma Elountas, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos

"My wife and I just returned from a 7night stay, and we loved it. The people working here, all the people, clearly understand that you get the basics right - and you work hard at that for sure - but then it's the little things that lift a hotel up to the next level. For example, we were arriving late and they had thought to have some nice fresh snacks in the fridge and a bottle of wine to welcome us. There is clearly a lot of work going on from housekeeping, to the care of the facilities, but it feels unobtrusive. I can't speak highly enough, and I do hope that we get the chance to stay here again."

Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only
8.8 (70 reviews)

Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only ★★★★★

📍 Agias Paraskevis, Schisma Elountas, Agios Nikolaos

"Extremely hospitable and helpful staff. The hotel equipment is completely new. The main restaurant has a very beautiful terrace overlooking the sea that offers a rich buffet, very good breakfast and dinner. Very beautiful view of the sea and the island of Spinalonga. Modern decoration, lots of storage space, very comfortable bedding. I highly recommend it !!!"

Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool
9.3 (46 reviews)

Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool ★★★★

📍 Dimokratias, Schisma Elountas, Elounda

"What a find, absolutely love this hotel has everything you need for a relaxing holiday. Room spacious and clean, excellent air con, lovely pool area and all within a few minutes walk of shops, restaurants, harbour and beach. The staff are exceptional always smiling and ready to help. Loved it so much we booked again for next year while we were there. Thanks to all at Elounda Garden for a memorable holiday."

Elounda Sunrise Apartments
8.9 (150 reviews)

Elounda Sunrise Apartments ★★★

📍 Akti Oloundos 58, Schisma Elountas, Elounda

"I wanted to share my positive experience during a recent stay with my granddaughter Ada.  Yannis was incredibly helpful and friendly upon our arrival. Ada had hurt her thumb, and Yannis was very kind in assisting with that. In fact, we found all the hotel staff to be lovely and always ready to help. We also really appreciated the nice hotel and the good choice of food available at the jungle bar, which was nicely presented. Our room was spotlessly clean and the hotel overall felt very child-friendly. We had a very happy and enjoyable time and would highly recommend your hotel as a great place to stay. I am already planning to return in the future. Belinda"

Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios
8.9 (165 reviews)

Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios ★★★★

📍 Alykes Eloundas, Lenika, 72053, Schisma Elountas, Elounda

"Well worth looking forward to,just drop off your cases , and you can start to relax. Rooms are immaculate and very well layed out , and the sun loungers out side are very comfy , the staff always there to help . The bar has a very good fun atmosphere , Nick is such a great character ,and cooks a brilliant breakfast as well , evenings are always flowing well with cocktails made full of sunshine and laughter by Eacho , the best bar man for miles ,hope to return soon Deb's "

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
8.7 (63 reviews)

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World ★★★★★

📍 Schisma Eloundas, Agios Nikolaos

"always the best time here, staff are wonderful and friendly, food is amazing and the overall experience is just the best. always recommend this hotel, and the surrounding area. cannot wait to come back next year"

Elounda Heights (Adults Only)
9.6 (48 reviews)

Elounda Heights (Adults Only) ★★★★

📍 Schisma Eloundas, Elounda

"What a truly wonderful experience! I write this review while appreciating the most beautiful view from the pool. Elounda Heights is by far the most friendly welcoming hotel we’ve ever stayed in. It’s run by a lovely family with fabulous staff who go out of their way to make your holiday special and memorable. Amazing home made jams and treats kick off a delicious freshly prepared breakfast served to table. Thank you Cleo for the delicious rice pudding we’ll be back for more of that for sure! Lunch at the pool bar great too especially the Greek Club. Sun beds plentiful surrounding a peaceful and relaxing pool area. We’re staying in a Studio which is large, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It’s a truly special place impeccably run with home from home touches. Beautiful grounds beautiful views and one we will return to, hopefully very soon. Thank you all for a wonderful holiday."

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa
8.8 (59 reviews)

Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa ★★★★★

📍 Schisma Eloundas, Agios Nikolaos

"The concierge and reception is useless and clueless. I ask them to help me with something, and they delegate my problems to another service, who does the exact same. TERRIBLE COMMUNICATION. Waste of time and money. DO NOT recommend. Awful experience. I will NEVER be coming back again."

