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Type: Luxury Hotel With Villas

Summary: Relais & Châteaux hotel set beside an inlet of Mirabello Bay

Feature: Greek sun, sea, cuisine and gracious hospitality

Rooms: 46 rooms & suites and 35 bungalows

Location: Crete, Greece

Star rating: Member of 'Relais & Châteaux'

Nearest airport: Heraklion International Airport

Transfer: 50 minutes from Heraklion Airport by private car.

Luxury Holidays At Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel is part of the 'Elounda Collection' Hotels & Resorts that also includes Elounda Peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL and Porto Elounda GOLF & SPA RESORT. The hotel sits majestically at an inlet of Mirabello Bay and takes on the look of a traditional Cretan mansion, complemented throughout its interior by antiques and works of art. The main building offers Seaview Rooms and Suites with either one or two bedrooms, while a selection of one to three-bedroom bungalows set in the grounds come with a private pool, as do a variety of Minoan Royalty Suites, some of which also come with features such as a private fitness area. All options feature a private balcony or terrace, flat-screen television, air-conditioning,wi-fi internet access, mini-bar, luxury bathroom products and a turndown service as standard. All guests will enjoy fabulous hospitality from the attentive and helpful staff, who will not only remember guests' names, but also individual preferences and requirements. Elounda Mare's two sister properties, Porto Elounda and Elounda Peninsula, offer further dining options, golf facilities and a children's club. 

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Why Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel is so special...

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Dining & Gourmet

Part of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux collection, dining at Elounda Mare ensures an exquisite and exciting gastronomic journey. Set around an ancient millstone and nestled within a blooming garden over the water, the atmospheric Old Mill has received multiple 'Toque d'Or' awards, proclaiming it as one of the finest restaurants in Greece. The multi-award-winning Greek chef, Antonis Petrellis, serves a unique, delicious menu of innovative Cretan cuisine - which will appeal to even the most discerning and demanding palates - accompanied by an equally astounding wine list.

Dining & Gourmet at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

Luxury Beach

The turquoise allure and complete clarity of the water is beautifully juxtaposed with the soft, golden sand, on Elounda Mare's private, "Blue-Flag" awarded beach. Soak up the glorious Cretan sunshine atop a luxury sun lounger, or take to the waves with a spectacular array of watersports - including water-skiing, towable inflatables, waver runners and speedboats. Refuel with a delicious seafood lunch at the elegant Yacht Club, overlooking arresting views of the beach below.

Luxury Beach at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

Spa Breaks

Boasting a magnificent 2,200m² of space, the Six Senses Spa, was the first of its kind in Europe and offers its guests an authentic Greek holistic experience combined with traditional treatments borrowed from the Far East. World-class facilities, as you would expect from Six Senses, include a Finnish sauna, Turkish Hammam, outdoor bubble beds, a Thalassotherapy pool and a Thermal Suite, as well as the exclusive Tepidarium space which combines the elements of glass, heat, stone and marble to create a wholly relaxing and calm-inducing environment. The Six Senses Spa is located at sister property porto elounda (with complementary shuttle service).

Spa Breaks at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

Golf

Guests are invited to use the golf facilities at sister hotel, Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort. Keen golfers will enjoy the nine-hole, par 3 golf course, complemented by stunning views across the sun-drenched horizon.

Golf at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel
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Pricing

Stay 7 nights from £785 (Low Season) to £1,397 (High Season) per person In a Twin Room. Price includes transfers.
Flights available at an additional cost.

Apr
From £785
per person
May
From £935
per person
Jun
From £1,157
per person
Jul
From £1,397
per person
Aug
From £1,397
per person
Sep
From £1,085
per person
Oct
From £960
per person

Prices shown are for guidance only and other pricing is available. Prices are subject to change due to availability, special offers and currency fluctuation. Please call for details.

 

Accommodation and Dining Experiences

Find the best room for you, and discover the exceptional restaurants that await...

Overview

Overview

Rooms and suites are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, satellite television and a DVD/CD player. There is complimentary wi-fi internet  and luxurious marble bathrooms with signature toiletries and Airbath® baths. There is also twice-daily turn-down service.

Twin/Double Rooms

Twin/Double Rooms

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  • crop_freeSize:30-35m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

These rooms feature a twin or double-bed, balcony or terrace, satellite television with CD and DVD player, wi-fi internet connection and a fully-appointed marble bathroom , most with an additional walk-in shower.

One-Bedroom Suite

One-Bedroom Suite

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  • crop_freeSize:42m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea views

These suites boast a balcony and sea views, while internally there is a satellite television, DVD and CD player and a luxurious marble bathroom, most with an additional walk-in shower.

One-Bedroom Superior Suite

One-Bedroom Superior Suite

  • hotelRooms:5
  • crop_freeSize:50-70m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea views

These suites boast a balcony and sea views, while internally there is a satellite television, DVD and CD player and a luxurious marble bathroom, most with an additional walk-in shower.

Two-Bedroom Superior Suite

Two-Bedroom Superior Suite

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  • crop_freeSize:80m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea views

These suites boast a balcony and sea views, while internally there is a satellite television, DVD and CD player and a luxurious marble bathroom, most with an additional walk-in shower.

Deluxe Bungalow

Deluxe Bungalow

  • hotelRooms:9
  • crop_freeSize:30-45m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

Deluxe Bungalows feature all the amenities of a guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

Superior Bungalow

Superior Bungalow

  • hotelRooms:10
  • crop_freeSize:35-55m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

Larger than a Deluxe Bungalow, Superior Bungalows feature all the amenities of a hotel guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

Two-Bedroom Superior Bungalow

Two-Bedroom Superior Bungalow

  • hotelRooms:7
  • crop_freeSize:80m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

These spacious Bungalow Suites comprise two bedrooms and feature all the amenities of a guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

One Bedroom Royalty Villa

One Bedroom Royalty Villa

  • crop_freeSize:65-75m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

This charming villa boasts traditional architecture and local materials across its one bedroom and spacious living room. A private furnished garden offers superb sea views and a private pool.

