On the shores of Elounda Bay, Elounda Bay Palace offers a luxurious oceanfront retreat. Unwind with reflexology at Chenot SPA or enjoy sun-kissed moments on the private beach, by the poolside bar or with Greek cuisine at one of 3 restaurants. Previous guests loved their stay.
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
Indoor pool
Free children's club
Free supervised childcare
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Beach umbrellas
Beach sun loungers
Feel at home (6)
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Children's club (free)
Playground on site
Television
Garden
The current price is CNY1,718
CNY1,718
CNY2,074 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 6 - Jun 7
Why we love this property
Sandy beach escape
Situated on a private beach, this hotel offers prime relaxation. The beachfront restaurant, beach bar, and activities like volleyball make seaside fun easy.
Work and beach retreat
Corporate warriors find focus in the business center and meeting rooms, then recharge with spa services, beach access, and late-night room service.
A food lover's paradise
Experience Greek cuisine with al fresco, beachfront, and ocean-view dining at 3 restaurants. Unwind at 2 bars while enjoying free buffet breakfast.
Christian Basilica Poros Elounda - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Plaka Beach - 16 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 61 min drive
Sitia (JSH) - 85 min drive
Restaurants
‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬9 min walk
‪Dimitri's Steak House - ‬18 min walk
‪Karavia Bar - ‬12 min walk
‪Alyggos - ‬16 min walk
‪Ergospasio - ‬13 min walk
About this property
Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, volleyball, and beachside drinks, plus you'll have access to onsite water skiing. The indoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Thalassa Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, serves Greek cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a free kid's club, and a poolside bar.
At a glance
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Hotel size
262 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurants.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets stay free (dogs only, 1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
3 restaurants
2 bars/lounges
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (late night)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Children's pool
Mini golf
Playground
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's menu
Baby bath
What to do
On a private beach
Tennis lessons
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Beach volleyball
Basketball
Mini golf
Water skiing
Pool table
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Water sports equipment
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 1974
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Health club
An indoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Outdoor entertainment area
Mediterranean architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Bathrobes and slippers
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Alarm clock
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Phone
Electrical adapters/chargers
Food and drink
Highchair
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Chenot Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, and a steam room.
The spa is open daily. Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Thalassa Restaurant - This beachfront seafood restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ariadne Taverna - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves lunch only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Aretoussa main Restaurant - Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specializes in Greek cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blue Lagoon Restaurant - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in Peruvian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Argonaut Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 25:
Bar/Lounge
Beach
Business center
Children's club
Dining venue(s)
Fitness facilities
Golf course
Laundry facilities
Meeting facilities
Parking area
Sauna
Spa
Swimming pool
Tennis courts
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to October
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0079700
Also known as
Elounda Bay Palace Hotel
Elounda Bay Palace a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there's an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, dogs stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like water skiing and volleyball, and practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, basketball, and Pilates. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the indoor pool. Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World also has 2 bars, a private beach, and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Greek cuisine, and garden views.
What's the area around Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World like?
Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is a short 16-minute walk from Elounda Windmills and 6 minutes' walk from Alykes of Elounda.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The property features a private sandy beach with incredible views and a variety of water sports. (9 reviews)
The breakfast buffet offered a great selection with excellent food and variety. (5 reviews)
The spa offers great services, including a wonderful pedicure experience. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
Nice spa
zahi Itzhak
zahi Itzhak, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Great choices for breakfast and evening meal. Spa was lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly
Sophie
Sophie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Superb holiday, staff and service exemplary. Thoroughly recommend
Graham
Graham, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Gorgeous well maintained hotel with top notch service. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet has anything you could possibly want and the dinner restaurant choices on the resort are all lovely. The perfect relaxation spot. The spa is great too! I had the best pedicure ever there. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Meigen
Meigen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2025
Excellent hotel, helpful & friendly staff. Food very good - great breakfast and good variety of evening restaurants.
Walking distance to Elounda town for local restaurants and bars, and boat trips.
We would definitely recommend and go back in the future.
Maybe not ideal for those with limited mobility as large and spacious hotel on a number of levels with limited lift access.
Julia
Julia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
Amazing hotel, fabulous friendly and attentive staff, brilliant amenities. Can’t fault it.
Leigh
Leigh, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2025
The customer service here was second to none!
Victoria
Victoria, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Very peaceful place with a nice private beach. Great for relaxing
Scott
Scott, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Great location, first class service. Good food (excellent buffet). Everything well thought out. We really enjoyed our stay and we would be happy to go back.
Carlo
Carlo, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
Nice hotel and beach area. Very clean and spacious inside. Breakfast was nice but didn't enjoy the evening buffet which comes with the booking if you want it or not. Drinks and restaurant food in the hotel very expensive. However there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby if you don't like an evening buffet or expensive drinks or meals.
