An intimate hillside hideaway above Mirabello Bay, Elounda Gulf Villas combines private-pool villas and suites, in-villa spa comforts and a private beach club, creating a polished yet relaxed base on Crete’s coveted Elounda coast.
Highlights
Full resort services despite the intimate scale, including à la carte restaurant, main infinity pool, Elixir Spa, kids club and crèche.
Boutique villa-hotel with just 18 private villas and 15 suites, many with private infinity pools and sweeping Aegean views.
In-villa spa concept, with selected Spa Pool and Spa Villas offering private gym, sauna and steam bath alongside heated pools with Jacuzzi.
Exclusive beach club a short drive away, with complimentary shuttle from the hotel for easy access to the sea.
Tucked into the hillside above the glittering Gulf of Mirabello on Crete’s sophisticated Elounda coast, Elounda Gulf Villas is an intimate retreat that feels more like a private estate than a traditional resort. With just 33 accommodations in total – 18 private villas and 15 stylish suites – it offers a rare blend of seclusion, far-reaching sea views and genuinely personal service. From here, guests gaze across the Aegean towards Spinalonga Island, while the restaurants, harbor and low-key buzz of Elounda and nearby Agios Nikolaos are only a short drive away.
Accommodation is thoughtfully spread across the slope, creating a sense of privacy and space. Suites, many with balconies or terraces, are decorated in soft, calming tones, with king-size beds, marble bathrooms and easy access to the main infinity pool. Families are well looked after in generous Family Deluxe Suites, which offer two bedrooms and sea-view outdoor space. The villas, available with one to four bedrooms, are the real showstoppers: each has its own pool, often an infinity edge with built-in Jacuzzi, plus spacious living areas and fully equipped kitchens that work beautifully for longer stays.
For those who like the idea of a private spa at their fingertips, the Spa and Spa Pool Villas add gyms, saunas and steam rooms to the mix, alongside heated pools designed for both relaxation and lap-style counter-current swimming. After a treatment in the Elixir Spa – or in the privacy of your villa – evenings unfold with Mediterranean and Cretan flavors on the terrace of the main restaurant, where the sea provides a constant backdrop. A large communal infinity pool and Jacuzzi sit at the heart of the property, while a complimentary shuttle whisks guests to the hotel’s private beach club in around 15 minutes for swims in the clear waters of Mirabello Bay.
Families will appreciate the discreet but thoughtful facilities, including a kids club and crèche, and the flexibility of villa living paired with hotel-style services such as daily housekeeping, concierge support and options for in-villa dining. Whether you spend your days exploring eastern Crete, chartering a boat to Spinalonga or simply lingering by your own pool, Elounda Gulf Villas offers a polished yet relaxed base on one of Greece’s most sought-after coastlines.
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Inquire NowPerched on a tranquil hillside above Mirabello Bay, Elounda Gulf Villas sits just outside the charming village of Elounda in eastern Crete, with sweeping views across the Aegean and easy access to a private beach club and Agios Nikolaos.
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