The Elounda Mare Hotel, Relais & Châteaux is a charming hotel designed to create an exclusive and elegant atmosphere: a hotel characterised by impeccable service provided by dedicated warm and friendly staff. The hotel boasts an excellent variety of well-appointed guest rooms, all finished with individual touches and adorned with antiques. Exclusive menus and extensive wine lists are available at all three of the hotel's restaurants where the traditional Relais & Chateaux excellence pervades, whilst the Karavia Bar and Yacht Club are ideal for taking in the picturesque scenery. If you are looking for a top-class hotel, with refined luxury and comfort combined with a traditional and personal feel, then the Elounda Mare Hotel, Relais & Châteaux will certainly be the perfect choice.
Child prices apply for ages 2 - 11 years.
- ‘Blue Flag’-awarded private beach
- Beautiful sea-view rooms, suites and bungalows
- Dining includes the Mediterranean Yacht Club
The hotel has 82 rooms, 6 floors and 2 lifts.
Added value
Room Discount
Save up 15% discount for holidays between 11- 20 October 2018 when staying in a Twin Sea View Main building or One Bedroom Suite Sea View Main Building or One Bedroom Superior Suite Sea View Main Building or Two Bedroom Superior Suite Sea View Main Building booked by 30 September 2018.
Exclusive Meal Offer
Sovereign guests receive one lunch per adult when staying for a minimum of 3 days for holidays between 25 April - 20 October 2018.
Family Offer
Free access to Kid's Ark located at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort (500 meters away), with water slides and a full and varied daily programme of activities (valid for children between 5 - 12 years, children staying in suites receive a Welcome "mini" VIP bags, for holidays between 20 April - 20 October 2018.
Honeymoon offer
Honeymooners receive upon arrival a specially decorated room, a Cretan traditional wedding present, a bottle of sparkling wine and flowers, complimentary cocktail offered at Karavia bar for holidays between 25 April - 20 October 2018.
Facilities
Bars & Restaurants
Dine Around
The Dine Around upgrade is available between 01 May - 30 September 2018 and offers dining at the à la carte restaurants of the Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort, the Elounda Mare Hotel Relais & Chateaux and the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel. Upon arrival, guests will be provided with vouchers for the relevant restaurants. Drinks, certain dishes and fish night are excluded. Children accommodated for free have to pay the dine around supplement.
Old Mill Restaurant
Opening times:
Outdoor restaurants are open depending on weather conditions.
The Yacht Club and the Old Mill are open on alternative evenings in shoulder season.
Offering Cretan gourmet cuisine with local ingredients, served in a garden setting next to the sea. The Old Mill received a "Toque d'Or" award every year between 2012 and 2016 as one of the finest restaurants in Greece. From 2019, the Old Mill welcomes children on certain days throughout the summer, as well as hosting 'toddler free' nights when families with older children can dine.
Deck Restaurant
Opening times:
Outdoor restaurants are open depending on weather conditions.
Breakfast and table d'hote dinner are served in this restaurant with the magnificent sea views.
Yacht Club Restaurant
Opening times:
Outdoor restaurants are open depending on weather conditions.
The Yacht Club and the Old Mill are open on alternative evenings in shoulder season.
Dress code:
Elegant attire is required in all restaurants
A Mediterranean restaurant located on the seashore, serving seafood specialities and delicious fresh dishes. The table d'hote dinner is served here during high season.
Half board is a 5 course set menu with 3 choices per course including a vegetarian dish. Guests receive a credit towards a lunch or dinner in the à la carte restaurants.
Beach and Pools
Beach
The hotel is situated on a 'Blue Flag' awarded sandy beach.
Swimming Pool
The hotel features a large outdoor seawater swimming pool.
Activities and Entertainment
Activities & Entertainment
The hotel offers a range of activities and entertainment including a tennis court, table tennis, gym, live music and a variety of watersports.
