The magnificent 5 Star Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas is a dream vacation retreat with panoramic views of the Bay of Mirabello on the island paradise of Crete. Situated right on the beach on the outskirts of the charming village of Elounda and 7 km from the city of Agios Nikolaos, this 5 Star paradise hotel offers a wide range of contemporary and elegant guestrooms chocked with modern amenities, gourmet dining at several stylish venues, state of the art SPA facilities, fabulous leisure and sports opportunities, excellent personal service and warm hospitality. Heraklion International Airport is a 65 km from the Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas. Local Tips: Famous attractions include Cretan Art Museum, as well as the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys. Many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest. Please note: Rates are valid for All Markets except Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. FACILITIES:Dining: Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas provides a culinary journey with authentic gourmet cuisine at 7 fabulous restaurants set onsite and also at the neighbouring Elounda Bay Hotel. Enjoy fabulous Seafood, Greek specialities, Polynesian delights, Mediterranean cuisine, and local Cretan dishes that will wake up any palate! The Veghera Bar surrounded by the Sea, the Beach Bar and the Neraida Pool Bar are on hand for snacks and drinks, and guests can chill-out at the elegant Lito Lounge. Guests can enjoy themed nights and an open-air amphitheatre (movies/shows). Activities: Outdoor seawater swimming poolterrace with sun beds and umbrellas, secluded white sandy beaches, with umbrellas and sun beds, extensive gardens with walking paths, 5 floodlit tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, football pitch, Badminton, bridge lounge, table tennis, Water Sports Centre offering scuba diving, sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, fishing, and Jet Skis, Diving Centre. The fabulous new ThalaSpa Chenot has facilities such as an indoor freashwater swimming pool, gym, Sauna, Jacuzzi, steam bath, luxurious treatments rooms and a beauty and hairdressing salon. For the Kids: Children's freshwater pool (located in Elounda Bay Palace), daily activities programme created to keep junior guests amused with fun and creative activities and competitions, family orientated accommodation with connecting rooms, suites with 2 or 3 bedrooms, family bungalows with kitchenette, films in the company of the kids club staff (high season), babysitters on request, baby products on request. Additional: 24 hour reception, express check-in and check-out, Concierge services, 24 hour room service, business services, airport transport by luxury car, limousine, helicopter and private jet service, car and yacht hire, babysitting service, shopping arcade, Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas, doctor on call, hospital within 10 minutes of the resort, wedding services, spacious meeting rooms and conference centre, parking. Hotels4U guests enjoy a welcome drink on arrival as well as a free bottle of wine in room and fruit basket.