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Olous, Ἀνδρέα Παπανδρέου, 721 00 Agios Nikolaos Municipal Unit, Greece- Site
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Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views
The Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel offers a luxurious stay with breathtaking views over Mirabello Bay. The elegantly decorated rooms and suites create a serene atmosphere, while the bungalows with private swimming pools provide a touch of exclusivity.
Top Quality Dining and Leisure Activities
Indulge in top-quality dining at the hotel's restaurants, including fish specialties by the beach and Cretan gourmet cuisine. Enjoy a range of leisure activities such as water sports, tennis, and spa treatments at the Six Senses Spa with state-of-the-art facilities.
Abundance of Amenities and Services
From the large outdoor pool to the private Blue Flag beach, this hotel offers a plethora of amenities. With a children's entertainment center, a 9-hole golf course, and free shuttle services, every guest's needs are catered to.
Experience luxury and relaxation at Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel - book your stay now to create unforgettable memories.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
110 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
150 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 7 guests
7 adults · 6 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
110 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
80 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
90 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
50 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
90 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
65 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 9 guests
8 adults · 8 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
300 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
42 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
80 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
30 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (Variable Size)
Room details
80 sqm
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In my opinion, this is the best hotel on the island , Elounda region.
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La gentillesse et l’attention du personnel. La qualité des services. La très grande propreté. La décoration chic, chaleureuse et non ostentatoire. Le petit-déjeuner exceptionnel. Le restaurant Old Mill fantastique… En un mot: parfait !
Même en étant très pointilleux je ne trouve rien à redire !
Fabulous location , stunning views of the mountains amd the sea, very nice resort.. ideal for a relaxing vacation
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Amazing hotel! All was perfect! Staff, food and the sea!
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Je retourne à l'Elounda Mare depuis plusieurs années. c'est le plus bel hôtel que je connaisse. Sa situation géographique, dans le golfe de Mirabello et en face de la presqu'île d'Elounda, est une splendeur. Les jardins longent la mer, les parcourir est un bonheur de chaque instant. la plage privée est à l'abri des vagues. L'hôtel lui même est un modèle de charme et de raffinement, doté d'un service attentif et irréprochable. Plusieurs restaurants accessibles par un bateau gratuit...Le rêve !
quitter ce paradis !
Hotel molto valido, con il confort di un vero 5 stelle (ma il lusso non è mai ostentato), servizi di alta qualità, calette e spiaggia (riservata ai clienti) molto belle e personale estremamente attento alle esigenze dei clienti. La struttura era al completo ma non vi era alcuna sensazione di affollamento. Una menzione particolare al kids club. Raccomando la struttura
Relax, super service, wonderful place
Ottima posizione belli spiaggia e mare
Camera molto datata certamente da ristrutturare, spazi per la colazione insufficienti con attesa per il tavolo e buffet angusto
A very nice property in a beautiful location , a bit dated the forniture and design , but well kept and maintained .
Hôtel de qualité Équipe formidable à votre écoute Service de qualité Vraiment séjour superbe
The location is perfect, the perfect spot for a relaxed vacation with a lot of elegance and style. The sraff was friendly and helpful, especially Nagia from the reseption who came every day to check if we are ok and gave us helpful advice. This was our second time at this perfect hotel and we will come again
Personalen och hela atmosfären på hotellet gjorde att man kände sig hemma
Maten kan absolut förbättras. Väldigt smaklös och tråkig
Secluded, quiet, real boutique feel
Disponibilità del personale attento ai minimi dettagli. Grande cura degli ospiti. Posizione favolosa. Un posto che si lascia a malincuore.
Nulla.
Прекрасный отель
Le lieu , l’emplacement et les extérieurs (piscines, plages …)
Chambres nécessitent un rafraîchissement et équipements obsolètes. Le petit déjeuner n’est pas digne d’un 5 étoiles et d’un relais châteaux avec peu de choix et produit de qualité moyenne. Prix de la restauration très chère.
Everything was incredible! The service and staff was top notch - even the other guests were great: relaxed, friendly and civilized! The views were astonishing, the room had everything one could wish for.