Guests also have access to the private 9-hole-par-3 golf course as well as the Six Senses Spa located 500m away at the hotel's sister property with a complimentary shuttle.
About the location
Once a down-to-earth fishing village, Elounda has blossomed into one of Crete's premier luxury resorts, pulling in a cosmopolitan brand of clientele. Like nearby Aghios Nikolaos, it's got a killer location, with the Bay of Mirabello on one side and hills blanketed in almond and olive groves on the other. A lot of the village's old-fashioned charm has been preserved, particularly in the main square, where you'll find a smattering of Greek tavernas and little shops, and a pretty church looking out over the harbour. Out in the bay is the mystical island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony and the subject of Victoria Hislop's best-seller, The Island. The ruins of its town and Venetian fortress are ripe for exploring - as are the calm waters around the Spinalonga peninsula, which hide the remains of the ancient city of Olous.
Transfer time
1 hour from Heraklion Airport
Main Building Twin Sea View Room
Max 2 adults, 1 child
Main Building Twin Sea View Rooms are approximately 30m² and are located in the main building. They have two beds plus a sofa bed
30m²
Main Building One Bedroom Suites with Sea View
Max 3 adults
Main Building One Bedroom Suites with Sea View are approximately 42m² and have a lounge area.
42m²
Main Building One Bedroom Superior Suites with Sea View
Max 5 adults
Main Building One Bedroom Superior Suites with Sea View are approximately 50-70m² and have a bedroom and separate living room.
50-70m²
Main Building Two Bedroom Superior Suites with Sea View
Max 5 adults
Main Building Two Bedroom Superior Suites with Sea View are approximately 80m² and have two bedrooms, two en suite bathrooms and a lounge area.
80m²
Deluxe Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool
Max 3 adults
Deluxe Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool are approximately 30-45m². They are set in the small gardens and have a private pool.
30-45m²
Superior Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool
Max 3 adults
Superior Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool are 35-55m² some of which feature a separate living room. The bungalows offer a superb sea view from the small private garden and a private pool.
35-55m²
Two Bedroom Superior Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool
Max 5 adults
Two Bedroom Superior Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool are approximately 80m² and have one double bedroom and one twin bedroom (each with an en suite bathroom), a lounge area and a private pool. Some may be split over two levels.
80m²
Three Bedroom Superior Bungalow with Sea View and Private Pool
Max 7 adults
Three Bedroom Superior Bungalow with Sea View and Private Pool measure approximately 100m² and feature two bedrooms and a lounge on the ground floor and a third bedroom on the upper level (all bedrooms have their own en suite bathroom). Outside there is a furnished private garden, complete with a private pool.
100m²
One Bedroom Royalty Suite with Private Pool
Max 3 adults
One Bedroom Royalty Suite with Private Pool measure approximately 65m² and feature a bedroom with dressing area, luxurious bathroom, lounge, and furnished garden with private pool and fantastic sea views.
65m²
Based on 512 traveller reviews
88% of travellers recommended this hotel
Travellers Ratings
Excellent
375
Very Good
91
Average
29
Poor
11
Terrible
6
Reviews
“ Although the hotel is beautiful I would not return. Food here is very expensive and really not worth the money.
maddyk2231, Gilbert, Arizona
Sep 17 2018
We had a suite which was beautiful with an amazing view. Found the hotel out of the way from everything, so you had to take a taxi when ever you wanted to go anywhere, unless you are into renting a...
We had a suite which was beautiful with an amazing view. Found the hotel out of the way from everything, so you had to take a taxi when ever you wanted to go anywhere, unless you are into renting a car. I felt once we arrived you are on your own and no one helps you. We actually felt so out of place here that I wanted to go to another hotel. For the money we paid I was not impressed at all.
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“ Lovely setting but the food and on site prices let it down.
KDC022015, Romsey, United Kingdom
Sep 15 2018
Firstly I will start by saying what a beautiful hotel this is, stunning setting, excellently maintained and the staff are very attentive, polite and well trained.