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Domes Aulus Elounda Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton Hotels in Elounda

Domes Aulus Elounda Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton

"We spent two weeks at Domes Aulūs Elounda Resort for our honeymoon, and honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a more amazing stay. From the moment we arrived, everything was beautiful, relaxing and made our honeymoon feel so special. The hotel itself was absolutely immaculate. Everywhere you went was beautifully maintained and incredibly clean, from the rooms and restaurants to the pool areas and surrounding grounds. You could tell that a huge amount of effort goes into keeping the whole resort looking its best. We paid extra for Cool Living and booked one of the Whirlpool Rooms, and we would 100% recommend looking into both options if you’re considering staying here. They really did make our stay even more incredible. The extra benefits, service and having our own whirlpool made the experience feel that little bit more luxurious and special. We were also really impressed with how quiet and peaceful the resort was. We couldn’t hear a thing from the other rooms or from any of the evening entertainment, which was honestly perfect for a honeymoon. The only time we could really hear other guests was if they happened to be sitting on their balcony at the same time as us, which is completely understandable. It made our room feel really private and peaceful. One thing to be aware of is that the resort is built into the side of a mountain, so there is a fairly steep hill between the main hotel areas and the lower parts of the resort. Thankfully, there is a transfer service to take you up and down, which was really convenient. All of the drivers were lovely and incredibly pleasant, but Jason deserves a special mention. Jason was absolutely remarkable. His English was amazing, which meant we were able to chat with him and get to know him throughout our stay. He was always so polite, friendly and respectful to every guest, and you could genuinely see how much effort he put into his job. He always went above and beyond and made every journey feel like a little part of the experience. We genuinely really liked him and looked forward to seeing him! The whole resort was absolutely stunning, the staff were wonderful and the atmosphere was perfect for a honeymoon. There was such a lovely balance between feeling luxurious and being able to completely switch off and relax. Two weeks went far too quickly, and we genuinely didn’t want to leave. We would 100% return to Domes Aulūs Elounda and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, luxurious, peaceful and relaxing honeymoon destination. 🤍 Thank you to everyone at Domes Aulūs for making our honeymoon so unforgettable! ✨"

INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda Hotels in Elounda

INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda

"Absolutely amazing place;) I spent one week in this adorable hotel with my mother and her friend. We got such a spacious, lovely room with a charming veranda. All around beautiful Greek vegetation and a picturesque tree with pink flowers. It made our day brighter;). Housekeeping ladies keep our room tide up every day. And the facilities employees was always eager to help. We had a slight problem with the lock, but after reporting this the problem had been fix shortly. Swimming pool is situated just right to the dining place and is well preserved. Beautiful cream beach-umbrelass match perfectly to the spektakular view that spreads out over Ellounda bay."

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotels in Elounda

Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Elounda Eleon Villas Hotels in Elounda

Elounda Eleon Villas

"We had a fabulous week staying here. Beautifully quiet and private. We were met by Elias on arrival, and shown round the villa. We really appreciated the tray of cakes and biscuits, as well as the stocked fridge of water, wine and soft drinks. Although it was too cool to enjoy the pool, it was lovely sitting outside next to it. The villa itself was almost perfect. I say almost, as there were a few areas that needed tidying up and the shower being over the bath was a little difficult to get into. (Being a couple over 60) We would definitely stay here again."

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Guest Reviews for Elounda Hotels

