Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
87.8silverHotelsRating Index
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In the top 8% of all rated hotels worldwide.
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About this hotel
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is an independent property in the seaside village of Elounda, on Crete's northeastern coast. Built in 1971, the hotel combines traditional Greek hospitality with a resort setup that spans beachfront grounds and villa accommodation. The property draws both couples and multigenerational families, with direct beach access and leisure facilities typical of Mediterranean resorts of its vintage and standing. The hotel has earned significant external recognition: World Travel Awards named it Europe's Leading Beach Resort in 2025 and Europe's Leading Luxury Villa Resort in 2025, dual accolades that underscore its positioning in the region. Guests return for the calm waters of the Mirabello Bay setting and the quiet appeal of Elounda village itself, which sits removed from busier Crete tourist zones yet within reach of Chania and Rethymno.
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- Photos: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
- Photo: Oliver Greifenstein