The glamorous luxury residences at Domes of Elounda are the icing on the cake at this all-suite and villa beach resort; Domes of Elounda, Autograph collection, offers everything on the average, sophisticated parent's wish list. It offers stylish interiors, stunning views, a luxury spa, well respected dining and an exceptionally family-friendly approach. The well-run creche and kids club, teen games room, handy baby supply of baby gear and a choice of baby-sitting or in-room dining help have all been designed to ensure parents have a truly relaxing and enjoyable family holiday.
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 villas and residences come with self-catering facilities (particularly handy for parents!) and private swimming pools (can be fenced on request).
The hotel's staff are exceptionally warm and friendly. They can frequently be seen zipping along in golf buggies, otherwise known as ‘club cars’, transporting guests the short but sometimes steep distance from their suites/villas to the hotel's stretch of sandy beach, pools 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. This allows parents some guilt-free time to lounge on a cushioned sunbed by the sea, read a book, indulge in a romantic dinner or a couples massage. A rare treat for parents with tots in tow!?
Accommodation Overview - 2-Bedroom Luxury Residences
This sophisticated cluster of 20 super-stylish and very glamorous 'luxury residences' come in 2 or 4-bedroom formations, each with private heated (complimentary April - Mid-May & Oct) pools and a dedicated concierge. They boast exclusive access to a communal pool area with separate kids pool, a restaurant, bar and mini market/deli only for luxury residence guests, as well as use of all the resorts communal facilities including a choice of restaurants, bars, spa, communal pools, kids club and creche.
2-bedroom luxury residences offer around 200ms2 of living space with a 55sqm Eco-heated pool with whirlpool and waterfall. The poolside decks have sun loungers whilst the verandahs boast both dining and lounging zones with a pergola-shaded dining table and two outdoor sofas. Inside, the accommodation is single storey (ideal with little ones) and boasts a large master suite with super-king double bed with 'Coco-Mat' matress, 40" TV, seductive marble bathrooms with free-standing tub and rainfall shower (over), and patio doors leading to the lounging terrace. The second bedroom offers twin/super king double beds (convertible), the same TV and marble bathroom. There's an elegant lounge and a separate open-plan kitchen dining area equipped with an ingeniously hidden kitchenette complete with 2-ring hob, dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, washing machine, toaster, microwave, kettle, filter coffee maker and juicer. The residences come with air conditioning, twice-daily maid service, free use of tennis courts and beach sunbeds and complimentary Wi-Fi. Baby gear available on request includes cots, highchairs, baby baths, baby monitors and sterilisers.
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The Domes of Elounda nestles on a hillside with spectacular views over the bay of Elounda and the pretty island of Spinalonga. A 10-minute stroll to the left of the resort brings guests to the charming fishing village of Plaka with its string of well respected fish restaurants, traditional tavernas and elegant craft shops, whilst a right turn and a 15-minute walk will take guests to the harbour resort of Elounda with its many restaurants shops and bars. The road to both locations does not have pavements, so guests often feel more secure using taxis, which can be arranged via the concierge.
A short drive (5-10mins) away is the larger town of Aghia Nikoloas, with its inland lake surround by bistros and, a little further afield is the "Aqua Splash" waterpark. 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.
Nearest Airport: Heraklion (approx 60mins transfer time) Flight from UK approx 3.5hrs
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Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 12:00
Reservation Deposit: 50%
Balance: 30 days prior to arrival
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Sleeps 4+ cots in a 200m2 2-bedroom villa with large deck and 50m2 private pool. |
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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. |
![]() | The hotel 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 minutes walk |
![]() | The luxury residences boast private 50m2 pools which can be heated. Guests may also use the communal pool and kiddies pool. There is also an adult pool and an indoor pool (at the spa). |
![]() | The hotel 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. |
![]() | Private chef services are available on demand. |
![]() | 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 new playground in the kids club/creche area with a huge sandbox with buckets and spades and a playscape with slides, seesaws, swings and springers plus a climbing net and baby cars. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | There are several dining options including a Greek beachside restaurant, grill restaurant, asian fusion and buffet restaurant. There is also occasional food truck dining available at The Core. |
![]() | The 2-bedroom luxury residences have a large deck area with sun loungers, shaded dining terrace and outdoor lounge area with two sofas, plus 50m2 private pool with stunning views. |
![]() | There is wifi available throughout the resort which is complimentary |
![]() | Tennis courts on site |
![]() | There is a 100m2 gym located within the brand new building next to the luxury villa residences. |
![]() | Several cots and highchairs acn be pre-booked via the BFB booking form. |
![]() | Twice daily maid service included |
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The resort was wonderful, ultimate luxury and the attention to detail phenomenal. The staff were so attentive and couldn't do enough to help us. The buggies were readily available to get around the resort. The food was of a good standard in the restaurants and we really took advantage of the Haute Living experience. BFB had booked our reservations for us at several of the resort restaurants and arranged our transfers so the service from them made our time at the resort even better. Thank you BFB.
*Ratings by verified BFB guests who stayed here with young children.
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