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ninabmummy

Family
Elounda Residence Resort & Waterpark ★★★★
"We stayed at this resort from 16 July 2026 for six nights, and unfortunately our experience did not live up to our expectations. Our first impression was that the resort looked a little tired and in need of refurbishment. Check-in was smooth, and we were taken to our room by golf buggy. We were fortunate to be allocated a room close to reception and the restaurant because this is a very large resort with lots of steep hills and many flights of steps. If you have mobility issues or struggle with walking, I would not recommend this resort. The room itself was comfortable and mostly clean, although one of the towels had a large yellow stain on it. One thing worth noting is that you cannot flush toilet paper, so all used tissue must be disposed of in a bathroom bin. The pool areas were mixed. The upper pool had green staining around the edges and what appeared to be some exposed sharp metal edging in places, which didn’t inspire confidence. The main pool was a decent size, and my son really enjoyed the water slides. However, the water was extremely salty, leaving salt residue on our skin, hair and swimwear, and it stung our eyes. Also, be prepared for a workout—there are 81 steps down to the pool, which also means 81 steps back up again. The biggest disappointment was the food and the handling of allergies. My children and I all have coeliac disease, and despite informing the hotel, we experienced repeated issues with cross-contamination. I personally suffered with a severe stomach upset for six of the six days we were there, and my son also became ill with stomach pain and vomiting. I personally witnessed the chef using the same tongs to handle gluten-containing chicken nuggets, then mixing gluten-free chips with those same tongs before returning to cook chicken that was also supposed to be gluten-free. I reported this to the restaurant manager, who unfortunately didn’t seem to understand the seriousness of the issue. We were then referred to the operations manager, who was extremely helpful and took the complaint seriously. Sadly, I later witnessed the chef cross-contaminating food again later in the week. Anyone with coeliac disease or serious food allergies should exercise extreme caution when eating here. Another incident that concerned us happened during breakfast one morning. Staff were mopping up what appeared to be sewage coming up through a drain in the middle of the restaurant floor. The smell was unpleasant, and towels had been placed on the floor to absorb the liquid while guests continued eating around the area. Shortly afterwards, maintenance staff lifted a floor tile and inserted a long pipe into another drain, apparently attempting to clear the blockage. I was later told they carried the pipe back through the dining area while people were still eating. In my opinion, the restaurant should have been closed temporarily for health and safety reasons, as sewage and food service simply should not mix. The staff throughout the resor"
★★★★★
2026-07-23
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Couple
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass ★★★★★
"We booked a return visit to this superb Hotel and found it to be even better than our stay 9 years ago. There were minor issues caused by the age of the property but anything reported to Reception was dealt with promptly and efficiently. All the staff without exception were friendly and so helpful, nothing was too much trouble! We ate in three nights and found the meals excellent. Breakfast offering was superb with every taste catered for. Our suite was perfect for us with a large open area, totally private pool and a view to die for. We would certainly recommend and will be coming back."
★★★★★
2026-06-11
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Couple
Elounda Infinity Exclusive Resort & Spa - Adults Only ★★★★★
"We stayed here for 4 nights. I had booked a sea view room, but they said it was upgraded to a room with a jacuzzi. While the jacuzzi was nice and relaxing, the sea view was quite limited, which was a bit disappointing. The property is located in a remote and peaceful part of the island. It has excellent internet access and a decent outdoor gym. Since it is right by the sea, you can enjoy walking or running along the coast to the nearest town, Mavrikianon. One important thing to mention is that the property does not have direct access to the sea. To swim, you need to go to either Plaka Beach, which requires a minimum spend of €40 per person to use the sunbeds, or to Mavrikianon Beach, which is much more affordable at €5 per person for the entire day. Mavrikianon Beach is very pleasant and close to markets where you can buy drinks. There are also some good food and drink spots nearby, such as Rudi’s Bar, a British-style pub, and Porto Rino, which serves great pizzas. Make sure to skip Nico’s Fish Tavern and try the Ferryman instead — you won’t regret it. What we found most frustrating was the lack of mosquito screens on the windows. Sleeping with the windows open was not really an option, even though the natural breeze was wonderful. Our room had air conditioning, but we tend to get sick sleeping with it on. There was a ceiling fan as well, but it is a shame to miss out on the fresh air simply because of a missing screen. The breakfast was also a disappointment. There were very few options, the coffee was not good, and the omelettes were overcooked. The most inconvenient part of our stay was the parking system. You have to check in and out with security every time, which felt excessive and time-consuming. It gave the impression of entering a high-security zone, not a relaxing holiday resort. Overall, it was a good experience with some nice features, but for the price, it lacks comfort and convenience in a few key areas. ."
★★★★★
2025-06-16
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Elounda Garden Suites Heated Pool ★★★★
"Well I would just like to say, don’t book this hotel if you love great service, wonderful people, because you will be disappointed! We have been to lots of hotels, B&B, Half-Board, All-Inclusive, all Stars and although I don’t want to say this, because it seems whenever we write a good review the prices Sky-rocket. We arrived after being detoured due to work on the main road through Crete, a bit frazzled. We were greeted by the most lovely lady on reception (apologies I did not get your name), who from start to end of holiday was amazing always with a welcome smile (lovely touch at the end of the holiday a little present of locally produced products). We were given a great room with two balconies (chill out and sun beds over looking the pool), not sure why, but very much appreciated with wine and fruit in the room. Lots of cupboard space needed for my clothes!!! The pool area, amazing beds, in fact one day we were at the beach and I just wanted to get back to the comfy beds (hotel needs to update their photos!). So staff, what can I say, Maria, George, Tony - lady at breakfast, ladies who cleaned our room. Excellent, super, wonderous. Location, brilliant close to beach, town, harbour - we didn’t have a bad meal the whole time we were there. Walked to Plaka, only do if the weather is a bit cloudy, but worth the visit. Also walked to an amazing beach on the peninsula, don’t know the name, but sandy and gorgeous clear waters. Everyone we met were lovely, just a really great holiday and thank you Elounda Garden Suites x"
★★★★★
2026-06-26
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Family
Elounda Sunrise Apartments ★★★
"We had a wonderful stay. The rooms were very clean, with a pleasant and spacious terrace. You are warmly welcomed by the two brothers, and the father keeps an eye on everything, as well as the staff, who are all very friendly. The food is delicious with a wide variety, and the location is excellent — everything is close by."
★★★★★
2025-07-30
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Couple
Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios ★★★★
"10 day stay, got there in early hours met by chap named Alex, sat us down which we found strange? Had a big book out and other pre-filled documents, i.e. Room tax form, asked us to email Jet 2 hotel form to the hotel? Why I have no clue? All took time , it's late we are tired, can it not be done in the morning? Anyway we got to bed eventually, room was no107 right on top of pool and close to bar area, fairly basic smallish room with large comfortable double bed which took up most of the space, bathroom was good, shower great, room cleaned everyday, never cooked as we were b&b , has a toaster hob and fridge minimal utensils. First morning we went down for breakfast, only one other couple there, waited 35 mins for cooked full breakfast half of it cold other half was hot , tbf we didn't wait long on the rest of the days, but the quality wasn't consistent, sometimes good sometimes not. Found the prices at the bar were a little steep, certainly compared to neighbouring ones, when I did mention this to one of the chaps there it didn't go down well, but small 20cl Prosecco 12 euros??? Come on now? Seems to be chap named Nikos and lady Evelyn, I think? In the morning, and Alex did afternoon/evening, they are all friendly and speak good English, the pool area is very good with excellent comfy sunbeds and umbrellas, the sea front right outside which we had a few dips in it was ace! Lots of nice restaurants on the strip into main Elounda which is 10/15 mins stroll. The Alikes is in a really good spot but go self catering and try the other places for Brekkie. Also lastly there's the extras! 10 nights air con a whopping 96Euro! Safe 21 Euro , Room Tax 15 Euro, and late room checkout 40 Euro, total of 172 , in many years of coming to Greece easily one of the most expensive place we've stayed. Summing up there seemed to be guests there who have been before, would we go back? No."
★★★★★
2024-06-23
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lakeyev