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εξαιρετική τοποθεσία παρα πολυ καλο πρωινό Πολυ καλο housekeeping. Εξαιρετικό room service με μεγαλες μερίδες και πολυ καλη σχεση ποιότητας τιμής προσωπικό ευγενικό και χαμογελαστό με ιδαιάιτερη μνεία στην Ελενη στην reception που ξερεο πολυ καλα να διαχειρίζεται του πελάτες repeaters και να του ςκανεινα αισθανονται σαν το σπιτι τους
θα ηθελα στο κερασμα καλωσορισματος να μην υπαρχει σαμπανια σολωμος και καναπεδακια , αλλα κρητικο κέρασμα τσικουδιά και ντακος με μυζηθρα κατι κρητικό, στα δωματια εχουν κρασί και κριτσίνια, θα ήθελα αντι γι ακοινοτυπα κριτσινι ακαι αλι κατι κρητικό. τα απλά δωματια, χρηζουν ανακαίνησης, εκτος απο το μπάνιο. στο μπανιο η μπανιερα ειναι παρα πολυ ψηλη για να κανει καποιος αλμα και να μπει μεσα. θελουν αλλαγη οι κουρτινες και τα κουβερλι. επισης λειπουν κεραμαστρες πισω απο πορτα ώστε να μπορεις να κρεμασεις ρουχα η μπουρνουζια. το φωτιστικο δαπεδου στο δωματιο και αυτο χρηζει αλλαγης. σε ενα 4 στερο ξενοδοχειο ολα αυτα θα ηταν λεπτομέρειες , σε ενα relais chateaux ειναι must!!
superior bungalow with private pool was beautiful. Huge patio and big pool with amazing views staff very nice
food was terrible ( not breakfast). first full day there was a construction crew right below us drilling and grinding all day long. It was ridiculous. Complained to front desk and after at first playing like they had no idea, I played them a video. While they didn’t assure us it would stop, the next day, they said they would look into it. Luckily the next to days were fine with minimal noise(occasional hammering). It’s a shame because had it not been for that, I would give it a 10 for facilities. Poor management decision to allow construction right below a room with private pool.
This was my second stay at Elounda Mare. I was there for the first time last September and loved it so much that I returned at the first opportunity I got. It is a place of beauty, calm, tranquillity, and charm, with gorgeous views of Mirabello Bay and the Lassithi Mountains in the distance. Arguably, this hotel has the best location in Elounda: it is right on the shoreline and perfectly positioned to take in the view. Since there are no rooms with only a side sea view, or views of the back of the hotel, everyone gets to enjoy it. The garden is meticulously maintained, the grass is always green, and everything is very thoughtfully laid out, with plenty of space. You never get the feeling of being squeezed into cookie-cutter boxes or being too close to your neighbours. The rooms in the main building are decorated in a traditional style rather than modern minimalism, which gives them real character and charm. The staff are amazing and exceptionally attentive to your needs and wishes. You immediately feel welcomed, as if you were family or an old friend visiting. Everything is very clean, the food in the restaurants is excellent — check the menus online — and the lobby is spacious, with a great bar and fantastic barmen. The above might come across as an advertisement, but I assure you it is not. If you give it a try, you too might be enchanted by the magic of this place and its warm hospitality. You will soon understand why so many guests keep returning year after year.
Sehr charmante Anlage, wunderbar geführt mit sehr freundlichem und aufmerksamen Personal
Der Meerwasser-Pool im Six Senses Spa war defekt.
הכל מקום נפלא ומיוחד הכל מושלם כדאי
L’emplacement est incroyable, l’extérieur est magnifique et la vue est couper le souffle ! Le personnel est souriant et serviable. Rien à dire la dessus.
Le confort des lits est à revoir pour un hôtel de ce standing là c’est vraiment dommage. Les restaurants de l’hôtel en particulier l’italien est très cher et pas terrible. Le petit déjeuner est un peu trop bas de gamme et pas assez travaillé.
