Phaea BluevsElafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family
Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores significantly better than Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete comes in at #9 in Crete with accolades from 4 sources including Gayot, Jetsetter and Oyster.
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
IndependentElafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Elafonissi, Crete, Greece
From $57/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
OysterBudget
"This 19-room budget hotel is popular for one reason: Elafonisi Beach." Full review
Lonely Planet "This cluster of low-rise white-washed buildings dotted around a peaceful olive grove has 21 spacious rooms with fridges; all but one have a balcony, a few come with a kitchen." Full review
