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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

★★★★★ Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053, Agios Nikolaos, GR

9.2 guest rating· 42 reviews

The five stars

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Full-service spa, Fitness facilities, Terrace, Sauna and Concierge service.

About this hotel

Luxurious Spa Facilities

Pamper yourself at the full-service spa with massages, body treatments, and facials. Relax and unwind after a day at the private beach with access to an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

Dining and Entertainment Options

Indulge in delectable cuisine at Argo Restaurant or opt for in-room dining with room service. Sip on your favorite drink at the bar or poolside bar. Start your day right with a complimentary full breakfast.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience comfort in individually furnished guestrooms with Smart televisions, premium bedding, and private balconies or patios. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and enjoy satellite programming for entertainment.

Rooms & rates

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Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View

Sleeps 9 · 140 m² · King bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>1507-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 3 bathrooms, shower/tub combination, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

Sleeps 2 · 60 m² · King bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>646-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea and pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Imperial Spa Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

Sleeps 3 · 150 m² · King bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>1615-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, playpen, and safe; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Elounda Seafront Villa

Sleeps 10 · 200 m² · King bed, 6× Twin bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 6 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>2153-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea and pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 4 bedrooms and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 3 bathrooms, bathtub or shower, bathrobes, and slippers</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Three Bedroom Prestige Villa, Private Pool, Sea View

Sleeps 9 · 115 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed, Queen Bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>1238-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea and pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), microwave, and espresso maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, day bed, and access to in-room child care; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

One Bedroom Serenity Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · King bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>291-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea and pool views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and iPod dock</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Safe, iron/ironing board, and phone; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Four Bedroom Royal Spa Villa, Private Pool, Sea View

Sleeps 12 · 350 m² · 2× King bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>3767.4-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with beach and sea views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 4 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - Private pool and fireplace; in-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, and dishwasher</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 4 bathrooms, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, day bed, and playpen; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking, renovated in March 2014</p><p>Room is accessed via exterior corridors </p>

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Sleeps 3 · 60 m² · King bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>646-sq-foot individually decorated room with a furnished balcony/patio </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Playpen, safe, and iron/ironing board; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Two Bedroom Deluxe Family Suite with Sea View

Sleeps 7 · 100 m² · King bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Coffee/tea maker

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>1076-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with sea and garden views </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms, dining area, and sitting area</p><p><b>Relax</b> - In-room massage available</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television, premium channels, and DVD player</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - 2 bathrooms, jetted bathtub </p><p><b>Practical</b> - Playpen, safe, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 3

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Minibar

<p><strong>1 King Bed</strong></p><p>Features a private furnished balcony/patio</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - Smart television with premium channels</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), espresso maker, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding, a down duvet, a pillow menu, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Free international calls, safe, and iron/ironing board; free cribs/infant beds available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Full-service spa
  • Sauna
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free full breakfast
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Beach towels
  • Private beach nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • 24-hour front desk
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  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Garden
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Luggage storage
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Multilingual staff
  • Playground on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Steam room
  • Supervised childcare/activities
  • Terrace
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Turkish bath/Hammam
  • Wedding services
  • Wheelchair accessible

Location

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Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053, Agios Nikolaos, GR

Check-in
from 03:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.242 reviews

+ Spacious and beautiful bungalows+ Friendly and helpful staff− Terrible customer service− Rooms in bad condition
Cleanliness6.9
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality7.9
Amenities10.0
Value for Money8.9

Good choice but not Great

8.0

Hotel staff was very nice. The property is very pretty and the rooms are nice. Beautiful view of the sea and Spinalonga. The position of our room and pool on the balcony only afforded us direct sun for a few hours a day. So if you'd like to spend time in the sun using your pool, I would communicate with the hotel to determine which rooms would afford you with that option. We had beautiful weather in the first week of October, however the water in the pool (both on our balcony and the community pool) was very cold and almost unusable. At this price the pools really should be heated to at least 27C. Regarding the restaurant: Breakfast was excellent! We decided to have dinner at the hotel our first night and it was a tremendous disappointment. It was the worst and only substandard meal we had during our 16 days in Greece..

Ladislava · 2025-10-11

Guest review

10.0

Grosszügige, schöne Bungalows mit Privatsphäre und tollem Pool. Sehr bequeme Betten. Top Shuttleservice innerhalb der Hotelanlage und freundliche, hilfsbereite und aufgestellte Mitarbeiter.

Markus · 2025-08-03

The worst of the worst

2.0

The worst place I have been in my life. The worst customer service The all inclusive policies is a complete fraud The rooms are destroyed without any maintenance The pillows were old and disgusting I have never been a place in a such terrible condition We had to leave the place in the day after and go to another resorts

Halison · 2025-07-22

Guest review

10.0

Our stay at Elounda Gulf Villas was absolutely excellent. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome with warm, personalized service. The suite was spotless, beautifully designed, and offered breathtaking views of the sea — the private pool was a true highlight! Breakfast was delicious, with a great variety of fresh, local options. The location is perfect: peaceful and private, yet just a short drive from the center of Elounda and nearby beaches. Everything was well-organized, from check-in to concierge support. We appreciated all the little details that made our stay so special. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely suggest this location and we will come back!

Giuseppe · 2025-06-20

Guest review

10.0

Stunning villa, wonderful private pool, fantastic views, delicious food, very helpful friendly staff ♥️

Hilary · 2025-06-19

Guest review

10.0

Beautiful salt water infinity pool, the view was fabulous. A great deal, the room and grounds could use some care, peeling paint, weeds, etc. the staff did not know about local weavers on the island. I tried to find them while I was there, but later on the plane found an article!! I would suggest tours of the local area through the front desk.

Annastacia · 2025-05-10

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the aparthotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Contactless check-in is available.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

›Pets

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

›Smoking

No smoking

›Pets

No pets, service animals welcome

›General

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

›General

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

›General

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

›General

Staff wears personal protective equipment

›General

Temperature checks are available to guests

›General

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

›Children and extra bed policy

Children welcome

›General

Social distancing measures are in place

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Check-in & Check-out

Contactless check-in is available

›Sustainability Certifications

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

›General

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

›Pets

Service animals are allowed