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#19 of 38 hotels in Elounda
Location
4.2
Cleanliness
4.4
Service
4.4
Value
4.1
Travelers' Choice
The Elounda Ilion Hotel in Crete was built in 1990 and since then has undergone many renovations and extensions with the final being in 2015. The hotel is built on a hill side offering a panoramic view to the bay of Elounda and the island of Spinaloga with its medieval castle. It is situated 10 kilometres from the city of Agios Nikolaos and 2 kilometres from the village of Elounda. The facilities of the hotel include a main restaurant, a snack bar, a central bar, satellite television room, billiard, children's playground, tennis court, mini golf and ping - pong. Also you can enjoy the hotel's swimming pool and your children the separate children's swimming pool. The hotel offers its own parking area.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Pool
Free breakfast
Golf course
Tennis court
Children's playground
Kids pool
Parking
Free wifi in the business center
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Billiards
Board games / puzzles
Highchairs available
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Minibar
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
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Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
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Clothes rack
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
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Mid-range
Mountain View
Languages Spoken
English, French, German, Greek
Location
55Somewhat walkable
Grade: 55 out of 100
261Restaurantswithin 5 miles
86Attractionswithin 5 miles
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Elounda, Crete 720 53 Greece
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This hotel has a lot to offer. Beautiful gardens. Amazing views. Spectacular sunrise. The most fantastic, friendly staff. I’m not good with names but a special thank you to Albert and Thalia from the pool bar, Costas and Rena from reception and the lovely maid who cleaned our room. We stayed for 2 weeks on a b&b basis. We had room 69, (originally given 88 but this was not for us) which afforded us amazing sea views, in daylight. The room could do with a few tweaks. Shower could be in a better position and a light above the kettle wouldn’t go amiss. The bed was very comfortable. Bedding and towels changed regularly. Breakfast was a mix of cooked and continental. Not the best breakfast we’ve had but we didn’t go hungry. The downside for us was the distance from Elounda. We’re not averse to walking but it was a minimum of 1.1 miles - 2.5 miles to walk for our evening meal. The road wasn’t the best either. It was very dark, local drivers were aware people might be walking but others drove like idiots. A taxi from the square in Elounda cost €9. We chose this option some evenings. HB is an option. We could have had evening meal for €25 pp. Night time entertainment is a no no. There’s a disco on a Saturday night but nothing else during our stay. If you want to do nothing but chill in amazing surroundings this could be the place for you. As much as we prefer quieter locations, this was a bit too quiet for us. If I could make a recommendation, it would be to provide a shuttle bus to Elounda.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Request a room higher up
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Oct 20, 2022
Dear Chris E, Greetings from Elounda Ilion Hotel. Thank you very much for your excellent review of our hotel. We are proud to know that you enjoyed the comfortable bed, delightful breakfast, beautiful view and supportive staff. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Elounda Ilion Hotel. With Best Regards,
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Had a lovely relaxing week at Ilion hotel. Stayed in a bungalow on a half board basis, lovely room and fantastic views. Hotel is very clean and staff are very friendly. You can walk to Elounda in approx 20 minutes and Agios Nikolaos is a 10 min taxi journey, both worth a visit. There is a small shop close to the hotel. Would recommend the hotel and would stay here again.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Bungalow is worth the extra cost
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Oct 15, 2022
Dear 14426RXsusang, Let us thank you for recommending Elounda Ilion Hotel after the experience you had with us! We are proud to know that you enjoyed your comfortable room, professional staff and unique view. We would love to welcome you back in the nearest future. Kind Regards,
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Had a week of total relaxation, we only boarded breakfast, which was fresh and well presented, if you want to unwind in a little piece of paradise I would recommend, we stayed in superior bungalow and our view was amazing,
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 30, 2022
Dear Vinny5, Let us thank you for choosing Elounda Ilion Hotel for your stay and we are glad we were able to meet your expectations. Our team is very happy that you enjoyed your stay at Elounda Ilion Hotel and that you enjoyed the view. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back at Elounda Ilion Hotel in the nearest future. With Best Regards,
