Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
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About this property
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless i...
Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a sauna, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy Italian cuisine at Blue Elephant, a coffee shop which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
Located in Apokoronas, Blue Elephant - Adults Only is near the beach, a short 3-minute walk from Almyrida Beach and within 5 minutes by car from Kera. This spa hotel is 9.9 mi (16 km) from Port of Souda and 14.8 mi (23.9 km) from Old Venetian Harbor.
What's nearby
Almyrida Beach(0.1 Miles)
Kera(0.8 Miles)
Kalyves Beach(1.4 Miles)
Art of Living Glass Factory(2.3 Miles)
Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori(2.5 Miles)
Blue Coast(2.6 Miles)
Koutalas Beach(3.1 Miles)
Souda Bay(4.2 Miles)
Kiani Beach(4.6 Miles)
Kalami Beach(5.4 Miles)
Ancient City of Aptera(8.4 Miles)
Samonas Cave(8.4 Miles)
Aptera Fortress(8.8 Miles)
Kalyváki(9.5 Miles)
Samonas Olive Tree(9.6 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Ioannis Daskalogiannis Airport (CHQ)(19.9 Miles)
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Room service
Tour desk
Location
Almyrida, Almyrida, Greece
Almyrida Beach (0.1 Miles)
Kera (0.8 Miles)
Kalyves Beach (1.4 Miles)
Art of Living Glass Factory (2.3 Miles)
Historical - Folklore Museum of Gavalochori (2.5 Miles)
Blue Coast (2.6 Miles)
Room options
9
Premium Studio
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Plunge Pool
13
Superior Studio
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
5
Standard Studio, Partial Sea View
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
9
Comfort Studio, Accessible
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
11
Standard Studio
Room details
1 Extra-Large Double Bed
and 1 Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2
377 ft²
Air ConditioningHeatingWi-Fi (Free)
Guest reviews of Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
9.5
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Reviews of Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only highlight modern rooms with sea views and pools, strong cleanliness, and a relaxing atmosphere, creating a comfortable base for Crete getaways.
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Reviews of Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only highlight modern rooms with sea views and pools, strong cleanliness, and a relaxing atmosphere, creating a comfortable base for Crete getaways.
Staff are widely praised as friendly, responsive, and proactive, from arranging doctors or flights to helpful tour bookings. Many rooms feature balconies or private/semi-private pools with wide sea views, though several guests found the mattresses firm. Breakfast and the on-site restaurant receive strong feedback, with a few notes about limited variety or beverage choices. Expect a peaceful, adults-only stay on a steep hill near Almyrida's beach and restaurants, with standout service.
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Facilities
Facilities include an infinity pool plus private/semi-private room pools, a spa with well-reviewed massages, a small gym, free parking, and an on-site restaurant/bar; the hotel also arranges activities and tours.
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10
Das
21 Aug 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had such a lovely stay at Blue Elephant in Almyrida! The location is peaceful and quiet, about 45–50 minutes from Chania (CHQ) airport, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The absolute highlight was the staff – they were genuinely some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve ever met. Communication before, during, and even after our stay was excellent, and they always made us feel so welcome. The hotel itself is very clean and calm, best suited for couples or adults. My partner loved relaxing by the pool, while I made use of the small gym (don’t expect heavy weights, but it’s great for a hotel gym). Breakfast was really good, with enough variety even for us as vegetarians/vegans. The only small thing that could be improved would be having a few more veggie/vegan options on the lunch menu, but with so many restaurants in town, it wasn’t a problem. They don’t do dinner, but again, the local options were fantastic. Overall, it’s perfect for a 5–6 day relaxing holiday. We will definitely be coming back in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break in Crete.
We had such a lovely stay at Blue Elephant in Almyrida! The location is peaceful and quiet, about 45–50 minutes from Chania (CHQ) airport, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The absolute highlight was the staff – they were genuinely some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve ever met. Communication before, during, and even after our stay was excellent, and they always made us feel so welcome. The hotel itself is very clean and calm, best suited for couples or adults. My partner loved relaxing by the pool, while I made use of the small gym (don’t expect heavy weights, but it’s great for a hotel gym). Breakfast was really good, with enough variety even for us as vegetarians/vegans. The only small thing that could be improved would be having a few more veggie/vegan options on the lunch menu, but with so many restaurants in town, it wasn’t a problem. They don’t do dinner, but again, the local options were fantastic. Overall, it’s perfect for a 5–6 day relaxing holiday. We will definitely be coming back in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break in Crete.
