Aquila Elounda Village Resort in Elounda
✅ Staff consistently described as friendly, attentive, and helpful, including specific praise for beach and lobby bar employees ✅ Rooms are generally clean, spacious, and comfortable, with many guests enjoying the sea views and well-maintained gardens ✅ Breakfast and buffet dinners are varied and of good quality, with live cooking options and local specialties highlighted ✅ The private beach and pools offer a relaxing environment, with sun loungers and umbrellas provided free of charge ✅ Free sports and entertainment activities such as darts, aerobics, and tennis court use were appreciated by guests ❌ Some guests found the rooms and public areas tired and in need of better maintenance and cleaning, citing dusty floors and outdated bathrooms ❌ Spa services received mixed reviews, including a notable complaint about lack of communication and professionalism during massage treatments ❌ Food quality outside of breakfast and main buffet was sometimes described as repetitive or below expectations, with additional charges for drinks during meals ❌ The hotel’s terrain with many slopes and stairs was inconvenient for guests with mobility issues and those expecting easy access ❌ Pool areas were reported as small relative to the hotel size, and availability of sun loungers was limited later in the day
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Description
Aquila Elounda Village Resort is a 5-star adult-only hotel built in 1989 and renovated in 2008, offering 208 individually designed rooms including bungalows and suites with sea or garden views. Located directly on a private sandy beach just 50 meters away, the resort features three interconnected seawater pools on different levels and a heated indoor seawater pool in the spa center. Guests can enjoy two a la carte restaurants, a main buffet restaurant, two bars including a beach bar, and a spa with sauna, massage treatments, and beauty salon. The hotel is designed for tranquility and comfort, emphasizing a calm atmosphere by not admitting children over 16. Facilities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, conference rooms, tennis court with free racket rental, and various free sports activities such as darts, aerobics, and table tennis. Due to the hilly terrain with slopes and stairs, it is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Evening dress code is enforced in dining areas.
Location
Aquila Elounda Village Resort is situated in Pigadakia Elounda, on Crete’s northern coast, about 65 km from Heraklion Airport (HER). The village of Elounda is 3 km away, reachable by a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride, and Agios Nikolaos city is 7 km from the hotel. The hotel’s own private beach is only 50 meters from the accommodation, allowing easy access to sun loungers and umbrellas provided free of charge. The resort’s location offers panoramic views of the sea and nearby coastline, with multiple terraces and pools overlooking the water. For exploring the region, having a rental car is recommended due to limited public transport.
Tips
- Book a room with a sea view or private pool for the best experience, as some rooms vary significantly in size and amenities.
- Reserve a la carte restaurant dinners at least one day in advance before noon to secure a table.
- If mobility is a concern, consider arranging transport and requesting rooms on lower levels due to many stairs and slopes around the property.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Buffet Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: DinersClub, MasterCard, AmericanExpress, Visa
- Check in time: 15:00-23:30. Check out time: 07:00-11:00.
Services and facilities
- Shopping on site
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Gift shop
- Express check-in/check-out
- Chapel
- Garden
- Terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Outdoor furniture
- Bridal suite
- Soundproof rooms
- Room service
- Fridge
- VIP room amenities
- Cable TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
- Restaurant (buffet style)
- Snack bar
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- English
- French
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Bike rental
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Free Parking on Premises
- Water park
- Swimming pool
- Spa tub
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Beach facilities
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Water sport facilities
- Private beach
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Public beach
- Next to the beach
- Business center
- Fax and copy machine
- Meeting and presentation facilities
- Conference Hall
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Darts
- Cycling
- Table Tennis
- Snorkelling
- Tennis court
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Massage
- Steam room
- Sauna
- Spa
- Pets Not Allowed
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 50 m. It takes 1 minute To the beach!
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Reviews
Lovely staff
Location of hotel very scenic
A La Carte restaurants were excellent
On balance, this being the end of the season, the whole place felt very tired and cleaning standards were not good. Dirty bits of napkin propping up table legs, filthy floors, huge balls of dust in our room etc. plus general maintenance needs and standards were disappointing.
Overall, there are parts of this resort that feel five star and others that feel three star at best the rooms feel very dated and tired. We also found that the photos depicting our Seaview classic bungalow did not show the reality of the tiny outside space either.
Breakfast is varied and plentiful, but very busy and there is seating inside and outside, but inside sadly reminded us of school dinners in the canteen! Quality of food was generally good but the quality of the coffee was truly dreadful so don’t bother and get one in town instead!
Views from our room were beautiful and the resort was generally peaceful at night and the bed was comfortable and we slept well.
This resort has so much potential to be wonderful and a real five star experience based on its location and facilities. But poor cleanliness, dated rooms in need of maintenance and lack of attention to details let it down.
Spa was incredible
Dining options weren’t great and couldn’t order snacks to the sun loungers - not even a fruit salad.
To find available sunbeds if you don’t go first thing in the morning.
I recomment it specifically for adults !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frequently asked questions about Aquila Elounda Village Resort
Does Aquila Elounda Village Resort accept children?
No, the hotel does not accept children older than 16 years.
What types of rooms are available at the resort?
Room types include Classic Double room Garden View; Double Mythica Junior Suite Sea View; Mythica Superior Double Suite Sea View; Deep Blue Bungalow Double Suite Waterfront; Deep Blue Bungalow with Private Pool Double Suite Waterfront; 1 Bedroom Mythica Bungalow Double Suite Sea View; Double Mythica Maisonette with Sharing Pool Sea View; Romantic Double Bungalow Garden View; Mythica Double Bungalow Sea View; Mythica with Private Pool Double Bungalow Sea View; Classic Double Bungalow Garden View; Classic Double Bungalow Sea View.
Is there a private beach at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has its own sandy private beach located 50 meters from the accommodation with free sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels.
Are spa treatments included in the stay?
Spa treatments, including massages, are available but are charged separately.
Is the hotel suitable for guests with reduced mobility?
No, due to the hilly location with slopes and stairs, the hotel is not recommended for guests with reduced mobility.
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