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A seafront resort at Elounda in eastern Crete with two private sandy beaches over the Gulf of Mirabello and a children's programme, so families and couples both fit. The Elounda Beach Spa offers medical and wellness treatments, and valet parking is free. Rooms are listed from US$260 a night.

Elounda Bay Palace is a five-star seafront resort at Elounda on the Gulf of Mirabello in eastern Crete, Greece. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and part of Helios Hotels, with Elounda Beach Hotel as its sister property. Two private sandy beaches and a children's programme make it a good fit for families as well as couples.

Distances to Agios Nikolaos and Heraklion airport

The resort is about 7 km from the harbour town of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion International Airport (HER) is about 66 km by road, around 50 minutes by car, and the guest experience team arranges private taxi transfers. Valet parking is complimentary.

Rooms in three tiers

Splendid Club covers Classic Rooms with mountain or sea views, side sea view bungalows and garden view family rooms. Gold Club adds deluxe rooms and bungalows, waterfront bungalows and suites sharing a pool, and Mediterranean Villas with private pools. Platinum Club holds the Sea Breeze and Sea Whisper bungalows and villas, a three-bedroom penthouse, the Presidential and Grand Suites and the Palace Suite with a heated private pool. Pets up to 4 kg can stay in the bungalow room types only.

Beaches, pools, Thalassa and breakfast

Besides the two beaches, the resort has outdoor and indoor pools, several restaurants including Thalassa for seafood, a café, bars and 24-hour room service. Breakfast is a buffet. The Elounda Beach Spa offers medical, aesthetic and wellness treatments. There is a fitness centre, land and sea sports and a diving centre, and Wi-Fi is free throughout.

Junior Guests programme, conferences and weddings

The Junior Guests programme and family rooms and suites cater for children. A conference centre, a chapel used for weddings and on-site shops complete the resort.

Accepted cards and the EUR 500 cash limit

Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro and American Express are accepted, but US dollars are not. Under Greek law, payments over EUR 500 must be made by card or bank transfer. Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM.

Eight restaurants and the pools

The resort is about 1 km from the centre of Elounda village. It has eight restaurants, one buffet and seven à la carte, cooking international, Italian, Greek, Cretan and Japanese food, plus four bars: a lounge, a pool bar, a beach bar and a cocktail bar. There are two outdoor pools, one of them for children, with saltwater and freshwater, and an indoor pool with a children's section.

Sources: Jet2holidays: Elounda Bay Palace Facts checked November 2026.

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Classic Room, Sea View

  • 28 m² · 301 ft²
  • 2 beds
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
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  • Free wifi
from $260.00 / night
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Superior Bungalow Front Sea View

  • 30 m² · 323 ft²
  • 2 beds
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
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  • Free wifi
  • Pool
from $380.00 / night
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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 55 m² · 592 ft²
  • 3 beds
  • Sleeps 6 adults
  • Non-smoking
  • Pay now
  • Free wifi
from $520.00 / night
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Classic Room, Mountain View

  • 28 m² · 301 ft²
  • 1 bed
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
  • Pay now
  • Free wifi
from $260.00 / night
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Deluxe Room Sea View

  • 30 m² · 323 ft²
  • 1 bed
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
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  • Free wifi
from $260.00 / night
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Deluxe Bungalow Sea View

  • 35 m² · 377 ft²
  • 1 bed
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
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  • Free wifi
from $260.00 / night
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Luxury Suite Front Sea View with Shared Pool

  • 50 m² · 538 ft²
  • 1 bed
  • Sleeps 3 adults
  • Non-smoking
  • Pay now
  • Free wifi
  • Pool
from $260.00 / night
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Mediterranean Villa Front Sea View with Private Pool

  • 65 m² · 700 ft²
  • 1 bed
  • Sleeps 4 adults
  • Non-smoking
  • Pay now
  • Free wifi
  • Pool
from $260.00 / night
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Health & safety

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Health and medical
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Hotel Facilities

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Restaurant Air conditioning Parking Free WiFi Spa and wellness center Family rooms Room service Bar Fitness center Private beach

Beach access

  • Private beach
  • Beachfront

Location highlights

  • Restaurants
  • Sightseeing
  • Quiet area
  • Hill view

Facilities

  • Wake-up call
  • Laundry and dry cleaning
  • Internet – Wifi
  • Swimming pool
  • Car park
  • Breakfast included

Hotel Service

  • Pets welcome
  • Family-friendly

Great for your stay

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Fitness center

View

  • Garden view
  • Pool view
  • Sea view
  • Mountain view

Internet Free!

Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the resort.

  • WiFi in all areas

Parking Free!

Complimentary valet parking.

  • Valet parking

Front Desk Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Kids' club

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Body treatments

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Children and beds
Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Extra bed rules vary by room type; extra fees may apply for children using existing beds.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Pets up to 4 kg are welcome, in bungalow room types only.

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Payment

Transactions over EUR 500 must be paid by credit card or bank transfer under Greek law. US dollars are not accepted.

Location & area

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What's nearby

  • Town · Agios Nikolaos7 km

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Getting around

From the airport

  • Heraklion International Airport (HER)66 km
  • Drive time to the hotelaround 65 min

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On the seafront at Elounda in eastern Crete (720 53), about 7 km from Agios Nikolaos and about 66 km by road from Heraklion International Airport (HER).

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