Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Located just a short stroll from the sea in Elounda, the family-run property offers stylish villas with a private pool, and individually decorated luxury suites with Cretan Sea or garden views. Each elegant suite features a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and a marble bathroom with hydromassage. All have access to the communal swimming pool. Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers spacious living rooms and bathtubs. Breakfast is served daily at the main pool terrace. Drinks are served at the stylish bar. The property offers free transfer to a private Beach Club, located within a 10-minute drive, while complimentary transfer service to and from the beach is provided. Services like massage in the privacy of the suite or in the Elixir Spa Gallery, and diving lessons in the main pool can be provided upon request. An Elixir Spa Gallery is also available for those who like to work out. Heraklion City is 70 km away. The town of Agios Nikolaos is approximately 10 km away. Free private parking is possible on site, and transfer from and to Heraklion Airport is offered.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Buffet

  • Free parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
2 single beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Bedroom 4
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
5 single beds
and
2 extra-large double beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Eva
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Amazing place, perfect service, exceptional breakfast and restaurant, very pleasant and kind personal. Wonderful experience 😊”
Chen
Israel Israel
“We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The view was absolutely breathtaking, and the breakfast was delicious and very generous. Special thanks to Despina at the front desk for her warm welcome and excellent service — she really made our stay even...”
חדר
Israel Israel
““Amazing hotel with an exceptional team! Special thanks to Despina at the reception, Katia from the kitchen, the whole staff, and Danny the manager – always smiling, helpful, and making our stay unforgettable.””
Onurcan
Belgium Belgium
“Hotel was great! We received excellent service here. The place is fantastic, the rooms are very spacious, and the amenities were great. All the small details were thoughtfully arranged. Private beach was superb. We would like to extend our special...”
Tim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Brilliant staff, free upgrade to 3 storey, full size pool, gym with sauna - villa - amazing. Louise on reception was amazing, even suggested a small cafe, in Lion square for a Cream Bougatsa, for the journey home. Vasiliki kndly gave us each a...”
Gerasimos
Greece Greece
“Welcoming staff (special thanks to Despina for the efforts), nice pool with salt water not smelling of chlorine not irritating to the eyes. Tasty breakfast with plenty of of choices. Nice clean rooms with necessary amenities. Welcoming sweets and...”
Emilie
France France
“This is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever been- we were in the villa after an upgrade and it was such a great experience! The place is amazing and the crew- from the van drivers to Louise, Despina, Angela at the reception we had a warm...”
Flaviu
Romania Romania
“We had a wonderful experience at Elounda Gulf Villas, and I want to sincerely thank the team for making a special moment even more memorable. I had asked for a bouquet of roses to be placed in the room as a surprise, and they went above and beyond...”
Catalin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I had an excellent experience with the Front Desk team. Despina, Louise, and Angela were all outstanding – always welcoming, professional, and genuinely helpful. They went above and beyond to make my stay comfortable, offering assistance with a...”
Rachel
New Zealand New Zealand
“Super friendly and helpful team particularly Despina and Louise, always willing to help. Stunning location and beautiful rooms and facilities”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Argo Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per child, per night
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For group reservations of more than 6 rooms, please contact the Hotel directly. Different Payment & Cancellation policies apply.

Also please note that all rooms & suites are different from each other. The photos are purely indicative. The assigned room type will comply the specific requirements and standards but may differ from the one in the photograph.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

License number: 1040K015A3135100