Elounda Heights (Adults Only)

A truly fabulous experience, from the welcoming staff, immaculate rooms and comfortable beds. This hotel ticked all the boxes on my wish list; a large sunny terrace with comfortable sun loungers, a spacious studio with small kitchen area, fridge, kettle & coffee machine. Lovely pool bar with a super selection of well priced menu. Evening restaurant was lovely with a difference 'special' on the menu each evening. Set up on a hill with lovely views down to Elounda bay, a 5 minute walk down a steep hill, but only 5 euros in a taxi to get back. Kostas & Natalia, the owners, are delightful and went above and beyond to make my stay so welcoming and relaxing. All the staff were wonderful!

I’m writing this while still at Elounda Heights. So glad we booked for 2 weeks and still have several days left as this is somewhere you won’t want to leave. From the moment you arrive you’re taken care of and throughout your stay there’s always someone on hand for anything you might need. As mentioned in other reviews the breakfast here is something special and nothing like we’ve ever had in any hotel anywhere in the world! Pool bar food is excellent and the restaurant is superb. I think the key is that nothing is on a buffet and is always made fresh to order. Our apartment is very spacious and kept spotlessly clean. The gardens are beautifully kept and the pool area is mostly quiet with enough loungers. The highlight however has to be the views which are stunning and worth the short walk up heart attack hill !

This is definitely my favourite hotel in the whole of Crete! Run by the wonderfully friendly and professional couple, Kostas and Natalia, it's a family-run, gorgeously situated small hotel offering exemplary service and accommodation. Breakfast by the pool with amazing views are just the start - Relax through the day with the pool bar service looking over the Spinolonga island and Mirabello Bay, then enjoy the fantastic cooking in their outside restaurant. All the staff are friendly and organised, the gardens are immaculately tended, and tidy. Go there and experience bliss!

Now we were already the third time in the hotel Elounda Heights and we were again enthusiastic. On the one hand, there is the unique view of the bay of Mirabello, the approx. 20 excellently equipped vacation apartments, one of which we had very close to the pool, the large inviting pool, and on the other hand the star cuisine that senior chef Vangelis offers. And in general the whole lovely family that runs the hotel and their equally sympathetic and efficient team -- all of them alone are a reason to come back. Those who want to enjoy the star cuisine can either do so a la carte or sign up by 4:00 p.m. for the Daily Special, the ingredients of which are then purchased fresh. And then there's the well-stocked pool bar, which also serves tasty snacks until 7 p.m. and many tasty drinks, e.g. several Cretan brands of Craft Beer, which are served in chilled glasses, and an excellent house wine. For dinner there is something special several times a week. Once there was a (fortunately discreetly quiet) piano accompaniment, on another evening again the wine tasting with multi-course menu -- all perfectly coordinated. In the end, it's no wonder that we want to come back. The Elounda Heights is one of our two favorite Cretan hotels. But: book in time, there are many regulars who come back again and again.

I don’t tend to book package holidays, I prefer to research and find our holidays myself. This one intrigued me, could it be as good as its reviews? Answer - Totally, in fact probably better. I wanted authentic unspoilt Greek and that’s what this is with a touch of class. From our arrival until departure we were treated as family. The warmth and friendship in this place is unmeasurable. The staff go out of their way to be helpful and friendly. A small staff mean you get that individual attention. The owners, Natalia and Kostas, have built on and created something very special. The clue is in the name, Heights, so expect it to be high up a steep hill. The views are amazing, it’s a short walk to the village and just get a taxi back. We had the panoramic view deluxe apartment. It was extremely spacious and excellently equipped. A huge bed and so very comfortable. Modern bathroom with large walk in shower. Air conditioning in the bedroom was fabulous. Housekeeping come in every day, towels and bed linen changed regularly, pool towels provided separately and everywhere is immaculately clean. The pool bar/cafe serve great food and drinks through the day and the restaurant, open evenings, offers fabulous food all cook by Vangelis the original business owner and Natalia’s father. Such a wonderful man, so kind and a truly amazing chef. Theme nights are superb, we did the Greek wine tasting night with meal and had a fabulous Greek meze night. Katarina makes a superb cocktail and Demitra waits on your every need. George and Cleo in the pool bar are excellent too. Breakfast needs its own mention. Every day you are served breads and homemade jams, accompanied with a tray of extra delights of homemade cake, pastries, delicacies, it changes every day. Awesome. Then there is a breakfast menu to choose from. Expect to gain weight! The village is close by, small and friendly, and lots of restaurants to choose from. I thought no where was perfect, but I can’t find a fault with this place. It’s outstanding in its field. So just to make sure, we’ve booked to go back next year!! The first holiday I’ve ever returned to…. Natalia and Kostas, Thank You for your hospitality and kindness.

We have been to Elounda Heights many times now. This year was a little different as we visited with our adult daughters and did a little more exploring than we normally do. Elounda Heights, as in all of our previous visits, is just perfect. The rooms are all comfortable with stunning views across the bay and are kept immaculate by Christina. Each year little improvements are made throughout the hotel to make each stay even better. The breakfasts are amazing with breads with home made jams, different home made pastries and a choice of lovely Cretan dishes washed down with freshly sqeezed orange juice and coffee. Dinner each day (usually the special) were delicious and the views as night falls are extra special. The light lunches served by the pool are just as good, some of the best salads I have ever eaten. From lounging by the pool to having an after dinner cocktail in the bar this is just the most relaxing place in the world. Huge thanks to Kostas, Natalia, Vangelis, Ann and all of your very special team for making this year's stay every bit as good, if not better, than all of our other visits. We shall see you again next year!

Thoroughly recommend. Family run friendly relaxed atmosphere. No request is to much from guidance on where to go & what to see, to different food choices in the restaurant. Breakfast is excellent as are all the meals. Wine tasting night was great. The accommodation is comfortable. Pool area is lovely with stunning views. Would come again as have many of the guests staying here. Main highlight are the staff who really take care of you

This was our first visit to this hotel, having previously stayed at Elounda Garden Suites. We thought we’d try a different one for a change! We were happy with our decision. Elounda Heights is as the name suggests… on top of a big hill. The upside of this is the views which are spectacular. The downside can be overcome with a taxi - six euros to come up (we tipped so normally paid ten) and taxis easy to get in the square. We walked up three times in the day time and it’s doable but not easy. I also don’t recommend walking down in heels, did it once and not fun. So in balance the views are probably worth the effort and don’t let the hill put you off. We stayed in ‘Daphne’, a one bedroom apartment on the ground floor. It was comfortable, clean, spacious, good air con and fridge, lots of coat hangers, decent shower, amazing hair dryer. The hotel supplies towels for pool or beach which was a bonus. Breakfast was very good and extremely friendly, worth paying for. The water in the pool was chilly but it was all immaculate. Comfortable sun loungers. We ate in restaurant twice and it was enjoyable. Overall we enjoyed our stay there and would recommend this hotel. My husband is very keen to return next year!

Absolutely beautiful setting . Natalie and her team look after their customers exceptionally well. The breakfasts and food in the restaurant were high quality and delicious. They allowed us to get married in their garden and could not have been more helpful or kinder. Extra thanks to Ritsa in front of house for helping with this too! Our first visit to Elounda Heights , but they have a returning clientele for good reason . Very relaxed and a stunning place .