10
Simon
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay. Beautiful room with a great plunge pool and outstanding views. Super friendly staff.
Wonderful stay. Beautiful room with a great plunge pool and outstanding views. Super friendly staff.
10
Angela
17 Sept 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Gorgeous modern hotel with semi private pools. Fabulous breakfast included. Wonderful staff. We had 3 rooms and an awesome stay. We will be back!
Gorgeous modern hotel with semi private pools. Fabulous breakfast included. Wonderful staff. We had 3 rooms and an awesome stay. We will be back!
10
Laurent
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay! I loved the (semi-)private pool in the room. The breakfast and pool were great as well. The small city down at the port is great to hang out with lot of restaurants. It is also less crowded than other areas in Crete. Really enjoyed the stay!
Great place to stay! I loved the (semi-)private pool in the room. The breakfast and pool were great as well. The small city down at the port is great to hang out with lot of restaurants. It is also less crowded than other areas in Crete. Really enjoyed the stay!
10
Karen Krischelle
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
10
A G
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location, the road from the airport is very twisty and narrow in places but worth it . The staff are the friendliest we’ve ever met , nothing is too much trouble, they even charged my cell phone when I couldn’t get it to work! Lovely breakfast and the rooftop restaurant is amazing, great food and ambience. We had massages which were excellent too. I highly recommend this place .
Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location, the road from the airport is very twisty and narrow in places but worth it . The staff are the friendliest we’ve ever met , nothing is too much trouble, they even charged my cell phone when I couldn’t get it to work! Lovely breakfast and the rooftop restaurant is amazing, great food and ambience. We had massages which were excellent too. I highly recommend this place .
10
Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
10
Nathalie
3 Jul 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
10
Anthony
31 May 2023
·
Stayed 3 nights
We had an excellent stay. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming we were shown to our room which was spotless a good size room with nice bathroom area. Room was serviced each day bath and pool towel supplied as well as toiletries. Room had a fridge useful for water drinks and snacks tea and coffee facilities in room. Breakfast included in stay was good contiental breakfastc as well hot items staff were attentive and welcoming.Hotel is located near to beach as well as many restaurants. The hotel has onsite restaurant bar and spa but we did not use these. Overall a very enjoyable stay would definitely recommend.
We had an excellent stay. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming we were shown to our room which was spotless a good size room with nice bathroom area. Room was serviced each day bath and pool towel supplied as well as toiletries. Room had a fridge useful for water drinks and snacks tea and coffee facilities in room. Breakfast included in stay was good contiental breakfastc as well hot items staff were attentive and welcoming.Hotel is located near to beach as well as many restaurants. The hotel has onsite restaurant bar and spa but we did not use these. Overall a very enjoyable stay would definitely recommend.
10
Kristina
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Most beautiful view, very nice furniture, the mattrass was little too hard. Steep way to walk to the city (5 minutes) and back again, nothing for problem walkers. Restaurant at the hotel excellent food and service,
Most beautiful view, very nice furniture, the mattrass was little too hard. Steep way to walk to the city (5 minutes) and back again, nothing for problem walkers. Restaurant at the hotel excellent food and service,
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Cleanliness
Most guests describe the hotel and rooms as very clean or spotless, including public areas. There is an isolated complaint about overall cleanliness and a swim-up pool needing attention.
