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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe
3 restaurants; lunch and dinner served
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

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Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053
  • Place, Alykes of Elounda
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiona Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Elounda Windmills
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪104 min drive‬
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Classic Room, Mountain View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Bungalow, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Bungalow, Partial Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Garden View (Open Plan) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite, Garden View (Open Plan)

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Mediterranean Villa Front Sea View Private Pool

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Bungalow Front Sea View sharing a pool | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Bungalow Front Sea View sharing a pool

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Suite Sea View with shared Pool | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite Sea View with shared Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

Catch some rays on Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World offers 262 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

A private beach and a health club are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, a children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

During your stay at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World, you're just a quick walk from Alykes of Elounda. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Greek cuisine with a beachfront location at Thalassa Restaurant, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Indulge with mud baths, reflexology or facials at Chenot Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, tennis courts and a gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach
  • Dogs welcome free of charge (restrictions apply)
Simply walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the sandy beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World such as a complimentary children's club and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a children's pool, a health club and a steam room. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Agios Nikolaos hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Thalassa Restaurant – This beachfront seafood restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ariadne Taverna – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and only serves lunch. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Aretoussa main Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and garden, this restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Blue Lagoon Restaurant – This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specialises in Peruvian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Argonaut Restaurant – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aretoussa main Restaurant
  • Argonaut Restaurant
  • Ariadne Taverna
  • Blue Lagoon Restaurant
  • Thalassa Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 25 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Business centre
  • Children's club
  • Dining venue
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 11 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0079700

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply. To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Elounda Bay Palace Hotel
Elounda Bay Palace a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 260 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 260 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 260 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 260 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 260 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

zahi Itzhak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spa
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choices for breakfast and evening meal. Spa was lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay We come every year Perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

It was a fantastic three day stay over the Easter period.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an amazing and quiet beach. Perfect setting and the breakfast buffet was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb holiday, staff and service exemplary. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GOTCHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great: place, service, facilities!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meigen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, fabulous friendly and attentive staff, brilliant amenities. Can’t fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Experience - We Will Be Back!

Excellent service, friendly staff, great location right on the beach with incredible views and a wonderful spa.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

The customer service here was second to none!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place with a nice private beach. Great for relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! Amazing grounds, food, beach. Staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Evette

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Very responsive. Great food. Very beautiful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fungai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful sraff who made me feels so at home.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kostas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with private sandy beach and water sports. There were no upgrades the evening we arrived but We received a wonderful upgrade the next day. We opted for half-board (breakfast and dinner) inclusive option since we were traveling with the kids, and were very happy with both. One surprise was that we had to pay for water and tea at dinner after piling up lamb and steaks, felt a little cheap 😂. Overall a wonderful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel doesn’t match with the value of the money paid for it, the rooms are very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023