Elounda Mare HotelvsPhaea Blue
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux hotel ranks slightly better than Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete. Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux hotel comes in at #7 in Crete with accolades from 4 sources including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Hideaway Report.
Elounda Mare Hotel
Fodor's
Jetsetter
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Dimokratias 10, Elounda, Crete GR-720 53, Greece
From $297/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This extraordinary Relais & Châteaux property on the gulf of Mirabello blends luxury, sophistication, and a comfortably relaxed atmosphere accompanied by attentive service." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxurious stay at an upscale beachfront hotel in Crete, with breakfast, a dinner for longer stays and the option to stay in a private-pool bungalow." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A secluded five-star resort on the Greek Island of Crete, offering rustic, homely villas, bungalows and suites with chic furnishings, fireplaces and private pools." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Sophisticated resort overlooking Mirabello Bay near Agios Nikolaos, an hour east of Heraklion airport." 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