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We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at the Elounda Ilion. Every aspect of the hotel was perfect. The location and views are idyllic, the cleanliness and housekeeping staff could not be faulted and the gardens were pretty and well maintained. The food was varied and always delicious everyone in our party could find something they really enjoyed each evening even the vegans and children. All the staff were extremely friendly and very helpful in every way. Thank you so much we will see you next year already booked up.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 21, 2022
Dear Jammydadger1224, Thank you for staying in Elounda Ilion Hotel and sharing your positive rating. We are proud to know that we have met your expecations and that you enjoyed our delightful food and polite staff. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Elounda Ilion Hotel. With Kind Regards,
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Arrived on the 3rd September to a beautiful hotel will amazing views out over Elounda Bay with Spinalonga in the distance. Stayed bed and breakfast with plenty of choices on offer. Lovely pool and plenty of sun beds around, great day time pool bar staff Vasiliki and Thania and in the evenings for pre or after dinner drinks Simos and Elbert! Nothing was every any trouble from all four of them, made to feel really welcome and a delight to talk too. Rooms are great we had a garden room with beautiful purples and pink flowers around. We loved it that much that we have booked to come back next year, this time opting for a room with a balcony to get more of that view either in the morning Sun rise or to see all the lights witnin the bay in an evening. A very well presented hotel clean and endearing people who are lovely to get to know… Throughly enjoyed our stay here. Sam and Nick.. Room 5…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 19, 2022
Dear Nicholas W, Thank you so much for your 5 star rating on your stay at the Elounda Ilion Hotel. Your feedback gives us motivation to keep improving our services and ensuring the highest level of satisfaction for our guests. It's a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the relaxing comfort of our pool and the quality of our hotel, the staff team and myself thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that we will be having you with us again in 2023!! With Kind Regards,
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My partner and I stayed here for 10 days in June. Upon arrival after a 5 hour delay in the early hours in the morning, at Stansted Airport, we were greeted by the most friendliest receptionist and he carried our bags to our room. Excellent first impression . The Morning all of the staff were excellent. Made some new friends as well. Christos, Vasilliki and Simos made our holiday. Attention to detail, always friendly and made our holiday as if we were VIP'S Vasaliki and Simos ran the pool bar and always had my very cold Mythos ready for me as soon as they saw me. Many a night we drank together and had a great time. I had a drink with the owners of the hotel and made new friends. Good food , good Location, good value for money... Definitely going again next year but this time booking direct with the hotel not as a holiday package.…
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 20, 2022
Dear 752jasony, Greetings from Elounda Ilion Hotel. Thank you for your 5-star review of our hotel. We are proud to know that you enjoyed our friendly staff, accessible location and delicious food. Once again, thank you for your excellent review and we look forward to welcoming you again soon at Elounda Ilion Hotel. With Kind Regards,
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Loved this Hotel and its Staff. Set on a reasonably steep hill and a good 30 min walk into Elounda, so as said before, not ideal for those with mobility difficulties. However I do have, and if its a relaxing, lazy days by the pool you are looking for then this Hotel is perfect. The views are stunning all around. Half Board stay and cannot complain about anything Food wise. Breakfast fully loaded Hot and cold Buffet with heaps of choice. Lots of salad and fresh fruit. Evening meal was always something different and good. We had bungalow 15. A couple of sets of stairs to pool, but worth it. Lovely bright and clean Room (see pictures) Serviced and clean towels everyday We enjoyed days by the pool, where the staff are amazing. Especially Thalia and her girls. She is an absolute joy and nothing is too much trouble. She works so hard with a smile all day! We spent a couple of nights away at Ag.Nik and were welcomed back here with a smile. …
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 19, 2022
Dear Mrs Cairojoann, Thank you very much for choosing Elounda Ilion Hotel for your stay in Elounda. We are proud that the tasty breakfast and dinner, professional staff and comfortable room contributed to your positive experience. Our team would like to express our gratitude for your positive comments and we would love to have the chance to welcome you back in the nearest future. With Kind Regards,
