General Description

Perched on a hillside in Crete overlooking the bay of Elounda, Sentido Elounda Blu Hotel is an adults’ only luxury hotel offering a tranquil beach holiday with an array of luxury amenities to pamper you. Built in contemporary architectural style, the property offers stunning views of the gulf of Elounda with proximity to the medieval castle of Spinalonga and a lovely sandy pebble beach just a few minutes’ walk away. The hotel’s rich amenities coupled with warm hospitality offer the much-needed privacy and solitude. So, you can enjoy a wellness area with spa facilities, a swimming pool, a private beach with umbrellas and sun loungers, exhilarating water sports and 6 on-site restaurants and bars to let you savour delicacies from various corners of the globe. If you want to explore Crete, the hotel arranges car and bike rental, or you can hit jogging trails, take boat trips to nearby islands or go trekking.

Location

Sentido Elounda Blu Hotel is situated in the scenic resort of Elounda. It is close to the town centre, and the medieval castle of Spinalonga. The property overlooks a sunny beach and isn’t too far away from the resort of Agios Nikolaos. The nearest airport is at Heraklion, about 70 km away.

Room Types

The hotel has 147 stylish and spacious guestrooms and suites laid out on a picturesque hillside leading to a sandy beach. Lush gardens with stone pathways surround the property. The buildings are within two-storey structures in pastel colours reflecting local architectural styles. The rooms are opulently furnished and have showers with jet streams or bathtubs, closet, refrigerator, lounge chair, boudoir, flat screen TV, iPod docking station, coffee maker and Wi-Fi. Some of the suites come with private pool. Guests can choose from various room categories that include Double Room with Garden View, Double Room with Sea View, Junior Suite with Sea View and Premium Suite with Private Pool among others

Food and Drink

Sentido Elounda Blu Hotel boasts diverse options for dining and drinks. There are 3 restaurants offering a variety of cuisines and 3 bars. The Island multicultural buffet restaurant offers Cretan and Mediterranean delights. You can sit on the terrace and enjoy views of the Spinalonga Island and the Aegean Sea. The Yellow Sea Asian Progressive Restaurant-Bar on the rooftop offers contemporary twist to Asian cuisine, plus amazing drinks in an alfresco environment. The Mesimeri Grill Pool Restaurant-Bar by the poolside serves grilled dishes, burgers, salads, snacks and beverages. Among the bars, Ammos Beach Bar is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails on powder-soft sands. The E-Blu Main Bar is located in the lobby area, while the Blue Bar offer great cocktails complemented by 360° views of the Cretan sea

Sports, Games and Entertainment

There’s an array of recreation and relaxation opportunities at the hotel that includes a wellness area with spa facilities, a large outdoor swimming pool along with a smaller pool by its side, a heated indoor pool, a private beach with complimentary umbrellas and sun loungers. The beach also has water sports activities such as water skiing, wind surfing, sailing, canoeing and lots more. Guests can also enjoy recreational opportunities outside the hotel such as mountain biking, trekking, island trips on boats and golfing. In the evening, guests can enjoy entertainment activities organised by the animation team or listen to DJs performing live. The hotel offers cars and bikes on rent to help you explore Crete.

Policies

Check-in 24 hours
Check-out until 12 pm
Pets are not allowed
Children under 18 years are not allowed

Other Useful Info

Distance from the beach: 50 metres
Distance from Elounda city centre: 1.2 km
Distance from Agios Nikolaos: 11 km
Distance from Heraklion Airport: 70 km

The hotel is within easy reach of taxi stands and bus stops. Accessible from the hotel: airport FUE (85 km), tourist information (3 km), shops (3 km), disco (3 km) and supermarkets (3 km).