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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

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Elounda

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
17 mentions

Beautiful place , staff were super kind and helpful at anytime

All the staff were super friendly and welcoming, lovely people

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Small number of rooms/villas

Nice location, it's quiet and away from mass tourism

Great location
7 mentions

Beach club also good for a change of scene

Calm location

Breakfast available
7 mentions

Food wise lots of fresh choice for breakfast

Staff were very helpful and friendly, views from the villa were stunning and bre…

Clean rooms
4 mentions

The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and very well organized

Nice clean rooms with necessary amenities

Pool
2 mentions

Brilliant staff, free upgrade to 3 storey, full size pool, gym with sauna - vil…

Welcoming staff (special thanks to Despina for the efforts), nice pool with salt…

Overview

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. Guests enjoy 1 a la carte restaurant. Each elegant suite features a DVD player, fully equipped kitchen with microwave and marble bathroom with hydromassage. They all boast access to the communal swimming pool. Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have a spacious living room and hot tub. Breakfast is served daily at the main pool terrace. Drinks are served at the stylish bar. BBQ facilities can also be found in the premises of Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass. 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 provided for those who like to work out. Heraklion City is 70 km away. The town of Agios Nikolaos is at a distance of approximately 10 km. Free private parking is possible on site, and transfer from and to Heraklion Airport is offered.

Traveller reviews

M

Maayan

couple

June 1, 2026

10

Beautiful place , staff were super kind and helpful at anytime.

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Aileen

extended_group

May 31, 2026

10

Fabulous holiday in a beautiful villa / hotel complex, wish I could go back again soon!

Fabulous stay in the Royal Villa, everything as advertised. All the staff were super friendly and welcoming, lovely people. Villa was stunning. Food wise lots of fresh choice for breakfast. Evening meals were also good but a change of menu halfway through the week would have been appreciated. We were all inclusive and the afternoon snacks were so good we ate early and had them for dinner a few nights. Beach club also good for a change of scene. The complex is on a very steep hill but don’t be put off if you are not so mobile as you can easily get the club carts to drive you about. I’d also like to say a special thanks for the surprise birthday cake, champagne and lovely welcome note, very much appreciated 🥰

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Emily

solo_traveller

May 11, 2026

8

Staff were very helpful and friendly, views from the villa were stunning and breakfast was fabulous

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Ellada

family_with_children

April 15, 2026

10

Calm location! We could only listen to the birds singing! Very friendly personnel. Everything was great! Thank you!

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Zarina

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

Amazing views and wonderful staff!

We had a truly amazing experience at the hotel! Dani the manager was incredibly helpful and went above and beyond to assist us with everything we needed. The reception staff were absolutely wonderful and friendly, professional, and always ready to help especially Vespina! The hotel itself is beautiful, clean, and very well organized. It looked even better than in the photos!! The food was delicious! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful place and good service!

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Richard

couple

January 19, 2026

10

Lovely Hotel. Well done all!

Small number of rooms/villas. Great villa with the added benefit of half board. Fabulous view from the villa terrace. Very friendly staff. A particular mention to the manager Daniel who introduced himself to all the guests on the first day and was very helpful and personable. A special mention to the ladies on reception, Louise,Angela and Despina with good local knowledge and always smiling.

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Frederic

couple

November 17, 2025

10

Nice location, it's quiet and away from mass tourism. The appartement was very nice, with a view. The bathroom was superb with its white marble. Kalia and Mickaelis were great, and all the others as well. Only one waitress at the restaurant wasn't that friendly. Meals and breakfast were perfect, my wife could eat gluten free (coeliac) and it is very much appreciated. The beach isn't next to the hotel, but it's quite and cosy.

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Eva

family_with_children

October 16, 2025

10

Amazing place, perfect service, exceptional breakfast and restaurant, very pleasant and kind personal. Wonderful experience 😊

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Chen

family_with_children

October 7, 2025

10

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 more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

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Alisher

family_with_children

September 26, 2025

10

All was great!

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חדר

couple

September 22, 2025

10

"Perfect Stay with an Exceptional Team”

“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.”

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ONURCAN

couple

September 19, 2025

10

Best place in Crete, you won't be disappointed!

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 thanks to Despina and Louise, as well as to Isidor and Thodoris for their support.

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Tim

couple

September 14, 2025

10

What an amazing experience - gentle, exclusive, luxury.

