Elounda Beach Hotel and Villas

Set upon 40 acres of colorful gardens along the northeastern coast, Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas includes several mini-resort-like clusters, like the Yachting Club, featuring state-of-the-art bungalows with electric sliding glass doors and retractable television screens, the Ambassador’s Bungalows with private gyms, and multi-room villas for families.

There are six restaurants and four bars, including the world class Dionyssos Restaurant with Mediterranean fusion cuisine and a legendary wine cellar, plus Argonaut with Italian cuisine and ocean views. There's also additional options at the adjacent Elounda Bay Palace, such as the Thalassa Restaurant.

The Espace Vitalité Chenot focuses on a holistic approach to rejuvenation and relaxation. Providing body and facial treatment, the spa incorporates ancient traditions with Chinese medicine, and scientific advances. There's a range of beauty and salon treatments available, plus hair removal and waxing services. Plus, a spa pool, fitness center with cardio machines, and fitness classes.

For recreation, there's a supervised kid's program and playground for children, as well as water sports and movie screenings in an open-air theater for teens.

The resort is open seasonally from mid April through late October.