Amirandes, A Resort to LivevsPhaea Blue
Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete and Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort are both highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores marginally better than Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete comes in at #9 in Crete with approval from 4 publications like Oyster, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Amirandes, A Resort to Live
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Mr & Mrs Smith
Oyster
Gouves, Crete 71202, Greece
From $244/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler "With a palm-fringed artificial lagoon as its centerpiece, this 212-room beach hotel, a dozen miles east of Heraklion on the former site of the Club Creta Sun, makes a dazzling first impression." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Built around a vast lagoon that prettily mirrors the resort’s lights at night, this elegant property has several classy restaurants, an Olympic sized pool, sandy beach and a spa." Full review
Jetsetter "A romantic escape to the serene shores of Crete, with breakfast, dinner, treats for kids and other extras." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Lagoon-toting Amirandes hotel in Crete is a palatial child-friendly paradise, with sea-facing suites, a tempting choice of restaurants and an ayurvedic spa." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Grand elegance, high end luxury, and impeccable service are the defining characteristics of Amirandes, Grechotel Exclusive Resort -- a family-friendly beachfront property." 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
