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Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant
Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | Private kitchen
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

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Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72053
  • Elounda Windmills
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Plaka Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Spinalonga
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Sitia (JSH)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View

  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Elounda Seafront Villa

  • 200 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 350 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

  • 165 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Spa Facilities)

  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 115 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Suite, Private Pool, Sea View (Private Massage Room)

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is within a 5-minute drive of Alykes of Elounda and Elounda Windmills. .This beach aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Hiona Beach.

What's nearby

  • Elounda Windmills - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lake Voulismeni - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Plaka Beach - 14 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Spinalonga - 29 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪To Paradosiako - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Olio Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Eaters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vachus - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Elegant beach aparthotel and outdoor pool
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers 33 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Elixir Spa Gallery has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 33 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
All-inclusive rates are available at this aparthotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The aparthotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass has a restaurant on site.
Late night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave

Dining

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Late-night room service
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Climate control

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Free bottled water
  • Free international calls
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Gym
  • Supervised activities for children
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • 33 units
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2000
  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 105 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guestroom photos are representative of the rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Elounda Gulf
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Elounda Villas
Gulf Villas Aparthotel
Villas Elounda
Elounda Gulf Villas Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas
Elounda Gulf By Sandglass
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Agios Nikolaos
Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass Aparthotel Agios Nikolaos