Elounda Ilion Hotel

The lovely four-star Elounda Ilion is built on a hillside on the North-East of Crete, with stunning panoramic views over the bay of Elounda and the island of Spinaloga. Situated only 2km from the scenic village of Elounda and 8km from the city of Agios Nikolaos, the hotel has been recently renovated and offers 88 elegant modern rooms, sites and bungalows that come equipped with plenty of amenities.

Rooms are bright, spacious and well-decorated in a traditional Mediterranean style. The hotel has an attractive outdoor seating area with wood decking and comfortable arm-chair style seats, complete with small tables to hold drinks and snacks. Beside the pool, there’s plenty of poolside seating, parasols and outdoor sun terraces, perfect for basking in the Greek sunshine.

The Elounda Ilion features 88 rooms in total, of which 12 are suites, 39 are rooms and 37 are bungalows. All units come with a private bathroom with bath and shower, air conditioning unit, telephone, fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe deposit (for extra cost) and balcony with stunning sea views. Other facilities at the hotel include family rooms, paid Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, car hire, currency exchange, fax and photocopying facilities, garden, meeting and banquet facilities, outdoor pool, packed lunches and room service.

For more active holidaymakers, there are plenty of sporty activities at the hotel to keep you entertained. The hotel offers bicycle rental, allowing you to explore the local area at your leisure. There’s also billiards, children’s playground, mini golf, table tennis and a tennis court.

This is a great choice of hotel for both families and couples looking for high-quality accommodation with an excellent location in Crete. There are plenty of famous attractions nearby including archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, as well as a Venetian castle at Rethymno, making this an ideal choice for those interested in history and culture.