Elounda Heights (Adults Only)

All the reasons we've stayed before remain the same. Caring staff, amazing views, fabulous breakfasts, refreshing pool, bright clean rooms and we are treated like family. I stayed in 4 other accommodations before arriving there and the shower at Elounda Heights was by far the best for pressure, heat and a well sealed shower stall. Was delighted to see the new water station which will greatly reduce the number of plastic water bottles. Always enjoy the library so I can trade my read books for new ones. Will be back as soon as we can!

I stayed at Elounda Heights meeting a couple of friends who have returned there for many years. That probably speaks for itself! The hotel is small, welcoming and beautifully situated for views of the bay below. This also means that the access is by steep, but paved roads, and directions given are clear and explicit. The room was compact but had everything I needed - terrace, bathroom that didn't feel too small, and a kitchenette that was clean and unobtrusive. Also sofa & TV. Wifi was good enough for streaming, and plenty of point for charging including 2 USB A sockets. Best of all is the cuisine with daily specials from Vasilis, who made me an excellent vegetarian dish that was simply what I wanted. Even the Greek salad from the pool bar was perfect. Thanks to all at the hotel for a perfect 'minibreak'.

We arrived at the Heights in early July for a 14 night stay, staying in our favourite studio Apollo. We have stayed here many times before since our first visit in 2009. This year we had spent the previous week in the Chania area, so after checking in, having a snack and a cold drink, we took advantage of the facilities and washed a week’s worth of our clothes. Over the years we have seen many changes and improvements. This year one of them was the installation of a chilled and filtered water dispenser located next to the pool bar. So, no more plastic bottles of water at the pool or in your fridge in your room. Around the pool you can either fill your own refillable bottle or ask for a reusable plastic drinking glass. In your room you now have a glass bottle which you can refill or exchange at the pool bar. As we had prebooked breakfast, the day starts with having to make decisions. When you arrive at the pool bar for breakfast you will see the specials board. The first decision to consider is shall we eat in or out tonight? Then, if it’s in, will it be the special or the à la carte? No rush with these answers as you have until about 4 p.m. to order a special. Breakfast starts with a selection of small freshly made savouries and cakes. Together with these is a basket of various breads and a selection of home made jams. Your next decision is what to order from the main breakfast menu. A huge choice to eat and drink all cooked to order. On our pool days there was another change this year. The heavy wooden framed pool beds have been changed for lightweight ones making them easier to move, all equipped with a comfortable mattress and, as previously mentioned, free chilled water. If you skipped breakfast there is an excellent snack menu at the pool bar with plenty of choice and cooked to order. The end of the afternoon has a happy hour (actually 2 hours) where the price of popular cocktails is reduced. If we have chosen to eat in for the evening meal we usually go to the bar to chat to the other guests first and, when you are ready, you cross the driveway to the restaurant. Our studio was on the ground floor and has a terrace where you can sit or use the sunbeds. The room is quite large with a very comfortable bed, sitting area, TV and small kitchen area that has a fridge, kettle and toaster etc. The bathroom is well equipped with shower gel and other bathroom products. The studio also has a large electronic safe, air conditioning, a hairdryer and an iron. The studio was kept spotlessly clean and the bed was very comfortable. The WiFi was good across the whole site. The evening specials are cooked by Vangelis who does fantastic food. If you have any special dietary requirements just let him know and Vangelis will cater for you. Once a week they have a pianist playing in the dining area and, on another evening, there is wine-tasting where every wine is paired with dishes of food. The wines are usually local or from further afield in G