Marin HotelvsPhaea Blue
Both Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete and Marin Dream Hotel are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete is preferred by most professionals compared to Marin Dream Hotel. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete ranks #9 in Crete with recommendations from 4 sources such as Jetsetter, Gayot and Oyster.
Marin Hotel
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Epimenidou 46, Heraklion, Crete 71202, Greece
From $42/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Sleek, contemporary decor and furnishings in the public spaces and guest rooms make this perch just above the harbor especially soothing and restful."
Frommer's "The Marin Dream's port setting, away from the sometimes frenetic heart of the city, is its first plus." Full review
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The larger rooms are those higher up; they also have the better views and get less noise.
Lonely Planet "Although primarily a business hotel, the Marin Dream also scores with leisure travellers thanks to its great location overlooking the harbour and the fortress." Full review
Rough GuidePhaea 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
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