Philip Ian
Philip Ian, 14-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2023
It’s a very pretty hotel. It is run professionally. It is in a great location with a very picturesque private beach. Drinks and food is pricey for Greece. The personnel were very friendly. Rooms are getting a bit old but everything was clean and in working order. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone considering to stay in this part of Crete.
Kostas
Kostas, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 3, 2024
The staff was very friendly and professional. The area around was beautiful. We had a pool which we shared with only one unit and an amazing view! Unfortunately, the room was quite outdated, and some things didn’t work the best. When we requested anything, it took a very unusual long time to get it or we would need to ask again after an hour or two. The food was great! We thoroughly enjoyed the buffet breakfast and dinner.
Chaya
Chaya, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 7, 2024
Dated and shabby property. Needs update in rooms and common spaces. Food was just ok or average. Coffee not very good. Beach water had garbage washing up. Our room was complimentary updated when we arrived and some of the staff were very kind.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 23, 2025
Sleepy, overpriced hotel
The hotel itself was pretty, set in nice surroundings and within convenient walking distance of Elounda. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly.
However, the hotel does not offer value for money and cannot be compared with the impeccable standards annd offering of other 5 star hotels in Europe, let alone the Leading Hotels of the World group. €11.50 for 2 diet cokes served in blue plastic beakers on the beach, €31 for 2 G&T’s at a buffet dinner…daylight robbery! I fully appreciate keeping prices high to maintain exclusivity but this is ridiculous for the setting. You’ll notice most guests drink water (€5), even at dinner. I saw a number of guests barked at during breakfast as they tried to fill up water bottles at the water dispenser. The bars are empty, as are all the restaurants, except the buffet which is included in the halfboard rate (but not 1 drink included). Even the buffet is tight on its hot food offering…more school canteen rather than an offering for paying guests. Surely it would make business sense to drop the F&B prices a little to encourage guests to spend their money and create the much needed atmosphere this sleepy hotel needs.
Francesca
Francesca, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2024
Elounda Bay Palace
The resort is truly five star and my stay included half board and was quite good. My ocean view suite was spacious and well appointed and maintained. The private sand beaches are quite nice there are four of them. The resort is very large with plenty of dining options which they provide a 30 euro discount. Had dinner at the Peruvian/Japenese restaurant and it was great. The service was very excellent overall, friendly, welcoming and accommodating. The lobby is dated and would truly benefit from a contemporary refresh, first impressions are important. There are very nice water sport offerings for an extra charge but reasonable. The gym is very nice there are a few, and you have quite a few pools to chose from. The location is paradise with sweeping views of the see and mountains. Upgrading your room is well worth it. Highly recommend for a relaxing time in Eastern Crete. A taxi into town Agios Nikolaus is 15 euros and 15 minutes. The town is very charming with plenty to do, shopping, dinning and bars.
Juan
Juan, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
Very pretty resort, with very beautiful private beach/pools/bars on the water and nice restarants, in a quiet and secluded yet very well connected spot next to the cute towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Good food options for breakfast and dinner (did half board). My only negative comment is that, being a luxury 5 star hotel, they need to offer complimentary water to their guests, considering how hot is the weather. Also, I found the way they hid minibar menu pricing quite malicious, it was literally hidden in a different drawer than the minibar and found it by chance (in other luxury resorts I’ve been, it’s always been free). Besides, water was so overpriced and well above the price capped by the Greek government (maybe they think tourists don’t know?!). Again, this is minor, but got annoyed, as I felt deceived.
Giacomo
Giacomo, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2024
Fantastic stay
We come every year
Perfect
David
David, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2024
Fantastic Stay
It was a fantastic three day stay over the Easter period.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 27, 2023
Beautiful property with an amazing and quiet beach. Perfect setting and the breakfast buffet was excellent.
Alicia
Alicia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2023
Everything was great: place, service, facilities!
GOTCHA
GOTCHA, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 7, 2022
Excellent Experience - We Will Be Back!
Excellent service, friendly staff, great location right on the beach with incredible views and a wonderful spa.
Vera
Vera, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
The 2 Irish Doctors who made friends with all the
The staff were the magic oart of the trip,amazingly engaging young team at tge Sail in bar,tge waiters at Ariadje were terrific,the sommelier was qomderful. We qere greated by Anna Maria at the entrance of carpark. Everything was wonderful. I woukd strongly suggest the tip,we had a mountain view room qhich was fab as it was recently renovated. Ask for a renovated room. The mountain view rooms view qise are lovely as they get the evening aun ai are perfect for a sundowner
Dominic
Dominic, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2022
Beautiful property with very professional and super friendly staff. Excellent food and resto options. Nice private beaches. Really perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Hotel a bit isolated from the rest of the island
thomas
thomas, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2023
We loved it! Amazing grounds, food, beach. Staff.
Kateryna
Kateryna, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 23, 2022
Great beach, great food, outdated hotel but OK
outdated hotel but the beach makes it all worth it. and the food buffet is great! we love the fact there were so many choices! the drink overpriced but overall, great.