Porto
Elounda Hotel Crete Greece Elounda, 720 53 Crete, Greece
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HOTEL DESCRIPTION: The Porto Elounda is the latest five-star creation of architect Spyros Kokotos, designer of all the well-known luxury resorts in Elounda. Unique in many respects, Porto Elounda is the only 'Insignia Resort' in Greece.The Resort lies 500m from the renowned Hotel Elounda Mare, the only Relais & Chateaux in Greece. Both Hotels are under the same management and receive the personal attention of the Kokotos family.
The Porto Elounda Deluxe Resort is built on the seafront, on a plot of 110,000 m² with a 150 meter long private sandy beach. The view from the Main Building, the Villas and Bungalows over Mirabello Bay and the distant mountains, is magnificent. The rooms and suites in the main building have all been renovated in 2003/2004, providing excellent accommodation with large balconies or terraces. The public areas are decorated with antique and contemporary furniture and rugs. Porto Elounda is also the sole Greek resort that includes an Executive nine-hole Golf Course and a Golf Academy.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION: All accommodation faces the sea and pools are with seawater
Main Building
8 porto rooms - side sea view and balcony - for single use (living space 35m²)
76 porto deluxe rooms - large balcony (living space 37m² up to 2 adults + 1 child)
26 porto deluxe rooms - with terrace and shared pool (living space 45m² up to 3 adults)
16 porto deluxe rooms - with terrace and private pool (living space 47m² up to 3 adults)
3 porto deluxe suites - large balcony (living space 67m² up to 3 adults)
12 porto deluxe suites - with terrace and shared pool (living space 68m² up to 3 adults)
1 porto presidential 2-bedroom suite - with terrace and private pool (living space 130m² up to 5 adults+1 child)
Seafront
15 bungalows (indoor space 38m² up to 3 adults)
Bungalows & Villas
2 villas - private pool and garden, 1 bedroom (indoor space 61m² up to 3 adults)
5 villas - private pool and garden, 2 bedrooms (indoor space 110m² up to 6 adults)
3 villas - private pool and garden, 3 bedrooms (indoor space 132m² up to 8 adults)
1 villa "Samos" - private pool and garden, 2 bedrooms (indoor space 120m² up to 6 adults)
porto deluxe rooms & suites are lodgings with spacious bathrooms, large balconies or terraces, offering fantastic views across the Aegean Sea.
porto deluxe rooms & suites with shared pool have direct access to a large seawater swimming pool running the length of the building, reserved for these rooms only.
porto deluxe rooms with private pool offer direct access to a private pool.
porto presidential suite with private pool is 120m² large, consisting of two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with air-bath tubs, large living room with CD/DVD and dining area.
The spacious seafront bungalows are mainly split-level with a comfortable sitting area. These bungalows provide immediate access to the sea.
The private-pool villas have either one, two or three bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. They feature a spacious living room, an indoor as well as an outdoor dining area in its own garden with a seawater swimming pool. The villas provide the sense of a private holiday home, with all the benefits of a luxury resort. The villa “Samos” offers a heightened degree of luxury, with direct access to the private beach, luxurious marble bathrooms with air-bath tubs and CD/DVD player.
All rooms, suites, bungalows and villas face the sea, have en-suite marble bathroom with pipe music and telephone, air-conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, safe deposit box and hairdryer. The verandahs, terraces and gardens are furnished with teak garden furniture and sunshades, which vary according to the type of accommodation.
Rooms equipped with
Air-conditioning/heating, control panel with "privacy/service please" buttons
Satellite television with music channel
Direct-dial telephone; high speed internet connection in most accommodations
Luxurious marble bathrooms with audio sound, hairdryer, telephone, towel heaters
and make-up/shaving mirrors
Most rooms with access to a pool have an additional walk-in shower
Mini-Bar
Safety deposit box
HOTEL FACILITIES: Restaurants
Nafsika Breakfast buffet and table d'hôte dinner
Playiada Theme evenings
Odysseus A la carte lunch
Elies A la carte lunch and dinner
Restaurants' operation varies according to the season and weather conditions.
Elegant attire in à la carte restaurants (no shorts in the evening)
Breakfast buffet and table d’hôte dinner are served in the ‘Nafsika’ restaurant, with wonderful views across the bay. During summer, Mediterranean and Cretan à la carte dining is available in the olive grove of ‘Elies’ restaurant, while lunch is served at ‘Odysseus’ tavern, right on the water’s edge, with a selection of fresh seafood and Greek dishes.
Behind the “Blue Flag”-awarded long sandy private beach, featuring sundecks and waiter service, lies "Playiada". Inspired by a Greek village square and covered by a robust wooden pergola, it is the ideal location for taking shade during the day and for theme festivities in the evening. A variety of boutiques, the art gallery and the pro shop are all located around the Orthodox Chapel of Prophet Elias.
Bars
Kirki Bar Lobby bar and lounge with piano music in the evening
The Kirki Bar, offering delightful views across the bay, is the perfect place for aperitifs and cocktails, accompanied by piano music in the evening, whereas at the Beach Bar drinks and snacks are served throughout the day.
Beach Bar: Snacks and drinks
Access to Rooms Two guest elevators and stairs
Beach Private sandy beach featuring sunshade/lounger platforms and beach service
Chapel Greek Orthodox, on resort's premises (Prophet Elias at Playiada Square)
Check-in 14.00
Check-out 12.00 Noon
Children's Activities "Children's Ark" Crèche and Children's Club from 6 months to 10 years (6 days a week)
Currency Exchange Available at the Front Desk
Excursions Private guided tours and countryside excursions for groups or individuals
Golf (for Hotel residents only) Private 9-hole, par-3 course with Pro Shop and English-speaking resident PGA pro
Hairdresser Available at the resort
Laundry & Dry Cleaning: Same day or next day delivery, except Sundays and Public Holidays
Leisure Freshwater swimming pool and children's paddling pool by the beach, table tennis, two tennis courts (tuition on site)
Mooring facilities available for up to three large yachts
Parking Garage for 70 cars available to guests free of charge
Room Service 24 hours
Sea Sports Scuba diving, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing and various other sea sports (April to October)
Luxury yacht charter and luxury sailboat charter for excursions in the area
Shopping "Playiada" traditional Cretan village square with boutiques and Six Senses Gallery jewellery shop, news-stand, souvenirs and art gallery
Voltage 220V / 50Hz
Wellness "Thermais" heated indoor pool, sauna, Turkish hamam, gymnasium,
State of the art 2.200m² Six Senses Spa™ with thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite.
The recreational facilities of porto elounda De Luxe Resort, in addition to the 9-hole par-3 golf course, include two tennis courts and a gymnasium with a variety of fitness equipment. The heated freshwater indoor swimming pool, the sauna and the hamam at “Thermais” is open to all the guests of the resort.