Elounda Water Park Residence Hotel

“Fantastic hotel and area”

Classy but unpretentious hotel. Staff all very friendly and always helped. As others have said you are allocated sun beds for your stay which is brilliant. We found facilities good - gym, paddle & tennis courts were great and the private beach and bay was fantastic. There is a golf buggy shuttle th… more

Classy but unpretentious hotel. Staff all very friendly and always helped. As others have said you are allocated sun beds for your stay which is brilliant. We found facilities good - gym, paddle & tennis courts were great and the private beach and bay was fantastic. There is a golf buggy shuttle that will take you to Elounda Palace exit/entrance and from there it’s a 10 min walk to harbour and promenade with loads of bars and restaurants. We had two adjoining family suites that were a great size though are coming close to needing modernisation. Only gripe were prices for a beer or food on beach/pool which even for a quality hotel were excessive. Taxi to Agios Nikolaos is a set price and worth a 10 min taxi trip and visit to Spinalonga interesting. All in all another fantastic visit to Crete and the friendly Cretan people.

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“Exactly what I needed!”

For me this hotel was the epitome of luxury, relaxation, and beauty. However what stands out and really is one of kind is there’s no sun bed wars or towels being left ominously on beds - you get your own sun bed reserved with your room number for the ENTIRE WEEK! especially great for those who are … more

For me this hotel was the epitome of luxury, relaxation, and beauty. However what stands out and really is one of kind is there’s no sun bed wars or towels being left ominously on beds - you get your own sun bed reserved with your room number for the ENTIRE WEEK! especially great for those who are lazy like me and want to lie in till 11 o’clock. The staff (I mean every one of these guys) were professional and gave the very best service anyone could ask for from the pool guy to the waiters at breakfast even the manager who was so on the ball all the time it really was impecable service. The continental breakfast had everything from omelettes to fresh fruit and real honeycomb it certainly never left me hungry! It’s almost weird to not hear anything but crickets and no loud disco music, cars, shouting just peaceful bliss. We stayed in the bungalow which has a view across the bay and all the best amenities, the saltwater pool is just heaven and the beach area was beautiful with bells on the sun beds to call for service and drinks. The hotel is split across a vast space of roughly 2 miles so be prepared for a little walk here and there although buggies come and go. However (and there is a but) be prepared for a heavy bill at the end of the trip with the restaurant prices bordering on offensive and a bit of a treck to the Elounda town being a 20 min walk (for those of us with short legs) as the hotel isn’t really geared up for travelling to town so eating in the hotel is preferable however you can get a buggy to the sister hotel Elounda bay palace but it’s still a bit of walk (a taxi may be needed to get back again). The prices aren’t obscene for our ever changing economy but it certainly wasn’t budget friendly with a small bottle of water at six euro - but it is five star and as they always say you get what you pay for so heed my warning is all I’m saying. Nonetheless the food was sensational and I wouldn’t be surprised if I’ve gained a few pounds. There was a Greek night on the Tuesday that I thoroughly enjoyed, although my dancing was a little rusty and there’s a shop, spa, boutique, jewellers, tennis court, badminton, around 5 restaurants in both hotels (you can venture to either) and when we went in June it was very quiet considering it was before the school holidays so we never struggled for a table or a sun bed. The sprawling gardens with olive trees, pink wisteria and jasmine, and the Greek taverna old style vibe gave it a real authentic and welcoming feel and the toilets (dotted about to prevent any undesirable emergencies) where so nice and clean it felt like being on holiday in a toilet - I’m not exaggerating they were amazing! Weather was hot and dry but lovely and warm in evening averaging around 28 degrees, but my final tip for is DO NOT get a shared transfer it took us 2 hours and 45 minutes to get from Heraklion (hell on earth if you get coach sick like me) although it was air con it was entirely unnecessary and if you go private it’s only 45 minutes. If you pay for anything do a private transfer trust me you won’t regret it. That’s it’s from me definitely deserves 5 stars Elounda beach a hotel for rest and recuperation indeed!

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“Thank you to the people who make a stay - Vaios, Angela, Laura.”

From the moment we arrived, Elounda Beach exceeded our expectations. The property is beautiful, the food was exceptional, and the live music every evening created such a wonderful atmosphere. Every part of our stay was lovely. What made this vacation truly memorable, though, was the people. A spe… more

From the moment we arrived, Elounda Beach exceeded our expectations. The property is beautiful, the food was exceptional, and the live music every evening created such a wonderful atmosphere. Every part of our stay was lovely. What made this vacation truly memorable, though, was the people. A special thank you to Angela, the Reception Manager, who genuinely cared about making sure I was happy with my room. She went above and beyond by arranging a wonderful room upgrade that made an already great vacation even better. At the fine dining restaurant, we looked forward to the delicious food and beautiful live music every night. The manager, Vaios, was outstanding. Warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable, he noticed the little things that make guests feel special. When we returned another evening just to enjoy the music, he surprised us with fresh fruit on the house, a thoughtful gesture we truly appreciated. Laura at the front desk guest experience is simply an angel. After a long drive across the island, I arrived tired and cranky, and she greeted me with the warmest smile and incredible patience. First impressions matter, and she made us feel welcome from the very first moment. She is a very special person. Beautiful hotels can be found in many places, but it is the people who make a stay unforgettable. The team at Elounda Beach does exactly that. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much. Lesli

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“A good choice.”

We really liked this hotel. It's way better than the ticklist might suggest. Rooms are good and staff are genuinely friendly. Fantastic beach setup where you're allocated sunbeds for your whole stay.... totally eliminated any need to grab a bed early. One or two areas for improvement. Food generall… more

We really liked this hotel. It's way better than the ticklist might suggest. Rooms are good and staff are genuinely friendly. Fantastic beach setup where you're allocated sunbeds for your whole stay.... totally eliminated any need to grab a bed early. One or two areas for improvement. Food generally ( breakfast and evening restaurants) was ok but not ever any better than that. Overly pricey for dinner, luckily the restaurants in the two nearest towns are better and about half the cost. We'd visit Elounda Beach hotel again...the overall stay was enjoyable.

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