
Overview
With panoramic views of the Elounda Gulf and UNESCO-protected Spinalonga island, Domes of Elounda is an exclusive boutique beach resort, comprising a series of suites, villas and residences on a natural sandy beach. This luxurious, family-friendly resort in Greece offers exceptional service, a serene spa and a stretch of Blue Flag sandy beach, as well as plenty of activities.
Dome of Elounda sits on Crete’s north east coast, along the private, pebbled beach of Plaka. It is strategically located on a hillside overlooking crystalline waters, so you can enjoy the tranquillity and privacy of its natural setting. Take a short boat trip to Spinalonga island or explore the traditional town of Plaka, which is less than one mile away from the resort. The upmarket town of Elounda, with its rich cultural heritage, lies under three miles away. Further along the coast is the picturesque coastal town of Aghios Nikolaos, which boasts beautiful Venetian architecture and lively eateries. The journey to Heraklion Airport is 44 miles, and the renowned historical site of Knossos Palace is a similar distance away (47 miles).
The Suite Collection is inspired by ancient Greek, Carpathian and Syrian architecture. Each suite is uniquely designed in mild earth tones that maintain a light, airy ambience, featuring spacious verandas and oversized windows. Unique beds with top-quality mattresses and the pillow menu guarantee a blissful slumber. The open-plan Core Suites feature an impressive stonewall exterior, that perfectly blends with the rugged Cretan landscape. Premium Suites vary in size to meet the needs of both couples and families, they are well-appointed and offer enchanting views and separate sleeping spaces. Choose a Suite with a Jacuzzi or a private pool for the luxe living experience. Please note that suite accommodation is on a half-board basis. For the ultimate in luxury and private villa accommodation, discover the Domes of Elounda Villas and Residences, as featured in the Haute Living Selection.
Accommodation details
Address:
Elounda
Plaka
Crete
Greece
72053
Check-in Details:
Normal Check-in: 15:00
Normal Check-out: 11:00
Location:
1.7 mi / 2.8 km from city centre
Room types and facilities
Total Number of Rooms - 158
Core Open Plan Suite with Jacuzzi
Sleeps 2, Bed Type: King(s) Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Television
Prem 1bd Suite Gdn Vw Jacuzzi
Sleeps 3, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Prem 1bd Suite Sea View and Jacuzzi
Sleeps 3, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Prem 1bd Suite Sea View Private Pl
Sleeps 3, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Family Suite Garden Vw and Jacuzzi
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Family Suite Sea View and Jacuzzi
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Family Suite Sea View Private Pool
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Lux Fam 2bd Suite Sea View Jacuzzi
Sleeps 5, Bed Type: Queen(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Private bathroom, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Core Residence One Bed Private Pool
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: King(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Minibar, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Television
Domes Private Residence 2bd Private Pl
Sleeps 4, Bed Type: Queen(s) and single(s) Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Television
Domes Private Res 3bd Pool Seavw
Sleeps 7, Bed Type: Double(s) or single(s) and sofa bed Private bathroom, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Television
Core Residence Two Bed Private Pool
Sleeps 6, Bed Type: King(s), single(s) and sofa bed Satellite television, Trouser/Pant press, Minibar, Refrigerator, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Domes Luxury Residence Two Bedroom
Sleeps 5, Bed Type: Queen(s) and single(s) Satellite television, Minibar, Refrigerator, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Domes Luxury Residence 3 Bed Pool
Sleeps 7, Bed Type: King(s), double(s) and single(s) Satellite television, Trouser/Pant press, Minibar, Refrigerator, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
Domes Luxury Residence Four Bedroom
Sleeps 9, Bed Type: Queen(s) and single(s) Satellite television, Minibar, Refrigerator, Ceiling fan, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
2 Bed Domes Luxury Villa
Sleeps 5, Bed Type: King(s) and single(s) Satellite television, Trouser/Pant press, Minibar, Refrigerator, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
3 Bd Domes Luxury Villa
