Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
Elounda, Greece
Overview
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort is an award-winning luxury hotel overlooking a beautiful private bay. It’s located in Crete and enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. It’s home to the famous Six Senses Spa so you can expect a high level of experience and service. Spa facilities are vast and include a hydro pool, various saunas and an authentic Turkish hammam. As well as the spa, there are plenty of fitness classes and places to explore nearby. The views over the sea and distant mountain ranges are simply beautiful.
**The hotel is open between 18 May - 28 October 2023 **
When to go
Crete enjoys a Mediterranean climate all year round so tends to be warm for most of the year. January is usually the coolest month.
What we love
- The award-winning Six Senses spa which offers a range of holistic treatments and therapies aimed to rejuvenate and relax
- The beautiful views across the sea and distant mountains
- The thalassotherapy outdoor pool which is ideal to use in-between treatments.
Who should go
- It’s a great choice for families who want to keep busy and there are plenty of children's activities
- Independent solo travellers looking to de-stress and relax
- Yogis will love the dedicated yoga and Pilates programme here.
Offers
- Early Booking Offer 2023:
- - 20% discount on accommodation if booked and paid by 31 Jan. Valid for stays between 18 May - 28 Oct
- For booking with NO spa programme:
- - Spa credit voucher of €50 per person (5 or 6 night stay)
- - Spa credit voucher €70 per person (min. 7 night stay)
- For booking with pre-purchased spa programme:
- - 1 Complimentary full body signature massage (50 minutes)
- - Min stay 3 nights between 15 May - 22 Jun & 8 Sept - 28 Oct
- - Min stay 5 nights between 23 June - 07 Sept
- Free access to Thalassotherapy pool and thermal suites - 2 hours per person per day (with or without pre-book package)
- Free room upgrade - subject to availability at time of arrival (min stays 5 nights stay, not valid between 23 June to 07 September 23)
- Repeat client offer - for those who stayed at Porto Elounda with us in the past:
- - Stay 7 Pay for 6 nights (not valid between 07 July - 24 August 23). Please contact us to make a booking
This hotel is not fully available from 19/10/2022 until 01/05/2023. Please email or call us on +44 (0)20 3735 7555 to find our more details about availability.
Wellness
True to its Six Senses origins, the wellness approach is holistic with a variety of therapies from Tai Chi, Reiki and oriental massages – there is something for everyone. A Greek flavour has been added with the use of natural Greek products using locally sourced ingredients.Facilities include the largest seafront pools in Crete, with an outdoor swimming pool for adults, an indoor swimming pool for all guests plus 2 outdoor pools for children. All pools, except for one outdoor children's pool, are heated up to 25°C during spring and autumn, although a lifeguard isn't present in any month. There is also a Turkish hammam, a Caldarium (traditional Roman steam room), Finnish sauna, ice plunge pool, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, treatment rooms with sea views and a state-of-the-art gym. Please note that the spa is closed every Tuesday.* Please note that due to current Covid government regulations in Greece the indoor Thalasso facilities and some treatments might not be available. You will be offered the best alternative option. *
Example treatments at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort
- Indian leg and foot massage
- Thai massage
- Face detox
- Detox body buff
- Traditional hammam
- Acupuncture
Activities
Activities available at resort
- Porto Golf Club
- Wakeboarding
- Water skiing
- Scuba diving
- Yachting
- Biking trails
- Tennis
Activities available at the surrounding area
- Visit Plaka which is a traditional fishing village to try some of the freshest fish
- Scuba diving in the crystal clear waters
- Spinalonga island, the former leper’s colony, just a short boat trip away
- Visit the city of Aghios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) and explore the cafes, shops and bars
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga (Hatha, Vinyasa, Core)
- Aqua yoga
- Power walk
- Water aerobics
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort has 133 rooms and suites. All rooms and suites have sea views and a balcony overlooking the bay of Mirabello. Porto Sea View Suites have extra living space. Two Bedroom Porto Sea View Suites and the Porto Exclusive Suite are even more spacious and have a private pool, so if budget allows, we suggest upgrading for an extra treat.
Porto Sea View room
Porto Sea View rooms are 37m2 and have a private balcony overlooking the bay. They have either queen-size or twins beds. Connecting rooms are also available.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower (some have a bath tub), bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include LCD flat screen TV with satellite channels, music channel, DVD/CD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box and optional 24-hour room service, plus a daily turn-down service.
Porto Sea View room with Shared Pool
Porto Sea View Shared Pool rooms are 40m2 and have a private furnished terrace which leads directly to a shared seawater swimming pool. They have queen-size or twins beds plus a living area within the room.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower (some have a bath tub), bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include LCD flat screen TV with satellite channels, music channel, DVD/CD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box and optional 24-hour room service, plus a daily turn-down service.
