




Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel features luxurious accommodations with spectacular views over Mirabello Bay. It offers top quality restaurants, along with a variety of leisure activities. The spacious, whitewashed rooms and suites are elegantly decorated in soft tones creating a serene atmosphere. The bungalows are surrounded by bougainvillea-filled courtyards and include private swimming pools. The Six Senses Spa, located in the sister property Porto Elouda Golf & Spa at 500 m, spreads over 2,200-m² state-of-the-art facilities including a hammam and a sauna, and offers a wide range of revitalizing treatments. Elounda Mare features a large outdoor pool, as well as a private sandy, Blue Flag beach, where sun-loungers and umbrellas are provided free of charge. There is also an AstroTurf tennis court with instructors and a gym. The Sea Sports Center offers water skiing and scuba diving lessons. A rich buffet breakfast is served at the Deck restaurant with its sea-view veranda. Other facilities include a children’s entertainment center, a 9-hole golf course, and a shopping arcade. Free private parking is available.
5-Star Hotel
Crete, Greece
50 km to Heraklion Airport (HER)
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Wifi
Beachfront
Free parking
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Tripplo's verdict, based on guest reviews
By Axel Hernborg · Updated 7 September 2026 · How we review hotels
Set on Mirabello Bay in Elounda, on Crete's northeastern coast, this Relais & Châteaux property pairs whitewashed architecture with a private Blue Flag beach and bungalows featuring their own pools. It suits couples and families seeking a self-contained coastal retreat with access to water sports, golf, and spa facilities at the neighboring sister hotel.
Guests score it 9.2 out of 10 — the average across the 35 hotels we list in Crete is 9.1.
What Guests Loved
- Many bungalows come with their own swimming pool set within private courtyards filled with bougainvillea, offering a secluded retreat rarely found even among luxury coastal properties.
- The hotel's sandy beach carries Blue Flag certification, and sun-loungers and umbrellas are included at no extra cost, a detail that often incurs charges elsewhere.
Things to Consider
- The Six Senses Spa sits at the sister hotel roughly 500 metres away, meaning guests seeking treatments need to walk or arrange transport rather than stepping straight from their room.
- The golf course has nine holes rather than a full eighteen, which may not satisfy guests planning an extended golfing holiday around the property.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel from the airport?
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel is 50 km from Heraklion Airport (HER).
How do guests rate Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel?
On Booking.com it scores 9.2/10 from 177 guest reviews.
How many stars does Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel have?
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel is a 5-star hotel.
What amenities does Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel offer?
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel offers Outdoor swimming pool, Free Wifi, Beachfront, Free parking, Family rooms, Airport shuttle.
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