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Beachfront hotels in Elounda

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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Elounda. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel

    ***** Resort. Located right on the beach in Elounda, Royal Marmin Bay Boutique & Art Hotel features a swimming pool with a spacious sun terrace and sun loungers. A restaurant and a bar are also available, while WiFi is offered in all areas. Each room and suite at this resort offers Cretan Sea view, is air-conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 2 Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

    ***** Hotel. 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. Show full description

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  • 3 Kalypso Suites Hotel - Adults Only Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Kalypso Suites Hotel - Adults Only

    Hotel. Kalypso Suites Hotel - Adults Only is set on the beachfront in Elounda, 100 metres from Elounda Beach and 11 km from Lake Voulismeni. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Every room includes a balcony with a city view. Show full description

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  • 4 Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

    ***** Resort. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features luxurious accommodation with spectacular views over Mirabello Bay. It offers top quality restaurants, along with a variety of leisure activities. The spacious, whitewashed rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones creating a serene atmosphere. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools. The Six Senses Spa, situated in the sister property Porto Elouda Golf & Spa at 500 metres, spreads over 2,200-m² state-of-the-art facilities including a hammam and a sauna, and offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments. Among others guests can pamper themselves with massage therapies, ayurveda aromatherapy and facial treatments. Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features a large outdoor pool, as well as a private sandy, Blue Flag beach, where sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is also an AstroTurf tennis court with instructors and a gym.The Sea Sports Centre offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons. Other water sports such as canoeing, wake boarding and wind surfing are available. A rich buffet breakfast is served at the Deck restaurant with its sea-view veranda. The Yacht Club offers fish specialties by the beach, while the Old Mill restaurant specializes in Cretan gourmet cuisine. A beach bar is also available. Other Elounda Mare facilities include a children’s entertainment centre at the sister property, a 9-hole golf course also at the sister property, and a shopping arcade. Free private on-site parking is possible, while free transport within the hotel is also provided. Free shuttle to the sister property is also provided.

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  • 5 Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

    ***** Resort. The 5-star Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection offers luxurious accommodation with spa bath overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. It has a spa and 4 restaurants serving haute cuisine dishes. Each of the air-conditioned suites is uniquely decorated and has easy access to the private sandy beach. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 6 Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort, Six Senses Spa Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort, Six Senses Spa

    ***** Resort. Overlooking the Bay of Elounda, Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel is set on a peninsular stretch of land, with a view of Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea. It features elegantly decorated accommodation opening to a balcony or terrace with sea views. Offering a living room, all air-conditioned suites and villas come with a minibar. Some units are fitted with luxurious bathrooms with steam bath, while most have a private and individually heated pool. An American-style, a la carte breakfast can be enjoyed, whilst watching views of the bay. The awarded Calypso restaurant prepares gourmet dishes by the pool, while a selection of Greek and international wine labels are available at "Kellari" wine cellar. The "Koh" Pan-Asian restaurant, located just above sea level at the very tip of the peninsula, serves Asian cuisine. Guests will find an outdoor swimming pool with free sun beds and umbrellas, paddling pool and care centre for children. A private sandy beach with beach service, as well as water-sport facilities and tennis courts are offered. A 50-seat cinema features private screenings of films. Located at the sister property, the exclusive Six Senses Spa is equipped with an authentic Turkish bath, where guests can experience holistic treatments and therapies. The seaside Agios Nikolaos Town is 10 km away and Heraklion City is at a distance of 70 km. Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport is 68 km away. Free private parking is possible on site.

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  • 7 Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Aquila Elounda Village Resort, Suites & Spa

    ***** Resort. Set on a private, sandy beach overlooking Mirabello Bay, this Aquila Elounda Village features award-winning cuisine, a spa, a tennis court and 5 outdoor pools. It offers accommodation with sea and garden views or private pools, set within lush gardens. The elegant, air-conditioned rooms have an LCD TV and CD player. Show full description

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  • 8 Domes Aulus Elounda, Adults only, Curio Collection by Hilton Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Domes Aulus Elounda, Adults only, Curio Collection by Hilton

    ***** Resort. Step into a world of sophistication at Domes Aulus Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton, operated by the renowned Domes Resorts group, combining Greek Authenticity with international hospitality standards. This cool, Med-retro adults-only resort offers a premium experience and is built amphitheatrically overlooking the gulf of Elounda in Crete, providing stunning panoramic views of the island of Spinalonga and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Conveniently located 0.9 mi from the village center of Elounda in Crete, 47 mi from Heraklion airport, and 6.2 mi from cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos, Aulūs is the ultimate luxury and provides either the Half-Board or All-Inclusive option. On a privileged position near the beach, the spacious and elegantly furnished suites provide panoramic views. For the ultimate VIP experience, choose the Cool Living Selection for elite tier accommodation, access to exclusive areas, and amenities. Surrounded by lush gardens, the hotel offers refined mixology, an immersive wellness program, six exquisite restaurants, and four bars as well as cultural experiences, water sports and infinity swimming pools.