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10
Saif
2 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very nice hotel new and clean.. nice people working there
Very nice hotel new and clean.. nice people working there
10
Andreas
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
2
Domenico
31 Jul 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Hotelbewertung: Leider enttäuschend – kein erholsamer Aufenthalt Unser Aufenthalt im Blue Elephant auf Kreta war leider insgesamt enttäuschend. Wir hatten uns auf ein paar erholsame Tage gefreut, wurden aber in mehreren Punkten enttäuscht. Das Bett war extrem hart und sehr unbequem, ebenso die Kissen – was unseren Schlaf deutlich beeinträchtigt hat. Nach mehreren Nächten mit Rückenschmerzen waren wir alles andere als ausgeruht. Wir hatten extra ein Zimmer mit privatem Swim-up-Pool gebucht, doch auch hier mussten wir Abstriche machen: Der Pool war teilweise stark verschmutzt und wurde nur nach Aufforderung gereinigt, was für ein Hotel dieser Preisklasse wirklich nicht akzeptabel ist. Auch das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr enttäuschend – die Auswahl war äußerst begrenzt und entsprach in keiner Weise dem, was man von einem gehobenen Hotel erwarten würde. Frische, Vielfalt oder Qualität waren kaum vorhanden. Die allgemeine Sauberkeit ließ ebenfalls zu wünschen übrig – weder im Zimmer noch in den öffentlichen Bereichen konnte man von echter Gründlichkeit sprechen. Insgesamt hat uns das Hotel einfach nicht überzeugt. Für den Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr Komfort, Sauberkeit und Service erwartet. Leider können wir das Blue Elephant daher nicht weiterempfehlen.
Hotelbewertung: Leider enttäuschend – kein erholsamer Aufenthalt Unser Aufenthalt im Blue Elephant auf Kreta war leider insgesamt enttäuschend. Wir hatten uns auf ein paar erholsame Tage gefreut, wurden aber in mehreren Punkten enttäuscht. Das Bett war extrem hart und sehr unbequem, ebenso die Kissen – was unseren Schlaf deutlich beeinträchtigt hat. Nach mehreren Nächten mit Rückenschmerzen waren wir alles andere als ausgeruht. Wir hatten extra ein Zimmer mit privatem Swim-up-Pool gebucht, doch auch hier mussten wir Abstriche machen: Der Pool war teilweise stark verschmutzt und wurde nur nach Aufforderung gereinigt, was für ein Hotel dieser Preisklasse wirklich nicht akzeptabel ist. Auch das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr enttäuschend – die Auswahl war äußerst begrenzt und entsprach in keiner Weise dem, was man von einem gehobenen Hotel erwarten würde. Frische, Vielfalt oder Qualität waren kaum vorhanden. Die allgemeine Sauberkeit ließ ebenfalls zu wünschen übrig – weder im Zimmer noch in den öffentlichen Bereichen konnte man von echter Gründlichkeit sprechen. Insgesamt hat uns das Hotel einfach nicht überzeugt. Für den Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr Komfort, Sauberkeit und Service erwartet. Leider können wir das Blue Elephant daher nicht weiterempfehlen.
10
Karen Krischelle
27 Jul 2024
·
Stayed 4 nights
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
10
Bettina
25 Sept 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und würden sofort wieder buchen. Alles war super sauber, modern und der Invinity Pool war ein highlight. Auch bei der Auswahl des Frühstücksbuffets war für jeden was dabei.
Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt und würden sofort wieder buchen. Alles war super sauber, modern und der Invinity Pool war ein highlight. Auch bei der Auswahl des Frühstücksbuffets war für jeden was dabei.
10
William
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
10
Linus
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Sehr nett und sauber. Wir kommen wieder
Sehr nett und sauber. Wir kommen wieder
10
Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
10
Esther
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Vom Hotel aus ist es zu Fuss nicht weit zum Strand entfernt, wo es viele kleine Restaurants am Strand entlang gibt. Auch genug kleine supermärkte und souveniershops. Das Hotel ist ein bisschen in der Höhe aber tolle Lage. Man sieht direkt zum Meer und das ganze Hotelpersonal ist sehr freundlich und kümmert sich den ganzen Aufenthalt um de Gäste. Die Infrastruktur im Zimmer ist modern. Ich würde sofort wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
Vom Hotel aus ist es zu Fuss nicht weit zum Strand entfernt, wo es viele kleine Restaurants am Strand entlang gibt. Auch genug kleine supermärkte und souveniershops. Das Hotel ist ein bisschen in der Höhe aber tolle Lage. Man sieht direkt zum Meer und das ganze Hotelpersonal ist sehr freundlich und kümmert sich den ganzen Aufenthalt um de Gäste. Die Infrastruktur im Zimmer ist modern. Ich würde sofort wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
10
Anthony
31 May 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an excellent stay. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming we were shown to our room which was spotless a good size room with nice bathroom area. Room was serviced each day bath and pool towel supplied as well as toiletries. Room had a fridge useful for water drinks and snacks tea and coffee facilities in room. Breakfast included in stay was good contiental breakfastc as well hot items staff were attentive and welcoming.Hotel is located near to beach as well as many restaurants. The hotel has onsite restaurant bar and spa but we did not use these. Overall a very enjoyable stay would definitely recommend.