We booked a bungalow with a private...
Firstly I will start by saying what a beautiful hotel this is, stunning setting, excellently maintained and the staff are very attentive, polite and well trained.
We booked a bungalow with a private pool, ours was rather dated which you could see by the bathroom style and the repairs to the pool but it was comfy (except the sofas!! They are hard as nails) and spacious.
The private pool is unfortunately not heated so is blooming freezing to get into, we managed to get fully in a couple of times but it was a bit of an ordeal haha. Mostly used it to cool off up to our waists! Our pool wasn???t completely private as had a path by the terrace so that was a little disappointing.
One thing about the room that was quite comical was the placement of the mirror at the dressing table with the hairdryer - I???m 5ft 7 and sat down I had no chance of seeing what I was doing so had to sit on a couple of pillows - see pic 😂
The main pool we didn???t use but it looks fabulous, don???t think that???s heated either. The beach is lovely and the water was much warmer! Nice to swim in the quiet cove. Sun beds on the beach are very uncomfortable though, we couldn???t spend a whole day on them. Beach service was great, very friendly and efficient.
For us the major let down was the food. I???ve read other reviews and know a lot of people love it so I will accept that part of it will be our own personal tastes. We???ve been to Greece so many times and one reason is to come because of the cuisine, for us Elounda Mare doesn???t showcase this very well. Firstly the food is extraordinarily expensive for what it is, we???ve eaten at Michelin starred restaurants around the world and also back street local hard to find places that blow the expensive joints out of the water so would like to think our taste buds are relatively well trained! So, when we were presented with Apple, rice and banana slop to go with lobster, I???ve got to say I was taken aback. Neither of us could understand that combination.
The club sandwich is nice but 22 euros for a sandwich and chips, really? The food we were served at the yacht club was OK but the setting warrants exceptional but it just wasn???t.
I have noticed on here that the manager likes to reply to anything that???s less than a perfect review, so in light of that and to point out this isn???t a damning review but advice to potential visitors before I???m put in my place - I will repeat that the staff were lovely, the setting is lovely, the location is fabulous, we had a very relaxing time and were very impressed with how well maintained the grounds are.
However our one bit of advice to those looking to book, just book the B&B option - by all means try the hotel as you might think totally different to us but you need to try the local places on the way to and in Elounda as the food there is incredible, traditional and much better value for money.
Must also add that the Six Senses Spa is heavenly - if you like spa days you???ll love it here - plus the pool is heated!!!
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“ Elounda Mare Resort
John R,
Sep 14 2018
Outstanding resort. We were treated very well from the moment we arrived. Terrific staff and excellent service. Beautiful grounds and very spacious accommodations.
One of the nicest resorts we have...
Outstanding resort. We were treated very well from the moment we arrived. Terrific staff and excellent service. Beautiful grounds and very spacious accommodations.
One of the nicest resorts we have ever visited. We will definitely return.
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“ Perfect
ed v, jerusalem
Sep 14 2018
Just perfect we will be back!!!
Very good restaurats,very kind staff,great spa and small but amaizing privet beach. About 1 hour driving from the airport and few minutes from Eluonda village and the...
Just perfect we will be back!!!
Very good restaurats,very kind staff,great spa and small but amaizing privet beach. About 1 hour driving from the airport and few minutes from Eluonda village and the leper island.
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“ Great hotel witch excellent service....wonderful place!!!!
Simone W, Kulmbach, Germany
Sep 14 2018
Everything just perfect!!!
Wonderful view, excellent service, quit place to relax, breakfast witch all you want...
Yacht Club unforgettable - we will ne back es so in es possible, mabye witch pur...
Everything just perfect!!!
Wonderful view, excellent service, quit place to relax, breakfast witch all you want...
Yacht Club unforgettable - we will ne back es so in es possible, mabye witch pur friends.
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