Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites Greece
Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites
jiΜesa Pigadakij k_, Schisma Elountas, Elounda 720 53, Crete
Greece
www.eloundavillas.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Sandglass Hotels & Villas Experiences
Date of Creation
2002
Hotel General Manager
Mr.Nikos Kirikakis.
Mr. Kirikakis joined Elounda Gulf Villa in 2024, after having spent many years in various positions in many luxury hotels.
Hotel Positioning
5 star Luxury Boutique Villa Hotel , member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Development strategy
N/A
ELOUNDA GULF VILLAS & SUITES
History & Story
This award winning and member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, Boutique Villa-Hotel offers only 18 stylish villas, all with their own private pool, 5 Pool Suites with private pool and private massage room, 1 Seafront Villa and 10 deluxe suites which have been individually designed with the peacefulness and harmony of your home in mind. Facilities such as a private beach club together with 1 a la carte restaurant, a lounge bar, an elixir Spa Gallery and a kids club and creche combined with unique tailor-made services make this Boutique Hotel one of its kind!
Suites are ideal for couples and small families and range from 1 to 2 master bedrooms. They all offer separate living rooms with tea and coffee facilities and sea view. Guests of the Suites have access to the main pool of the hotel.
Villas offer 1 to 4 master bedrooms and all have spacious living rooms, kitchens, and private pools with Jacuzzi and stunning panoramic sea views. Some Villas, in addition to the private pool, provide private Spa facilities such as private gym room, sauna and steam bath. (The Spa Villas’ pools can be heated at an extra charge).
For those who want to experience Crete’s clear crystal sea water, the Hotel offers a private Beach Club located just 15 min drive from the Hotel. Daily shuttle service to the private beach is provided complimentary by the Hotel.
Dining options include a stylish lounge bar and 1 chic a la carte restaurant. Daily breakfast is served on the main pool terrace while Argo Restaurant offers half board options for those who like this.
An Elixir Spa Gallery is provided for those who like to work out or unwind after a long day under the Greek sun.
Facilities/services on request include massage in the privacy of the Villa/Suite or in the Elixir Spa Gallery, diving lessons, cooking lessons, private chef in the Villa, BBQ in the Villa, transfer from and to Heraklion Airport, car rental, private parties and dinners and much more.
Date Renewal
2024 : complete renovation of the Hotel
Date added extensions
2015:
5 pool suites were built,
kids club was constructed,
Private Beach Club was established and
1 Beach Front Villa was added. The Beach front villa is located 15 min away from the main hotel, hotel offering a ideal accommodation to those who would like to be accommodated on the Beach. Guests of the Beach Front Villa can utilize all services and facilities of the Hotel.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
• The only SLH hotel in the area
• Luxury accommodation
• Privacy
• Spacious villas and suites
• Private Beach Club
• Luxurious – Personalized services
• Tailor – made facilities
Location
Elounda Gulf Villas is located on the north eastern coast of the island of Crete, in southern Greece.
• 2.5kms from the traditional Cretan village of Elounda
• 5 kms from cosmopolitan town of Aghios Nikolaos
• 70kms to Knossos Minoan Palace
• 60kms from Heraklion airport
Key sites/activities in the area
• Cosmopolitan town of Aghios Nikolaos
• Traditional Cretan Village of Elounda
• Knossos Minoan Palace
• Vai Palm Forest
• Archeological museum of Heraklion
• Monastery of Toplou
Fun Facts
• Traditional Boat trips to Spinaloga island
• Cretan and thematic nights
• Wine tasting
• Olive – Oil tasting seminars
• Water sports/ scuba diving
• Sailing excursions
• Fishing
• Boat trips
• Traditional Cooking lessons
• Golf
• Helicopter tour
• Monastery tours
Children’s Corner
At Elounda Gulf Villas children are happily welcomed!!! The Cool Kids Club is designed and developed to ensure babies and children enjoy themselves within a secure, fantastic and child-friendly environment. The kids club accepts kids from 4 to 12 years old. Elounda Gulf Villas is an ideal family-oriented Boutique Hotel where children and parents experience unforgettable family moments.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Luxury Villas with Private Pools (90 – 140 sqm)
2BD Elounda Pool Villa : 2 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms with air bath, living room, kitchen and private pool with Jacuzzi.
