*** 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
Cancellation policy 2021 : No cancellation fee is charged for cancellations received 22 days prior to the arrival date 25% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received 21 – 15 days prior to the arrival date. 50% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received within 14 - 7 days prior to the arrival date. 100% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received within 6 - 0 days prior to the clients’ arrival date.
Up to 5% discount for holidays taken between 15 Jul 2021 and 20 Aug 2021 minimum of 5 nights bookings must be placed between 01 Mar 2021 and 31 Mar 2021
Book Now & Save Up To 15% + Free Upgrade to Half Board (dine around for residences/villas) + Exclusive BFB Extra Offer: One complimentary 3-course lunch + 20% off in-suite babysitting services + 20% off all Spa Services
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 29 Mar 2022 and 26 May 2022 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 23 Sep 2022 and 31 Oct 2022 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 27 May 2022 and 14 Jul 2022 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 21 Aug 2022 and 22 Sep 2022 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 15 Jul 2022 and 20 Aug 2022 discounted by 15%
Bookings placed between 01 Mar 2021 and 31 Mar 2021 for holidays between 01 Apr 2021 and 31 Oct 2021 discounted by 10%
Check-in time: 16:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 100%
Balance: 0 days prior to arrival
Cancellation policy 2021 : No cancellation fee is charged for cancellations received 22 days prior to the arrival date 25% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received 21 – 15 days prior to the arrival date. 50% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received within 14 - 7 days prior to the arrival date. 100% of the total due will be charged for cancellations received within 6 - 0 days prior to the clients’ arrival date.
Up to 5% discount for holidays taken between 15 Jul 2021 and 20 Aug 2021 minimum of 5 nights bookings must be placed between 01 Mar 2021 and 31 Mar 2021
Book Now & Save Up To 15% + Free Upgrade to Half Board (dine around for residences/villas) + Exclusive BFB Extra Offer: One complimentary 3-course lunch + 20% off in-suite babysitting services + 20% off all Spa Services
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 29 Mar 2022 and 26 May 2022 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 23 Sep 2022 and 31 Oct 2022 discounted by 25%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 27 May 2022 and 14 Jul 2022 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 21 Aug 2022 and 22 Sep 2022 discounted by 20%
Bookings placed between 08 Feb 2021 and 31 Dec 2021 for holidays between 15 Jul 2022 and 20 Aug 2022 discounted by 15%
Bookings placed between 01 Mar 2021 and 31 Mar 2021 for holidays between 01 Apr 2021 and 31 Oct 2021 discounted by 10%
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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