Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass  

On Crete’s sunlit Elounda coast, a boutique villa-hotel sits just outside Agios Nikolaos. Walkable beaches like Elounda Breeze and Hiona are nearby, with Alykes of Elounda and the Elounda windmills only minutes away by car. A private beach club is a five-minute drive, with a complimentary daily shuttle—perfect for family-friendly beach days.

This award-winning hideaway features 18 private-pool villas plus 10 luxury suites and 5 massage suites. Villas range from one to four bedrooms and offer spacious living rooms, fully equipped kitchens, private pools with hot tubs and panoramic sea views. Some villas include private spa facilities—think a gym, sauna and steam bath—and a pool-heating option for spa villas is available for a surcharge. Rooms come with Smart TVs, microwaves, premium bedding and private furnished balconies or patios.

Every villa or suite benefits from its own private pool or access to the main outdoor pool and hot tub. The Elixir Spa Gallery offers massages, body treatments and relaxation spaces. Onsite wellness includes a fitness center, sauna, steam bath and a resident doctor. There’s a lounge bar, poolside bar and coffee shop, plus a BBQ area, complimentary Wi‑Fi, free parking and shuttle services to the beach. Airport and ferry shuttles are available for a surcharge.

A conference hall supports meetings and small events, while express check-in/check-out and concierge services keep things running smoothly. Complimentary wireless internet and laundry/dry-cleaning services are available.

Dine at the onsite restaurant or grab snacks and coffee at the café. A stylish lounge bar and poolside bar set the mood for sunset drinks. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30–11:00, often enjoyed on the main pool terrace.