Elounda Mare is een fijn kleinschalig hotel, op een prachtige plek! Het personeel doet er alles aan om het je zo comfortabel mogelijk te maken. De restaurants zijn top, vooral Old Mill, Yacht Club en de Italiaan van het zuster-hotel. Leuk is dat je met een bootje gratis naar dit zusterhotel kan. Er zit daar ook een goed wellness centre en je kunt er tennissen en padellen (ook les boeken). Verder biedt het hotel ook diverse watersportactiviteiten. Het hotel doet zelf klein en gezellig aan, maar met de faciliteiten van het hotel en de nabijgelegen hotels biedt het alles wat je wil.
Het enige is dat het hotel misschien niet hip is. Ik noem het karakteristiek maar sommige mensen zullen het misschien oubollig vinden. Wij vonden de plek fantastisch en komen graag weer terug.
Good location and staff at restaurants were great and food was exceptional
People in villa 50 next to us arrived Monday evening and made so much noise at 1am Tuesday morning and I contacted reception by the tablet and got no response. I called later that morning and the man on reception was rude and dismissive. The people continued to be loud each night at midnight outside and it was selfish and unacceptable. The fact that management didn’t contact us to discuss the matter or follow up was really poor service. We also got invited to cocktails at 7pm on Friday evening when we were booked for dinner at 7pm at the Italian restaurant so had to be on the boat at 6.50pm to head to dinner. So the fact nobody realised we could not attend was didn’t check was poor again. The villa was dirty under sofas and in corners and clearly not well cleaned before we arrived.
Gute Lage mit gutem Zugang zum Meer
Etwas in die Jahre gekommen
Bungalow avec piscine , la restauration dans les différents restaurants à la carte et l’emplacement
Rien
מיקום, נוף, חוף פרטי, אוכל,
The situation overlooking the sea was very special. The staff were wonderful!
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Its location is superb!
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5th time been to this hotel and it will not be the last
Staff couldn't be more helpful in every way
The toaster!
Die Lage, die Anlage und Angebote sind sehr schön, ruhig und laden zum Entspannen ein. Das Personal und der Service waren hervorragend. Ganz besonders positiv bleiben die junge Rezeptionistin, die uns empfangen und während des ganzen Aufenthalts mit Restauranttipps versorgt hat, und Andreas, der Car Manager, in Erinnerung. Ebenfalls überhaupt nicht selbstverständlich: Zum Geburtstag meiner Freundin wurde uns als Überraschung eine Torte auf Zimmer gebracht.
Die Zimmereinrichtung ist schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen.
The hotel upgraded us to a suite which gave us a very comfortable experience
The bar food was good but the restaurant wasn't
Le site exceptionnel
Les chambres pourraient être rénovées et ça serait parfait
So relaxing
Peaceful, relaxing, spacious and very friendly staff.
It was very hard to find the right access to the property for anyone arriving in their own car.
Fantastische Lage, wunderschöne Anlage, exzellenter Service, super Frühstücksbuffet, grosses Zimmer mit super Terrasse, ein Traum zum Entspannen! Ja, das Hotel ist "alt modisch", aber der Zustand ist perfekt und es erlaubt einen in eine andere Welt zu tauchen. Sehr zu empfehlen!
es war alles positiv
Everything
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Very peaceful and quiet. Staff very friendly and attentive.
très bien
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Mare bellissimo, posizione fantastica
Struttura un po’ datata, camere un po’ rumorose
Very relaxing. Stunning location. Fantastic room.
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La posizione, il mare, poca confusione
Camere non insonorizzate
I loved the hotel, the rooms, the halls, the garden everything!
The beach was a bit small. When ordering a soft drink on the beach I noticed that the barman would put a lot of ice in the cup to not finish the can of the drink and save the rest for the following customer. This would not be expected in a five star hotel
Сюда хочется вернуться
Magnifique hôtel très agréable et bien situé. Nous avions une suite de deux chmabres avec piscine privée et vue sur la mer. Magnifique ! Les préstations sont à la hauteur de l'établissement. Le personnel est adorable. Bref nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour et comptons bien y retourner.
La litterie mériterait d'être améliorée. Pour un hôtel de ce standing les lits ne sont pas à la hauteur de ce qu'on pourrait attendre. Le manque de sèche cheveux est aussi une bizarrerie pour un hôtel comme celui là.
The personnel was wonderful
Everything was perfect, amazing place and fantastic staff
Posizione, mare, la cura del verde, organizzazione tra i tre hotel della catena.
