Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Hotel staff was very nice. The property is very pretty and the rooms are nice. Beautiful view of the sea and Spinalonga. The position of our room and pool on the balcony only afforded us direct sun for a few hours a day. So if you'd like to spend time in the sun using your pool, I would communicate with the hotel to determine which rooms would afford you with that option. We had beautiful weather in the first week of October, however the water in the pool (both on our balcony and the community pool) was very cold and almost unusable. At this price the pools really should be heated to at least 27C. Regarding the restaurant: Breakfast was excellent! We decided to have dinner at the hotel our first night and it was a tremendous disappointment. It was the worst and only substandard meal we had during our 16 days in Greece..

Grosszügige, schöne Bungalows mit Privatsphäre und tollem Pool. Sehr bequeme Betten. Top Shuttleservice innerhalb der Hotelanlage und freundliche, hilfsbereite und aufgestellte Mitarbeiter.

The worst place I have been in my life. The worst customer service The all inclusive policies is a complete fraud The rooms are destroyed without any maintenance The pillows were old and disgusting I have never been a place in a such terrible condition We had to leave the place in the day after and go to another resorts

Our stay at Elounda Gulf Villas was absolutely excellent. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with warm, personalized service. The suite was spotless, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views of the sea — the private pool was a true highlight! Breakfast was delicious, with a great variety of fresh, local options. The location is perfect: peaceful and private, yet just a short drive from the center of Elounda and nearby beaches. Everything was well-organized, from check-in to concierge support. We appreciated all the little details that made our stay so special. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely suggest this location and we will come back!

Stunning villa, wonderful private pool, fantastic views, delicious food, very helpful friendly staff ♥️

Beautiful salt water infinity pool, the view was fabulous. A great deal, the room and grounds could use some care, peeling paint, weeds, etc. the staff did not know about local weavers on the island. I tried to find them while I was there, but later on the plane found an article!! I would suggest tours of the local area through the front desk.

Loved our stay at our beautiful villa. Nice large space with windows facing the sea.

Everything was absolutely fabulous! The villa, the facilities, the view, the food and especially the super kind and spoiling staff :) Ee had such a great time so we extended our stay. We’ll definitely come back

Extrem grosszügige Anlage mit Personal, das an Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft nicht zu übertreffen ist! (Maria, Angela, Julie an der Rezeption, Putzpersonal und Hilfskräfte). Jederzeit war innerhalb der weitläufigen Anlage ein Transport mit den Hotel eigenen GolfCard möglich. Wir erhielten ein Upgrade in eine Villa im oberen Teil der Anlage mit privatem Pool (Infinity Pool, herrliche Aussicht auf das Meer). Als vierköpfige Familie hatten wir drei Schlafzimmer sowie eine Küche und ein grosszügiges Wohnzimmer mit Cheminée zur Verfügung. Sowohl das Buffet am Morgen, wie auch am Abend (falls gewünscht) war geprägt von frisch zubereiteten Speisen in Internationaler und traditioneller Art. Die Qualität war hervorragend und hat sich von einer üblichen lieblosen Hotel Küche komplett abgehoben. Wirklich 4-5 Sterne Qualität. Für Ferien in Kreta würden wir sofort wiederkommen! Herzlichen Dank für den tollen Aufenthalt!

Beautiful property. Staff could not have been or lovely. Great restaurant and bar. It was a short van ride to a small beach club. Area is quiet, but there was dancing at some dinners. There’s an on site spa. My partner and I loved this place!

Beautiful condo style units. Very nice pool, excellent breakfast included. Staff was outstanding. Location offers a view, but a little too far to walk for shopping or off property restaurants. We had a rental car so that was not an issue for us.

We booked a villa and ended up with the most magnificent view 24/7. The Villa was great and I could go on and on! The Staff was brilliant and special shout out to Maria and Angela who were warm, kind, and had great recommendations for restaurants in Plaka, Agios Nicholas, and Elounda. Everyone at the Elounda Gulf Villas made the experience special. The beach was great, the pool at the villa makes me want one at home. We would stay here again no question. All that said the view was the star. We highly recommend the EGV.

Le personnel est adorable (surtout Maria à l'accueil), le lieu est très agréable et le petit déjeuner est parfait. Néanmoins nous avons été déçu de la différence importante entre les photos de la piscine et de la vue (qui concerne seulement les piscines privées de certaines villas) et la vue depuis la piscine principale qui était la seule à laquelle nous avions accès.

People -place-food amazing It’s a must !!!

There are so many things to love about the property. The one thing thing that rises to the top was the warmth and hospitality of the entire staff. The front desk, the restaurant, the driver, the beach staff, the cleaning staff. You get the service of a Four Seasons but with more warmth.