Porto Sea View Superior with Individual Pool
Porto Sea View with Individual Pool rooms are approximately 55m2, with a private furnished terrace looking across the private golf course, towards the sea, which leads directly to a private seawater swimming pool. They have queen-size or twins beds plus a small living area within the room.
The en-suite bathroom has a shower (some have a bath tub), bathrobes, slippers and a hairdryer.
Facilities include LCD flat screen TV with satellite channels, music channel, DVD/CD player, complimentary Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, telephone, mini bar, tea and coffee making facilities, safety deposit box and optional 24-hour room service, plus a daily turn-down service.
What’s on the menu
The Cretan diet is one of the healthiest in the world and there is plenty of choice for you to enjoy at this resort. The menu includes fresh seafood and Greek dishes so expect to find lots of vegetables, vibrant salads and fruits. The restaurants, lounges and bars enjoy stunning sea views, either nestled in olive groves or right by the water’s edge.
Resort runs 3 theme nights a week - 'Cretan night' (bringing the music and dance of Crete to the beach of the resort), 'Opa night' (traditions and fun of Greek culture in Elies Restaurant including a Greek tradition of smashing plates) and 'White night' (wear something white and enjoy live music and local fish & sea food menu).
Your stay comes automatically with breakfast but you can choose from 2 different meal plans:
Dine Around - experience all dishes in all restaurants as well as themed nights
Diner Around Selective - experience selected dishes from menus at a la carte restaurants: Nafsika, Yacht Club, Elies Beach, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro.
Nafsika
Located by the pool and with a terrace overlooking the sea, this restaurant serves international cuisine for buffet breakfast and opens again for dinner.
Aglio & Olio
Surrounded by olive groves, Aglio & Olio serves authentic Italian cuisine. It’s open for lunch and dinner. Head here in the evenings for a Aperitivo.
Odysseas
Located directly by the water-front, Odysseas serves traditional Greek favourites. It’s open in high season only and only for dinner.
Location
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa is in the north-east of Crete in Greece. It overlooks the Mirabello Bay and has it’s own private beach.
Nearest airport
The transfer time is approximately 1 hour from Heraklion Airport. There are many flights to Heraklion throughout the year. The flight time is approximately 4 hours from London.
Our Travel Review of Porto Elounda in Crete
Read inside track on our visit to Porto Elounda in Crete
Families, Children & Infants
Everyone is welcome at Porto Elounda. There are creche facilities (4 months - 4 years) run by professional nannies. 5 -12 years old can enjoy water slides in the morning hours and supervised activities at Kid's Ark. There are also activities for teenagers.Reviews
Very nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Facilities are all very good, the six senses spa in particular. The rooms are very nice with comfortable beds
Anonymous
Great resort with the best spa . The new pool was a great addition. All staff very friendly as usual.
Anna Brewer
Porto Elounda was all in all very good. However there was some mixed level of quality / service.
- six senses spa: outstanding. Facilities, support, services and variety.
- Hotel itself: good location and facilities
- Hotel restaurants and services: a 3 star quality/ services for a 5 star price tag. Very low variety of food, service was just okay. Def something to improve.
Anonymous
Great beach location, close to the cutest town, consistently great food no matter which restaurant we chose (at least 5 we tried) and excellent spa services too! Exactly what we were looking for.
Anonymous
Excellent facilities and service
Great value for money
Excellent location
Janet Cummings
fabulous? great for a single traveller.
Elizabeth Hicks
Even though the hotel experience was more of a 3.5* in terms of the room and the service, the six senses spa deserves a 7*. Wonderful wonderful people, service, ambiance at the Spa.
Ayo
Expensive for what you get
Penny Rolington
Amazing hotel in a lovely location. The gym is really good and the spa was perfect. The range of activities and spa treatments on offer was really good. The service amazed and delighted me. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was broadly excellent; I only used the main buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner but there was always something I wanted to eat. The hot food was hot and not overcooked. The cold food was properly cold and delicious. The bedrooms were lovely and we'll tended. The little beach was lovely (although this early in the season the water is a little cold!). I had a lovely 10 days relaxing, working out, swimming and being tended to in the spa. I don't normally have an inactive holiday like that but it was just what I needed!!
Anonymous
The spa was good, but several extra treatments I tried to book were unavailable.
Anonymous
Very relaxing, lots of choice and places to escape. The rooms were brilliant and the service in the spa was excellent. There weren't any other single travelers but I was not made to feel awkward.
Anonymous
The hotel and sevice very good but disappointed that, given the size of the hotel, our room was next to families with small children so we could hear crying children early in the morning!
Anonymous
Lovely spa and good position.
Anonymous
Beautiful spa. Position of hotel very good.
Anonymous
The standard of the hotel was not as espected for what was sold, 5 stars. One tried to give me an old room - and not the room in the brochure. (That was not that excellent either.) Ruined clothes dry-cleening/washing - not following my instructions.
Anonymous
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