Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, CretevsOut of the Blue Resort & Spa
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete is the choice of most writers compared to Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort. Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete comes in at 85 with praise from 4 publications including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Gayot.
Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete
 Gayot
 Jetsetter
 Condé Nast Traveler
PO Box 38, Elounda, Crete 72 053, Greece
From $346/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Cool white buildings and sweeping water views set the mood for romance at this elegant retreat." 
 "Family-friendly resort on Crete’s cliff-laden southern coast, rich with infinity pools and private patios." Full review
 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
Out of the Blue Resort & Spa
 Jetsetter
 Oyster
Agia Pelagia, Crete 71500, Greece
From $170/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Five nights or more at a five-star resort on the coast of Crete with sandy beaches and gourmet dining - includes breakfast or half board." Full review
Upscale
 "The upscale Out of the Blue Capsis Elite Resort has a phenomenal list of on-site features, gorgeous grounds, and mostly beautiful common spaces." Full review