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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

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.

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Rooms

  • 33 33

Hotel Style

  • Casual Casual

Leisure

  • Fitness Fitness
  • Pool Pool
  • Spa Spa
  • Sauna Sauna

Experiences

  • Wellness Wellness
  • Beach Beach

Rooms & Suites at Elounda Gulf Villas

Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite

646–807 sqft
From 214 USD

The bedroom sits apart from the main living room, with a dining corner in the lounge. Doors open from this shared space toward the balcony...

Serenity Pool Suite
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Serenity Pool Suite

323–484 sqft
From 358 USD

The bedroom and sitting corner share an open room, with tall doors leading toward the gulf. Loungers stand beside the infinity pool, where the water...

2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite
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2 Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite

1,076–1,292 sqft
From 493 USD

Two bedrooms sit apart from the shared lounge and dining room, with different designs in each sleeping space. Painted ceilings add a classic note to...

2 Bedroom Elounda Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Elounda Pool Villa

1,076 sqft
From 622 USD

A working fireplace anchors the shared living room, with the kitchen open beside the lounge. The terrace has distinct dining and sunbathing corners around the...

Imperial Spa Pool Villa
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Imperial Spa Pool Villa

1,076–1,615 sqft
From 697 USD

The pool curves around its built-in Jacuzzi, with a jet for swimming against the current. Inside, the kitchen opens to the lounge, while the bedroom...

Superior Suite
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Superior Suite

646–807 sqft
From 750 USD

The suite has a split-level layout, with a wellness space apart from the main sleeping area. The bedroom and sitting corner share an open room,...

3 Bedroom Presitige Pool Villa
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3 Bedroom Presitige Pool Villa

1,238–1,507 sqft
From 836 USD

The lounge and dining room face the gulf from the villa's hillside setting. The kitchen joins this open room, with the bedrooms set beyond the...

2 Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa
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2 Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

1,615–2,153 sqft
From 987 USD

Tall glass doors open from the main lounge straight onto the stone terrace beside the water. The kitchen forms part of the shared room, away...

3 Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa
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3 Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa

1,292–1,615 sqft
From 1’159 USD

Full-height windows frame the main living room, with the kitchen open along one side. The terrace has a dining area beside the pool and its...

3 Bedroom Presidential Spa Pool Villa
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3 Bedroom Presidential Spa Pool Villa

1,938–2,691 sqft
From 1’501 USD

Private bathrooms adjoin each bedroom, beyond the shared rooms at the heart of the villa. The lounge opens to the kitchen, while the bedrooms have...

4 Bedroom Elounda Seafront Pool Villa
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4 Bedroom Elounda Seafront Pool Villa

2,691 sqft
From 1’613 USD

This two-level villa sits beside the beach, apart from the main resort on the hillside. The lounge has a fireplace, with a dining room and...

4 Bedroom Royal Spa Pool Villa
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4 Bedroom Royal Spa Pool Villa

3,767 sqft
From 2’445 USD

The upper living floor brings together the lounge, dining space and kitchen behind broad glass doors. Bedrooms occupy the floor below, each with a bathroom...

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.

Why we love this hotel

Why we love this hotel

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.

Location of Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites

Mesa Pigadakia, Schisma Eloundas, 72053 Elounda, Greece

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Weather at Elounda Gulf Villas

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What to Know About Elounda Gulf Villas

How many nights should I stay at Elounda Gulf Villas?

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.

Is Elounda Gulf Villas good without renting a car?

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.

How far is Elounda Gulf Villas from Heraklion Airport?

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.

Is Elounda Gulf Villas a good base for visiting Spinalonga?

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.

What dining options matter at Elounda Gulf Villas?

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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