Elounda Mare Hotel
Elounda
Hotel in Elounda, Greece
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Gulf-Front Villa Retreat
Price
$300–500per night
Why go
Elounda Mare Hotel is worth considering if you want a calm, service-led Elounda stay with Relais & Châteaux recognition rather than a high-energy resort setup. Cross-shop it against Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Gulf Villas if room format, family space, or villa privacy matters more than polished consistency.
About Elounda Mare Hotel
On a return trip to Elounda, the better question is how much structure you need before choosing a hotel. Elounda Mare Hotel is a direct option to shortlist when you want a hotel in Elounda with a clearly stated smart-casual dress code and a Relais Chateaux Award (2026).
The main trust signal is the Relais Chateaux Award (2026). Consider Elounda Mare Hotel as a candidate to compare carefully against your own booking terms rather than a property to choose based on extras.
Book for confirmed basics, not promises
The dress code is smart casual, which gives some guidance on the tone guests should expect when preparing for the stay. For a broader comparison in Elounda, consider Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas and Elounda Bay Palace before committing.
Pay more only if the recognition and the Elounda location matter enough for your trip.
Who should cross-shop before committing
Travelers comparing different styles of stays in Elounda can also look at Elounda Gulf Villas and Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel. If the goal is to keep options broad within the same destination, compare room type, cancellation flexibility, and what is actually included in the nightly rate.
The booking case is strongest for a traveler who wants Elounda Mare Hotel specifically and values the recognition. It is less clear for travelers who need details on nightlife, business facilities, dining, wellness, family amenities, or a hard-value deal.
Inside Elounda Mare Hotel
restaurantDeckDeck is the terrace dining room at Elounda Mare, framed by Mirabello Bay and built around a seasonal reading of Crete rather than a destination-restaurant script. Breakfast runs on a generous buffet with hot dishes prepared to order, while cooler-month dinners move into à la carte Greek and international cooking with daily dishes drawn from across the country.
restaurantOld MillA creative Greek kitchen in Elounda operating under the kind of no-frills discipline that defines the country's best taverna tradition. Chef Kyle Bloomer's menu has earned an EP Club Creative Cooking highlight, signalling a kitchen that treats Cretan ingredients as the argument rather than the backdrop. For the Greek island dining guide, this is a reliable reference point in a town better known for resort excess.
Planning details
- Location
- Schisma Eloundas 720 53
- Website
- eloundamare.com
- Phone
- +30 2841 068200
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Elounda Mare presents a quietly refined seaside presence where calm water and low-slung architecture set the tone. The family-run Relais & Châteaux property unfolds across terraced grounds of villas, and the sea is visible from nearly every angle; a private sandy beach sits below the main buildings. The scale feels intimate rather than grandiose: sheltered swimming replaces island wind-driven drama, and late-afternoon light softens the landscape into painterly blues and greens. Service and presentation lean toward traditional, high-end island hospitality rather than trend-forward design, giving the resort a composed, classic serenity.
Best For
This is a destination for couples and families seeking a composed, upscale island stay: particularly honeymooners and those celebrating anniversaries. The sheltered bay and private sandy beach make it easy to relax and swim without the rough sea conditions found elsewhere in the Cyclades, while the hotel’s quieter scale suits wellness-minded guests and anyone looking for a romantic getaway. Proximity to eastern Crete’s archaeology, including nearby Gournia and the island of Spinalonga, also makes the property a convenient base for culturally oriented family vacations.
Stay Tips
Arrive by road if possible: the approach signals the hotel’s terraced, villa-based layout and helps you orient to the shoreline below. Time at least one afternoon for the private sandy beach and sheltered swimming, and aim for early evening to catch the particularly striking light over the Gulf of Mirabello. Plan excursions to nearby archaeological sites such as Gournia and Spinalonga from the hotel; those day trips are a natural complement to the resort’s calm, seaside rhythm.
Venue details
Ambiance
Tranquil and elegant with sea views, well-maintained gardens, and an atmosphere of cultured luxury praised for its serene, uncrowded feel.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Amenities
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About the Stay
- Rooms
- 82
- Check-in
- 14:00
- Check-out
- 12:00
- Property Type
- Boutique hotel
- Property Style
- Classic Relais & Châteaux Resort Blending Minoan Heritage with Modern Luxury
- Design Style
- Timeless 1980s Modernism with Elegant, Individually Furnished Rooms and Marble Bathrooms
- Breakfast
- Included
- Airport Transfer
- Available
- Pool
- Yes
- Spa
- Yes
- Pets
- Allowed
- Families
- Welcome
- Cancellation
- Moderate
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Schisma Eloundas 720 53
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Notable alternative
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Notable alternative
- Elounda Gulf Villas, Notable alternative
- Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, Notable alternative
- Elounda Bay Palace, Notable alternative
Hotel context
How It Compares
Choose Elounda Mare Hotel if the priority is a calmer, recognition-backed stay in Elounda. Against Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, it reads as the more composed choice for travelers who want polish without a larger resort feel. Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is the stronger cross-shop if you want a broader resort setup and more room-type variety.
Elounda Gulf Villas is the better comparison for privacy-led trips, especially when villa-style space matters more than hotel rhythm. Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel should be on the list for travelers who want an all-suite framing and are willing to compare rates closely for the room category they actually need.
Elounda Bay Palace is the practical alternative when availability or value becomes the deciding factor. If Elounda Mare Hotel prices above the local set without meaningful inclusions, cross-shop first; if the rate includes useful benefits and the trip calls for quiet service, it is the more convincing booking.
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Compare Elounda Mare Hotel
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Elounda Mare Hotel | Elounda | 2026 Relais Chateaux Hotels2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas | Elounda | Leading Hotels of the World 2026World Travel Awards 20252025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas | Crete | Leading Hotels of the World 2026World Travel Awards 20252025 Michelin Selected Hotels |
| Elounda Gulf Villas | Elounda | 2026 Virtuoso Luxury Hotel CollectionSmall Luxury Hotels Member 2025 |
| Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel | Crete | No published awards |
| Elounda Bay Palace | Elounda | Leading Hotels of the World 2026 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the dining at Elounda Mare Hotel?
The confirmed dress code is smart casual, and the hotel has a Relais Chateaux Award (2026), but menu style, cuisine, pricing, and service format should be checked directly before booking.
Which room category is best at Elounda Mare Hotel?
Choose based on the room descriptions, inclusions, and cancellation terms shown by your booking channel. If a villa-style setup matters more, Elounda Gulf Villas is a relevant comparison.
