Phaea Blue
In Our Opinion
‘There is nothing more enjoyable then relaxing in your private pool (if you choose one) and gazing out over the sea and Spinalonga island with so much history to it’
Location
Phaea Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Crete is on the east coast of Elounda on the island of Crete. The Hotel is roughly an hour away from Kazantzakis International Airport in Heraklion and only 10 minutes away from the nearby town of Elounda. A private transfer from the airport via Mercedes taxi can be arranged on request.
Nearby Attractions
- Spinalonga – 0.7 miles
- Elounda – 2.7 miles
- Lake Voulismeni – 7.2 miles
- Heraklion Airport – 44 miles
Room Options
Facilities
Leisure
- One heated outdoor pool
- Private beach with direct access
- Caique sailing experience (including Spinalonga)
- Table tennis
- Jogging/fitness trail
- Two floodlit tennis courts
- Biking trail
- Rock climbing
Spa
- Indoor/outdoor fitness centre
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Meditation
- Authentic spa treatments
Greek experiences
- Therino - an open-air cinema on the beach
- Apoella - a beach lifestyle concept shop
- Talks by Greek artists - at Arsenali Lounge Bar once a week
Services
- Complimentary Premium Wi-Fi
- Complimentary on-site parking
- Concierge
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Express checkout
- Doctor-on-call
- Currency exchange service
- Hair salon
- Car hire
- Babysitting service
Water Sports
- Water skiing
- Snorkelling
- Kneeboarding
- Wakeboarding
- Pedalo
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Jet skiing
Restaurants and Cafés
Phaea Farmers Feast Pop Up
Taking pride in fine, locally-grown ingredients and hand-picked produce with a deep passion for gastronomy, the Phaea Farmers Feast Pop Up is a unique experience where guests can enjoy exceptional farm-to-table dishes with traditional Cretan flavours.
Blue Door Taverna
Once an old fisherman’s stone house, the Blue Door is a Greek taverna on the beach front. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner.
Votsalo Bar
Taste rich wines, hand-crafted cocktails and locally-curated beers and spirits against the stunning mountainous backdrop. Open all day.
Anthós
You can sit in the organic herb garden and watch the chefs make Greek dishes in an open-air kitchen using their own herbs from the garden along with regional farmers. A 'Havenly' breakfast is available here for the Island Luxury Suites, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum guests and private villas.
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Families
Phaea Blue, Crete welcomes families with children of all ages and offers the following facilities and services to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.
General
• Explore nearby remote beaches as a family on board a traditional caique. Spend the day fishing, snorkelling sunbathing and enjoy a packed lunch of fresh homemade dishes and light snacks.
Accommodation
• Baby cots can be provided if required for babies up to the age of 23 months
• Childproof staircase with safety gate in 2 Bedroom Deluxe Rooms Private Heated Pool
Dining
• High chairs are available
• Children’s menus are available
Activities
• Teenagers above the age of 16 can access the fitness centre
• All children can take part in a 45 minute Cretan dance class
• Rent a bike from the resort and adventure out to the sights of Mirabello Gulf
• Every Wednesday from 18:00 – 19:00, children over the age of 5 can enjoy a free tennis lesson / teenagers can take part in weekly tennis tournaments
Beach & Sea
• A beach is nearby
• Soft sand
Swimming Pool
• There is a children’s pool at Blue Palace, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
• 45-minute private swimming lessons can be arranged
Family Entertainment / Activities
• Family excursions to an aquarium, horseback riding, golfing, or go carting
• The Ultimate Guest Service can create a personal itinerary based on your family’s needs
Kids Club
Phaea Blue Palace Kids Club
Ages:
• 3 – 12
Opening times:
• Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 17:00
Cost:
• Free
Indoor activities include:
• Arts and crafts
• Theatrical play
• Greek dancing
• Doll making
On arrival to the club, each child is given a welcome package with a small teddy bear, a block for painting and crayons
Babysitting
• Babysitting can be arranged on request
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