Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
Tripplo’s analysis · Updated 14 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass scores 9.1 on Booking from 282 reviews. Guests praise the private pools, the views and the family that runs it. Elounda is a drive from the airport and the property sits above rather than on the water, so a car helps.
Guests score it 9.1 out of 10 — the average across the 53 hotels we list in Crete is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Private pool with every villa
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World member
- Suites with full kitchens
- Private beach area and spa
Things to Consider
- Above the sea rather than on the beach
- About 70 kilometres from Heraklion airport
Frequently asked questions
How far is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass from the airport?
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is 51 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How do guests rate Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?
On Booking.com it scores 9.1/10 from 282 guest reviews.
How many stars does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have?
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offer?
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers Outdoor swimming pool, Private beach area, Spa and wellness center, Bar, Free Wifi, Free parking.
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Elounda, 72053 Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece