Casual elegance in Elounda

The words that come to mind when visiting the elounda mare are serene tranquility with a strong emphasis on privacy, intimacy, romance, casual elegance and discreet service.

ACCOMMODATION

The 36 individual bungalows are the main attraction of this property offering the perfect environment for relaxation. The deluxe bungalows with lounge area, the better located superior bungalows with panoramic seaviews or the one or two bedroom superior bungalows
with separate sitting room, all have a private seawater pool. There are also 46 double rooms and one or two bedroom suites with balcony and magnificent seaviews in the main building.

Standards of comfort and decor are high and all rooms offer air-conditioning, satellite TV with DVD/CD player, marble bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, mini-bar, safe, high speed internet and seaviews. Room service is naturally around the clock.

LEISURE FACILITIES

The large seawater pool, with children’s paddling pool and the beautiful gardens provide ample opportunity for sunbathing or relaxing in a quiet corner. Sunbeds, umbrellas and beach towels are provided free. The private sandy beach is a pleasant spot too.

Waterskiing, windsurfing and scuba diving all with instruction available, jet-ski, pedaloes, canoes, an artificial grass tennis court (payable), even a yacht or motor boat for hire. Also available are a sauna, steam bath and a fitness room, all free for guests.

At sister hotel porto elounda there is a nine hole par three golf course (payable locally) as well as a stunning Six Senses Spa with a wide range of treatments. A free shuttle is provided.

DINING

Restaurants include the Deck for buffet breakfast and à la carte dinner for half board guests, the open air Yacht Club by the beach for delicious à la carte lunches and dinner on alternate nights with the romantic à la carte Old Mill (all require elegant dress code and booking is strongly recommended). For more choice why not try the Dine Around option of three dinners in the à la carte restaurants of elounda mare, porto elounda and peninsula, at a supplement.

The main lounge houses the Karavia bar with piano music during the aperitif hour, this is an ideal spot to meet fellow guests. There are smaller lounges too perhaps for a quiet read. Within the lovely grounds, filled with bougainvillea, you will find the Cretan square which has shops, a small art gallery and even a small Greek Orthodox Chapel. Guests have been married here, a very romantic spot.

The elounda mare is a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux chain and we highly recommend it for its classic service, good food and intimate surroundings.

We include private taxi transfers – approx. one hour