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Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete *

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Location
Europe › Greece › Crete › Elounda
Type
Resorts
Location Details
Nestled on the famed coast of Elounda on the island of Crete, Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Hotel, offers emblematic views to the relics of Spinalonga Island. The hotel is situated an hour from the Herakion Airport.
General Information
A luxury resort in Greece with exceptional charm, architecture and style, Blue Palace Resort & Spa is the perfect hideaway to combine island luxe accommodations, authentic cuisine, complimentary daily breakfast, an elevator and a soothing retreat for the senses. Journese guests will enjoy daily breakfast.

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Room Details

At the Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Elounda the hotel staff's goal is to ensure that each stay is as stunning and serene as the beauty outside. All guest rooms feature inviting luxury beds, made up with crisp 320 thread count pure cotton satin sheets. When combined with the pillow menu, a good night's sleep is assured. Guests enjoy additional benefits like local alcoholic aperitifs, seasonal fruits, Greek delicacies upon arrival and refreshing bottles of water daily.
A premium brand mini bar offers all-day refreshments while flat screen TVs with satellite channels, pay-per-view movies and Wi-Fi Internet access provide ample entertainment options. Meanwhile, in the luxurious marble bathroom, indulgent bath amenities, plush bathrobes and slippers ensure guests are pampered all day long. Most plunge pools are infinity style and specific pools are heated.

Suite Details

Guests can choose from a wide range of suite categories which consist of Junior Suites Sea View, Junior Suites Private Pool, Mediterraneam Suites Pool, Deluxe Suites Private Pool , and Island Suites Private Pool , all ranging in amenities and style.
Junior Suites Sea View: The Junior Suites offer sea views from their private veranda and include a spacious lounge with contemporary furnishings and state-of-the-art technology. These suites vary in layout. Two to three guest occupancy.
Junior Suites Private Heated Pool:These one-bedroom or open plan style Junior Suites offer a private heated pool and soothing landscape views surrounded by an expansive veranda. Two to three guest occupancy.
Mediterranean Maisonette Suites Sea View Private Pool: The authentic interiors of these suites ensure a romantic stay. A bright bedroom with spectacular views is located on the top level featuring an additional balcony, while the living room leads to the main veranda with day bed and infinity edge plunge pool. Three guest maximum occupancy.
Deluxe Suites Sea View Private Pool: Atmospheric and luxurious bedrooms introduce our Deluxe Suites with an elegant and fine décor. In addition they offer a separate living room which leads to a veranda with corner infinity pool. Four guests maximum occupancy.
Island Luxury Suites Sea View Private Heated Pool: The extraordinary Island Luxury Suites fascinate with their matchless sea views, enlarged private heated pool and an outdoor patio with privacy. Two to four guests occupancy.

Villa Description

Villa categories include Villa Almyra, Villa Thalassa, The Grand Villa, and The Royal Blue Villa.
Villa Almyra : Perched above the azure Aegean Sea, our contemporary two-bedroom villa offers an enticing atmosphere. The sitting area leads to a scenic veranda and heated pool. Five guest maximum occupancy. Villa Almyra sits next to Villa Thalassa and if desired they can accommodate a larger party.
Villa Thalassa: Villa Thalassa is inspired by the Oriental style of the Mediterranean with original pieces handpicked from Morocco, Crete and other Greek Isles. It consists of two bedrooms with en-suite deluxe marble bathrooms and a grand living room with impressive features and great views. It is designed to ideally combine indoor and outdoor living, with beautiful terraces overlooking the sea, a veranda with a dining area and sun beds around a heated pool. Five guests maximum occupancy.
The Grand Villa: In the private Grand Villa, inviting rooms overlook a large private patio and seamlessly combine indoor and outdoor lounging. Refined décor is carefully selected and combined with contemporary furnishings for elegant, authentic warmth. Two bedrooms house each an en suite marble bathroom. Adding to the outdoor ambiance is a sitting area with day beds that surround hydro jet pool and offer inspiring sea views. A second heated pool ensures ample relaxation indoors. Five guest maximum occupancy.
The Royal Blue Villa: The Royal Blue Villa is a majestic three-bedroom residence unrivalled elsewhere on the island. Each bedroom has an en suite marble bathroom, one with its own fireplace and private verandas with gardens. Situated on the edge of the resort, the villa's astounding views and uncompromising privacy make it the finest choice for our most distinguished guests. The villa also features a private heated pool. Six to eight guest occupancy.

Guest Services

The Ultimate Guest Service team are at service to fulfill any guest request, no matter the size.

