Mitsis Royal MarevsPhaea Blue
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores slightly better than Aldemar Royal Mare Thalasso Resort. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete is ranked #9 in Crete with praise from 4 sources including Oyster, Gayot and Condé Nast Traveler.
Mitsis Royal Mare
The Telegraph
Oyster
Limenas Hersonissou, Hersonissos, Crete 70014, Greece
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
8.0
"Clustered around its superb Thalasso spa and overlooking a sandy beach, this sprawling all-inclusive resort near the lively resort of Hersonissos is perfect for families, who’ll love the..." Full review
Upscale
"This 435-room, upscale beach resort offers a restful atmosphere and solid list of on-site features for both couples and families." 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
19.0
"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
"Cool white buildings and sweeping water views set the mood for romance at this elegant retreat."
"Family-friendly resort on Crete’s cliff-laden southern coast, rich with infinity pools and private patios." Full review
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
"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
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