Very peaceful place with nearby Elounda

Excellent

Wonderful and highly recommend

From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the friendly reception staff (especially Maria, who remained extremely helpful throughout our stay). The villa was beautiful, and the service was fantastic

A spectacular stay! We’ve spent a week and it was one of the best holidays we’ve had in a very long time! Staff: an absolute delight to interact with and extremely thoughtful and kind; the team go out of their way to help providing one of the best services we’ve ever had. Food: breakfast, lunch, and dinner; simply wow. The chef is so talented and the flavours are so well balanced, we rediscovered the greek cuisine during our stay! Villa: we had a room with a private infinity pool and massage room; it was clean, well equipped with scenic views of the coast.

prachtig verblijf met mooi uitzicht op de baai. uiterst vriendelijk personeel, heerlijk ontbijt en super lekker à la carte restaurant. Leuke uitvalsbasis voor wandelingen en archeologische sites.

Wonderful place to stay. Will definitely come back.

Beautiful resort ! The private infinity pool was everything ! I highly recommend

Staff and service were excellent, really child friendly. Terrace was big, pool was deep. Kids club was great, they never wanted to leave. My only negative comments would be our villa was dated and was certainly due new bathrooms as they were looking very tired.

Joli cadre chambre grande et confortable. Très belle piscine et bel espace de restauration, calme. Personnel agréable. Très bonne pizza

The property is very secluded and beautifully set on the edge of the hill overlooking the sea. The perfect place to unwind. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lovely foliage. All staff were amazing and it was lovely to meet the owners in person.

The service was exceptional. The staff & in particular the manager couldn’t do enough for us. It a very quiet resort. The beach club is 10 minutes away but they do provide free shuttle service. The only criticism is a lack of atmosphere. Music would add to the ambience at the beach club but this is a minor issue compared to all the positives in particular the service.

Very friendly stuff and very good size suits. Great service, Will go back there again.

Loved the shower and the view from the balcony. The sink wouldn't release and for the proce pf the rooms there should be more available for drinking than bottled water

The resort is beautiful and the staff is amazing. Elounda village is also very nice and a great way to get a sense of life on Crete off the resort.

The accommodation here is outstanding but what made it a really wonderful experience was all the staff. They could not do enough for you and it created a lovely atmosphere around the complex.

It was a phenomenal stay, upgraded and had great amenities and great customer service

Having stayed at other hotels in Crete and on other Greek Islands I can honestly say this was the nicest, and had the friendliest helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble.

Beautiful location,perfect room and pool.Small things make that this not a 5 star hotel. I had booked an arrangement with full breakfeast included.I prefer to have this in my room. Inroom surcharge is normal,but that I was charged in full it was mentioned nowhere that breakfeast has to be taken in the restaurant and it is the first time this happens to me.I have a continental breakfest with no extras. Bathrobe was never changed even with a 12days stay,housekeeping very slack over the weekend.etc

Extremely friendly staff and great location on the coast. Small property, feels exclusive.

This hotel is amazing, but what really makes it special is the staff. The entire staff make you feel as if you're part of their wonderful family. We had rented a car (recommended!) and wanted to do a lot of excursions. Each time we asked, they came up with wonderful places to send us.

Fabulous family run hotel made up of suites and villas. The staff are incredible and do everything to ensure you have a great time. Villas are amazing with own private pool, gym, sauna and steam room.

Nice hotel - villas are beautiful but the suites themselves do need some upgrading. The staff are excellent, and the service is amazing.

Nice hotel but too expensive. I would say the hotel is not a five star hotel. Very friendly stuf and owner.

Nous avons séjourné une semaine à la Toussaint avec nos deux adolescents, en formule petit déjeuner. Une voiture est absolument nécessaire. L'hôtel est beau et bien entretenu, notamment les jardins. La suite était spacieuse, fonctionnelle, bien équipée et propre. Le restaurant autour de la piscine est trés agréable. Le buffet du petit déjeuner était varié et de bonne qualité. Bon cocktails au bar, mais un peu chers. Le restaurant pour le soir n'était pas d'un bon rapport qualité prix. Bon massage au SPA. Le personnel est d'une extrème gentillesse et toujours trés professionnel. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour dans cet hôtel et nous y reviendrons avec plaisir.

We booked our stay right at the end of the season, in the middle of October, but the weather was beautiful and it was still warm enough to swim in the complex's infinity pool. The suite was tasteful and comfortable and the staff couldn't do enough for us. The Argo restaurant was accomplished, if pricey, but visitors really must try The Ferryman in Elounda.

The staff at Elounda Gulf were exceptionally friendly cheerful and efficient. The location is perfect for a peaceful break and getting cabs to and from Elounda was a breeze. A return is nailed on.