Elounda Akti Olous HotelvsPhaea Blue
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores significantly higher than Akti Olous Hotel. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete ranks #9 in Crete with approval from 4 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Elounda Akti Olous Hotel
Oyster
Fodor's
Beach Road, Elounda, Crete 72053, Greece
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
OysterBudget
"This family-run beachside hotel on a tranquil side street -- a short walk from Elounda’s cafe- and bar-lined harbor -- makes the most of its location with a rooftop pool and bar." Full review
Fodor's "The bright rooms, all with balconies, are a step away from a strip of sandy beach and provide sweeping views of the sea and peninsula." Full review
Phaea Blue
Tablet
Gayot
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Tablet
Michelin Guide
PO Box 38, Elounda, Crete 72 053, Greece
From $346/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Tablet19.0
"Greece used to be known as a bargain holiday spot, a fact that may seem astonishing, given its almost unbearable natural beauty. Today Greece is home to some of Europe's finest hotels,..." Full review
Gayot "Cool white buildings and sweeping water views set the mood for romance at this elegant retreat."
Jetsetter "Family-friendly resort on Crete’s cliff-laden southern coast, rich with infinity pools and private patios." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Crete’s Blue Palace has a strong sense of place. Set on a lucid pebble beach, this family-run property has more authenticity than all the pre-fab looking resorts along the Elounda coastline combined. " Full review
Tablet "Just a few minutes up the coast from Elounda, on a hillside just outside of the village of Plaka, Phāea Blue marries timeless Cretan hospitality with glamorous, globetrotting elegance...." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Just a few minutes up the coast from Elounda, on a hillside just outside of the village of Plaka, Phāea Blue marries timeless Cretan hospitality with glamorous, globetrotting elegance...." Full review
Independent
