Elounda

Elounda Mare

Distinctive Relais & Chateaux Property; Original & Welcoming’

Elounda Mare was built as a classic Cretan mansion featuring traditional Greek architecture, authentic artworks and quite breath-taking sea views from its guest rooms and restaurants. Part of the Elounda Resorts, this five-star hotel looks out onto a blue flag beach and offers a fabulous selection of character rooms, suites and villas plus the highly acclaimed Minoan Royalty collection.  Taking full advantage of its hillside location and sea outlook are the property’s restaurants and bars as is the 2,200sqm Six Senses Spa at sister and nearby property Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort making the delivery of signature treatments even more effective. Leisure facilities within the resort include a range of water sports, one tennis court- and gymnasium. At nearby Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort there is a nine-hole golf course and families with children are made welcome and a dedicated Children's Ark with superb facilities and club will certainly keep the young ones entertained.

In Our Opinion

‘This charming hotel is an absolute delight to visit! Its unique art and interesting design and decor features are a treat in themselves and the highest levels of personal service top this off nicely. We love the access to so many facilities whilst the views are just dreamlike’

Yacht Club Restaurant at Elounda Mare
Perched on a cliff top overlooking the beach, this summer restaurant is the ideal place to sample catch of the day as well as a weekly ‘fisherman’s evening’ where a fabulous s seafood buffet can be enjoyed. Lunches are served all season.
Old Mill at Elounda Mare
Fine dining restaurant set amidst a beautiful garden and old millstone with exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and an impressive wine list.
Deck at Elounda Mare
Fabulous resort views from this elevated al fresco restaurant where you’ll enjoy a rich buffet breakfast. For dinner, enjoy an a la carte menu with local and international specialities, enriched with a rotation of succulent dishes of the day from Open all season.
Calypso & Wine Cellar at Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Located at the sister hotel Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, offering fine French cuisine in elegant surroundings  The impressive Kellari wine cellar, home to a remarkable selection of Greek and International labels, offers private tasting as well as private dining for up to 8 guests.
Karavia at Elounda Mare
The Karavia Bar forms the heart of the hotel’s evening life with several cosy lounges furnished with folk art, antiques and ancient artefacts. Perfect for an aperitif with friends.
Nafsika at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Situated by the pool with tables on the bridge over the water this attractive restaurant provides views far out to the ocean and mountains and opens for buffet breakfast and dinner.
Odysseus at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Relaxing Greek restaurant located right on the seafront. You will find this a perfect choice for a family lunch with its traditional Greek favourites and views of the fishes below.
Peninsula Lounge at Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Panoramic sea views from this superb venue by the sea which is designed to resemble the bridge of a luxurious yacht. More dramatic sea views would be virtually impossible to find!
Beach Bar at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
A vibrant round bar perfect for cocktails and snacks served all day to the accompaniment of tasteful music.
Kirki at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Located between the two main pools affording sensational views over the sea from its extensive outdoor terrace.
Aglio e Olio at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
An Italian restaurant with al fresco dining by the beach under the shade of Olive trees.
Koh Restaurant at Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel
Pan-Asian cuisine served by the waterfront on the very tip of the peninsula with mesmerising views of the rising moon.

The facilities below incorporate those of the Elounda Resort as a whole and are therefore available to guests of this hotel. Charges may apply to some facilities and activities

Beach
This Blue Flag sandy beach provides a protected place to relax; there are parasols, deckchairs, towels and refreshment services.

Water Sports
• Water skiing (slalom course available)
• Wake boarding
• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Towable inflatable games
• Canoes
• Pedal boats
• Waverunners
• Speedboat tours
• Self-drive motor boats

Land Sports
• One Astroturf tennis court / instructors / partners
• Private gymnasium
• Table tennis near the main pool
• Card-playing room for adults

Services
• Shopping arcade
• Free Wi-fi in all areas of the hotel
• Laundry and dry cleaning service
• 24-hour room service
• Weddings/chapel onsite (Greek Orthodox)
• Parking & valet parking

Leisure
• Heated seawater swimming pool
• Children’s paddling pool
• Gymnasium
• Sauna
• Steam-bath

Six Senses Spa at Porto Elounda
Perfect for those seeking holistic therapies including a variety of massage treatments, facials and specialist therapies including Ayurvedic aromatherapy. Six Senses Spas are known worldwide for their exquisite treatments and are leading players in the spa industry. Facilities also include a thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite.

Elounda Mare welcomes children of all ages and provides an expansive centre to help entertain them.

Beach
The private beach provides clean and safe play with Blue Flag status.

The Children's World
A large area known as the Children’s Ark is a section of the resort dedicated to youngest guests, it is situated at the sister hotel, Porto Elounda and a shuttle service is provided.  

