Aparthotel

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Upscale beach aparthotel with spa
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | Private kitchen | Microwave, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
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2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • All inclusive
  • 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

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View

  • 1507 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Elounda Seafront Villa

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 3767 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

  • 1776 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 2153 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 1238 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Imperial Spa Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos retreat .You'll find Alykes of Elounda and Hiona Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. Elounda Windmills and Christian Basilica Poros Elounda are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Elounda Windmills - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Voulismeni - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Plaka Beach - 14 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Spinalonga - 29 min drive - 5.8 miles

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

Upscale beach aparthotel with spa
Some rates at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Unwind on the aparthotel's private beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass like a complimentary children's club and an outdoor pool.

Free breakfast is served daily. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury aparthotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a steam room. Self parking is free.

This 5-star Agios Nikolaos aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 33 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 menu
  • Minibar
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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 elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Guestroom photos are representative of the rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass to the airport?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is 44.3 mi (82-min drive) away from the Sitia (JSH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have an airport shuttle?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 105 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass to the beach?

This aparthotel is 2 mi (8-min drive) from Hiona Beach and 3.3 mi (35-min drive) from Kolokýtha. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offer free breakfast?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel.

What time is check-in at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

This aparthotel offers free self parking.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have a pool?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Elixir Spa Gallery, where you can enjoy body treatments, body scrubs, and massages.

How close is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass to downtown Agios Nikolaos?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is 1.4 mi away from Elounda.