Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection: Accommodation in Elounda (Crete), Crete

Domes Of Elounda, Autograph Collection sits on the hillside overlooking the Unesco-protected island of Spinalonga and its Venetian castle. The hotel offers private beach access with sun loungers and shade, five outdoor swimming pools (including heated, salt-water, and adult-only options), and a large family pool with shallow end. Guests have free use of the private beach area, sun loungers, and towels, with buggy service to navigate the property.

Each air-conditioned suite is uniquely decorated and includes a spacious living room, satellite LCD TV, and either a private pool or open-air hot tub. For guests choosing private or luxury residences, the Haute Living service provides a dedicated villa manager, a lounge with VIP services, private check-in, sun loungers at the Spina VIP beach area, and upgraded welcome amenities. Some suites also offer private heated plunge pools with panoramic views of the bay.

The hotel has four on-site restaurants: a casual beachside setting for seafood, an elegant dining room for progressive Greek cuisine, an Italian restaurant, and an Asian restaurant. The dining options also include a Michelin-starred Greek restaurant called Makis, and a street-food style restaurant named Core. Guests on half board can exchange dinner for a set-menu lunch at the beach restaurant Vilebrequin.

The hotel offers a Montessori-inspired kids' zone with structured activities, a teens club, and a separate indoor play area with board games and puzzles. Babysitting services are available, and the resort provides baby safety gates, strollers, and high chairs for families. A toddler splash pool and shallow-end kids' pool are located next to the main family pool.

The spa includes an interior seawater pool, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, along with treatments such as facials, massages, body wraps, and scrubs using local flora. Guests can use the outdoor fitness centre with panoramic sea views, join yoga classes on the beach, or book personal training sessions. The spa also offers spa/wellness packages and a lounge/relaxation area.

Location: Overlooking Spinalonga's Venetian castle, 2.5 km from Elounda

Rooms: Suites with private pool or open-air hot tub, Haute Living VIP services

Dining: 4 restaurants including Makis Michelin-starred Greek cuisine

Wellness: Spa with indoor seawater pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness classes

Family: Montessori-inspired kids club, babysitting, toddler splash pool

Pool Complex: 5 pools - heated, salt-water, adult-only, family, and indoor