It includes:


• 3000sqm outdoor space
• 700sqm indoor space
• Children's Ark (situated near the resort's golf course)
• Water Park
• Playground
• Ball-games court
• Vegetable Garden

The area is under the supervision of experienced childcare professionals

Creche

Ages
• 4 months to 4+ years

Open
• Mondays to Saturday
• 10.00 to 18.00

Included
• Snacks & lunch

Price guideline
•please enquire for up to date fees

Kid’s Ark
Ages
• 5 to 11 years

Open
• Mondays to Saturday
• 10.00 to 18.00

Included
• Snacks
• Programme of activities

Activities include
• Swimming
• Water park
• Beach games
• Basketball
• Workshops

Price Guideline
• Complimentary for hotel guests

Porto Elounda GOLF & SPA Resort

The Porto Elounda GOLF & SPA Resort offers a private 9-hole par 3 golf course. Guests may choose to learn to play golf with classes available for beginners upwards whilst those with a 54 handicap or lower may simple arrange a tee-time.
Included at the club are:
• 2 playing options for each hole
• Pro shop
• Golf academy with PGA professional team
• 54 handicap required
• Dining / refreshment options available

The Crete Golf Club (offsite)
Located 30 minutes from the hotel this championship course is the only 18-hole course on the island. This club has a mountain style layout and hosts the Aegean Mini Tour, porto elounda Pro-AM & Cup on an annual basis. Tee-times may be booked through the hotel and specially discounted rates will apply.

Elounda Mare is a splendidly elegant resort full of character with the following complimentary offer to make your honeymoon more enjoyable:

Honeymoon Package – Complimentary

• Specially decorated room on arrival
• Bottle of sparkling wine
• Fruit and flowers
• Complimentary cocktail each at Karavia bar

Conditions

• Offer applies to couples married within 6 months of stay
• Wedding certificate required as proof upon reservation

Wedding package

Basic Wedding package includes:


? Reservation of the wedding date & time
? Assistance by the hotel executive to submit the relevant documents
  for a civil wedding and to receive the official wedding document
  after the wedding
? Wedding ceremony at one of the beautiful locations
? Provision of two witnesses if necessary
? Floral arrangement decoration for the ceremony table
? Traditional Cretan Wedding Sweets for the couple (walnuts & honey)
? Upgrade of reserved accommodation upon availability at time of
  arrival.
? Dressed chairs for the wedding dinner
? Welcome in-room surprises, bottle of water, sparkling wine and
  flowers upon arrival.
? Special decoration in the room on the wedding day.
? Breakfast served in the room the day after the wedding.
? Late departure from the hotel for the couple.
? One entry, per person to the “Thalassotherapy Pool” and “Thermal
  Suite” at the Six Senses Spa TM.
? 10% discount on every treatment in the Six Senses Spa TM.
? 20% discount for your 1st anniversary stay

Cost: from £1099 per couple.

Please note that the mayor’s fee is not included in this rate. The package is only valid
for guests staying at least three nights. Flights and accomodation not included. Prices subject to change.

Essential Information:

Wedding ceremonies may take place on Tuesday or Friday evenings. In addition, please note that the original documents have to be submitted to
the town hall at least 10 days prior and the couple will have to be present in the town hall the Monday after the wedding to confirm the wedding at
the town hall and receive the required apostil on the documentation.

During the marriage ceremony the couple must have their I.D. or Passports. Two witnesses (over 18 with I.D. or passport, hotel staff may come) have to
be present.
The couple may arrange all the paper work at country origin. Municipality office of Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, needs to receive the following papers,
preferably one or two months before the wedding day.

1. Copy of passports
2. Birth Certificates (officially stamped and translated into Greek)
3. Certificate of No Impediment or Marriage License (officially stamped and translated into Greek)
4. Divorce or Death Certificate if needed (officially stamped and translated into Greek)
5. Court's Decision for minors under 18 (officially stamped and translated into Greek)
6. Marriage's announcement (publication in the local newspaper - names in Greek letters - 8 days before the ceremony. No needed when both
   names are registered on the certificate of no impediment)
- 550 Euro municipal taxes (subject to change).

Elounda Mare can also tailor make your perfect wedding please ask for details.

Location

Elounda Mare is located in Elounda which sits above the port at Skisma; the hotel is nestled at the head of the Bay of Elounda with a view of the beautiful Venetian castle on the island of Kalydon, the famous “Spinalonga”

Nearby attractions
• Heraklion International Airport 70km
• Heraklion Port 7okm
• Elounda 2km
• Plaka & Spinalonga 5km
• Aghios Nikolaos 7km
• The Great Palace of Knossos 70km
• Taxi / bus stop 2km
• Upper Mirabello & the Areti Monastery
• Ancient Lato & the Kritsa Canyon 20km
• Lassithi Plateau & the Dikteon Andron cave
• CretAquarium