Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
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Check out before: | 11:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Pool
Fitness centre
More about Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass
Located just a short stroll from the sea in Elounda, the family-run property offers stylish villas with a private pool, and individually decorated luxury suites with Cretan Sea or garden views.
Reviews from 
Family traveller
Comment: 7 Jun 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Newly renovated seafront villa
We are a family of four and recently stayed in the Seafront Villa at Elounda Gulf Villas. The villa itself was beautifully renovated, spacious, very comfortable, and had excellent air conditioning. One thing to note is that this villa is the only one not located on the main resort property. It’s in Tsifliki, about a 10–15 minute drive from the hotel’s breakfast area and facilities. We didn’t mind the drive at all—in fact, we sometimes walked (about 2 miles and some hills) —and enjoyed having a little more privacy.
The location worked well for us. It’s about a mile from Plaka and roughly 30 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. We ended up changing a few dinner reservations from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka because of the distance, but that turned out to be a great decision. Plaka is a beautiful little village with a relaxed atmosphere, and we found ourselves spending a lot of time there.
The villa has a private pool, which management kindly heated for us, although it never got quite as warm as we expected. In hindsight, with the beach literally steps away, we probably wouldn’t bother paying for pool heating again. The beach is somewhat rocky when you first enter the water, but it quickly becomes easier underfoot. We didn’t find water shoes necessary but some people had.
We also really enjoyed the beach club. It’s fairly small, but that was part of its charm—it was never crowded and always felt peaceful. Both Georges at the beach club were incredibly accommodating and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay.
A special thank you to Despina and Stella from reservations and concierge services. We had to make numerous changes to our plans before our arrival and during, and they were always quick to respond, patient, and helpful. Louise at the front desk was equally wonderful and helped with anything we needed during our stay.
The breakfast was good with many options including fresh squeezed orange juice and Prosecco. The bread offerings was good as well as the choice of eggs. The breakfast team was responsive and accommodating. Shout out to Georgina who deserves a mention for making fantastic flat whites every morning, along with some of the best iced lattes we had during our trip.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and loved both the villa and the surrounding area. The combination of privacy, beautiful scenery, excellent service, and proximity to Plaka made for a memorable family vacation in Crete.
The location worked well for us. It’s about a mile from Plaka and roughly 30 minutes from Agios Nikolaos. We ended up changing a few dinner reservations from Agios Nikolaos to Plaka because of the distance, but that turned out to be a great decision. Plaka is a beautiful little village with a relaxed atmosphere, and we found ourselves spending a lot of time there.
The villa has a private pool, which management kindly heated for us, although it never got quite as warm as we expected. In hindsight, with the beach literally steps away, we probably wouldn’t bother paying for pool heating again. The beach is somewhat rocky when you first enter the water, but it quickly becomes easier underfoot. We didn’t find water shoes necessary but some people had.
We also really enjoyed the beach club. It’s fairly small, but that was part of its charm—it was never crowded and always felt peaceful. Both Georges at the beach club were incredibly accommodating and made us feel very welcome throughout our stay.
A special thank you to Despina and Stella from reservations and concierge services. We had to make numerous changes to our plans before our arrival and during, and they were always quick to respond, patient, and helpful. Louise at the front desk was equally wonderful and helped with anything we needed during our stay.
The breakfast was good with many options including fresh squeezed orange juice and Prosecco. The bread offerings was good as well as the choice of eggs. The breakfast team was responsive and accommodating. Shout out to Georgina who deserves a mention for making fantastic flat whites every morning, along with some of the best iced lattes we had during our trip.
Overall, we had a wonderful stay and loved both the villa and the surrounding area. The combination of privacy, beautiful scenery, excellent service, and proximity to Plaka made for a memorable family vacation in Crete.
Hotel response
Comment: 25 Jun 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review of your family’s stay with us!
We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your experience in our Seafront Villa and appreciated its privacy, comfort, recent renovation, and unique location. It is particularly rewarding to hear that you embraced the surroundings, discovered the charm of Plaka, and created wonderful family memories while exploring our beautiful region.
We are also pleased that you enjoyed our Beach Club and the peaceful atmosphere it offers. Your kind words about both Georges will certainly be shared with them, and I know they will be thrilled to learn that their hospitality contributed to making your stay even more enjoyable.
Thank you as well for recognizing Despina, Stella, Louise, Georgina, and our breakfast team. Hospitality is very much a team effort, and every member of our resort family works passionately to ensure our guests feel welcomed, cared for, and valued. Your appreciation of their dedication means a great deal to all of us and provides tremendous motivation to continue delivering the highest standards of service.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pool heating. Guest comments such as yours help us better understand expectations and continuously improve the experience we provide.
Above all, we are delighted that the combination of privacy, beautiful scenery, personalized service, and the authentic atmosphere of the area made your family vacation in Crete so memorable. Our greatest ambition is for every guest to feel that they have found a second home with us, and it is truly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your stay special.
Thank you once again for choosing Elounda Gulf Villas. It was our pleasure to host you and your family, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!
We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your experience in our Seafront Villa and appreciated its privacy, comfort, recent renovation, and unique location. It is particularly rewarding to hear that you embraced the surroundings, discovered the charm of Plaka, and created wonderful family memories while exploring our beautiful region.
We are also pleased that you enjoyed our Beach Club and the peaceful atmosphere it offers. Your kind words about both Georges will certainly be shared with them, and I know they will be thrilled to learn that their hospitality contributed to making your stay even more enjoyable.
Thank you as well for recognizing Despina, Stella, Louise, Georgina, and our breakfast team. Hospitality is very much a team effort, and every member of our resort family works passionately to ensure our guests feel welcomed, cared for, and valued. Your appreciation of their dedication means a great deal to all of us and provides tremendous motivation to continue delivering the highest standards of service.
We also appreciate your feedback regarding the pool heating. Guest comments such as yours help us better understand expectations and continuously improve the experience we provide.
Above all, we are delighted that the combination of privacy, beautiful scenery, personalized service, and the authentic atmosphere of the area made your family vacation in Crete so memorable. Our greatest ambition is for every guest to feel that they have found a second home with us, and it is truly rewarding to know that we succeeded in making your stay special.
Thank you once again for choosing Elounda Gulf Villas. It was our pleasure to host you and your family, and we very much look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 14 Sep 2026
Stayed in: Sep 2026
Very nice staff and our room/villa was lovely! We also loved the breakfast and had a delicious dinner there as well.
Hope to return someday soon!
Hope to return someday soon!
Family traveller
Comment: 31 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
No privacy in presidential villa
Villa was a bit tired. Dishwasher tray had no wheels and was loose on the wall. Fridge door loose at bottom. Kitchen was poorly supplied - no kitchen knives, no colander, no saucepans, we even had to buy our own sponge and fairy liquid. Pool had yellowy-green discolouration around the edges. Hot water didn’t work at times and the electricity cut out a couple of times. Biggest issue is that, despite paying for a presidential villa, the villa next door had first floor rooms directly overlooking our pool area, meaning we had no privacy at all. We found this disgraceful considering how the villas are marketed and the amount we paid. While the staff were sympathetic and gave us a free lunch for the issues with the kitchen, we were offered no compensation for the invasion of privacy.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 19 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
Nice pool and rooms have really great views. Rooms are clean but a little dated and some areas need some upgrades. Staff were ok.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 18 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Aug 2026
The pool was nice with a great view. Breakfast was also really good. However, our room was a bit dated and needs updating in some areas. The staff were helpful but could be better.
Very good location
Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053, Greece|5.9 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
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Pets allowed with an extra charge
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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