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An aerial view of a coastal area with a beach, a parking lot, and a building with a red roof. - Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Agios Nikolaos)
A waterfront restaurant with tables and chairs set up for dining, overlooking a pool and mountains in the background. - Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Agios Nikolaos)
An aerial view of a resort with multiple swimming pools, sun umbrellas, and a beach area. - Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Agios Nikolaos)
A marina with boats, a sailboat, and modern buildings along the waterfront. - Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Agios Nikolaos)
A resort with a swimming pool, beach area with umbrellas, and a view of the sea and mountains. - Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World (Agios Nikolaos)
Luxury
5.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Private beach paradise in Crete

Four private sand beaches invite guests to bask along the Mediterranean shoreline. The resort's Peruvian-Japanese fusion restaurant offers exceptional cuisine with sea and mountain views. Unwind at the spa or stroll through gardens before returning to your comfortable room.

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a table. There is a window with a view of trees and mountains.

Classic Room, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a computer, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the mountains.

Classic Room, Partial Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Classic Room, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a balcony with a pool view.

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large TV, a bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a TV, and a desk. There is a view of the garden through the door.

Superior Bungalow, Partial Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Family Suite, Garden View (Open Plan)

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious living room with a large window offering a view of the sea and a mountain. There is a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A poolside area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

Mediterranean Villa Front Sea View Private Pool

  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a TV, a desk, and a view of a pool and mountains.

Superior Bungalow Front Sea View sharing a pool

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a television, and a balcony with a view of the landscape.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a view of a pool and palm trees.

Luxury Suite Sea View with shared Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CLASSIC SEA VIEW

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bed in dormitory CLASSIC MOUNTAIN VIEW

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World is on a private beach. Port of Agios Nikolaos and Sissi Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Agios Nikolaos travel guide
Map
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053

What's nearby

  • Alykes of Elounda
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hiona Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Elounda Windmills
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Christian Basilica Poros Elounda
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos
    16 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mezzo Bar
    19 min walk
  • Leonidas Taverna
    19 min walk
  • Jungle Bar Elounda
    9 min walk
  • Babel
    19 min walk
  • Dimitri's Steak House
    18 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Aretoussa main Restaurant
  • Argonaut Restaurant
  • Ariadne Taverna
  • Blue Lagoon Restaurant
  • Thalassa Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Mud bath
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1974
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a strict dress code in the restaurants.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 25:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Beach
  • Business center
  • Children's club
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 11 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0079700

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 17 years old are not allowed in the spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to April 25.

Is Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 11 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Elounda Bay Palace, a Member of the Leading Hotels of the World Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 263 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beautiful beaches within the property made it perfect for a swim. Family friendly yet quite and calm atmosphere. Food options are good and reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

zahi Itzhak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spa
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great choices for breakfast and evening meal. Spa was lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb holiday, staff and service exemplary. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meigen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous well maintained hotel with top notch service. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast buffet has anything you could possibly want and the dinner restaurant choices on the resort are all lovely. The perfect relaxation spot. The spa is great too! I had the best pedicure ever there. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, helpful & friendly staff. Food very good - great breakfast and good variety of evening restaurants. Walking distance to Elounda town for local restaurants and bars, and boat trips. We would definitely recommend and go back in the future. Maybe not ideal for those with limited mobility as large and spacious hotel on a number of levels with limited lift access.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place with a nice private beach. Great for relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, fabulous friendly and attentive staff, brilliant amenities. Can’t fault it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, first class service. Good food (excellent buffet). Everything well thought out. We really enjoyed our stay and we would be happy to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

