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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Upscale beach aparthotel with 2 restaurants

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities) | Living area
Junior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room) | View from room
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities) | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053
  • Alykes of Elounda
    3 min drive
  • Elounda Windmills
    5 min drive
  • Hiona Beach
    8 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH)
    84 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 109 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

Junior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

  • 45 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 350 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

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Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

  • 175 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities)

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities)

  • 220 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

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Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 120 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

  • 60 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Elounda Seafront Villa

Elounda Seafront Villa

  • 250 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos retreat .You'll find Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alykes of Elounda - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 14 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Plaka Beach - 19 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Spinalonga - 20 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nikos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Terassa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Eaters - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Upscale beach aparthotel with 2 restaurants
Unwind on the aparthotel's private beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury aparthotel also offers a children's pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Agios Nikolaos aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 2000
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Elixir Spa Gallery has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, Greek, Russian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Spa tub
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Massages
  • Spa services
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Aromatherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

Restaurants on site

  • Argo Restaurant
  • Daphni Restaurant

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Espresso maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathrobes
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Slippers

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with satellite service
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Luggage storage
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 33 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 1 building
  • Built in 2000
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 105 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Elounda Gulf
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Elounda Villas
Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Villas Elounda
Elounda Gulf Villas Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf By Sandglass
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel Agios Nikolaos

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There are so many things to love about the property. The one thing thing that rises to the top was the warmth and hospitality of the entire staff. The front desk, the restaurant, the driver, the beach staff, the cleaning staff. You get the service of a Four Seasons but with more warmth.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very peaceful place with nearby Elounda
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav, Ranco Santa Margarita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

rita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful and highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the friendly reception staff (especially Maria, who remained extremely helpful throughout our stay). The villa was beautiful, and the service was fantastic
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yaman, Windsor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A spectacular stay! We’ve spent a week and it was one of the best holidays we’ve had in a very long time! Staff: an absolute delight to interact with and extremely thoughtful and kind; the team go out of their way to help providing one of the best services we’ve ever had. Food: breakfast, lunch, and dinner; simply wow. The chef is so talented and the flavours are so well balanced, we rediscovered the greek cuisine during our stay! Villa: we had a room with a private infinity pool and massage room; it was clean, well equipped with scenic views of the coast.

10/10 Excellent

Mihail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ehouman

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort ! The private infinity pool was everything ! I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Generally a great place to stay
Staff and service were excellent, really child friendly. Terrace was big, pool was deep. Kids club was great, they never wanted to leave. My only negative comments would be our villa was dated and was certainly due new bathrooms as they were looking very tired.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very secluded and beautifully set on the edge of the hill overlooking the sea. The perfect place to unwind. The grounds are beautifully maintained with lovely foliage. All staff were amazing and it was lovely to meet the owners in person.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was exceptional. The staff & in particular the manager couldn’t do enough for us. It a very quiet resort. The beach club is 10 minutes away but they do provide free shuttle service. The only criticism is a lack of atmosphere. Music would add to the ambience at the beach club but this is a minor issue compared to all the positives in particular the service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shahin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shahin
Very friendly stuff and very good size suits. Great service, Will go back there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Jordan, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the shower and the view from the balcony. The sink wouldn't release and for the proce pf the rooms there should be more available for drinking than bottled water
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Barbara

Beautiful spot close to nice village.
The resort is beautiful and the staff is amazing. Elounda village is also very nice and a great way to get a sense of life on Crete off the resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Georgina, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time.
The accommodation here is outstanding but what made it a really wonderful experience was all the staff. They could not do enough for you and it created a lovely atmosphere around the complex.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Crete 2017
It was a phenomenal stay, upgraded and had great amenities and great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Simon, West Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with lovely hotel staff.
Having stayed at other hotels in Crete and on other Greek Islands I can honestly say this was the nicest, and had the friendliest helpful staff, nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Hans, Switzerland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not the oustanding hotel it. pretends to be.
Beautiful location,perfect room and pool.Small things make that this not a 5 star hotel. I had booked an arrangement with full breakfeast included.I prefer to have this in my room. Inroom surcharge is normal,but that I was charged in full it was mentioned nowhere that breakfeast has to be taken in the restaurant and it is the first time this happens to me.I have a continental breakfest with no extras. Bathrobe was never changed even with a 12days stay,housekeeping very slack over the weekend.etc
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mickael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in Elounda
Extremely friendly staff and great location on the coast. Small property, feels exclusive.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Return in a Heartbeat!
This hotel is amazing, but what really makes it special is the staff. The entire staff make you feel as if you're part of their wonderful family. We had rented a car (recommended!) and wanted to do a lot of excursions. Each time we asked, they came up with wonderful places to send us.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Aileen, Ayrshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous Hotel!
Fabulous family run hotel made up of suites and villas. The staff are incredible and do everything to ensure you have a great time. Villas are amazing with own private pool, gym, sauna and steam room.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
5 star service, 4 star hotel
Nice hotel - villas are beautiful but the suites themselves do need some upgrading. The staff are excellent, and the service is amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Tim, Dorset UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury villas and suites overlooking Spinalonga:
We booked our stay right at the end of the season, in the middle of October, but the weather was beautiful and it was still warm enough to swim in the complex's infinity pool. The suite was tasteful and comfortable and the staff couldn't do enough for us. The Argo restaurant was accomplished, if pricey, but visitors really must try The Ferryman in Elounda.