Luxury hotel holiday Domes of Elounda Crete

The five star Domes of Elounda was voted Greece's Leading All-Suite Hotel at the Times Travel Awards in 2015. Overlooking the Sea of Crete as it filters between the islands of Kalydon and Spinalonga, the resort climbs the rocks behind the seafront. Terraces, pools, and a secluded beach area capture the stunning, inspiring views at all levels. This Autograph Collection hotel gets its mystical name from the gold and white domes that crown each of the suites. In some higher category rooms, these domes are hollowed out to add extra ceiling height, and have small arched windows that give the light in the rooms a more dynamic aspect. The rooms are so spacious and well-equipped that even the smallest room type, the Premium One Bedroom Suite, can sleep two adults and one child. A fresh, often nautical, colour scheme pervades, focusing on a theme palette of blue, gold, or lilac. Tiled floors keep the rooms cool throughout the day, as do large windows overlooking the rocky cliffs, the sea, and the islands opposite. Each room also has a large panoramic terrace, complete with shaded Jacuzzi or refreshing swimming pool. Marble and granite bathrooms with large cylindrical showers and Jacuzzis add a touch more luxury. All rooms are well-suited to families, couples, and groups alike, with three bedroom UltraLuxe Villas catering for up to 6 adults. Glittering with bronze and gold tiles on curved walls and ceilings, the Spa at the Domes of Elounda is a secluded and indulgent place to relax after a day in the sun. The services of a sauna, hammam, Jacuzzi, gym, Steam Bath, Laconium, Tapidarium, and Salon, are all accompanied by soothing music. The Domes of Elounda views dining in one of their four restaurants as an invitation into their home. Blend Italian Fusion Restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine alongside a variety of specially-selected wines, creating a truly memorable dining experience. Topos 1910 Greek Seafood Restaurant is located right on the seafront under the branches of an olive grove. An a la carte menu here introduces guests to a wide range of fresh seafood, dished up in the soothing atmosphere of a terrace that looks across the sea to Spinalonga. The brand new Yaosai Asian Restaurant offers guests a menu of exotic delicacies. The main meeting point, however, is Tholos, a Greek & Multicultural Restaurant, in which breakfast is served in the mornings and a platter of varied flavours in the evenings. Guests can also choose to dine privately in the comfort of their own suite. On five weekends between the months of June and October, the Yasosai Restaurant is taken over by prestigious chefs from across the road, bringing you alternative, innovative flavour combinations; on top of this, various theme nights and cooking events are held throughout the year, which are always worth booking in advance. Four bars, all of which are pool or beach-side, are open for cocktails and snacks in the afternoon or evening. The Grand Domes Bar offers a relaxed lounge experience with sensational views, while the Breeze Bar allows guests to sip drinks with the sand between their toes. The Domes of Elounda in Crete is a bubble of paradise on a fairly undiscovered stretch of the Cretan coast, with idyllic beachfront, numerous tranquil pools, stunning dining options, and a luxury spa, all within the walls of a picturesque complex.