NEED TO KNOW

• Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas lies scattered through 40 acres of grounds beside the blue, mountain-backed Bay of Mirabello
• All rooms feature air-conditioning, marble bathrooms and a balcony, terrace or garden
• Dining options include Greek, Polynesian and even Sushi dishes at the hotel's six restaurants
• The spa, ThalaSpa Chenot, offers both holistic rejuvenation and relaxation in a tranquil setting 
• The hotel has a heated outdoor seawater swimming pool and secluded white sandy beaches, with umbrellas and sun beds
• Other facilities and activities include tennis courts, mini-golf, scuba diving, water sports including sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and parasailing, a health and fitness club, shops and beauty centre
• For children the hotel offers a daily activities programme and evenings of children's films in the company of the Kids Club staff.  Babysitters are available
  

THE HOTEL
This luxurious hotel created in traditional Cretan style oozes sophistication.  With access to two private, sandy beaches and a wide range of leisure activities to choose from, Elounda Beach Hotel lives up to its billing as a 'Leading Hotel of the World'.

The 249 rooms, suites and villas are immaculately appointed with large airy bedrooms and huge windows opening onto private balconies and terraces, some with private pools. We loved the ultra-modern and endlessly luxurious Yacht Club Villas, which provide the ultimate, exclusive waterfront paradise.

Relax on the beach or by the pool, wander along meandering paths through extensive gardens or embark on fascinating sightseeing tours, then revitalise in the calming atmosphere of the spa.

We found the Dionyssos Restaurant which is named after the hedonistic God of Wine lived up to its name with delicious cuisine to match the understated atmosphere.