Elounda Bay Palace, Crete - Crete

Set on 20 acres of landscaped gardens overlooking Mirabello Bay, Elounda Bay Palace, a Leading Hotel of the World, is a haven for families seeking a European retreat filled with exceptional water sports, streamlined Greek hospitality and contemporary living.

Private transfers are 50 minutes from Heraklion Airport. 

The resort overlooks Mirabello Bay, and is just a 25-minute walk from the traditional fishing village of Elounda, or a 10-minute taxi ride from the charming town of Agios Nikolaos.

Accommodation at Elounda Bay Palace is split between rooms, bungalows, suites and villas, with views across the mountains or sea. Large bathrooms and private balconies add to sense of space, while bungalows and suites also include a separate lounge area, perfect for relaxing at the end of the day. Bungalows and suites have access to shared pools, while villas have the added luxury of their own private heated pool with whirlpool feature. All rooms come with a bottle of wine, fresh fruit and flowers on arrival.

With no less than seven different restaurants at Elounda Bay Palace and adjacent sister property Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, there's certainly no shortage of dining options for guests, with a blend of delicious seafood, traditional Mediterranean and Cretan cuisine and a wide range of international favourites catering for all tastes. Thalassa is a particular highlight, with a menu of sumptuous seafood and a quite stunning seafront setting with views across the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay.

Half Board

Resort facilities include two private white sandy beaches, a seawater swimming pool, a children’s freshwater pool, tennis courts, watersports, a kids’ club and the Espace Vitalité Chenot Elounda Beach Spa with rooftop pool. Guests can also access the facilities of the adjacent sister hotel, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, which is just next door.