Princess Ariadni Royalty Villa

Princess Ariadni Royalty Villa

  • crop_freeSize:110m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea views

Fit for royalty, the Princess Ariadni villa comprises two en suite bedrooms joined by a spacious living room. An expansive terrace boasts a larger swimming pool and panoramic views of the Aegean Sea.

King Minos Royalty Villa

King Minos Royalty Villa

  • crop_freeSize:150m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

This stunning villa's two bedrooms are joined by a spacious living room, two luxurious marble bathrooms, a private fitness room with sauna and steam-room, a private furnished garden and impressive swimming pool.

Minoan Palace with Private Pool

Minoan Palace with Private Pool

  • hotelRooms:1
  • crop_freeSize:400m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Beach view

This unique four-bedroom beachfront villa is idyllic for families. The villa also includes a large living room with dining area, kitchenette and fitness room, whilst a private elevator connects the upper and lower floors. The exterior boasts a large private swimming pool, gardens and direct access to the beach.

King Radamantus Royalty Villa

King Radamantus Royalty Villa

  • hotelRooms:3
  • crop_freeSize:110m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

The three-bedroom Villa can accommodate up to seven adults and features all the amenities of a guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

Queen Passiphae Royalty Villa

Queen Passiphae Royalty Villa

  • hotelRooms:2
  • crop_freeSize:80m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

The Two-bedroom Villa can accommodate up to five adults and features all the amenities of a guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

King Asterios Royalty Villa

King Asterios Royalty Villa

  • hotelRooms:2
  • crop_freeSize:90m²
  • visibilityRoom View:Sea view

The Two-bedroom Villa can accommodate up to five adults and features all the amenities of a guest room, with an additional small garden (or sun terrace) and a private pool – located away from the main building.

Overview

Overview

The resort has four bars and seven restaurants. One bar and three restaurants (Yacht Club, Old Mill and Deck) are located at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel. A 'Dine Around' scheme, in conjunction with sister hotels Elounda Peninsula and Porto Elounda, is also available (with complimentary shuttle service).

Deck Restaurant

Deck Restaurant

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Local and International Cuisine
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart casual for breakfast and elegant attire for dinner
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

Deck offers buffet breakfast.

Old Mill

Old Mill

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Cretan Gourmet Dining
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart-elegant
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

The ancient millstone makes for a stunning centrepiece, while the garden setting and superb collaboration of fine wines and Mediterranean gourmet cuisine creates a delightful fine-dining experience.

Yacht Club

Yacht Club

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:Mediterranean Cuisine
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart-casual for lunch and elegant attire for dinner
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

The Yacht Club enjoys a dramatic setting overlooking the beach while the weekly "Fish Night", offering a feast of freshly caught seafood and an impressive seafood buffet is simply unbeatable.

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Crete Travel Information

Best Time To Travel

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Climate

May to September enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate with hot days and warm, pleasant evenings. Winters are mild but do expect rain.

Getting There

Flight Time
London Gatwick to Heraklion, Crete: 3 hours, 55 minutes. Other UK Regional flights are also available.

Spinalonga Island

Just across from the bay of Elounda, visit the fascinating island of Spinalonga, which translates to ‘long thorn’. Controlled by the Venetians until the 17th century, it then fell to the Ottomans, before becoming a leper colony. The island has been uninhabited since 1957, but today you can visit and walk around the ruined fortress, emblematic churches and colourful reconstructions of store fronts. The tiny island also inspired author Victoria Hislop, along with her own family connection to the island, to create the 2005 bestselling novel, The Island.

Spinalonga Island
Cuisine

Foodies will be in heaven in Crete! Olives and olive oil are a staple part of any Cretan dish, so visit one of many Olive Oil producers and see how the liquid gold is created. The mountains above Neapoli open onto the enormous fertile Lasithi Plateau, where family farms produce the rich Greek yoghurts that enliven Cretan cuisine. Pair your meal with brilliant local wine from the region beyond Sitim, covered in vineyards that produce highly commendable wines - especially whites. Whatever you decide to sample, flavoursome Cretan cuisine does not disappoint!

Cuisine
Landscape

Crete is well known for its lovely beaches - ranging from small stone shingle coves, to long sandy stretches, accompanied by stunning gorges rising dramatically from the sea. Perhaps less frequented, the island’s interior landscape is just as beautiful; mountainsides are populated with vineyards, olive groves and fields of artichokes, whilst other areas are densely forested and even desert-like, filled with cacti and palm trees. If you’re a keen walker, you may wish to attempt the Samaria Gorge walk within the Samaria National Park, surrounded by the canyon’s undeniable raw beauty. Generally, the gorge is open from May to October and is approximately sixteen kilometres from the starting point.

Landscape
Incredible Archaeological sites

There are scores of monasteries, churches and archaeological sites on Crete. Just a few kilometres outside the town of Agios Nikolaos, discover Crete's greatest ecclesiastical treasure, the 13th-century church of Panagia Kera. Head to Knossos, just outside Heraklion, to discover a complex of Minoan ruins, unearthed by the British Archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, in the early 1900s. There isn't much left of Phaestos, one of Crete’s most important sites, but the stone foundations are largely intact and allow you to vividly picture the layout of this ancient Minoan palace.

Incredible Archaeological sites

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