We had an excellent stay. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming we were shown to our room which was spotless a good size room with nice bathroom area. Room was serviced each day bath and pool towel supplied as well as toiletries. Room had a fridge useful for water drinks and snacks tea and coffee facilities in room. Breakfast included in stay was good contiental breakfastc as well hot items staff were attentive and welcoming.Hotel is located near to beach as well as many restaurants. The hotel has onsite restaurant bar and spa but we did not use these. Overall a very enjoyable stay would definitely recommend.
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Rooms
Contemporary rooms offer balconies and wide sea views, with many units featuring private or semi-private plunge pools. Several guests found the mattresses firm, but overall comfort and space are appreciated.
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dino
25 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful grounds and roooms
Beautiful grounds and roooms
8
Nikesha Janel
25 Jan 2025
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Stayed 8 nights
Nice property! Very help start. Restaurant food was delicious! Only con-the beds aren’t comfortable.
Nice property! Very help start. Restaurant food was delicious! Only con-the beds aren’t comfortable.
10
John
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
Beautiful hotel with stunning views.
Beautiful hotel with stunning views.
10
Andreas
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
10
Simon
18 Jul 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay. Beautiful room with a great plunge pool and outstanding views. Super friendly staff.
Wonderful stay. Beautiful room with a great plunge pool and outstanding views. Super friendly staff.
10
Laurent
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great place to stay! I loved the (semi-)private pool in the room. The breakfast and pool were great as well. The small city down at the port is great to hang out with lot of restaurants. It is also less crowded than other areas in Crete. Really enjoyed the stay!
Great place to stay! I loved the (semi-)private pool in the room. The breakfast and pool were great as well. The small city down at the port is great to hang out with lot of restaurants. It is also less crowded than other areas in Crete. Really enjoyed the stay!
10
Marc
3 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great new contemporary hotel! We had a spectacular ocean view from our room 44. The breakfast was awesome with a wide assortment of foods, I would say the best breakfast included with your stay, 10 out of 10!
Great new contemporary hotel! We had a spectacular ocean view from our room 44. The breakfast was awesome with a wide assortment of foods, I would say the best breakfast included with your stay, 10 out of 10!
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Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
10
Nathalie
3 Jul 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
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Kristina
19 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Most beautiful view, very nice furniture, the mattrass was little too hard. Steep way to walk to the city (5 minutes) and back again, nothing for problem walkers. Restaurant at the hotel excellent food and service,
Most beautiful view, very nice furniture, the mattrass was little too hard. Steep way to walk to the city (5 minutes) and back again, nothing for problem walkers. Restaurant at the hotel excellent food and service,
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Service
Service consistently earns high praise for warmth and proactive help, including arranging doctors, flights, and tours. Guests repeatedly note friendly, attentive staff across reception, restaurant, and pool areas.
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Borhan
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
One of the best hotels I stayed at in Europe. Located right next to the beach and shops. Very clean. Staff is super friendly and fast for any service request. Food was delicious. I’ll be coming back many times over
One of the best hotels I stayed at in Europe. Located right next to the beach and shops. Very clean. Staff is super friendly and fast for any service request. Food was delicious. I’ll be coming back many times over
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Andy
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Lovely staff. Everything very good
Lovely staff. Everything very good
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Robin
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
The service and facilities at the Blue Elephant Hotel were outstanding during our visit. The staff was friendly and helpful at all times. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this Hotel to any of our friends or family!
The service and facilities at the Blue Elephant Hotel were outstanding during our visit. The staff was friendly and helpful at all times. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this Hotel to any of our friends or family!
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Karen Krischelle
27 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
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William
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
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Benson
31 Aug 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
I would recommend this Hotel to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday with great services. The staff were amazing, always eager to help. They helped me book some sites and tours which were great. The room was always clean and ready before l returned for day which was convenient. Conclusively, the staff and hotel made my holiday experience in Chania brilliant and l would recommend this hotel and experience for anyone.
I would recommend this Hotel to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday with great services. The staff were amazing, always eager to help. They helped me book some sites and tours which were great. The room was always clean and ready before l returned for day which was convenient. Conclusively, the staff and hotel made my holiday experience in Chania brilliant and l would recommend this hotel and experience for anyone.