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  • 9 Elounda Akti Olous (Adults Only) Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Akti Olous (Adults Only)

    **** Hotel. Family-run Elounda Akti Olous (Adults Only) is located directly on the sandy beach in the bay of Elounda, Crete. It features a small private beach, a rooftop pool overlooking the Cretan Sea and breakfast. Rooms are decorated in a classic style and have balconies with sea or garden views. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 10 Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

    ***** Hotel. Phāea Blue, member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World is being reimagined as a boutique hotel, rooted in consciousness, innovation, and community. We offer a more intimate, personalized island experience—inviting guests to discover a truer, more timeless Greece. Set amid Crete’s azure waters and rugged landscape, Phāea Blue has welcomed guests for over two decades with genuine Cretan warmth and hospitality. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 11 Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

    ***** Resort. This modern 5-star hotel is surrounded by acres of gardens, overlooking the Mirabello Bay, just minutes from beaches and the fishing village of Elounda. Elounda Bay Palace Hotel provides a variety of large, comfortably furnished and designed guestrooms. Some rooms have terraces with direct access to the pool and others have fireplaces. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4

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  • 12 Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa Elounda, Greece

    ***** Resort. The 5-star Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, Six Senses Spa is situated along the coast of Elounda. All rooms have views of Mirabello Bay. Guests can play golf or tennis on site, or relax at the awarded Six Senses Spa. The airy rooms have wooden floors and a sea-view veranda with teak furniture and blooming plants. Equipment includes an LDC TV with satellite and cable channels, and a furnished seating area. Porto Elounda offers the first Six Senses Spa™ in Europe, with holistic treatments, covering an area of 2,200 m². Facilities include a heated freshwater indoor pool, sauna and steam room. The 9-hole golf course is available to resort guests only. The hotel’s water sports centre includes jet-skis, wind surfing, water ski and sailing. Luxury yachts are available, as well as a PADI certified scuba diving centre. There is also a playground for infants and kids with a variety of learning activities. Breakfast and dinner are served at the sea-view Nafsika Restaurant. You can choose to have lunch at Aglio e Olio serving Italian cuisine, or the beachfront tavern Odysseus. The Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is 70 km away from Heraklion International Airport. The hotel's helicopter-pad allows direct transfers from Athens or Heraklion. Transportation within the hotel is possible.

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  • 13 Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only Elounda, Greece

    ***** Hotel. Built amphitheatrically on a hillside of Elounda, beachfront Enorme Infinity Elounda - Adults Only offers a view of Elounda bay and the island of Spinalonga. The 5-star resort boasts an outdoor pool, two restaurants & 2 bars. Each with unlimited sea views, the fresh and bright rooms are exclusively designed to offer joyful and relaxation. Show full description

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  • 14 Elounda Breeze Resort Elounda, Greece

    ***** Resort. Featuring 2 swimming pools, Elounda Breeze Resort is 2 km away from Elounda village. The 4-star resort is set 200 metres away form a private beach with water sports. Each of Elounda Breeze Resort rooms is fully air-conditioned and tastefully furnished. Show full description

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  • 15 Elounda Sunrise Apartments Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Sunrise Apartments

    Aparthotel. Elounda Sunrise Apartments is located in North-East Crete, facing the sheltered Elounda Bay and 30 metres from a beach. It features an outdoor pool, paddling pool, free Wi-Fi and rooms with air conditioning and private balconies. All rooms are equipped with TV, kitchenette, refrigerator, safety deposit box and en suite bathroom. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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  • 16 Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios

    **** Aparthotel. Featuring sea views, Elounda Alikes Suites & Studios provides accommodation with a private beach area, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre, around 1.1 km from Elounda Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description

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  • 17 Kavos Bay Apartments Elounda Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Kavos Bay Apartments Elounda

    Aparthotel. Situated along the coast of Elounda, Kavos Bay Apartments Elounda boasts an outdoor pool and self-catered accommodation with panoramic views of Mirabello Bay and Spinalonga Island. Taverns, café-bars and shops are within 800 metres. Each of the studios and apartments at Kavos Bay are air conditioned. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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  • 18 Corali Studios & Portobello Apartments Elounda, Greece

    Aparthotel. Situated directly on the municipal beach of Elounda, family-run Corali Studios & Portobello Apartments is 9 km from Agios Nikolaos. It features a swimming pool with pool bar. Accommodation is air conditioned and includes kitchenette facilities. Show full description

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  • 19 The Island sea view apartment Elounda, Greece

    Beach: The Island sea view apartment

    Apartment. Featuring sea views, The Island sea view apartment provides accommodation with a balcony and a coffee machine, around 400 metres from Plaka Beach. It is located 1.2 km from Spinalonga Beach and features free WiFi plus an ATM. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 20 Iliana Sea Side House Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Iliana Sea Side House

    Holiday home. Boasting city views, Iliana Sea Side House offers accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 800 metres from Elounda Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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  • 21 Elounda Sea Suites Elounda, Greece

    Beach: Elounda Sea Suites

    Apartment. Offering a barbecue and views of the sea, Elounda Sea Suites is located in Eloúnda in the Crete Region. Spinalonga is 3.8 km away. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 22 Elounda Gulf Sunrise Villa Elounda, Greece

    Elounda Gulf Sunrise Villa

    Villa. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Elounda Gulf Sunrise Villa provides accommodation in Elounda with free WiFi and city views. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free private parking. This air-conditioned villa comes with 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a dining area, a kitchen with a fridge, and a living room. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 617 EUR.

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  • 23 MG elounda apt Elounda, Greece

    Apartment. Set in Elounda, 100 metres from Elounda Beach and 11 km from Lake Voulismeni, MG elounda apt offers a garden and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Show full description

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  • 24 Elounda Island Villas Elounda, Greece

    Apartment. Offering mountain views, Elounda Island Villas is an accommodation situated in Elounda, 1.6 km from Kolokithia Beach and 11 km from Lake Voulismeni. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description

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  • 25 Lena Apartments Elounda, Greece

    Lena Apartments

    Apartment. Set in Elounda, Lena Apartments offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a garden, a terrace and a bar. Elounda Beach is a few steps from the apartment, while Skisma Beach is 70 metres away. The nearest airport is Heraklion International Airport, 60 km from Lena Apartments. Guest review score 8.8

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  • 26 Elounda Apartments by The Sea Elounda, Greece

    Apartment. Set 700 metres from Elounda Beach, Elounda Apartments by The Sea in Elounda offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment has family rooms. Show full description

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