Best for
Families and friends sharing a Crete holiday should consider Elounda Gulf Villas for separate bedrooms and kitchen facilities in its larger villas.
Best for
Families and friends sharing a Crete holiday should consider Elounda Gulf Villas for separate bedrooms and kitchen facilities in its larger villas.
What makes it special
Arrange the hotel's boat trip to Spinalonga to explore its Venetian fortress, adding a historical excursion to days spent around your villa.
Room to consider
For private workouts and sauna time, consider the one-bedroom Imperial Spa Villa; its gym, steam bath and sauna stay within your accommodation.
Insider tip
Request the shuttle for beach days: the private Beach Club is a 15-minute drive away, rather than directly below the villas.
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Elounda Gulf Villas is a hillside hotel above Mirabello Bay on Crete's northeast coast. Its 18 private pool villas and 15 suites form a small collection of places to stay, with terraces and living spaces arranged around the slope. The setting looks toward the sea, but the hotel's beach club is a separate destination along the coast. Life at the main property centers on the accommodation, the shared pool and Argo Restaurant, with Elounda and Agios Nikolaos within reach for evenings out.
Experience elegance and comfort in the Deluxe Suite. This one-bedroom suite is exquisitely crafted with impeccable décor and offers relaxing views over the sparkling waters...
Dreaming of a summer escape for two? The Serenity Pool Suite is a stylish suite laid out on two levels, offering a refreshing atmosphere and...
Experience a luxurious stay at the 2 Bedroom Elounda Pool Villa. This villa offers comfortable living spaces with vibrant colors and artistic details, creating the...
Indulge in the luxurious Imperial Spa Pool Villa, located in a serene and secluded setting. This one-bedroom villa offers elegance, luxury, and the perfect romantic...
Experience an unforgettable getaway with all the comforts you desire. The two-bedroom Deluxe Family Suites ensure the ultimate holiday stay for families, without compromising comfort...
Nestled on the hillside overlooking the magnificent Mirabello Gulf, the 3 Bedroom Prestige Pool Villa offers a unique private retreat for an unforgettable stay with...
Experience rejuvenation in the Superior Suite. Laid out on two levels, this suite welcomes you with contemporary decoration and ultra-modern facilities. Enjoy the open plan...
With a spectacular beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Gulf of Mirabello, the four-bedroom Elounda Seafront Pool Villa offers an extraordinary retreat. The villa...
Immerse yourself in a delightful island escape with the 2 Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa. This villa offers generous spaces, private heated pools, elegantly decorated...
Ideal for families with children, couples, or friends traveling together, the 3 Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa offers a delightful pool area, excellent amenities, and breathtaking...
Experience exceptional standards of luxurious seclusion and privacy in the 3 Bedroom Presidential Spa Pool Villa. Overlooking the spectacular Gulf of Mirabello, this villa offers...
Escape to the exquisite 4 Bedroom Royal Spa Pool Villa, situated within the resort. This enchanting villa offers decadent comforts, exceptional privacy, and sweeping views...
The One Bedroom Deluxe Suites measure 60 to 75 square meters and accommodate up to three guests. A king or twin beds, a living room with a dining area and a marble bathroom give them a residential layout. The bathroom has a bathtub and separate walk-in shower, with a trompe-lœil ceiling adding an unexpected decorative detail. Italian fabrics soften the interiors, and views vary between the sea and gardens. These suites are close to the main pool rather than having pools of their own.
For a family, the Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite offers 100 to 120 square meters, with a double bedroom and a separate twin room. Its living room opens the layout beyond the sleeping spaces, and a furnished balcony faces the sea. There is a marble bathroom, and the category accommodates up to five guests. The main pool is nearby, keeping shared swimming within easy reach of these larger suites.
The One Bedroom Sea View Serenity Pool Suite takes a different approach. At 30 to 45 square meters, it is smaller indoors and accommodates two, with an open-plan bedroom and sitting area. A skylight brings daylight into the marble bathroom. Outside, the terrace has loungers beside a private infinity pool with hydro and air-massage features. Adjustable colored lighting changes the pool's appearance after dark. Pool heating can be requested at an additional charge.
The Two Bedroom Elounda Pool Villa provides 100 square meters for four guests. Both bedrooms have en suite marble bathrooms, while an open-plan kitchen and living room lead into the shared part of the villa. A dishwasher and washing machine are useful details for a longer stay. Outdoors, a furnished lounge and dining area sit beside the private pool and Jacuzzi, allowing meals to move onto the terrace.
