This was our second visit to the hotel since 2009 when it first opened. We were the first two guests on honey moon and stayed in Owner's Villa, with private pool and tennis court. The Domes of Elounda hotel is a suites-only basis so the tranquillity and privacy are perfect for our nostalgic holiday. From the warm greeting at check in with refreshing herbal drink to being whisked away in a buggy were seamless. It offers your own private pool, plus an adults-only plus a family pool area and the beach club. We were on half-board basis but also ate at the three a la carte restaurants for lunch and dinner ( Blend, Akti and the very chic Makris). They have a VIP club for all day snacks and drinks called Haute Living which was excellent for mid morning coffee or afternoon Earl Grey tea. They have an new area called CORE which is set in natural landscapes and offers small food outlets and shops. The location opposite Spinalonga is stunning and the newer suites on the top of the resort we had duel aspect both mountain and sea. Breakfast was an array of fresh fruits, cheeses, waffles, pancakes, pastries, salads, etc and teas, coffee fresh juices. There are tennis courts, gyms, a spa, a store, business centre, room service bars, etc etc. The beach restaurant Akti served fresh seabass and it was so fresh and tasty served with Cretan Alpha rose wine, perfect. The Makris Elounda was very chic and we had the steak and the seafood pasta dishes, fabulous. You do not have to leave the resort as its all there. A short stroll away is Plaka a cute Cretan village with some small shops and great local restaurants. A longer walks to Elounda is larger and has more to do with the pharmacy and bars/restaurants. Arriving in our Suite #902 and seeing the natural setting behind the property. The sun on the private pool, the outside kitchen area and the large Smart TVs in lounge and the bedroom. It had a nice rainfall separate shower plus a soaking bathtub. There were plenty of coat hangers, safe, Cretan shower gels and shampoos plus fabulous luxury towels, slippers and bathrobes. The maid service was first class and then the turndown service added to the special feelings we had. Special shout out to The General Manager George Kyriois and his full team including George from all the amazing restaurants, Stella & Lena in guest relations, Alex front desk, Pantelis at beach bar, ops manager Demetriuous and his team supporting everything in the resort.
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