Elounda Mare Relais & Chateaux Hotel

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.

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.

A really peaceful place.

Great place ….. would go back

Free water on the beach

La situation géographique et les extérieurs dans l hôtel.

Piscine non chauffée. Publique et privée Le vieillissement des chambres.

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.

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.

Hôtel fantastique ! Chambres très spacieuses et confortables avec vue sur la mer. Installations impeccables et bien entretenues. Équipe serviable, souriante et attentionnée. Nous reviendrons dès que possible !