Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort, Six Senses Spa

This resort is magnificent. From the time we were greeted by the Concierge and she showed us the facilities; to the time we left, we couldn’t want for anything. The service is bar none, the suites are beautiful, the beds are incredibly comfortable; and the staff is friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurants is very fresh and delicious! We were so happy with our stay and are looking forward to our next trip.

We’ve just spent 5 days at this incredible hotel. We were welcomed with such friendly faces, which remained throughout our stay and throughout the hotel. The staff are all so helpful, you can really feel the fact it’s a family run hotel. As a family of 4 with 2 boys (12 & 8), we stayed in a 3 bed, peninsular collection suite with private pool. The accommodation was truly outstanding! The private pool was big enough to swim and play in, with plenty of sunshine throughout the day. The water was filtered sea water, but the salt levels seemed so low it wasn’t an issue at all. The beds were so comfy and each room was very spacious. Our view was stunning and uninterrupted. There are 2 small private beach bays, with crystal clear water. It’s so safe to swim in the sea here. Definitely take a snorkel!! The shared pool is a decent size and freshwater rather than salt water. There is also a baby pool and whirlpool. We ate at Il Borros, but no other hotel restaurant during our stay, mainly because we really like Elounda itself which has way more options for….fussier children! Il Borros was very good! The service is a little slow, but this just meant we didn’t feel rushed, which made a lovely change and we found the service is more ‘relaxed’ wherever we went in Elounda. Take UNO and you’ll be grand! There are extra charges for things that we weren’t expecting. The water slides are only available as either part of the kids club or for private hire (€30 per hour, I think). The football court is also available but at €50 per hour we decided to take up the lesson with the Valencia coach instead, which was €30 per child. I’m not sure we would have the football lesson next time. We didn’t use the spa as we only had 4 days and wanted to make the most of the outdoor pools and beach. There is a boat that takes you to the other 2 hotels attached to this complex, which runs evenings only, is free and well worth a trip. It’s a unique way to arrive at any bar / restaurant :) We were there for May 1/2 term and it didn’t seem busy at all, having said that, our boys made plenty of friends to play beach footie with every day. Weather temps were perfect! Hot during the day, cooler evenings - take a light jumper. There are so many wonderful things to say about this hotel. We have already emailed reservations to rebook for 2025. We can’t wait to return!

We were lucky enough to spend a wonderful week here last week. The location is superb and the hotel itself is beautiful. The staff are so attentive and get to know within a few hours of your arrival. We have to mention Vasia and Manos in reception who were always willing to help in whatever way they could, Stavros at breakfast and in Il Borro, who was always there with a smile on his face and Oleksander on the beach who was really efficient and friendly. We had an amazing split level suite with our own pool and this really exceeded our expectations. The room was serviced twice a day and was immaculate. We ate in Il Borro twice which was delicious but the best meal was at the sister hotel, Elounda Mare, the Friday evening fish night, this is not to be missed. Fantastic! Breakfast was in a beautiful room overlooking Miabello Bay and was exactly how we like breakfast, quiet and civilised with an extensive menu. All in all we had the best time and can’t wait to come back.

Amazing location but the service was second to none. Beautifully appointed suites, great food and plentiful water/beachside lounge chairs and umbrellas.The staff made you feel that you were the only ones staying there. A great spa and short nine hole course - everything you can ask for from a great resort.

I am always reluctant to critique a resort or business, as I believe negative criticisms ought be addressed directly to the business itself. Yet when it comes to the Elounda Peninsula Resort, the problems are so intrinsic to their business model, so ingrained in their philosophy that I am left little choice. Additionally, the GM/ senior management of the resort never met with us. Yes the hotel is situated on a beautiful piece of property and yes there are several employees who go out of their way to make a guest feel at home. And yes, access to the sea is easy and well designed. BUT: 1. Upon entering the lobby, which lacks air conditioning and fans and was almost 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C, one is greeted with the request for passports and a credit card. Immediately the hotel charges one's credit card for the entire stay. No greeting as to how was your trip, no warmth, nothing but a transactional relationship.Never have we been greeted with the demand for payment in full, not a single hotel, not a single location anywhere in the world. 2. There is nno air conditioning in the breakfast restaurant-- nothing like eating breakfast while perspiring in 90 degree F 32 degree C temperature. There is not even a fan. All one wants to do is eat as fast as possible and exit for a more appealing location. 3. This is a family hotel and if one has small children, it may be a great place. If one is a couple or has older teenagers and seek quiet and relaxation, this is not the place. The web site leads one to infer that adults seeking rest can do so. 4. Those guests seeking quiet migrated to the periphery of the property. The wifi system did not work there. Hard to believe that a "5 star hotel" cannot get this right. Even in an area within our hotel room, the wifi was non-functional. 5. Even the mid management staff stated that ownership and senior management were aware of these problems, 6. Not a single employee recommended dining outside the hotel. The hotel pushes their own restaurants and their profit. Once one pushes for names outside the hotel, only then are some suggestions offered. 7. The minibar is empty. Not a single soft drink, container of pretzels, nuts etc-- nothing absolutely nothing. Yes there eas a bottle of wine and after a few days bottles of water placed. 8. The beach umbrellas are fenestrated and fixed to the ground and low lying. I was told that virtually every single guest, including my family, hits their heads against the umbrellas. A few guests have reportedly injured their foreheads. The umbrellas are reportedly designed to withstand the winds, but as other hotels in the area demonstrated, better designs which do not place a guest at risk exist. 9. While each guest is left a beach towel in their room, if one wants a second towel, they are told there is not a sufficient supply. As for more minor, less systemic issues: 1. The bathroom in our 2 floor suite was not clean. There was toothpaste adherent to the sink and hair in

Stunning property. It had everything we hoped for and more! Elounda Peninsula far exceeded our expectations. Truly wonderful hospitality. The Cretan themed night at the restaurant was rich with culture and delicious traditional food. We enjoyed the spa as well. Our family of five enjoyed the location of Elounda which afforded us opportunities to visit Heraklion and Agios Nikolaus, but we were always happy to return to the suite to enjoy the beautiful amenities. We hope to return one day!