Abaton Island Resort & Spa
Abaton Island Resort & Spa opened in Crete in 2018. The luxury hotel is home to 152 villas, suites, and guestrooms, 71 of which have private swimming pools, as well as an Elemis Spa, fitness center, and 3064 meters of shoreline, including three sandy beaches and a natural lagoon.
This is a fabulous modern resort with well appointed rooms, great comfortable beds and clean lines. A great array of restaurants and bars. More suited to couples, there is no kids club although families are welcome. All room types are classified in three ways : either seafront, beachfront and whether you have a private pool or shared pool. The General Manager Mr. Georgios Daskalis who showed me around the entire resort is rightly very proud of what they have achieved with this new addition to Cretan hospitality. If you like a big modern resort with great restaurants and bars then this is a great choice and very competitive prices. And as part of our SELECT program you will be assured some nice VIP touches.
Michael Halsall , Owner Director . Based on overnight stay October 2021 and hotel inspection . Watch the full tour on our YouTube channel “Halsall Travel International”.
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Daios Cove
Located in the privacy of a secluded cove in Vathi, Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas in Crete is the absolute choice for travellers seeking 5-star luxury accommodation in Agios Nikolaos.
This is a world class resort and has been lovingly created, ever since a German gentleman sailed into the cove and fell in love with the setting. General Manager Panos Almyrantis has steered the ship for 12 years and his passion offering Cretan hospitality is evident throughout the entire resort. I was extremely fortunate to be a guest of the hotel October 2021 and the Greek “philoxenia” warmth and kindness was apparent everywhere I went. The food served in their four restaurants is extensive, everything is fresh and where possible locally sourced. There is something for everyone at Daios Cove. With 300 rooms in total and plenty of choice of suites and villas there is something for every size of family and budget. By staying in any suite of villa guests become of member of the resorts Premium Club and receive a host of perks. Panos was telling me there were exciting plans to develop the spa concept for the beginning of the 2022 season so watch out for that.
Michael Halsall , Owner Director . Based on a 2 night stay October 2021 and hotel inspection . Watch the full tour and interview with the GM Panos Almyrantis on our YouTube channel “Halsall Travel International”.
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Blue Palace
Between the tiny fishing village of Plaka and the increasingly chic port of Elounda on Crete, Blue Palace (now part of Marriott’s Luxury Collection) looks out across its own private beach towards the incomparable view of Spinalonga Island, nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
All sharing the same spectacular view, they are set among fragrant gardens of citrus, olive and palm trees, as well as Cretan herbs and flowers. Private verandas, gardens and pools are designed to enhance the lovely views and the feeling of freedom. The tranquil aesthetic in each individually-designed space is both calm and energizing, and the property’s long, spacious sweep of private, white pebble beach is sure to please.
The raw, Cretan beauty of the beach has been threaded with wooden walkways for bare feet to happily pad between the private lounging decks of the central beach, the cool gazebos of the exclusive Haven and the vibrant social focus of the nearby beach club. Showcasing exquisite cuisine in myriad magical settings, Blue Palace features five exclusive restaurants offering a variety of cuisine from traditional Greek Meze to Asian and Italian as well as Anthos restaurant introducing Greek cuisine with a modern twist.
In addition with two distinct bars and lounges, the resort offers a perfect setting to suit every mood and occasion. Exceptional Epicurean Experiences are available: sushi evenings at Arsenali Lounge Bar, a Greek cooking class focusing on the island’s authentic flavors and traditional recipes, afternoon tea time, and a cretan wine tasting at Anthos restaurant or Therino Open Air Cinema – a quintessential Greek tradition. The Elounda Spa offers an extensive list of luxurious signature treatments at 23 treatments rooms and two couple’s suites, each featuring soothing sounds and diffused, relaxing lights. Family Spa Packages allow parents and their little ones to spa together while couples spa pampering is available in the couples suite. New programs include Sunrise Yoga with breakfast in the garden area.
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Elounda Bay Palace & Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas
An oasis of tranquillity set against the water’s edge. Experience unrivalled luxury at Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace, Crete. Spanning 60 acres of picturesque surroundings, encompassing luscious gardens, stunning pools and pristine coves of sandy beach, the properties are Grecian gems.
A selection of award-winning restaurants and bars allow you to indulge in the best signature Greek as well as fine Italian, Peruvian and Japanese gastronomy all in stunning spots. Guests can enjoy luscious fragrant gardens spanning 40 acres and two private sandy beaches with sun beds, umbrellas and beach butler service.
For extra pampering, the penthouse Espace Vitalité Chenot spa offers vitality programmes, beauty treatments, fitness and wellness facilities to completely restore and rejuvenate body, mind and spirit.
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Elounda Mare Hotel
Renowned for its genuine warmth and friendliness, the Elounda Mare Hotel proudly upholds a tradition spanning twenty years of excellence in courtesy and cuisine. A great number of the staff have been here for more than a decade, forming cherished bonds with guests, many of whom have been returning for even longer.
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Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites
We are delighted to present you with an award wining privately owned and family run luxury Boutique Villa – Hotel. Dedicated to the highest standards of hospitality, the Elounda Gulf Villas offer the ultimate guest experience to the most discerning traveller.
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Cretan Malia Park Beach
A holistic approach to wellbeing, a focus on slow-paced living, and a lush outside world blending harmoniously within, all define this new take on Cretan luxury.
Swaying palms, Indian figs, and banana trees are part of an exotic garden that serves as a strong reference point… and a dynamic architectural element that animates the property. The hotel’s modernist structures were constructed in the late 1980s by Antonis Stylianides, who once worked with Bauhaus legend Walter Gropius. Cretan Malia Park was fully renovated in 2018 by Vana Pernari, who used assorted colors, materials, and styles from multiple design eras, while still maintaining a strong Cretan identity.
The hotel uses traditional materials, textures, and colors of Crete, as well as curious indigenous objects to curate a warm atmosphere. Walnut, chestnut, and bamboo combine with rattan, ceramic, stone, and brass to create a palette of wood tones, mustard yellow, copper-red, blue, green, and orange that imparts a relaxed, boho mood in the bright, airy rooms. Murals artistically bring the nature of Crete inside the living spaces and serve as main focal points for the interior design.
With the Explorer’s Kids Club, nestled amongst the lush gardens the little ones will love the children’s kitchen for baking activities, the play area, an environmental awareness space, and a performance area for dance and theater. Outside, one finds a playground and a small organic garden for kids, who can participate in the hotel’s green program. A separate hut doubles as a quiet space for teenagers who want to read and relax.
The hotel’s three restaurants—under lauded chef Athinagoras Kostakos—use ingredients handpicked from its garden and from local farms to serve a sustainable selection of Cretan, Italian, and Mediterranean specialties. An abundance of Cretan wines allows guests to experience the island’s recently revived wine industry.
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