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 25min teaser massage at the spa, wonderful! Suggest hire a car to get about, despite the free mini-bus shuttle to the private beach, with bar, towels and loungers. Superb, Greek hospitality is just excellent with these guys being a great example. We'll be back.

G

Gerasimos

couple

September 9, 2025

9

Would visit again

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 card.

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Emilie

couple

September 8, 2025

10

Absolutely amazing

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 welcome they were absolutely fantastic! Its really quiet as well and located in a great place not to far from the city

K

Kyriakos

couple

September 4, 2025

10

Amazing experience!

We had such an incredible stay here and honestly cannot praise the staff enough. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and friendliness. The reception and reservation team, Stella, Despina and Angela, were always smiling, helpful, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. A special mention to Isidoros, the porter, who was so polite and helpful every time we saw him, and to George at the beach club who made our days by the sea even more enjoyable. There were also a few other members of staff whose names we didn’t catch, but every single one of them treated us so nicely and with such professionalism that it really stood out. The room was amazing — spacious, clean, and with breathtaking views that made waking up each morning a dream. The food was another highlight, absolutely delicious and with plenty of variety. Overall, everything exceeded our expectations. The people here made our stay truly memorable, and we left already thinking about when we’ll come back. Highly recommended!

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Flaviu

couple

September 2, 2025

10

Perfect

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 to make it perfect. The flowers were absolutely beautiful and arranged with care, adding such a personal and romantic touch to our stay. A special thank you to Despina at reception – she was incredibly helpful. Her attention to detail and warm attitude made everything smooth and stress-free. It’s rare to find such thoughtful service, and I truly appreciated it. Thank you again to the whole team at Elounda Gulf Villas. You made our stay unforgettable!

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Catalin

family_with_children

September 1, 2025

10

Overall, my stay was truly relaxing and memorable, making this vacation one to cherish

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 smile and making me feel truly valued as a guest. Their kindness and efficiency set the perfect tone from the very first interaction. Without a doubt, I would rate their service a 10/10. I would also like to extend my appreciation to the breakfast staff, who provided excellent service every morning. The atmosphere was always pleasant, and their dedication to ensuring guests felt comfortable and well taken care of was remarkable.

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Rachel

couple

August 23, 2025

10

Stunning property with helpful and friendly staff

Super friendly and helpful team particularly Despina and Louise, always willing to help. Stunning location and beautiful rooms and facilities

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Zvi

family_with_children

August 19, 2025

10

Great hotel. Clean. Quite.

Facilities

Activities

Tennis court, Sauna, Fitness centre, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Children's playground, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Hammam, Private beach area, Beauty Services, Facial treatments, Waxing services, Make up services, Hair treatments, Manicure, Pedicure, Hair cut, Hair colouring, Hair styling, Body treatments, Body scrub, Body wrap, Light therapy, Spa facilities, Steam room, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Foot bath, Spa/wellness packages, Fitness, Yoga classes, Fitness classes, Personal trainer, Kids' club, Beach, Movie nights, Themed dinner nights, Cooking class, Live music/performance, Aerobics

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Indoor play area, Kids' outdoor play equipment, Baby safety gates

Food & Drink

Kid meals, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

WiFi available in all areas, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Heating, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning

Internet

WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Parking on site

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas, Pool with view, Heated pool, Salt-water pool, Pool/beach towels, Kids' pool, Swimming pool

Safety & security

24-hour security, Key access, Key card access, Security alarm, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available

Services

Strollers, Lockers, Daily housekeeping, Grocery deliveries, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite with Garden or Sea view

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite with Garden or Sea view with a separate living room. Guests enjoy complimentary use of the Elixir Spa Gallery, with Sea or Garden View.

Max 3 guests 60 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
One Bedroom Serenity Suite Private pool with Sea view

The Junior Suite with private pool and sea view offers panoramic vistas over Mirabello Gulf. This stylish suite boasts a seawater infinity pool with hydromassage facilities, a marble-lined bathroom with skylight, and an open-plan bedroom. It is equipped with a 55" Smart TV and an espresso machine.

Max 2 guests 27 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Sea view

Generously sized with 2 master bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, as well as sea-view balconies. Guests enjoy complimentary use of the Elixir Spa Gallery.

Max 6 guests 100 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:00 to 19:30
Check-outFrom 11:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform 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. 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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 12:45 AM

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