Elounda Peninsula Luxury Resort, Six Senses Spa

The Elounda Peninsula offers a luxurious and relaxing getaway in Crete with elegant villas, each equipped with private pools and terraces. There is also an exceptional spa and a number of fine dining restaurants, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and celebration. The service is exceptional, and the staff are friendly and accommodating – nothing is too much trouble, and they will all go the extra mile to make your stay special. We were greeted warmly with a short tour of the facilities with suggestions of what the hotel could help with should we wish to explore some Crete delights – which we did. The hotel arranged a driver and transport for us at our request to allow for a more relaxed tour of the Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, which is around an hour from the hotel but well worth the trip. My wife and 2 adult daughters stayed in a Presidential Villa, which was spacious and beautifully furnished. When we walked into the terrace area, I was impressed by the overall space on offer, across three levels and with steps leading down to a private (rocky) sunbed spot just a few feet from the sea. My family enjoys fine dining, and we were well look after in this area. Breakfast was leisurely and delicious in the Calypso Restaurant with a la carte choices rather than the buffet style that’s often provided these days. Panos and his team were warm and inviting providing a great start to each and every day. We only went to 2 of the restaurants available, these being Sumosan and Il Borro and both are outstanding. Il Borro is a Tuscan Bistro styled restaurant situated on the waterfront and next to the small harbour of the hotel. The dishes on offer reflect the style and taste of the Tuscan region but be warned that if you order the T-bone Fiorentina steak you will need to share with someone – it’s huge! Sumosan is part of the world-renowned group and is exceptional. The restaurant is tucked away on the peninsula overlooking the Aegean sea on a rocky outcrop which adds to magic of this restaurant. On a few nights it was a little windy and the sea was a little ‘frisky’ so if you sit at a table close to the sea you might get an occasional small splash, but this just added to the theatre of the place and our enjoyment. Panos, the manager and Dzanos were on hand to offer suggestions and to help us explore the exceptional wines that Greece has to offer. My tastebuds were delighted by a number of very fine wines and I’m grateful for their knowledge and efforts to make our dining experience exceptional, which it was. The spa services were also exceptional; you will be impressed by the grandeur and serenity that exists in this facility. My daughters, wife and I enjoyed a few massages and other spa services on offer, whilst also enjoying a relaxed swim in the pool overlooking the bay with the Aegean Sea beyond. I would definitely suggest that the use of the Spa should be part of any stay here. All in all, d

I always jot down reviews at the time but I am a bit late putting on Trip Advisor. This was an excellent hotel. Very welcoming when we arrived with a glass of bubbles, which went down very well after a long journey. Reception was very friendly and so helpful showing us around the complex. We had a junior suite with pool beach villa. Our room was wonderful and situated in a great place looking out to the sea. I would definitely recommend this room. Lovely to have the pool to step into but also you can walk down a couple of steps and you are on the private hotel beach. Our villa was shady, which was good but if you did want to get in sun I bought a lilo and floated in the pool which was in the sun or you can go down to the many sunbeds dotted around. The breakfast room was wonderful and there was a beautiful view. There was a special touch with having Buck’s Fizz at breakfast as well. One evening there was a Greek night with dancers and musicians. They were all very good and there was a great atmosphere. The one thing I would say is we booked to go at 8 thinking it was like England and a couple of hours for table so the hot food had got a bit cold. You actually had the table for whole night, so we could have booked earlier. I went to the spa and had a fantastic massage. It is expensive but it is totally worth it. It is a fantastic venue with a great view. The town is less than 10 minutes up the road and a great place with lots of restaurants and shops. There are lots of other places in surrounding areas to explore. I would definitely recommend this place to stay and hopefully we will return again.

This resort is magnificent. From the time we were greeted by the Concierge and she showed us the facilities; to the time we left, we couldn’t want for anything. The service is bar none, the suites are beautiful, the beds are incredibly comfortable; and the staff is friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurants is very fresh and delicious! We were so happy with our stay and are looking forward to our next trip.

We’ve just spent 5 days at this incredible hotel. We were welcomed with such friendly faces, which remained throughout our stay and throughout the hotel. The staff are all so helpful, you can really feel the fact it’s a family run hotel. As a family of 4 with 2 boys (12 & 8), we stayed in a 3 bed, peninsular collection suite with private pool. The accommodation was truly outstanding! The private pool was big enough to swim and play in, with plenty of sunshine throughout the day. The water was filtered sea water, but the salt levels seemed so low it wasn’t an issue at all. The beds were so comfy and each room was very spacious. Our view was stunning and uninterrupted. There are 2 small private beach bays, with crystal clear water. It’s so safe to swim in the sea here. Definitely take a snorkel!! The shared pool is a decent size and freshwater rather than salt water. There is also a baby pool and whirlpool. We ate at Il Borros, but no other hotel restaurant during our stay, mainly because we really like Elounda itself which has way more options for….fussier children! Il Borros was very good! The service is a little slow, but this just meant we didn’t feel rushed, which made a lovely change and we found the service is more ‘relaxed’ wherever we went in Elounda. Take UNO and you’ll be grand! There are extra charges for things that we weren’t expecting. The water slides are only available as either part of the kids club or for private hire (€30 per hour, I think). The football court is also available but at €50 per hour we decided to take up the lesson with the Valencia coach instead, which was €30 per child. I’m not sure we would have the football lesson next time. We didn’t use the spa as we only had 4 days and wanted to make the most of the outdoor pools and beach. There is a boat that takes you to the other 2 hotels attached to this complex, which runs evenings only, is free and well worth a trip. It’s a unique way to arrive at any bar / restaurant :) We were there for May 1/2 term and it didn’t seem busy at all, having said that, our boys made plenty of friends to play beach footie with every day. Weather temps were perfect! Hot during the day, cooler evenings - take a light jumper. There are so many wonderful things to say about this hotel. We have already emailed reservations to rebook for 2025. We can’t wait to return!

Amazing location but the service was second to none. Beautifully appointed suites, great food and plentiful water/beachside lounge chairs and umbrellas.The staff made you feel that you were the only ones staying there. A great spa and short nine hole course - everything you can ask for from a great resort.

We stayed at the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel. It was extremely disappointing. Our luggage was left on the first floor of the two floor suite, when the bedrooms are on the second floor. I guess the guests are required to take their bags to the second floor. The wifi did not work. The breakfast restaurant was boiling hot. It was very miserable eating there. The work out room is barely that. The bathrooms in our suites were not properly cleaned. Yes the umbrella are dangerous and guests injure themselves. The staff is overworked and unhappy. Four towels were left in a room for three people. If one wanted an extra towel, none were available. They do a great PR job with their internet promoter and PR staff, but that is all they do well. Shameful. My family and I have never been treated so poorly. All they care about is their money, and you must pay 100% upfront, non refundable before you even see your room. We learned that there are lots of great hotels in Elounda but the Elounda Peninsula All Suite Hotel, other than having a beautiful swim area, is in our opinion, not the Waterfront Jewel of Crete as advertised on their website