Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel in Elounda (Crete)

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel has 85 rooms, suites, and villas along Mirabello Bay, with architecture inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. The Minoan Palace with Private Pool, a 4-bedroom beachfront villa, offers approximately 120 to 150 m2 of indoor space, a split-level sitting area, and direct beach access. Bungalows with private pools range from 30 to 90 m2, and all bungalows and villas are equipped with the award-winning Beautyrest mattress by Simmons.

The hotel sits on a private Blue Flag-awarded sandy beach in Elounda, Crete, with views over Mirabello Bay and the Lassithi Mountains. Sea transfers between Elounda Peninsula and Elounda Mare give access to the facilities and restaurants of Elounda Mare from 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 00:00. Nearby sites include the ancient town of Olous with submerged ruins, the fishing village of Elounda, and the historical site of Knossos.

Sumosan Elounda, the Greek debut of the award-winning Japanese restaurant, places tables over the sea and is reached from Elounda Mare by sea transfer. The Kellari wine cellar stocks Greek wines from all regions plus Old World and New World vintages and hosts private dining for up to eight guests. Themed evenings include Cretan Night at the beach, Fish Night with live music, and Opa Night at Elies restaurant, alongside cooking classes and wine tastings.

Six Senses Spa Elounda was named Most Progressive Detox Program in the World by Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards 2015 and Best Spa in Greece by Spafinder Reader's Choice Award 2014. The spa offers wellness screening, biohacking, yoga, sleep programs, and detox programs, plus an indoor and outdoor seawater pool at 32 degrees Celsius. The fitness center is equipped with Technogym equipment and includes Pilates studios and yoga rooms.

Porto Elounda Golf Club includes a private 9-hole par-3 course and a Golf Academy led by PGA professionals; the 18-hole Crete Golf Club is 30 minutes away. Sea Sports & Scuba Diving operates a PADI-certified scuba diving center with water skiing, wakeboarding, canoes, pedal boats, waverunners, windsurfing, and sailing in Mirabello Bay. The Kids' Ark has a dedicated children's pool with two water slides; Tiny Explorers' Haven serves ages 4 months to 4 years six days a week; Valencia FC's youth academy brings elite training to Elounda Peninsula ALL SUITE HOTEL, and Babies Travel Light supplies strollers and nappies on request.

Beach: Private Blue Flag-awarded sandy beach

Accommodation: Minoan Palace with Private Pool and direct beach access

Dining: Sumosan Elounda with tables over the sea

Wellness: Six Senses Spa Elounda with Most Progressive Detox Program in the World

Activities: Private 9-hole par-3 golf course and PADI-certified scuba diving center

Family: The Kids' Ark with water slides and Tiny Explorers' Haven