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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Beach aparthotel in Agios Nikolaos with spa and outdoor pool

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On the scenic Elounda coast, Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers a tranquil retreat with aromatherapy and body treatments at Elixir Spa Gallery. Enjoy free full breakfast, ocean views at one of the two on-site restaurants, an outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Lounge area
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • 33 smoke-free apartments
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free children's club
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Beach towels
  • Children's pool

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Children's club (free)
  • Playground on site
  • 2 bedrooms

Why we love this property

Relaxation paradise
A full-service spa offers aromatherapy, body treatments, and massages at this aparthotel. Unwind in the sauna, hot tub, or Turkish bath after a garden stroll.
Luxurious hideaway
The garden oasis at this luxury aparthotel creates a serene ambiance. Curated furnishings add a touch of sophistication to the stylish retreat.
Foodie fun and more
This aparthotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. The day starts right with a complimentary full breakfast for all guests.

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Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 350 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | Smart TV

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Imperial Spa Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Imperial Spa Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities) | Terrace/patio

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room) | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 165 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Elounda Seafront Villa | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elounda Seafront Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 6 Twin Beds

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Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053

What's nearby

  • Alykes of Elounda - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hiona Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Plaka Beach - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Stalis Beach - 37 min drive - 42.5 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH) - 82 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Poulis - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Megaro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ferryman - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and windsurfing. The outdoor pool provides a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, aromatherapy, and mani/pedis. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A free kid's club and a poolside bar are other highlights, and apartments offer up nice touches like premium bedding and espresso makers.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Property size

    • 33 apartments
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
    • Free children's club
PETS

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
    • Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Body wraps

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Hair dryer
  • Designer toiletries
  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided
  • Bathrobes
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite service
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 33 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2000
  • Individually decorated

Special features

Spa

Elixir Spa Gallery has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 105 per vehicle (one way)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • 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.
This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
Guestroom photos are representative of the rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

Also known as

Elounda Gulf
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Elounda Villas
Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Villas Elounda
Elounda Gulf Villas Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf By Sandglass
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel Agios Nikolaos

Frequently asked questions

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 105 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in are available.

What is there to do at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass also has an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, each apartment features a furnished balcony or patio.

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