Traveling with friends
Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World ★★★★★
"We have just returned from an 11 night stay at Elounda Bay. It was our second visit following our initial stay at the same time in 2025. That alone demonstrates how much we love the place; having never previously returned to the same resort twice. So this is our second review. Firstly, we definitely were not disappointed we decided to return. The return visit was equally magical and we didn’t want to leave! To avoid repeating my first review I will summarise our highlights:- 1. The situation and landscaping is stunning. All walks within the complex are a joy. The gardeners obviously work very hard in a hot environment. The little “village square” by the church is utterly charming, and they have a delightful Greek night there which is not really advertised but check it out. 2. Sunbathing; the pool staff are incredible, particularly the more senior chap (sorry dont know his name) who couldn’t be more helpful always greeting us with a wonderful smile. We never had an issue locating a lovely place to relax. The pool at the sister hotel (beach) was much quieter than the one in bay and very serene. 3. Cleanliness; the grounds are spotless and our rooms were cleaned frequently and well. I noted another reviewer commented on plastic in the sea. I’m afraid that’s a worldwide society issue and no fault of the hotel. I spotted staff dealing with that promptly, and generally the hotel beaches were immaculate. As for potential room for improvement these are minor but nevertheless:- 1. Buffet; the quality of the food is very good. I mentioned this in my last review - the buffet area has a layout that is basic and a bit canteeny. It does not mirror the hard work the cooks obviously invest in the food. It would in my view be so easy to make the area more appealing with simple decorative items. 2. Entertainment; we don’t expect loud tacky entertainment but they do have a rather odd approach. There is a wonderful piano player who sometimes plays in the restaurant area but was often placed in the bar area outside the restaurant (where nobody drinks) so she was playing to herself. 3. Some of the additional restaurants have occasional singers (nice and low key) but only dinners (often very few) get to enjoy that - you are not encouraged to join for a late drink. I say this because the bars are often incredibly quiet so can lack atmosphere which is frustrating because the situation of both bars is out of this world - particularly the one by the jetty. In summary this is a truly wonderful hotel, we have been to others in Greece which are more expensive but this is a very very special place and we adore it."
★★★★★
2026-07-06
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Victoria L

Couple
Elounda Heights (Adults Only) ★★★★
"From the moment we arrived, we felt at home. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and had the most breathtaking sea view. Watching the sunsets from our balcony every evening was pure magic. The room was impeccably cleaned every day, and every detail made our stay relaxing and enjoyable. A special thank you to Natalia and Kostas, who are exceptional hosts. Their warmth, kindness, and personal attention to every guest make this place truly special. On my birthday, they surprised me with a bottle of wine and their thoughtful wishes, which made the day even more memorable. We wholeheartedly recommend Elounda Heights to anyone visiting Crete. It is a place filled with warmth, hospitality, and beautiful memories. We will definitely be back!"
★★★★★
2026-06-26
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Andrew C

Family
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa ★★★★★
"The photos are not the same with the reality the rooms are actually small. The garden is small. It says daily cleaning but it’s just something to take your eyes. They basically just do your bed."
★★☆☆☆
2026-07-11

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