Domes of Elounda - 2 Bed Luxury Villa

BFB's Overview.

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.


Whichever type of accommodation is chosen, all feel exceptionally luxurious with Coco-mat mattresses, pillow menus, sophisticated toiletries, luxury bathrooms and private hot tubs or pools as standard. Each suite also benefits from individually designed interiors with a cool, contemporary finish.


The hotel's staff are warm and friendly and frequently seen zipping along in golf buggies transporting guests the short but sometimes steep distance from their suites/villas to the hotel's stretch of sandy beach, bars and restaurants. The British run creche and kids club is well equipped, carefully maintained and well staffed by trained carers who fast become favourites with mini guests, allowing parents guilt-free time to lounge on a cushioned sunbed, read a book, or simply make the most of a little 'me' time. Babysitting is also available and a romantic dinner on the pier at the beach restaurant makes for a very welcome injection of glamour for parents of little ones.



Accommodation Overview - Villa Aptera

There are two, two bedroom 'Ultra Luxe' villas onsite which prove perfect for families of 4 (+ an infant) looking for additional space and privacy. A favourite with some of BFB's celebrity clients, the villas offer luxurious interiors, a private pool (may be fenced on request, subject to confirmation) and impressive sea views located just 10-15 minutes walk from the hotels facilities which includes a selection of restaurants, private beach, kids club, creche, mini market, spa and more. For little legs the journey can be even quicker with help of the 'club car' golf buggy service.

Inside, the villa's accommodation is split over two floors with a spacious twin bedroom with ensuite shower room on the lower ground level and a master suite with ensuite jacuzzi bath on the ground floor. Also on the ground floor is third WC, a spacious lounge with satellite TV, DVD/CD player and Wi-Fi, plus a dining area and fully equipped kitchen complete with dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob, fridge, freezer and Nespresso coffee machine. Huge patio doors from the lounge lead to the villa's private deck and pool area (fence available) which is furnished with cushioned loungers and a dining set from where to soak up the truly breathtaking views of the bay of Elounda and the island of Spinalonga. The master bedroom, also has doors to a pretty terrace overlooking the bay.

BFB can request cots, highchairs, baby monitors, steriliser and pool fencing for its guests at no extra charge. Plus, other exclusive offers as detailed under the 'Prices' tab above.

Guests booking a Luxury Residence at Domes of Elounda via the www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk website will receive access to the following EXCLUSIVE offers and services:

• Complimentary Half Board + 1nt Dine Around (5nt+ stays) - Includes Half Board consisting of breakfast & dinner served in mains restaurant and 1 x dinner on a Dine Around basis in any of the restaurants across Domes of Elounda

• Spina Beach Club - The Spina Beach Club is a reserved beach area only available to Haute Living guests. It offers an exclusive use bar with DJ sets, an ice cream stand and a variety of added services such as elite treats, complimentary baby-sitting (one x 30’ session / day) and an exclusive menu of snacks, smoothies and cocktails to choose from (items consumed in Spina Beach Club are not offered on a complimentary basis except otherwise stated above).

• 24/7 access to VIP Haute Living Lounge - Accessible only to Haute Living Selection guests with complimentary drinks (all types) & snacks, plus magazines & tablets. Also includes state of the art exclusive gym facilities, private showers, lockers, luxury amenities, on-the-go massage services, evening signature canapes by the resort’s executive chef Efthimiou Kostas, daily afternoon tea with a selection of sweet and savoury items, eclectic cocktails and spirits, dedicated concierge staff, and express check-in and check-out

BFB guests also receive the following special 'Family Offer' :

• One complimentary Kids Snack by the pool bar

• Daily Ice Cream Happy Hour by the pool bar

• Kids Surprise Box upon arrival

• Books and Info for Kids Activities & Colouring

• No Tear Bath Amenities

• Mini Bathrobes and Sleepers

Location Information

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