Elounda Palm Hotel

Stayed in a junior suite and having your own pool was amazing. Watching the sunrise was spectacular. All the staff were really friendly and helpful and the beds by the pool are so comfortable. It is walkable into the main harbour area where all the bars are but a taxi is only €8 each way. Would visit again and would have a suite again.

We booked a junior suite complete with a fabulous shared infinity pool. The room was very comfortable with great views. The grounds were very well maintained and staff were welcoming and friendly without being intrusive. We booked B&B as we wanted to try some lodal restaurants (Elounda has a great selection). Breakfast was a good selection of cereal, fruit, yogurts, bread, cheese etc. There was some cooked breakfast available but we avoided it as it was never hot enough. The hotel is a pleasant 20-30 minute walk down to the main town and you can also take the bus or a taxi to Plaka and Agios Nikolas.

A lovely family-run hotel, beautifully furnished with elegant decor and artwork. Our receptionist, Birgit was charming and accommodating. Our sea view room was spacious and airy. The bed was so comfortable it was a joy to go to sleep! The pool area was well-designed and there were plenty of comfy sunloungers. We loved the shady garden areas under the palms. The dining area had nicely arranged tables inside and outside under the canopy of carob trees. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble. The food was a buffet of delights, excellent Greek yoghurt and honey too. A well-stocked library was a welcome bonus. All in all, a fabulous stay in an elegant hotel.

Lovely hotel about a 20 min fast walk away from centre of Elounda where the shops, restaurants and taxis are. Staff were really friendly and helpful, breakfast was lovely each day, lots of choice for even the fussiest of eaters and never too crowded. The bed in our junior suite was very comfy and we had really peaceful nights. The room is very basic and smaller than it is portrayed in photos, but has all you’d need. Our one gripe is that we specifically paid extra for the junior suite with the private pool, but the water was freezing, even for my husband, so our baby didn’t get to use it unfortunately. The same goes for the baby pool and the main pool, both freezing, avoided by most people lazing around the pool. We visited in the first week of October and would have hoped for them to be heated. Other than that, a great experience!

Had a wonderful family holiday at Elounda Palm Hotel. Beautiful location with such attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. We were allocated to a sister hotel on our first night but were upgraded to a junior suite with our own pool the following day. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again.

We were returning to Crete for the first time in 25 years, apart from the town being a little bigger, the calm atmosphere and friendliness of the locals was still the same. The Hotel is hidden in the hill rising from the sea, affording fantastic views. We had a room with an infinity pool looking out to Sea and the island in front of the hotel. It was an easy walk into town, taking 10 to 20 minutes depending on your speed and ability. The hotel is small enough to feel personal, but big enough to offer a great selection of food and drink on site. The rooms range from rooms with personal pools, rooms called bungalows, which are large double rooms, and doubles. Staff will go the extra mile to accommodate your needs, the gardener is always busy, and the beautiful gardens reflect this, and members of the family who own the Hotel are always around but unobtrusive. Watch out for the Barman, Sitirus, he is a charming character, he likes nothing more than to make sure you have what you require and goes out of his way to ensure you have a time at the bar. All in all a very good stay.

This is a wonderful hotel above Elounda offering just the perfect amount of luxury--and comfort. Our family loved having two rooms connected by a private pool--and luxuriated in the comforts of our rooms and patios, along with the splendor of beautiful, panoramic views. We spent our mornings enjoying breakfast and reading by the pool, lunches in town, and afternoons at nearby beaches. We highly recommend this hotel and the area for a family vacation.