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Location: The hotel is in a wonderful semi secluded location next door to three other larger hotels. And we were in room 80 at the bottom of the hotel drive, it felt like our own apartment! The gardens are beautiful with Bougainville flowers growing everywhere. As I write this I am sat on the terrace above the verandah looking at the view and typing. This is the hotel for you if you want far reaching views of Elounda bay which stretch all the way to the edge of Schisms and you can just make put the peninsula where you will find remains of the sunken city olous. If you want to catch the bus to ag.nik or Elounta then it is a bit of a climb up a hill behind the hotel which leads to a large, busy main road. For ag. Nik cross road and stand at hut. About 3,60 euros for two on single ticket. It takes 40 mins to walk to Elounta but you can catch a taxi for 9euro. The hotel: On a slight incline and if your room is at the bottom it will take up to a minute to get to the very top of the hotel where the pool and bar area are. It is stunning!!! Olive trees and gardens make this place unbelievably breathtaking. There is only one main pool. One bar. One restaurant. The food each night is varied and a large bottle of water is around 4.50. wine was from 5 euros a glass. Soft drinks about 3 euros. The cakes are yummy and there are different lil pasties at breakfast and dinner. Lots of delicious desserts!!! The staff: Theo and Andreas and Giannis you are all true gents. And to the gentleman on reception you were excellent and thirty five years in the tourist industry is a milestone! Thank you Andreas and Giannis for the drinks and to Theo for offering us good and carrying out bags to the hotel room. The domestic staff are so kind they brought our washing in and laid it on the bed when they made up our rooms. The manager was always around in the evening and morning if she was needed. All in all the staff including the very talented gardeners keep this place looking special. We don't often return to the same place twice but we will certainly return! Goodbye and thank you for an amazing holiday…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 10, 2022
Dear Lily M, Thank you for choosing us to be your home away ! We try hard to provide the best possible service to our customers and their satisfaction is our reward. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a wonderful and discriptive review. It is wonderful to know that we met your expecations. We look forward to having you with us again in the future. Sincerely,
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Just returned from a 10 night stay, hotel is amazing, views from the pool and restaurant are the best I have seen. Staff very friendly and nothing was too much trouble Stayed half board and the food was very good. Be aware this hotel is set on the side of a hill, if you have any walking or mobility problems this is not the place for you but this has been noted in previous reviews. The hotel is a bit remote it is a 20-30 minute walk to the town centre or you can get in a taxi which costs £9 euros. There are plenty of bars and restaurants which are all around the beach and harbour. This hotel is an absolute gem, if you want a quiet relaxing holiday this is highly recommended.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Sep 7, 2022
Dear Alfiebow13, Greetings from the Elounda Ilion Hotel. Thank you for your 5-star review of our hotel. We were truly pleased to hear that you enjoyed our food, bar and pool area, and hotel staff. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back at Elounda Ilion Hotel in the nearest future. Kind Regards,
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This hotel is great value for money with some of the best staff you can get, very efficient room service/cleaning and good waiting staff. The waiting staff smile and interact with the guests and are very attentive and prompt both taking your order and delivering it. We went half board and booked with JET 2 holidays UK but you can travel and book independently. The town is a 20 minute walk but is full of bars and restaurants. You can get a boat ride from there to the tourist site of Spinalonga. The guest come from various EU countries.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Room Tip: All rooms seem to have sea views and to be honest the hotel was quiet across the board
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Response from Anna Tsapaki, General Manager at Elounda Ilion Hotel
Responded Aug 24, 2022
Dear rjwakefield, Thank you for recommending Elounda Ilion Hotel after the experience you had with us! We are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience at Elounda Ilion Hotel and that our staff made your feel at home. We would love to have the chance to welcome you back in Elounda for another stay. Best Regards,
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PRICE RANGE
$79 - $162 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GreeceCreteLasithi PrefectureElounda
NUMBER OF ROOMS
85
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Frequently Asked Questions about Elounda Ilion Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Nearby attractions include ARC Espresso Cocktail Bar ex Chez George (3.6 miles), Eklektos Bookshop (1.3 miles), and Cretan Olive Oil Farm (2.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Olondi Restaurant, Rakomelo, and Archontiko.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Elounda Ilion Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, Elounda Ilion Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Elounda Ilion Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a banquet room and conference facilities during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Elounda Ilion Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Greek.