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Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
10
Ashley
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an emergency and had to leave early. The staff was very helpful in arranging flights.
We had an emergency and had to leave early. The staff was very helpful in arranging flights.
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Nathalie
3 Jul 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
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Anthony
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff was amazing! The front desk agents were very helpful, professional, and kind! Highly recommended!
The staff was amazing! The front desk agents were very helpful, professional, and kind! Highly recommended!
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Location
Scenic hillside location in Almyrida with sweeping sea views, a short walk to the beach, restaurants, and shops. The climb is steep with many steps, which some find challenging, but it is a convenient base for exploring the Chania area.
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Marco
2 Aug 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent place and location, walking distance to restaurants and beach
Excellent place and location, walking distance to restaurants and beach
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Shari
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Super Hotel in ruhiger Lage, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten 5 Minuten zu Fuss entfernt, saubere Zimmer, top Service, sehr freundliches Personal. Großer Parkplatz (kostenlos). Liegt genau zwischen Chania und Rethymno und ist ein idealer Startpunkt, um mit dem Mietwagen die verschiedensten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Strände zu besuchen.
Super Hotel in ruhiger Lage, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten 5 Minuten zu Fuss entfernt, saubere Zimmer, top Service, sehr freundliches Personal. Großer Parkplatz (kostenlos). Liegt genau zwischen Chania und Rethymno und ist ein idealer Startpunkt, um mit dem Mietwagen die verschiedensten Sehenswürdigkeiten und Strände zu besuchen.
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Andreas
8 Sept 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
Ein wirklich schönes Hotel mit einem wundervollen Ausblick. Das Personal war stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Zimmer war sehr schön, modern und sauber. Auch die gesamte Hotelanlage war immer sehr sauber. Der Ausblick vom Pool und vom Zimmer aus sind wirklich traumhaft schön. In der Umgebung selbst sind einige Restaurants, Bars und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten fussläufig erreichbar. Das Hotel selbst liegt auf einem Hügel und hat auch viele Stufen. Das fanden wir persönlich nicht schlimm, sollte man aber können und mögen. Auch ein schöner Stein- und/oder Sandstrand sind innerhalb von wenigen Minuten fussläufig erreichbar. Unbedingt an den Strand gehen, welcher sich direkt unterhalb des Hotels befindet (eher links). Mit Glück sind da Schildkröten zu sehen, sehr schön und nur zu empfehlen. Das Frühstück war abwechslungsreich und lecker. Wir hatten auch mal mittags eine Kleinigkeit gegessen die ebenfalls lecker war. Alles in einem können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens empfehlen.
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Natalie
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Excellent and perfect location, right near the sea and plenty of restaurants. Has bus around the corner where you can go into the city.
Excellent and perfect location, right near the sea and plenty of restaurants. Has bus around the corner where you can go into the city.
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Paolo
29 Aug 2025
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Stayed 9 nights
Struttura mantenuta alla perfezione, personale molto disponibile, attento, veloce e super cordiale. Colazione molto buona e viste spettacolari. A pochi passi dalla spiaggia e dal centro di Almyrida, un piccolo paese con molti ristoranti e fuori dal caos. La salita per raggiungere l’hotel e’ un poco ripida ma aiuta a mantenere in allenamento anche i piu’ pigri come me, la vista dall’albergo premia il sacrificio.
Struttura mantenuta alla perfezione, personale molto disponibile, attento, veloce e super cordiale. Colazione molto buona e viste spettacolari. A pochi passi dalla spiaggia e dal centro di Almyrida, un piccolo paese con molti ristoranti e fuori dal caos. La salita per raggiungere l’hotel e’ un poco ripida ma aiuta a mantenere in allenamento anche i piu’ pigri come me, la vista dall’albergo premia il sacrificio.
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Matthew
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 14 nights
Great location lovely local town for food and drink. Staff very friendly. Property is on a steep hill but the views are great would definitely recommend.
Great location lovely local town for food and drink. Staff very friendly. Property is on a steep hill but the views are great would definitely recommend.
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William
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
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Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
10
Nancy
11 Sept 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Awesome property conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shops and a bakery. Very close to the ocean.
Awesome property conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shops and a bakery. Very close to the ocean.
