Phaea BluevsIkaros Beach Luxury Resort & Spa Adults Only
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete scores slightly higher than Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete comes in at 85 with praise from 4 reviews including Jetsetter, Oyster and Condé Nast Traveler.
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
Ikaros Beach Luxury Resort & Spa Adults Only
Oyster
The Telegraph
Beach Promenade, Malia, Crete 70007, Greece
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"The 245-room Ikaros Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury property on the northern coast of Crete." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Impeccable service is the hallmark of this delightful, family-friendly five star spa resort, with its four landscaped outdoor pools and several excellent restaurants." Full review
