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Domes of Elounda

Elounda, Greece

A suite-and-villa-only resort on the shores of Elounda, with views to the fortress island of Spinalonga.

Property Overview

Domes of Elounda is built entirely of suites and villas—no standard rooms—with architecture drawing on the domed and pyramidal traditions of Greece, Carpathia, and Syria. The structures emerge from the hillside with minimal disruption to the landscape, set among flower gardens, stone pathways, and olive groves, with views across the sea to the UNESCO-protected island fortress of Spinalonga. Interiors lean into the natural palette of Crete, with works by internationally recognized artists alongside pieces from local makers. This is a resort that takes its setting seriously, with Cretan gastronomy, ancient Greek well-being traditions, and the pageantry of one of the world's most culturally rich islands woven into the experience at every level.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Adults: One free cocktail at the pool bar per adult per stay. Children: One free ice cream per child per stay.
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
  • Early check-In and late check-out (subject to availability)
  • Upgrade upon arrival, if available

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Agent Tips

  • Don't leave without a long lunch at Akti 1910, where the seafood is as fresh as it gets on the Cretan coast.
  • The view of Spinalonga from the resort is reason enough to linger on your terrace, but the island is also worth a visit up close.
Accommodations

Suites, residences, and villas only.

Every one of the resort's accommodations is a suite or villa, with architecture rooted in the organic forms of the Mediterranean: domed and pyramidal ceilings that capture sea breezes and shape living spaces at a genuinely human scale. The collection runs from suites through Core, Luxury, and Private Residences to full villas, with the Haute Living Selection covering the Luxury Residences, Luxury Villas, and Core Residences for those seeking an elevated tier of service.
Pool + Gym

Four outdoor pools and a private adults-only retreat inside.

Four outdoor pools, including one freshwater and three saltwater, make it easy to relax outside and soak up the sun. For a more relaxed pool experience, there's an adults-only indoor pool as well. The open-air fitness pavilion is fully equipped with Technogym equipment and sits within the Mediterranean landscape, making it one of the most scenic places to train. Personal trainers are on hand for one-on-one sessions and group classes, and an outdoor yoga pavilion with unobstructed sea views rounds out the well-being offering. Football and swimming academies are also available, alongside a full water sports program covering sailing, motorized cruises, water skiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, and more.
Spa

Three thousand years of Greek tradition.

Soma Spa at Domes of Elounda is built around a black mosaic seawater pool, framed by tinted glass panels and designed to blur the boundary between inside and out. The treatment menu draws on ancient Greek well-being traditions, a spa culture that developed over three thousand years ago, and updates it with products from ELEMIS, iS Clinical, and Codage Paris. Therapies span facials, body and massage treatments, stone therapy, energy and toning massages, pregnancy treatments, and hand and foot care, alongside a sauna and hammam.
Restaurant + Bar

From award-winning fine dining to Cretan street food.

Five restaurants cover the full range, from Cretan seafood to creative fine dining to street food. Akti 1910 is the resort's Greek seafood restaurant, while Makris is the award-winning fine dining option, serving Greek creative cuisine for guests aged twelve and older. Blend Nikkei & Wine brings a sleek, upmarket Nikkei concept to the lineup, and Tholos covers Greek and Mediterranean cooking with theme nights, children's menus, and vegetarian options. The Core rounds things out with street food in a casual setting. Vegetarian, dietary, children's, toddler, and gluten-free menus are available across the restaurants. And for drinks, there are four bars to choose from across the resort. Breeze All Day Beach Lounge sits prettily by the sand, while the Makris Pool Bar is by the main pool. Attached to the lobby is the casual Grand Domes Bar, and rounding things out is the Mesoyios Pool Bar by the Luxury Residences.
  • Vibe
    Rooted in place, relaxing, and chic.
  • Who's it for?
    We love Domes of Elounda for multigenerational families who want space, privacy, and a genuine sense of place, honeymooners drawn to the suite-and-villa-only offering, and well-being travelers looking for a spa program with real depth. History lovers, serious food travelers chasing Cretan gastronomy, and groups will all find what they're looking for here, whether it's a wellness retreat or a gathering of friends who want activities alongside downtime.
  • Location
    The resort sits on a private sandy beach in Elounda, Crete, roughly eight miles from the town of Agios Nikolaos and two and a half miles from the village of Plaka. Heraklion Airport is about forty-seven miles away, around an hour by car. The UNESCO-protected island fortress of Spinalonga is visible from the resort and accessible by boat, and the wider region offers some of Crete's finest beaches, gastronomy, and cultural heritage.

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