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Esther
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 7 nights
Vom Hotel aus ist es zu Fuss nicht weit zum Strand entfernt, wo es viele kleine Restaurants am Strand entlang gibt. Auch genug kleine supermärkte und souveniershops. Das Hotel ist ein bisschen in der Höhe aber tolle Lage. Man sieht direkt zum Meer und das ganze Hotelpersonal ist sehr freundlich und kümmert sich den ganzen Aufenthalt um de Gäste. Die Infrastruktur im Zimmer ist modern. Ich würde sofort wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
Vom Hotel aus ist es zu Fuss nicht weit zum Strand entfernt, wo es viele kleine Restaurants am Strand entlang gibt. Auch genug kleine supermärkte und souveniershops. Das Hotel ist ein bisschen in der Höhe aber tolle Lage. Man sieht direkt zum Meer und das ganze Hotelpersonal ist sehr freundlich und kümmert sich den ganzen Aufenthalt um de Gäste. Die Infrastruktur im Zimmer ist modern. Ich würde sofort wieder ein Zimmer buchen.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and variety, and the on-site restaurant receives strong reviews. A few guests wanted more variety or different drink options and noted repetition across days.
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Borhan
22 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
One of the best hotels I stayed at in Europe. Located right next to the beach and shops. Very clean. Staff is super friendly and fast for any service request. Food was delicious. I’ll be coming back many times over
One of the best hotels I stayed at in Europe. Located right next to the beach and shops. Very clean. Staff is super friendly and fast for any service request. Food was delicious. I’ll be coming back many times over
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Matilda
27 Jul 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Oerhört fint och lyxigt spahotell. Otrolig utsikt från både rum och pool. Jättegod frukost och mat i restaurangen.
Oerhört fint och lyxigt spahotell. Otrolig utsikt från både rum och pool. Jättegod frukost och mat i restaurangen.
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victor
6 Jul 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Het uitzicht was grandioos, de infinity pool, het vriendelijke personeel, het hotel is modern met alle faciliteiten maar het allerbeste was het ontbijt! Verse en kwalitatieve producten, mooi gepresenteerd met veel variatie en als toetje...een grandioos uitzicht terwijl je ontbijt 😀
Het uitzicht was grandioos, de infinity pool, het vriendelijke personeel, het hotel is modern met alle faciliteiten maar het allerbeste was het ontbijt! Verse en kwalitatieve producten, mooi gepresenteerd met veel variatie en als toetje...een grandioos uitzicht terwijl je ontbijt 😀
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Josée
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Tout était parfait : emplacement, accueil, chambre, piscine, petit-déjeuner
Tout était parfait : emplacement, accueil, chambre, piscine, petit-déjeuner
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Silvana
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 6 nights
Excellent hotel that feels like a spa. Top service all around. Ate at the hotel restaurant twice to change things up. A little pricey but some wonderful plates and chef complementary dishes. Tuna tartar and pork dish were very good. Note that it’s located on a steep hill along with many steps from the pool to the room but we made it our daily workout.
Excellent hotel that feels like a spa. Top service all around. Ate at the hotel restaurant twice to change things up. A little pricey but some wonderful plates and chef complementary dishes. Tuna tartar and pork dish were very good. Note that it’s located on a steep hill along with many steps from the pool to the room but we made it our daily workout.
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Marc
3 Jun 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Great new contemporary hotel! We had a spectacular ocean view from our room 44. The breakfast was awesome with a wide assortment of foods, I would say the best breakfast included with your stay, 10 out of 10!
Great new contemporary hotel! We had a spectacular ocean view from our room 44. The breakfast was awesome with a wide assortment of foods, I would say the best breakfast included with your stay, 10 out of 10!
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A G
4 Sept 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location, the road from the airport is very twisty and narrow in places but worth it . The staff are the friendliest we’ve ever met , nothing is too much trouble, they even charged my cell phone when I couldn’t get it to work! Lovely breakfast and the rooftop restaurant is amazing, great food and ambience. We had massages which were excellent too. I highly recommend this place .
Fabulous hotel in a beautiful location, the road from the airport is very twisty and narrow in places but worth it . The staff are the friendliest we’ve ever met , nothing is too much trouble, they even charged my cell phone when I couldn’t get it to work! Lovely breakfast and the rooftop restaurant is amazing, great food and ambience. We had massages which were excellent too. I highly recommend this place .