In the One Bedroom Imperial Spa Villa, the facilities extend to a private gym, sauna and steam bath. This category spans 100 to 150 square meters and accommodates up to three guests. It has a king bedroom with an en suite marble bathroom, plus a large living room and open-plan kitchen. The sea-facing pool includes a Jacuzzi and a counter-current jet for resistance swimming. The wider collection also includes two-bedroom Executive, three-bedroom Presidential and four-bedroom Royal Spa Villas, as well as the three-bedroom Sea View Prestige Pool Villa.
The hillside layout gives the terraces their outlook, but it also means that routes between accommodation and shared facilities vary. Guests needing step-free access should discuss the specific villa or suite and its approach with the hotel.
The Private Beach Club is around a 15-minute drive from the resort, with a daily private shuttle available on request. Its sandy shore looks across the bay toward Spinalonga. Beach service includes lunch, snacks and drinks, so a visit can extend beyond a quick swim without returning to Argo for a meal. Water sports can also be arranged. This is the hotel's seaside setting, separate from the elevated terraces and pools at the main property; transfers should be coordinated with the team.
Argo Restaurant serves breakfast, daytime meals and dinner, with Mediterranean and international cooking shaped by Greek influences. Breakfast runs from 8:30 to 11 a.m., followed by daytime dining from noon to 4 p.m. and a separate evening service. The kitchen draws on Cretan produce and its network of farms and suppliers, with fish also part of the dining approach. Its smart-casual setting gives the hotel a place to gather for dinner beyond the individual villas. The menu's regional focus also connects a stay on the hillside with the food traditions of the island.
Beside the main pool, Argo Lounge Bar changes with the hour. Coffee, juices and smoothies suit the daytime, while cocktails and spirits carry it into the evening. Snacks are served too, allowing the pool area to function as a place to meet as well as swim. For a meal in your own outdoor space, the hotel can arrange a private-villa barbecue. Olive-oil and Cretan wine tastings offer other ways to explore local flavors without turning every meal into a restaurant outing.
Elixir Spa offers full-body massages and other treatments, with sessions also available in a guest's suite or villa. The concierge can coordinate appointments around the stay.
The Cool Crèche and Kids Club cater to two age groups, one to three and four to eleven. Supervised activities include sports, yoga, music, dancing, treasure hunts and open-air play. The program gives children time with others beyond the family accommodation. Crèche care and babysitting are arranged on request at an additional charge, with at least 48 hours' notice required. Parents can coordinate those sessions with a treatment, meal or excursion rather than assume care is available at any moment.
Elounda lies about 10 kilometers north of Agios Nikolaos, with Plaka and Spinalonga among the coastal places to explore. The hotel arranges sailing and yacht excursions, as well as visits to Spinalonga. Kolokytha and the lagoon around the Spinalonga peninsula add other settings for time on the water. Away from the villa terraces, these outings reveal more of the bays and small settlements along this part of Crete.
Heraklion, around 65 kilometers away, is the principal arrival route by plane or ferry, followed by a road transfer to Elounda. The drive follows the island's northeastern coast, with the final approach bringing guests up to the hillside property. Elounda Gulf Villas operates seasonally and closes for winter from November through March. Its calendar is therefore tied to the warmer part of the Cretan year, when beach-club visits, pool terraces and coastal excursions shape much of the stay.
Supervised games, music and outdoor play give children their own holiday activities; the crèche also supports families with younger children on request.
Argo Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, making it possible to stay for meals when you do not feel like cooking.
From a sea-view villa's furnished outdoor lounge, you can look across Mirabello Bay while reading or enjoying a drink outside.
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Three nights works for a short Elounda stop, but five to seven nights is better if you choose a villa and want the stay to feel relaxed. With a longer stay, you can enjoy pool time, Elounda village, Agios Nikolaos, Spinalonga, the beach-club setup, and a few slow days without rushing.
Yes, if you plan a mostly villa-focused stay and use transfers or taxis for Elounda, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, and the beach-club area. A rental car is better if you want to explore eastern Crete independently, visit multiple beaches, or dine in different towns often. The hillside setting makes logistics worth planning.
Elounda Gulf Villas is usually around one hour by car from Heraklion Airport, depending on traffic, route, and season. That is manageable for most Crete arrivals, but it is still worth arranging a comfortable transfer after a long flight. Chania Airport is much farther and usually less practical for this part of Crete.
Yes. Elounda is one of the most practical areas for visiting Spinalonga, with boat departures commonly available from Elounda and nearby Plaka. Elounda Gulf Villas works well if you want to combine a villa stay with a half-day cultural excursion. Go earlier in the day during hot summer months.
The key dining names are Argo and Daphni. Argo is the more relaxed poolside restaurant for easy meals through the day, while Daphni is the more elevated sea-view dining setting. This suits guests who want a small-property feel without having to leave every evening for dinner in Elounda or Agios Nikolaos.
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