This large full-service resort, signature property of the Helios Hotels chain, offers absolute beauty and tranquility but with all the trimmings you would expect from a hotel of this size. Idyllically situated and surrounded by fragrant gardens, it has an enviable beach side location overlooking the Bay of Mirabello.
Rooms and suites are stylish, well appointed and come in both traditional and ultra-modern décor to suit your preference. If youwant real ‘wow factor’, new for 2009 are the absolutely stunning Yachting Club Villas which boast the very latest WirelessTouch Panel technology and space-age facilities.
The white sandy beach and sapphire-blue stretch of sea is only surpassed in its relaxation credentials by the really special white-themed spa, which features ESPA products and is flooded withnatural light.
Sports enthusiasts will love this hotel with its extensive range of activities from water sports and sailing to tennis and trekking. In the evenings there is no need to leave the resort with its tantalising array of restaurants and open-air amphitheatre, which presents a wide range of shows.
Elounda Beach Hotel is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
249 rooms, suites and villas are available in varying Club levels from the Luxury Rooms and Luxury Bungalows of the Comfort VIP Club to the sheer, decadent luxury of the Platinum Club. The top level rooms are the 8 new Yachting Club Villas. For guests that require their own gym facilities there are the Luxury Rooms, Suites and Villas with a private gym in the Sports Club.
Comfort VIP Club
Luxury Room with sea view
Luxury Room with garden view
Luxury Bungalow with sea view
Premium Club
Island Bungalow on water’s edge
Hotel/Bungalow Suites with sea view
Luxury Room with sea view and shared heated pool
Premium Gold Club
Ambassador Bungalow Suite on water’s edge with private pool
Island Suite with sea view and private heated pool
Ambassador Bungalow Suite on water’s edge
Ambassador Hotel/Bungalow Suite with sea view
Island Suite on water’s edge
Luxury Bungalow with sea view and private heated pool
Sports Club
Ambassador Bungalow Suite on water’s edge with private heated pool and gym
Island Villa with private heated pool and gym
Ambassador Bungalow Suite on water’s edge with gym
Island Suite on water’s edge with gym
Luxury Room with private gym
Exclusive Club
Grand Suite with sea view and private heated pool
Presidential Suite on water’s edge with private heated pool
Family Residences with private heated pool
Hideaway Sea Vilas with sea view and private heated pool
Island Villa with sea view and private heated pool
Platinum Club
The Royal Suite with private heated pool
The Royal Palace Suite with private heated pool
Yachting Club Villas
The brand new Yachting Club Villas combine cutting edge design and high tech facilities in a waterfront
45 minutes by car from Heraklion Airport.
Guide Price from £1,370 per person based on 2 adults sharing a Luxury Room with Sea View for 7 nights on a B&B basis including flights and private return transfers.
Supervised children’s programme
(age 4-12)
Babysitting available on request.
Nine restaurants / five bars.
Dionyssos gourmet restaurant
Mediterranean gastronomy with contemporary influences served in an understated, exclusive atmosphere.
Blue Lagoon Polynesian restaurant & sushi bar
An authentic selection of Polynesian tastes.
Kafenion Greek restaurant
Fabulous Cretan cuisine. Pure, simple homemade-style dishes are served in the rustic, laid-back setting of a traditional Greek village square, shaded by olive trees
Argonaut seaside restaurant
Mediterranean snacks in the day time. Evenings offer mouth-watering variety of fragrant Italian dishes.
Artemis restaurant
With lovely ocean views you can enjoy fine wines at this restaurant.
‘F’ restaurant
Mediterranean cuisine at ‘F’ restaurant, with its distinguished menu to compliment all palates.
Ariadne taverna
Ariadne, a classic seaside taverna, is just the thing as you step off the beach in search of a light à la carte lunch of grilled fish, meats, delicious fresh salads and other appetizing regional specialties.
Thalassa waterfront restaurant
This glamorous restaurant is famous for its delicious fish menu and wide selection of other gourmet seafood delicacies.
Wine cellar
Private dining can be enjoyed in the Wine Cellar.
Steeped in the history of ancient civilisation, Greece with its rich cultural and geographical variety, provides visitors with some of the wonders of the world, such as the Acropolis in Athens or the Minoan palaces in Crete, and magical settings of sun-drenched beaches and beautiful crystal-clear seas.
Crete, the largest of the Greek Islands, is blessed with sublime natural beauty and is host to some of Greece’s most luxurious hotels and a wealth of ancient sites. The small fishing village of Elounda lies in the beautiful surroundings of Mirabello Bay and is the perfect place to relax. Alternatively stay at the more centrally-located Gouves with its pretty beaches and easy access to nearby attractions such as thePalace of Knossos and the Cretaquarium.
Keen explorers will enjoy a break near Athens on mainland Greece with its mix of busy and bustling city centre life and nearby areas of outstanding natural beauty such as The Temple of Poseidon, Sounio National Park and Mount Parnith.
Another area famous for its beautiful scenery is Halkidiki in Northern Greece, close to the busy city of Thesoloniki. It has stunning aquamarine waters, unspoilt fishing villages and fine sandy beaches framed by pine forests. The most popular beaches, Sani, Henoiti and Pefkohori are equipped with outstanding watersports facilities. One of Halkidiki’s top cultural attractions is Mount Athos, also known as the Holy Mountain.
Airport
Various airports on mainland Greece and it's Islands.
Flying Time
Approximately 4 hours to Heraklion (direct from London, Manchester, Birmingham and most other regional UK airports) and 3 hours 40 minutes to Athens (direct from London).
Weather
A perfect destination to visit between Easter and mid-June and from the end of August until mid-October with a pleasant climate, plentiful sunshine and fewer crowds. If you like it hot, temperatures soar at the height of summer.
Currency
Euro
Language
Greek, English is widely spoken
Time Difference
GMT +2 to 3 hours
** LONG STAY DISCOUNT **
Receive either a 5% discount (14+ nights) or a 10% discount (21+ nights) off the basic room rate.
Available dates
30-March-2012 to 03-November-2012
** 15% DISCOUNT **
Receive a 15% discount off the basic room rate for bookings made between 01st February until 31st March 2012.
Available dates
30-March-2012 to 03-November-2012
** 10% DISCOUNT **
Receive a 10% discount for bookings made 45 prior to the arrival date.
Available dates
30-March-2012 to 03-November-2012
22-June-2010 D. Johnson
Customer rating:
Hotel excellent. Staff helpful. Rooms very good . Food good. Crete very very expensive. I was in Italy last week and the costs were about one third!