Elounda Gulf Villas

“Newly renovated seafront villa”

We are a family of four and recently stayed in the Seafront Villa at Elounda Gulf Villas. The villa itself was beautifully renovated, spacious, very comfortable, and had excellent air conditioning. One thing to note is that this villa is the only one not located on the main resort property. It’s in… more

We are a family of four and recently stayed in the Seafront Villa at Elounda Gulf Villas. The villa itself was beautifully renovated, spacious, very comfortable, and had excellent air conditioning. One thing to note is that this villa is the only one not located on the main resort property. It’s in Tsifliki, about a 10–15 minute drive from the hotel’s breakfast area and facilities. We didn’t mind the drive at all—in fact, we sometimes walked (about 2 miles and some hills) —and enjoyed having a little more privacy. The location worked well for us. It’s about a mile from Plaka and roughly 30 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. We ended up changing a few dinner reservations from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka because of the distance, but that turned out to be a great decision. Plaka is a beautiful little village with a relaxed atmosphere, and we found ourselves spending a lot of time there. The villa has a private pool, which management kindly heated for us, although it never got quite as warm as we expected. In hindsight, with the beach literally steps away, we probably wouldn’t bother paying for pool heating again. The beach is somewhat rocky when you first enter the water, but it quickly becomes easier underfoot. We didn’t find water shoes necessary but some people had. We also really enjoyed the beach club. It’s fairly small, but that was part of its charm—it was never crowded and always felt peaceful. Both Georges at the beach club were incredibly accommodating and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay. A special thank you to Despina and Stella from reservations and concierge services. We had to make numerous changes to our plans before our arrival and during, and they were always quick to respond, patient, and helpful. Louise at the front desk was equally wonderful and helped with anything we needed during our stay. The breakfast was good with many options including fresh squeezed orange juice and Prosecco. The bread offerings was good as well as the choice of eggs. The breakfast team was responsive and accommodating. Shout out to Georgina who deserves a mention for making fantastic flat whites every morning, along with some of the best iced lattes we had during our trip. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and loved both the villa and the surrounding area. The combination of privacy, beautiful scenery, excellent service, and proximity to Plaka made for a memorable family vacation in Crete.

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“Amazing luxury 5***** Hotel”

We stayed at Elounda Gulf Villas for a weekend with our children, aged 5 and 2, and the atmosphere was amazing. From the moment we arrived at reception, the warm welcome made a wonderful first impression on our family. The groom kindly escorted us to our suite, "Pasiphae," using the club car. It w… more

We stayed at Elounda Gulf Villas for a weekend with our children, aged 5 and 2, and the atmosphere was amazing. From the moment we arrived at reception, the warm welcome made a wonderful first impression on our family. The groom kindly escorted us to our suite, "Pasiphae," using the club car. It was a beautiful and spacious suite with two separate terraces surrounded by stunning views and lush greenery. The buffet offered a rich variety of dishes, and the flavors were excellent. We also enjoyed the à la carte restaurant by the pool, where the atmosphere was fantastic and the food was absolutely delicious. Our children especially loved the high-quality ice cream. The General Manager, Achilleas, was attentive to every detail and always available to assist guests. This is truly what hospitality in a luxury hotel should be. We will definitely come back. *Christos, Eirini, Marilena & Nikoleta*

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“All inclusive light - nice but not a 5 stars hotel”

We spent 15 days at Elounda Gulf Villas, 9 nights in the Presidential Villa (Minos) and 6 in an Imperial One Bed Room Spa Villa. The villas are very spacious, the view is breathtaking and the private infinity pool is very large. Inside, the chairs and sofas are uncomfortable and the mattresses of t… more

We spent 15 days at Elounda Gulf Villas, 9 nights in the Presidential Villa (Minos) and 6 in an Imperial One Bed Room Spa Villa. The villas are very spacious, the view is breathtaking and the private infinity pool is very large. Inside, the chairs and sofas are uncomfortable and the mattresses of the bed were too hard for us. The housekeeping and the maids tried everything to make them more comfortable for us. The whole staff was very friendly. Our sincere thanks go to George who is an excellent restaurant manager and his crew in the restaurant Argo. Nevertheless, we wouldn't go back! The all-inclusive-package is only a "light" one. The worst was that the menu and the meals didn't change at all!!! Neither for breakfast, nor for lunch AND not for dinner! Therefore, we would have to eat always the same meals during our 15 days of stay. As we didn't like to eat always the same every day, we had to leave the hotel for dinner in Elounda or Agios Nikolaos. The next negative item was the so-called "upgrade" which was offered to us after our arrival. The upgrade to the Presidential Villa was valid only for 9 days, afterwards we had to move to our initial booked villa. It's not very relaxing if you had to pack the bags during your holiday. Furthermore, we're disappointed at the "late check out" which was also included in our "VIP package". The late check out that Elounda Gulf offered us was 1 p.m. instead of 11 a.m. even though we've announced in advance by email that our flight will leave at 7 p.m. and we've additonally requested for a late check out when we arrived at the reception desk. They told us one day before that it's not possible to stay longer in the villa than 1 p.m. as other guests will arrive the same day. However, our maid told us that the next guests will arrive the next day by noon. We felt kidded!!!

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“Fix your property!!”

I’m giving three stars only because of the kind staff and front desk team. They were as accommodating and helpful as possible throughout our stay. Also, the views from this property are absolutely breathtaking. Unfortunately, my overall experience was just okay. During a three-day stay, I had to c… more

I’m giving three stars only because of the kind staff and front desk team. They were as accommodating and helpful as possible throughout our stay. Also, the views from this property are absolutely breathtaking. Unfortunately, my overall experience was just okay. During a three-day stay, I had to change rooms four times—yes, four times. * The first room had broken automatic shades, leaving the room exposed to direct sunlight. * The second room had a broken patio door, so we couldn’t access the outdoor space. * The third room was a beautiful villa with a heated pool, private jacuzzi, and sauna; however, the air conditioning wasn’t working. A maintenance technician came by but was unable to fix it. * As a result, we were moved to a fourth room only a few hours before our early morning departure. To make matters worse, the property’s water boiler was also broken, which meant cold showers during our stay. My genuine advice: if you market yourself as a luxury property, you need to consistently deliver a luxury experience. Regular maintenance inspections and preventative upkeep are essential. The staff did their best, but the number of issues we encountered was disappointing and fell well short of the expectations that come with a luxury resort

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