Exuding sophistication and exclusivity, the elounda mare hotel has an unparalleled reputation for its attentive and personalised service. With its award-winning restaurants, comprehensive leisure facilities and exquisite design, it is the ideal choice for the discerning traveller seeking a relaxing holiday in a serene and intimate setting.
The five star elounda mare hotel overlooks Mirabello Bay on the north coast of the island of Crete, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Developed on 30,000 m2 of gently sloping land with a private coastline of 300 metres, the hotel is located 70 km to the east of Iraklion International Airport (a pleasant one hour drive). The town of Aghios Nikolaos and the small village of Elounda are at a distance of 7 km and 2 km respectively.
One bedroom with en-suite marble bathroom and balcony or terrace, with wonderful sea view.
The rooms have air-conditioning/heating, direct dial telephone, satellite television with music channel, DVD/CD player, mini bar, electronic safe deposit box, hair-dryer, scales, bathrobes and slippers. Bathrooms are equipped with air-bath tubs and most have a separate shower.
A large heated (25 C) seawater swimming pool with a paddling pool for children lies in front of the main building. There are extended lawns and seaside sun decks along the shore where sunshades and deck chairs are provided free of charge for sunbathing. By the sandy beach, Sea Sports include water-skiing and SCUBA diving tuition. There are also canoes, pedaloes and wind surfing equipment, as well as a sailing yacht and a motorboat for charter. Sports also include one tennis court with tuition available, a fitness room and table tennis. At our sister property port elounda DE LUXE RESORT, only 500 m away, there is a nine-hole par-3 Golf Course with Golf Academy and Pro shop. At Santa Marina Square by the beach and the "Yacht Club", one will find the Chapel, an Art Gallery, a Souvenir Shop and Boutiques. Close to the "Old Mill" restaurant, there is a jewellery shop and newsstand.
The "Karavia Bar" situated in the main building, offers magnificent views over the Mirabello Bay and Sitia Mountains, with soft piano music in the early evening. A rich buffet and freshly prepared dishes are served for breakfast at the "Deck" restaurant in the main building. The same restaurant serves a five-course table d'hotel menu daily and an a la carte menu with local and international specialties is also available.
The "Yacht Club" restaurant, overlooking the beach, serves lunch daily (dress code is casual, but swimming attire is not welcome), as well as a la carte dinner on alternative evenings. A special theme event, The Fisherman's Eve, takes place weekly at the "Yacht Club".
At the "Old Mill" restaurant near the swimming pool, refreshments, light snacks and afternoon tea are served during the day, and on alternative evenings the "Old Mill" offers awarded fine dining with specialities of Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. (Guests are advised that T-shirts or short trousers should not be worn in the restaurants for dinner. The operation of the outdoor restaurants during low season is subject to weather conditions and other relevant factors.)
In the main building, the lounges are elegantly furnished and decorated with antiques throughout. There is also a television room, an Internet corner and a lounge for playing card games. A Conference Room, seating 150 persons, and two smaller meeting rooms, are also available.
The Hotel facilities also include a fitness room, sauna and steam bath.The Six Senses Spa situated within the sister property porto elounda DE LUXE RESORT provides an unrivalled range of signature treatments that focus on health, beauty, pampering, stress reduction and recuperation using pure, natural and environmentally friendly products. The luxuriously appointed spa spreads over 2,200 m , setting unique standards in spa design.