Servizio bar e colazione non adeguato a un 5 stelle.
Elounda Mare offers all the elements for an unforgettable stay : the beautiful setting, the gardens, the confort of the rooms and above all the exceptional staff, which makes you feel you're part of a family. Some might argue that the decoration of the rooms is somewhat outdated, but that’s exactly what makes the charm of this place and the reason why people tend to come back, year after year, and that’s exactly what we’ll do. All in all a wonderful experience.
Everything! In my opinion, it is the best hotel in Crete! Beach, staff, rooms!
The breakfast and room service menu can be more versatile.
La qualité de l'accueil, le sourire et la disponibilité du personnel, l'emplacement de l'hôtel au dessus de la mer, la petite terrasse privée et la piscine juste à côté, le petit déjeuner et la boîte petit déjeuner le matin de notre départ, et j'en oublie ...❤️
-Le non- fonctionnement du pèse personne dans la salle de bain et de la machine à café. Mais il ne s'agit là que de petits incidents de confort tout à fait minimes, qui d'ailleurs ont été résolus très rapidement grâce à la rapidité du personnel. -Le sentiment de devoir donner des pourboires pour le moindre service alors que le prix du séjour est déjà élevé. -Le prix élevé des repas et des boissons, dû au statut "gastronomique" des restaurants. Mais 19€ pour un simple verre de vin, c'est exagéré.
Un séjour inoubliable dans un véritable havre de paix. Le cadre est absolument magnifique : une nature préservée, des vues à couper le souffle, et un calme rare qui invite à la déconnexion totale. Chaque moment de la journée est un enchantement, du petit déjeuner raffiné servi avec soin à la livraison discrète et délicieuse des repas dans notre bungalow avec piscine privée. Les dîners sont tout simplement sublimes, à la hauteur des plus belles tables. Mention spéciale à toute l’équipe pour sa gentillesse, sa disponibilité et son attention de chaque instant. Merci pour cette parenthèse de sérénité et de douceur, nous reviendrons sans hésiter.
Location staff
In need of modernisation, nothing substandard but looks like from a film in the 50s
Hôtel magnifique, la vue des chambres est à couper le souffle. Séjour idyllique, l'hôtel est très bien situé, à côté de Agios Nikolaos. Une voiture est nécessaire si vous voulez rayonner dans le coin.
Rien. Tout était parfait.
Location, food quality
Dated decor
Das japanische Restaurant war ausgezeichnet! In der ganzen Anlage war das Personal super freundlich und herzlich
Der Frühstücksraum und der Empfang könnte eine Modernisierung vertragen
The property has an an amazing vibe - an amazing view - beautiful crystal clean waters to swim in - amazing food and the staff where very polite and helpful
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Cleanliness
9.6/10Housekeeping repeatedly praised (explicit mention of 'Πολυ καλο housekeeping'); no cleanliness complaints reported.
Service
10/10Staff described as attentive, top‑notch, very nice and friendly with specific praise for reception staff (Eleni); service and staff widely praised across reviews.
Location
10/10Location and views repeatedly highlighted as 'favolosa', 'astonishing' and 'paradisiac'; pools, beaches and outdoor areas also praised.
Room Quality
8.5/10Mixed feedback: superior bungalow with private pool described as beautiful, but several reviews note rooms need refreshing, obsolete equipment, worn curtains/bedcovers and bathroom issues (high tub, missing hooks).
Amenities
9.6/10Extensive outdoor amenities (pools, beaches, private pool, large patios) and good room service; exteriors and facilities often praised despite isolated construction noise incident.
Value for Money
9.4/10Mixed signals: some guests praise room service value and portions, while dining prices are reported as very expensive; overall value sits near the hotel target rating.
Food and Beverage
8.2/10Several criticisms: breakfast described as not worthy of 5 stars with limited choice and average quality, some guests report terrible food (excluding breakfast) and high restaurant prices.
Overall Experience
9.9/10Overall stays described as wonderful, 'best stay' and very relaxing/paradisiacal; strong positives for service, location and atmosphere, tempered by occasional issues (food quality, isolated construction/noise).