Domes of Elounda - Luxury Residence + Pool (2 bed)

BFB's Overview.

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.

Guests booking a 2-bedroom 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 daily 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

A full board supplement available at a reduced cost of 25 euros per adult per day (children under 12 are upgraded free when adults upgrade) and, when taken, all meals are offered on 'Dine Around' basis.

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 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