Sleeps 7, Bed Type: King(s) and single(s) Satellite television, Trouser/Pant press, Minibar, Refrigerator, Air conditioning, Separate Bath, Private bathroom, Separate Shower, Bathtub/shower combination, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, In Room Movies, Television
General facilities
- Health club
- Playground
- Laundry/Valet service
- Sauna
- Baby sitting
- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
- Spa
- Children's nursery
- Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
- Coffee shop
- Concierge desk
- Exercise gym
- On-Site parking
- Hair dryer
- Off-Site parking
- Internet services
- Tennis court
- Beauty shop/salon
- Hairdresser/barber
- 4 Restaurant
- 5 Pool
- Aerobics instruction
- Whirlpool
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor pool
- 1 Children's pool
- 4 Lounges/bars
- Pool Bar
- Room service
- Game room
- Dry cleaning
- Shop
- Kids Club
- Massage services
- Indoor pool
- Water sports
- Safe deposit box
- Elevators
- Live entertainment
- Steam bath
Other facilities
Special perks of staying in the Haute Living Selection include access to an exclusive private lounge. You can relax here with a book, magazine or tablet and choose from a variety of canapés, cocktails or soft drinks for your refreshments. Additionally, express check-in/check-out and dedicated concierge staff all serve to make your hotel experience stress-free. Other shared facilities include the vast family swimming pool, heated seasonally, which is the perfect spot for everyone to unwind, as well as adult-only and family-friendly zones on the Blue Flag beach and in each restaurant.
Domes also offers an array of facilities from tennis courts to a VR games room, and exciting excursions that can be booked in resort. The Core, open a few days each week, is a unique pop-up recreational zone, which blends leisure, art, action and gastronomy. The area is home to deli and street food stalls that sit alongside art exhibitions and a fashion runway. Wellness activities are hosted in the botanical gardens, and staff oversee a kids’ indoor and outdoor adventure playground.
Additionally, adults can enjoy the serene adult-only swimming pool and pool bar. There is also a tranquil Soma spa, offering an assortment of wellness and relaxion areas: a black mosaic freshwater pool, Jacuzzi, gym, steam bath, laconium, tepidarium and the beauty hairdresser salon. However, in-room pampering treatments are available for those who prefer to retreat to their rooms.
Meanwhile, the complimentary, Ofsted-accredited KiEPOS kids' club caters for children ages four to eleven with enriching daily activities – including playground games, Greek mythology sessions, excavation classes and pottery classes. The complimentary club for teenagers is for teens ages 12 - 17 years old. They can hang out in the arcade room or enjoy a range of sporty activities such as SnookSoccer. There’s American pool, table Tennis, and table Football, as well as a graffiti wall, board gaming corner and open-air theatre shows. There’s also a creche, run by fully trained childcare specialists.
Dining information
All tastes and appetites are impeccably catered for at Domes of Elounda. Thólos is the elegant main restaurant, perfect for relaxed dining and sampling authentic Cretan and Mediterranean fare. It overlooks the stunning Spinalonga and the gulf of Mirabello. Blend steakhouse will get your taste buds tingling; or take in the stunning setting while tucking into award-winning seafood creations in the Greek Topos 1910, where you can dine on the romantic pier or breathtaking beach. Otherwise, savour the award-winning Greek fine dining experience at Makris or the Core deli stalls and food trucks serving laidback lunches, cooked-to-order.
For drinks, head to the Yaosai Pool Bar or Breeze All-Day Beach Lounge for refreshing iced cocktails. There’s also a second pool bar – located by the exclusive Domes Plaza Pool – and the Grand Domes Lobby Bar opens from morning to midnight, serving mixed cocktails, premium spirits, Cretan wines and more.
This boutique resort’s ‘Haute Living Selection’ includes one three-course meal, in any of the first-rate Domes of Elounda restaurants, for every five nights booked, advanced reservations are required.
If you have upgraded to the Haute Living Selection, for a stay of seven nights or more, you additionally unlock access the Domes' Half Board dine around programme. This gives you the chance to dine in some of the resort's speciality eateries, including Blend Steakhouse, Thólos and The Core, up to three times per stay as part of your board basis.
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