Phaea BluevsArolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Both Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete and Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete ranks significantly higher than Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete comes in at #9 in Crete with recommendations from 4 sources including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Jetsetter.
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
Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Oyster
11th km of Old National Road, from Heraklion to Rethymnon, Heraklion, Crete 71500, Greece
From $31/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"Set in the mountains just 20 minutes’ drive to Heraklion, the mid-range, 34-room Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village is a rustic, family-run property offering a genuine look into Cretan life." Full review
