What it is

An all-suite and villa retreat with castle views, four buzzing restaurants, a sumptuous domed spa, four pools, and a covetable all-inclusive option.

What it isn't

Just for grown-ups. Kiddos are pampered here, too, through the Kiepos for Kids program, where they’ll learn about sustainability in the outdoor play area. Bonus: an outdoor children’s pool.

What we think

Full disclosure: each and every room at Domes of Elounda is a delight. You can’t go wrong. Even the “starter” option, the 366 square foot Core Open Plan room, feels palatial, with its floor to ceiling glass walls, outdoor jacuzzi, marble lined bathroom, and V.I.P. service options—including grocery shopping and turndown. We particularly love the 495 square foot Core 1 Bedroom Residence, which has a kitchenette and an 839 square foot private outdoor garden area complete with a pool. While you’re here, be sure to spend plenty of time at CORE—the hotel’s de facto outdoor marketplace and dining hall, where activities abound, all overlooking the sea.

You're here because

The Haute Living option is like a hotel within a hotel, with extra indulging options (including a private pool, separate concierge, Haute Living Room, ultra high-end bathroom amenities and pillow menus, and more).

The Moment

You’ve eaten at some of the most beautiful restaurants on earth, and yet there’s something about Topos—where your table is set on an actual wooden pier that juts into the sea—that feels like another level of luxury. You can’t help but seas the day.

Restaurants & Bars

Blend - Italian cuisine

Tholos - Buffet restaurants with theme nights

ZEEN 1910 - Award-winning seafood restaurant

Yaosai - Asian restaurant in a vibrant atmosphere

Grand Domes Bar - Bar serving cocktails of your liking

Domes Plazza Pool Bar - Poolside bar offering cocktails and smoothies

Breeze All Day Bar - Bar serving alcoholic beverages

Location

Perched along the Aegean Sea, so close you feel like you’re floating above it….and just an hour’s drive from Heraklion Airport.