Per week
from 6160.00 to 16555.00 EUR
*** Free Dine Around Half Board For 2019 Stays of 5+ nights***
This all-suite and villa boutique hotel; Domes of Elounda, Autograph collection, offers everything on the average, sophisticated parent's wish list. There's stylish interiors, stunning views, cool bars, well respected dining and a luxurious spa plus an exceptionally family-friendly approach with a well-run creche and kids club, teen games room, handy baby gear supplies and a choice of baby-sitting or in-room dining with butler service - perfect for romantic evenings, even with tots in tow!
As you'd expect, this level of attention to detail and five-star facilities rarely comes cheap but thankfully there's a range of accommodation options to suite various budgets from spacious suites to luxury villas with private pools.
The Domes of Elounda has a scenic but convenient location a short walk from the cluster of tavernas, shops and bars in the small village of Plaka or a little further to the larger village of Elounda. The town of Aghia Nikoloas and the nearby "Aqua Splash" waterpark are both within a short drive. The mysterious, uninhabited island of Spingalonga, the subject of the recent Victoria Hislop bestseller 'The Island', is just across the bay and boat trips depart regularly from the hotel's pier.
Other sites of interest within an hour's drive include the magnificent ruins of the Minoan city and palace of Knossos, which are breathtakingly well preserved and considered to be the second most important historic site in Greece, after the Parthenon in Athens.
There's a great choice of restaurants both on and off site, but our top tip is The Ferryman in Elounda, which we and other guests found to be of really good standard, in a great location and with excellent service.
Nearest Airport: Heraklion (approx 60mins transfer time) Flight from UK approx 3.5hrs
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Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 100%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 100%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
COVID 19 UPDATE: Facilities/Equipment remain largely as described. The playroom is closed. Instead, toys are available on loan and kept in the cottages for the duration. Toys and baby kit are fully disinfected between guests A 25% deposit secures booking & is refundable/exchangeable if travel restrictions are in place in the area local to the rental property. Balance payable 28 days before arrival. Covid-19 inclusive insurance ,such as that provided by Nationwide, should be relied upon for refund after this point.
BFB Exclusive Booking Bonus; All bookings through us come with one free creche session and a free family lunch (3 courses, no drinks.). Plus BFB guests have use of free kids and teens club for mini guests aged 4+ years! Free Upgrade to Half board (buffet for suites/ a la carte for residences & villas) + Special full board rate available for BFB clients - 35€ per adult (normal rate 70€ per adult). Kids are upgraded free when adults upgrade. Plus for 2020 the Domes Family Pool is heated (to 26c ) between 17 April - 10 June & 10 Sept. - 31 Oct. Complimentary eco heating also applies for same dates to luxury villas & residences.
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 29 Mar 2021 and 26 May 2021 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 23 Sep 2021 and 31 Oct 2021 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 27 May 2021 and 14 Jul 2021 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 21 Aug 2021 and 22 Sep 2020 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 15 Jul 2021 and 20 Aug 2021 discounted by 15%
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 100%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
COVID 19 UPDATE: Facilities/Equipment remain largely as described. The playroom is closed. Instead, toys are available on loan and kept in the cottages for the duration. Toys and baby kit are fully disinfected between guests A 25% deposit secures booking & is refundable/exchangeable if travel restrictions are in place in the area local to the rental property. Balance payable 28 days before arrival. Covid-19 inclusive insurance ,such as that provided by Nationwide, should be relied upon for refund after this point.
BFB Exclusive Booking Bonus; All bookings through us come with one free creche session and a free family lunch (3 courses, no drinks.). Plus BFB guests have use of free kids and teens club for mini guests aged 4+ years! Free Upgrade to Half board (buffet for suites/ a la carte for residences & villas) + Special full board rate available for BFB clients - 35€ per adult (normal rate 70€ per adult). Kids are upgraded free when adults upgrade. Plus for 2020 the Domes Family Pool is heated (to 26c ) between 17 April - 10 June & 10 Sept. - 31 Oct. Complimentary eco heating also applies for same dates to luxury villas & residences.
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 29 Mar 2021 and 26 May 2021 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 23 Sep 2021 and 31 Oct 2021 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 27 May 2021 and 14 Jul 2021 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 21 Aug 2021 and 22 Sep 2020 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 15 Jun 2020 and 31 Dec 2020 for holidays between 15 Jul 2021 and 20 Aug 2021 discounted by 15%
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A 250m2 luxury villa with two bedrooms. Sleeps maximum of 4 adults + an infant or 2 adults + 2 children and an infant. |
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 | Heraklion is a 60 minute drive away. |
 | There are both wide sandy beaches and pretty small coves within a short drive. Also, boat trips to beaches available from the hotel's pier. |
 | Domes has its own stretch of sand/shingle beach lined with many padded sun loungers and umbrellas. It is within a 10minute walk but most guests use the golf cart service provided... ideal for little legs! |
 | The village of Plaka is within a 20 minute walks |
 | Villa Aptera has its own 35 square metre heated private pool that may be fenced on request. The hotel reception area has several pools including a main outdoor pool with separate kids section and a heated indoor pool. The pool is heated April, May & October |
 | Domes has a small but opulent and luxurious spa with several treatment rooms, a relaxation pool, steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and gym |
 | Little ones are welcome to use the toys and books in the kids club/creche |
 | There's a complimentary activity-based kids club for children aged 4-12. The club is run by UK-based World-Wide kids company and operates 10am-1pm and 3pm - 6pm daily, except Sunday. |
 | Nanny services are available on request. |
 | Baby gear available on request includes, cots, highchairs, baby monitors and sterilisers. Children's bath robes and slippers are also provided. |
 | Little ones are welcome to use the toys and books in the kids club/creche. There's also kids films available for viewing in rooms. |
 | In-room dining is available via the butler service on request |
 | There is a new playground area in at the kid club/creche with sand pit, swings, slides, climbing net, baby car etc. |
 | The hotel has a creche for children aged from 4 months - 4 years. It is run by the professional UK-based Worldwide Kids Company. Sessions run from 10am-1pm and 3pm - 6pm and cost 22 euros per session or 35 for the two. Daily except Sundays. (costs subject to change) |
 | Domes has a choice of five restaurants including a fine dining option, a sophisticated take on a Greek taverna, Asian restaurant and an elegant buffet restaurant |
 | Villa Aptera has its own large decked pool terrace with dining furniture and sunbeds offering spectacular views over Gulf of Elounda and the Island of Spinalonga. The villa also has dedicated sun loungers at the resort's beach. |
 | Complimentary wifi is available throughout the resort. |
 | Tennis courts on site |
 | There is a new 100m2 gym |
 | Several cots and highchairs can be pre-booked via the BFB booking form. |
 | Twice daily maid service included |
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"We loved it actually - fab villa, really excellent with everything you need and very chic, fabulous view etc, Staff great and hotel a great size - not too big. The only let down was the food - an occupational hazard in Greece! It wasn't bad at all but just not amazing, though breakfast was fine and, at the beach restaurant, we had some great fresh grilled fish. We had a blast!" TV's Tess Daly & Vernon Kay who stayed at Domes with their two daughters in 2012Review dated 03/06/2013