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Anahita
2 Oct 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
We had an amazing stay at this hotel. Everything is super new, the rooms were spotless, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the spacious balcony with its beautiful view. The hotel is in an excellent location, close to Chania, with many lovely beaches and good restaurants nearby. Parking was easy and free of charge, which was a big plus. Breakfast was of very high quality and a great way to start the day. As a small suggestion, having a bit more variety would make it even better. The staff truly made our experience unforgettable. Everyone was incredibly kind and caring, especially Penny and Efi, who were always so welcoming that we found ourselves stopping by reception just to have a friendly chat. When we unfortunately caught the flu during our stay, Efi immediately helped us by arranging a doctor, and thanks to her support we felt better within a day. The restaurant team was also wonderful and took extra care of us while we weren’t feeling well. The hotel also offers a variety of tours, and we tried the JetSki tour, which was super fun and one of the highlights of our trip. Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we would love to come back!
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Nathalie
3 Jul 2025
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Stayed 10 nights
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
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Mogens
22 Jul 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel with a good view over the sea. Difficult to walk up to the hotel from the sea, take the car, it’s very steep. Good breakfast, but only filter coffee is included. Cleaning personal starts working around 07:30.
Nice hotel with a good view over the sea. Difficult to walk up to the hotel from the sea, take the car, it’s very steep. Good breakfast, but only filter coffee is included. Cleaning personal starts working around 07:30.
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Espen
27 Jun 2026
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Stayed 10 nights
Perfect stay for ten days.
Perfect stay for ten days.
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Samprada
26 Jun 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Words cant describe on how pleasant our stay was. Excellent view from the hotel with eateries in walking distance and beautiful beaches which is easily accessible. The staff was so lovely, friendly and welcoming during our stay, went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend everyone to come stay at this lovely place with lovely staff. We will definitely be staying here again in near future.
Words cant describe on how pleasant our stay was. Excellent view from the hotel with eateries in walking distance and beautiful beaches which is easily accessible. The staff was so lovely, friendly and welcoming during our stay, went above and beyond. Would definitely recommend everyone to come stay at this lovely place with lovely staff. We will definitely be staying here again in near future.
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Callum
25 Jun 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
This was a super clean hotel with a lovely pool. The staff was professional and helpful. It’s just a couple minutes to the beach.
This was a super clean hotel with a lovely pool. The staff was professional and helpful. It’s just a couple minutes to the beach.
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Michael
19 May 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
A perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility and a fantastic view. Great breakfast, very nice and helpful staff. The room was equipped with a plunge pool which was really a handy facility. A special thanks to Penny in the reception for all her help and advice! We will be back!
A perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility and a fantastic view. Great breakfast, very nice and helpful staff. The room was equipped with a plunge pool which was really a handy facility. A special thanks to Penny in the reception for all her help and advice! We will be back!
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Ashley
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
We had an emergency and had to leave early. The staff was very helpful in arranging flights.
We had an emergency and had to leave early. The staff was very helpful in arranging flights.
FAQs about Blue Elephant Boutique Hotel & Spa - Adults Only
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival for arrangements.
Are airport shuttle services available?
A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the property in advance.
What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Apokoronas, just a short 3-minute walk from Almyrida Beach and within 5 minutes by car from Kera. It is approximately 9.9 miles from Port of Souda and 14.8 miles from Old Venetian Harbor.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
The property features a seasonal outdoor pool, operational from April to October, with access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- 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.
- The seasonal pool will be open from April to October.
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Popular amenities
Parking
Airport shuttle
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Room service
Tour desk
General
Room service
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Sauna
Steam room
Massage
Spa & wellness centre
Facial treatments
Breakfast in the room
Beach Sun Loungers
Snack Bar/Deli
Services
Tour desk
Housekeeping
Banquet facilities
Safe-deposit box
Bicycle rental
Luggage storage
Designated smoking area
Lockers Available
Activities
Swimming pool
Beach (nearby)
Billiards
Hiking
Pool outdoor
Live music
Pool (Infinity)
Outdoor Furniture
Pool (Seasonal Outdoor)
Terrace
Fitness Center (nearby)
Parking
Parking
Airport shuttle
Free parking
Internet
Free wi-fi