3BD Aegean Pool Villa : 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom and 2 further bedrooms with shared bathroom (whirlpool), living room, kitchen and private pool with Jacuzzi.
3BD Mediterranean Pool Villa :3 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms with air bath, living room, kitchen and private pool with Jacuzzi.
SPA Pool Villas with Gym Room Sauna and Hammam (120-350sqm)
1BD Imperial Spa Pool Villa: 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom, living room, kitchen, heated* infinity pool with Jacuzzi and jet for swimming against the stream, private sauna, hammam and private gym room.
2BD Executive Spa Pool Villa: 2 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, living room, kitchen, heated* infinity pool with Jacuzzi and jet for swimming against the stream, private sauna, hammam and private gym room.
3BD Presidential Spa Pool Villa : 3 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, kitchen, living room, heated* infinity pool with Jacuzzi and jet for swimming against the stream, private sauna, hammam and private gym room.
4BD Royal Spa Pool Villa : 4 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, living room, kitchen, crescent shaped heated* infinity pool with two inbuilt Jacuzzi jets, private sauna, hammam and private gym room.
* the heating of the Spa villas’ pools is at extra charge.
Suites
1BD Massage Suite with private pool: 1 Bedroom with en suite bathroom combined with spacious sitting area with tea and coffee facilities in open plan style,private massage room, private steam bath, private infinity pool with multi hydro/air massage Jacuzzi.
1BD Deluxe Senior Suite : 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom (with air bath and separate walk-in shower), living room separate to bedroom with coffee and tea facilities, balcony or terrace.
2BD Deluxe Family Suite: 2 master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, (all with air bath and separate walk-in shower), living room with coffee and tea facilities, balcony.
Elounda Sea Front Villa
The property is located just 15 minutes by car from Elounda Gulf Villas, offering a spectacular beachfront location with breathtaking views sweeping across the Gulf of Mirabello. This contemporary and extremely spacious Villa consists of four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a spacious living room,a dining area and a kitchen suitable for up to eight persons. The exquisitely designed Villa also boasts indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and has access to a large private fresh water swimming pool overlooking the sea. There is also a paved terrace area for dining or relaxing in the sun throughout the day.
The Villa is located just two steps away from the Private Beach Club of the Elounda Gulf Villas and guests have access to all kinds of water sports and beach services. Guests can also benefit from the services of the Boutique Villa-Hotel as well as its facilities. An experienced team can be called upon request to offer in-Villa Breakfast, dining options, BBQ events, special celebrations or anything the guests may wish. All five star services are offered upon request and provided by the Elounda Gulf Villas experienced team.
Restaurants & Bars
ARGO RESTAURANT
A la Carte Menu: Mediterranean and International modern cuisine. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Children’s menu available.
“ ARGO” LOUNGE BAR
Open all day to late at night.
Wellness
This luxury boutique Villa-Hotel encourages total relaxation and provides an ideal setting for a luxury spa break. Massages and spa treatments can take place either at the Hotel’s Elixir Spa Gallery or privately in the guest’s pool-villa or suite.
The Elixir Spa Gallery is equipped with: Gym room, Sauna room, Hammam Room, Massage Room, Outdoor Jacuzzi.
For those staying in one of the Spa Pool Villas, a soothing sauna and steam bath as well as a fully equipped gym room can be enjoyed privately.
A SPA menu is available.
Corporate & Celebration Events-/0
Weddings , anniversaries and special e+vents can be organized.
Extra Notable Features
• Traditional Dance lessons
• Yoga, Pilates and aerobics lessons
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2021 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2018 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2016 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2016 – World Luxury Spa Award
2016 – 2016 Guest Review Award – booking.com
2015 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2015 – 2015 Guest Review Award – booking.com
2013 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2011 – Greece’s Leading Hotel Award
2008 – Star Diamond Award
2008 – World Luxury Hotel Award
2005 – Greece’s Leading Villa Award
Number of employees
50