Restaurants

Flame: specializes in expertly cooked steak dishes prepared from finest quality, locally sourced meat with a distinct flavor and fragrance. Classic and signature cuts, some exclusive, are served on large wooden platters, complemented by the freshest ingredients from carefully selected small-scale producers in the surrounding area.
The Blue Door: is a typical Greek Taverna with a spectacular beach-front location. As part of its mission to remain true to island roots, the Blue Palace Resort & Spa has transformed an old fisherman's stone house into the renowned Blue Door Taverna. The Taverna's authentic ambiance includes flood lanterns, white and blue tablecloths, and bright blue chairs-the ideal spot for a relaxed and distinctive lunch or dinner.
Asia Blue: is an enticing dining option offering inventive dishes that range from Japanese to Thai and beyond. Take your seat and enjoy Asian cuisine at its very best from the lavishly decorated terrace. Watch through an open display kitchen our chef expertly preparing sushi and enjoy dishes ranging from Japanese to Thai and beyond.
Isola: features fresh Italian dishes created by the hotel chef combined with the restaurant's charming location by the main pool and beach ensures a delicious meal. A genuine Italian fare by the sea and one of the main pools is the best way to enjoy a relaxed lunch. Enjoy the breeze of the sea on the expanded veranda of Isola along with a great selection of pasta, risotti, hearty salads and other delicacies of our Italian restaurant.
Olea: The resort's principal restaurant is named Olea after the olive trees found in enormous Cretan pots that adorn the impressive veranda. Every table features a stunning view to the sea and the isle of Spinalonga making breakfasts there a treasured moment serving a rich American buffet breakfast with French Champagne daily.

Recreation

Bike rentals, maps, helmets, and locks are provided to guests who wish to explore the island. Other recreational activites include kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, windsurfing and diving in the gulf of Elounda. Boat trips can also be arranged.

Beach

Swim and sunbathe at Blue Palace Resort's private beach and unlock some of the most authentic surroundings of Crete. Unwind under and Greek sun and listen only to the cicadas! The 200-meter pebble beach is bordered by a sprawling wooden deck and expansive grass areas that lead to individual decks furnished with umbrellas, luxurious sun beds and plush beach towels. The resort's attentive beach service will pamper guests with fresh fruits, snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Golf

The Crete Golf Club: is a full 18 holes golf course which has been built to international PGA standards by architect Bob Hunt, a member of the English PGA.. It's been built in desert style and offers dramatic views, testing every aspect of a golfer's repertoire. The Club is located 30 minutes from Blue Palace Resort & Spa in the direction of Heraklion. Blue Palace Resort & Spa guests can enjoys preferential green and rental fees.

Spa

The Elounda Spa and Thalassotherapy: is a place of absolute tranquillity created by the breathtaking natural beauty surrounding it. The award-winning spa is situated on the beach with calming views of the gulf, and comprises 24 treatment rooms, each featuring soothing water sounds and diffused calming lighting.

Fitness

The Fitness Center offers a professional selection of exercise equipment and a wide variety of aerobics and specialized exercise classes for those 16 and older. Personal training in the Elounda Spa & Thalassotherapy combines fitness and health programming customized to meet the needs of each guest. Fitness classes offered include Yoga, Meditation, Aerobics, Step Aerobics, Stretching, Personal Training, Cretan Dance, and Kinesiology.

Kids Program

The Kids Club: The supervised Kids Club guarantees the youngest guests get all the attention they deserve and ensures that they are happy, safe, and cared for. Upon arrival at the club, each child receives a surprise welcome package. A number of engaging activities are offered including theatrical play, painting, crafts, Greek dancing, mythology and doll making. The Kids Club is available only to children aged 3 to12 years old.

Family Information

Children can spend the day diving, snorkeling and fishing on board while the rest of the family sunbathes and enjoy the surroundings. Other day trips can be arranged with the concierge.

Honeymoon Information

Let the resort's Romance Department create a tailor-made wedding in one of our many breathtaking venues or select from the extraordinary honeymoon services that make newlyweds' first days perfect.

Other Information

Blue Palace offers six elegantly furnished meeting rooms and a range of reception venues combined with far reaching sea views and unrivaled surroundings.

Land price is per person based on double occupancy (unless noted) for select travel dates shown. Air-inclusive vacations are for gateways noted. Rate quoted includes government-imposed fees and taxes and any necessary currency exchange rates. Rate is current when priced, at the time you purchase your vacation, rate may be higher. Rate does not include any applicable daily resort or facility fees (and in Europe, city tourist taxes) payable directly to the resort at check-out; such fees will be advised at the time of booking. Subject to availability and change; certain restrictions and black out dates may apply. Additional airline restrictions may apply, contact the airline directly with questions.

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