Nothing

Very relaxing. Stunning location. Fantastic room.

Stayed in August 2025

The beach was a bit small. When ordering a soft drink on the beach I noticed that the barman would put a lot of ice in the cup to not finish the can of the drink and save the rest for the following customer. This would not be expected in a five star hotel

I loved the hotel, the rooms, the halls, the garden everything!

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was perfect, amazing place and fantastic staff

Stayed in June 2025

Elounda Mare offers all the elements for an unforgettable stay : the beautiful setting, the gardens, the confort of the rooms and above all the exceptional staff, which makes you feel you're part of a family. Some might argue that the decoration of the rooms is somewhat outdated, but that’s exactly what makes the charm of this place and the reason why people tend to come back, year after year, and that’s exactly what we’ll do. All in all a wonderful experience.

Stayed in August 2025

The breakfast and room service menu can be more versatile.

Everything! In my opinion, it is the best hotel in Crete! Beach, staff, rooms!

Stayed in August 2025

Dated decor

Location, food quality

Stayed in July 2025

The property has an an amazing vibe - an amazing view - beautiful crystal clean waters to swim in - amazing food and the staff where very polite and helpful

Stayed in July 2025

Phenomenal hotel, gorgeous grounds, breathtaking views, amazing pool and beach, friendly and attentive staff, delicious food.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing !

Amazing breakfast . Nothing too much trouble throughout our stay. Family of 6 - children age ranges 13-24. Great location between Elounda town and Agios Nikolaus . Therefore easy to visit both for dinner in evening for some variety. Watesports on site at the 2 beaches .

Stayed in July 2025

Everything! Oozes old school charm. Very pretty grounds, stunning views. Plenty of sun beds and places to relax, no need to get up early to find a gorgeous spot. Amazing, friendly staff who can’t do enough for you. Completely relaxing. Loved it all!

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Very quiet and all our requests met with a smile. Nothing was too much trouble. Beautiful pool and easy access to the water will go again

Stayed in June 2025

Minor but our deluxe bungalow room only had a bath and no shower, I’m sure we could have changed if we’d asked.

Brilliant location 20 minute walk from Elounda, facilities were excellent and the staff were very friendly. We were able to get the shuttle boat over to their neighbouring peninsula hotel for lunch too. Awesome breakfast too!

Stayed in June 2025

We loved the included breakfast, lots of options and seemed very fresh. The grounds were well kept and gorgeous. The private beach was stunning and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and we absolutely loved our bungalow with private pool. Thank you!

Stayed in May 2025

Tricky access through a one way street. Limited parking space in front of the hotel.

Friendliness, class, authenticity, cultural immersion.

Stayed in June 2025

Some hiccups with available meal plans, which just changed with the new season and diverse information offered by the reservation and front office departments. Difficulty accessing menus with the tablet in the room, not functioning properly. I had a feeling that with some printed menus (clientele is mainly 60 plus couples) and a clear policy, the hotel would sell and upsell its restaurants much better. Am sure they figure this out by the main season.

The hotel is incredibly classy and elegant, boasting an old-school feel and excellent maintenance. The hotel offered a very friendly welcome at the lobby and in the rooms and provided very personal service. We absolutely adored Ioana from Guest Relations. The beach is quiet with incredibly calm and blue waters. Breakfast was not the biggest we have seen, but items were absolutely of top quality and a wonderful à la carte selection. Cool idea to offer drinks of local family producers in the minibar.

Stayed in June 2025

Free water on the beach

Great place ….. would go back

Stayed in June 2025

That said, a few things could be improved. The breakfast was underwhelming, especially given the expectations for a hotel in Greece. The cereals were stale and the cooked food, especially the scrambled eggs, were dry and disappointing even when we asked for fresh ones. We booked a massage based on the spa’s brochure, which described it as a “full bespoke massage,” but what we actually received was a standard hammam. This was not what we expected, and had we known, we wouldn’t have booked it. Although the spa offered us a 50% discount to make up for it, we would have preferred the correct treatment, even at full price. The Greek night was another letdown. While the entertainment was acceptable, the food was far below the standard we experienced elsewhere in the hotel—particularly surprising given the high cost. Overall, we had a good experience. The setting, the staff, and many aspects of the hotel are excellent, but with a few key improvements—especially in breakfast and experience delivery—it could be outstanding.

We had a lovely stay overall. The property itself is beautiful, with spectacular views and a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Our bungalow was spacious and well-maintained, with the added bonus of a private pool—perfect for some quiet time as a family. The cleaning staff were always punctual and kept everything spotless, which we really appreciated. The staff in general were excellent—always polite and willing to help. We particularly found the team managing the sea transfer very pleasant. The spa staff were also very professional and made us feel comfortable throughout our visit. We also enjoyed the Yacht Club restaurant and Elboro, which both served very good food in lovely settings. The Greek coffee available at breakfast was one of the highlights—it was rich and aromatic, but you do need to ask for it as the standard coffee is quite weak.

Stayed in June 2025

Spectacular

Stayed in May 2025

The restaurant prices were quite high but they were top class.

This is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. The service was amazing and the location was perfect.

Stayed in May 2025

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Excellent

Stayed in May 2025

The lounge chairs at the pool and beach were extremely uncomfortable. The didn’t have cushions. They weren’t up to what should be at a 5 star hotel. Food was overcooked and overpriced.

Beautiful views, gorgeous hotel, good breakfast

Stayed in May 2025

Elounda itself has many hotels so the views to left and right include other hotels

The family room for the four of us was comfortable and very spacious with nice Cretan decoration despite that it’s a large facility, it was cozy. The staff was nice. Nice quick drive into Agios Nikolas.

Stayed in May 2025

Lovely and lovingly done hotel. Everything was perfect. The pictures don’t do it justice. Easy to get to Elounda and Plaka villages, for great fish. Breakfasts boasted a wide array of options, alongside a menu of cooked items to choose from. Recommend the bungalow with pool.

Stayed in April 2025

Just wish there were smart tvs as all tv shows other than news was foreign language

Stunning property and easy access to beach and 15 min walk into the local village. Staff were wonderful and food was exceptional

Stayed in October 2024