Hotels Elounda Greece ( GR)

Elounda Bay Palace, 720 53 Elounda

  
Stone walls, azure pools, and a backdrop of mountains and sea strike a serene note at the Elounda Beach Hotel on Crete's northeast coast. Set within 40 acres of colourful gardens and parkland, the resort has panoramic views of Mirabello bay, with 252 guestrooms, suites, private bungalows and villas located in the hotel and around the grounds. The decor of the rooms is contemporary, with light wood furniture and wood laminate flooring, and large windows leading to furnished balconies with pool views. All have walk in closets and marble bathrooms with bathrobes and slippers, and amenities include air conditioning, satellite television and minibars. Bathrooms in the bungalows and suites have jetted tubs and steam baths, and there are suites with private platforms leading direct to the sea, as well as villas with their own private pools and hot tubs. < B R> Throughout the property, rock walls and sun splashed decks create an inviting setting for six restaurants, three bars, conference centre and banqueting suites that can hold up to 600 guests. Dining options include a la carte cuisine, theme nights, and a poolside restaurant that serves lunches, all day snacks and afternoon tea. An onsite health club features exercise equipment, fitness classes, and spa services including massages, facials, and other treatments. The hotel has a number of bars including a pool bar and the piano and harp bar where live music is performed. The Veghera Jetty Bar is located on the sea and the disco and dancing goes on till late. The hotel has an outdoor heated swimming pool and water sports are available on the beach such as sailing, water skiing and surfing. There are numerous attractions in the area including the port of Aghios Nikolaos where visitors can catch a bit of local life, seven kilometres from the hotel, and the ancient ruins at Lato, 13 kilometres from the hotel. Heraklion International Airport is 68 kilometres (42 miles) from the hotel

Blue Palace Resort & Spa, Po Box 38, Elounda 72053

  
Location. The beachfront Blue Palace Resort and Spa is located three kilometres from Elounda village, on the island of Crete, Greece. The hotel is opposite Spinalonga Island, with its Venetian fortress built in 1579. Agios Nikolaos is 12 kilometres away. Hotel Features. The two storey luxury Blue Palace Resort and Spa has its own spa and private beach. The hotel has complimentary parking. The Blue Palace Resort and Spa's Blue Door taverna serves Greek salads and fresh fish right on the water's edge. Olea, a contemporary olive themed restaurant, provides international dinner buffets and American breakfast buffets on an informal terrace with sea views. In L' Orangerie's terracotta veranda, local Mediterranean dishes are prepared with Cretan olive oil. Dark wood contrasts with light walls in the contemporary Asia Blue restaurant, with sea views. It offers fusion cuisine from China, Japan and Thailand Polynesia. Light lunches are offered at Isola Grill. Complimentary breakfast is served. Room service is available 24 hours (surcharge). The hotel has meeting rooms for up to 230 people. There is a business centre. Wireless Internet access is available. Thermal body wraps, Balinese massages and sea water hydromassage are some of the treatments offered at the Elounda Spa and Thalassotherapy. There is also has a sauna, indoor pool, relaxation area and hair salon. Classes include yoga and Cretan dance. The hotel has an outdoor pool, two floodlit tennis courts and a private beach. Onsite activities include diving and kitesurfing. The hotel also offers kids' activities and onsite shopping. Guestrooms. All the Blue Palace Resort and Spa's 204 air conditioned guestrooms have balconies with sea views. Rooms have satellite television, C D/ D V D players and dial up Internet ports. Marble bathrooms offer bathrobes and slippers. Expert Tip. Kritsa village, 15 kilometres from the hotel, is famous for its domed Panagia Kera Church, surrounded by cypress trees