Elounda Blu, Crete
 

Staying at Elounda Blu in Crete Sept 2012 and wondering if anyone has stayed there. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

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Thanks brotherlee. I did look thru your link and found those quite helpful but I also sometimes have a bit more faith in the 'seasoned' travellers on this site. If anyone can add some details it would be greatly appreciated.

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We stayed at Elounda Blu about five years ago. It is a fabulous hotel. Very stylish with wonderful views. Be sure to take a road trip south of Elounda where you head up the mountain, you'll find a couple of quaint roadside cafes with magnificent vistas over the sea.

Thanks for the info lkj2. From looking at some of the pictures just wondered if the hotel is within walking distance of taverns, etc.?

It's about a mile from Elounda itself. There are lots of tavernas in Elounda but the road may not be ideal to walk at night as it can be very busy. The local taxis from the square in Elounda are not very expensive though.

Thanks Wa145 - we were a bit concerned when looking at some photo's of the hotel view from the water that it seemed a bit remote but this helps.

If you want to visit Spinalonga - the island that was a leper colony, take the local bus to Plake or walk along the coast road and take the boat across from there. The boats from Elounda are larger and take big groups of passengers who all arrive at the same time. The small boat from Plaka usually only takes about 10 people. If you've read the book "The Island" which tells the story of the colony you can meet the real Maria who is mentioned in the book. She is a very elderly lady who sits in the taverna on the main road next to the bus stop in Plaka.

The actual town is at least, if not more, than a mile. You would have to take a cab or rent a car. This would not keep me from staying here, however. It is a contemporary and beautiful property and worth it in my opinion. I'd stay there again in a heartbeat if I went back to Crete (which we loved!)

Thank you all! The info definitely helps w/ my concerns.