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Exuding quality and stylish sophistication, the hotel also enjoys a reputation for personal and attentive service. A member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux® association for over 20 years, discerning holidaymakers rate the hotel highly.
OVERVIEW The peaceful and intimate atmosphere of this relatively small, beautifully designed, hotel is renowned. Consisting of a main hotel building with 46 rooms and suites, and 36 delightful bungalows with private pool, the Elounda Mare is ideal for those seeking privacy, backed by exceptional service and facilities.
LOCATION On gently sloping grounds, overlooking the Bay of Mirabello, the hotel is only 2 kms from the picturesque fishing village of Elounda and 8 from Aghios Nikolaos.
RELAXATION In front of the main building is the large seawater swimming pool with a children’s paddling pool. Extended lawns and sundecks along the shoreline have loungers and sunshades, while at the sandy beach, various water sports can be enjoyed.
In the main building are elegantly furnished lounges and the Karavia Bar offers magnificent views over the bay and the Sitia Mountains, as well as soft piano music in the evenings.
SPORTS There’s a tennis court, table tennis and a fitness room. Sauna and steam bath. Wide range of water sports at the private beach. Private 9-hole golf course at Porto Elounda.
DINING The ‘Deck’ restaurant offers an excellent breakfast buffet and à la carte half board dinner, the ‘Yacht Club’ overlooking the beach is for à la carte lunch and dinner (seasonal). The ‘Old Mill’, nestled in the gardens, overlooking the sea is for drinks and light meals during the day and fine dining in the evening.
ENTERTAINMENT There’s a weekly ‘Fishermen’s Evening’ at the Yacht Club, while dinner at the Old Mill is accompanied by piano music. Occasional live music at the restaurants.
SPECIAL FEATURES By the beach is Santa Marina Square with the Chapel, an art gallery, souvenir shop and boutiques. The Six Senses Spa™ at the nearby Porto Elounda Resort is also available to guests.
FOR CHILDREN The excellent range of services available include daytime Nanny service and evening babysitting (details and charges on request), and babycare kits for rent. The Children’s Ark crèche and children’s club at the Porto Elounda Resort is also available to hotel guests.
ACCOMMODATION The main building offers twin or double rooms for 2 adults and 1 child as well as one and two bedroom suites for up to 3 and 5 persons respectively. The bungalows with private pool are studio style for up to 3 persons or with 2 or 3 bedrooms for up to 5 and 7 persons respectively. Seven of the bungalows are ‘Minoan Royalty’ suites with one or two bedrooms. All types are beautifully furnished and equipped and include air-conditioning, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, DVD/CD player, mini bar, safe deposit box, hairdryers, bathrobes and slippers. All rooms, main building suites and most bungalows are equipped with air-bath tubs and most have a separate shower. All bungalows have a sunshade and loungers. All accommodation faces the sea. 24-hour room service.
OPEN Late April-late October.
CATEGORY 5 star deluxe