The customer service here was second to none!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Philip Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and beach area. Very clean and spacious inside. Breakfast was nice but didn't enjoy the evening buffet which comes with the booking if you want it or not. Drinks and restaurant food in the hotel very expensive. However there are plenty of restaurants and shops nearby if you don't like an evening buffet or expensive drinks or meals.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kostas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a very pretty hotel. It is run professionally. It is in a great location with a very picturesque private beach. Drinks and food is pricey for Greece. The personnel were very friendly. Rooms are getting a bit old but everything was clean and in working order. I wholeheartedly recommend this hotel to anyone considering to stay in this part of Crete.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Chaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly and professional. The area around was beautiful. We had a pool which we shared with only one unit and an amazing view! Unfortunately, the room was quite outdated, and some things didn’t work the best. When we requested anything, it took a very unusual long time to get it or we would need to ask again after an hour or two. The food was great! We thoroughly enjoyed the buffet breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dated and shabby property. Needs update in rooms and common spaces. Food was just ok or average. Coffee not very good. Beach water had garbage washing up. Our room was complimentary updated when we arrived and some of the staff were very kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sleepy, overpriced hotel

The hotel itself was pretty, set in nice surroundings and within convenient walking distance of Elounda. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly. However, the hotel does not offer value for money and cannot be compared with the impeccable standards annd offering of other 5 star hotels in Europe, let alone the Leading Hotels of the World group. €11.50 for 2 diet cokes served in blue plastic beakers on the beach, €31 for 2 G&T’s at a buffet dinner…daylight robbery! I fully appreciate keeping prices high to maintain exclusivity but this is ridiculous for the setting. You’ll notice most guests drink water (€5), even at dinner. I saw a number of guests barked at during breakfast as they tried to fill up water bottles at the water dispenser. The bars are empty, as are all the restaurants, except the buffet which is included in the halfboard rate (but not 1 drink included). Even the buffet is tight on its hot food offering…more school canteen rather than an offering for paying guests. Surely it would make business sense to drop the F&B prices a little to encourage guests to spend their money and create the much needed atmosphere this sleepy hotel needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Giacomo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty resort, with very beautiful private beach/pools/bars on the water and nice restarants, in a quiet and secluded yet very well connected spot next to the cute towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Good food options for breakfast and dinner (did half board). My only negative comment is that, being a luxury 5 star hotel, they need to offer complimentary water to their guests, considering how hot is the weather. Also, I found the way they hid minibar menu pricing quite malicious, it was literally hidden in a different drawer than the minibar and found it by chance (in other luxury resorts I’ve been, it’s always been free). Besides, water was so overpriced and well above the price capped by the Greek government (maybe they think tourists don’t know?!). Again, this is minor, but got annoyed, as I felt deceived.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Elounda Bay Palace

The resort is truly five star and my stay included half board and was quite good. My ocean view suite was spacious and well appointed and maintained. The private sand beaches are quite nice there are four of them. The resort is very large with plenty of dining options which they provide a 30 euro discount. Had dinner at the Peruvian/Japenese restaurant and it was great. The service was very excellent overall, friendly, welcoming and accommodating. The lobby is dated and would truly benefit from a contemporary refresh, first impressions are important. There are very nice water sport offerings for an extra charge but reasonable. The gym is very nice there are a few, and you have quite a few pools to chose from. The location is paradise with sweeping views of the see and mountains. Upgrading your room is well worth it. Highly recommend for a relaxing time in Eastern Crete. A taxi into town Agios Nikolaus is 15 euros and 15 minutes. The town is very charming with plenty to do, shopping, dinning and bars.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay We come every year Perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Stay

It was a fantastic three day stay over the Easter period.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with an amazing and quiet beach. Perfect setting and the breakfast buffet was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

GOTCHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great: place, service, facilities!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Experience - We Will Be Back!

Excellent service, friendly staff, great location right on the beach with incredible views and a wonderful spa.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with very professional and super friendly staff. Excellent food and resto options. Nice private beaches. Really perfect place for a relaxing holiday. Hotel a bit isolated from the rest of the island
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kateryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it! Amazing grounds, food, beach. Staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Evette

Liked: Staff & service

Great beach, great food, outdated hotel but OK

outdated hotel but the beach makes it all worth it. and the food buffet is great! we love the fact there were so many choices! the drink overpriced but overall, great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022