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Elounda Mare Hotel

Crete, Greece

97 Excellent 151 Reviews
Elounda Mare Hotel
Renowned for its genuine warmth and friendliness, the elounda mare hotel proudly upholds a tradition spanning twenty years of excellence in courtesy and cuisine. Honoured in 1987 as the first member in Greece of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux association, the elounda mare hotel exudes the refined qualities that characterise such distinctive properties.

Built as a Cretan mansion, the elounda mare hotel is a jewel of traditional architecture and design, with gems of antique furniture and artwork adorning the halls and accommodations. Each lounge and open space reflects the integrity of style and originality of expression that make the elounda mare hotel so adorable. It is no wonder that many guests consider it their home away from home. A jewel of traditional architecture renowned for its genuine warmth, the Elounda Mare Hotel has elevated privacy to a whole new level; it’s the first hotel in the world to offer its guests bungalows with private pools on the water's edge.
Hotel Address:
  • Elounda Mare Hotel
  • 72053 Elounda
  • Crete,
  • Greece

Location Summary
The hotel overlooks Mirabello Bay on the north coast of the island of Crete.

Directions to Hotel
From Heraklion International Airport: Merge onto VOAK/ΒΟΑΚ/E75. Go through 1 roundabout 57.1 km / 48 min. Take Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas to Kornarou/Κορνάρου in Schisma Elountas 9.1 km / 13 min. Turn left onto Palea EO Irakliou Agiou Nikolaou/Παλαιά ΕΟ Αγίου Νικολάου Ηρακλείου (signs for Ελούντα/Elounta/Ηράκλειο Παλιἀ Οδός/Iraklio Old Road) 220 m. Slight right toward Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas/Επαρ.Οδ. Aγίοu Νικολάοu - Βρουχάς (signs for Ελούντα/Elounta) 2.6 km. Continue straight onto Epar.Od. Agiou Nikolaou - Vrouchas/Επαρ.Οδ. Aγίοu Νικολάοu - Βρουχάς 6.2 km. Turn left onto El. Venizelou/Ελ. Βενιζέλου 29 m. Take the 1st left onto Kornarou/Κορνάρου
Note Bene
The resort has a room dedicated billiards tables, card-playing tables, role-playing computer stations, pinball and table football.
Banquets & Meetings
A multifunctional series of interconnected rooms and halls forms the Aegean Conference Hall, whose magnificent sea views from every window are unsurpassable.
Fine Dining On Site
Seven superb culinary experiences and five unique bars.
Fitness Center
A private gym with Cybex equipment.
Child Programs
Within the Kids Ark is a fresh water pool with water slides, a playground, a ball games court, and the vegetable garden. The Kids Ark program consist of games in the swimming pool and at the beach, basketball, table tennis, dancing, cooking lessons, lawn games, arts and crafts, pantomime, sand castle competitions, face painting, and much more.
Spa Facility
The award-winning Six Senses Spa overlooks a spectacular expanse of the Aegean Sea and serves the three luxury resorts of Elounda S.A Hotels & Resorts. The spa's all-encompassing treatment menu blends Eastern and Western techniques with modern day rejuvenation programs. Ranged over two levels, the expansive 23 treatment areas include an authentic Turkish hammam, the Tepidarium - a bravura space that excites all the senses, plus private Thalassotherapy Suites complete with state-of-the-art facilities to balance the senses. Additionally there is a hair salon, a Caldarium and an exclusive private spa area named the Spring Suite.
Tennis Courts On Site
The resort's recreational facilities offer three Astroturf tennis courts. Professional instructors are at hand to offer their advice, play at any level of competition, and organize doubles and classes of varying sizes. Many children's classes take place every week, and cover every level of competence.
Beach
The Blue Flag-awarded, sandy, private beaches of the elounda mare hotel are well protected and invite you for moments of complete relaxation, pampered by a discrete snacks and refreshments service, under the blue sky or a reserved-for-you parasol. Deckchairs, sunshades, and towels around the pool and at the beach are provided.
Boating
There are three world-record tow boats for water skiing and wakeboarding with capable coaches who can teach you from scratch or improve your acquired skills. A slalom course is also available for proficient mono skiers. There are plenty of towable inflatable games, canoes, pedal boats, and waverunners. You can take the advantage to learn windsurf and sailing or to discover the beautiful bay of Mirabello by quided speedboat tours and self-drive small motor boats.
Golfing
Offering a private 9-hole par-3 golf course. The porto elounda GOLF CLUB hosts a Golf Academy with a PGA professional team, offering the opportunity of either learning to play golf during one's holiday, or of boosting one's golf techniques. Especially for beginners, classes are arranged in such a way as to maximize the knowledge acquired, even during a short stay at the resort. The Pro-Shop, situated in the shopping center of the hotel, can provide all the necessary equipment and souvenirs.
Sailing
Beautiful private yachts are moored at the hotels of Elounda S.A., in Crete, ready to cruise off into the crystal-clear waters of the Mirabello Bay.
Scuba Diving
The PADI-certified scuba diving center teaches and awards diplomas up to the highest levels of proficiency. The crystal clear waters and rock formations of the bay, home to fascinating flora and fauna, are among the finest in Greece.
Shopping
The shopping arcades at Playiada, the traditional Cretan square, is brimming with clothing boutiques, accessories, jewelry, newsstand, souvenirs, art gallery, rugs, and a Six Senses Gallery.
Water Skiing
There are three world-record tow boats for water skiing and wakeboarding with capable coaches who can teach you from scratch or improve your acquired skills. A slalom course is also available for proficient mono skiers.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Executive Retreat
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Spa Facility
    - Tennis Courts On Site
Available Activities
  • - Beach
    - Boating
    - Golfing
    - Sailing
    - Scuba Diving
    - Shopping
    - Theatre & Museums
    - Water Skiing
    - Windsurfing


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