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Blue Elephant - Adults Only

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A clear blue pool with a view of the sea and mountains, a palm tree, and a modern building with glass walls.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A balcony with two chairs, a table with breakfast, and a view of the sea and palm trees.
A modern dining area with large windows offering a scenic view of the coastline and hills.
A modern room with a flat-screen TV, a round mirror, a wooden desk with a chair, and a small table with fruits and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete, 730 08
  • Place, Almyrida Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kera
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalyves Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Studio

A modern hotel room with a balcony, a plush sofa, a bed with a blue bedspread, and a dining table with fruit and wine.

Standard Studio

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Superior Studio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Studio

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

Premium Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Comfort Studio, Accessible

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a view of the sea, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.

Comfort Studio, Accessible

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Studio, Partial Sea View

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, and a dining table with food.

Standard Studio, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Apokoronas

At Blue Elephant - Adults Only you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Almyrida Beach and within 20 minutes of Kera. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include Thai massages and facials along with access to the sauna. The coffee shop, Blue Elephant, serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym, Turkish bath/hammam, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Apokoronas hotel, attractions include Port of Souda and Old Venetian Harbor.

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kera - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Georgioupolis Beach - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Lake Kournas - 27 min drive - 22.4 km

Getting around

  • Chania (CHQ-Ioannis Daskalogiannis) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Souvlakerie - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Αρισμαρί - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mistrali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffeegram - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Elia & Thyme - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Blue Elephant - Adults Only

Blue Elephant - Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A seasonal outdoor pool, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Blue Elephant - Adults Only. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Apokoronas hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Beauty salon
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Elephant - Adults Only offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Apokoronas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open selected days. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Elephant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Steam room

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Thai massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 to 31 March, EUR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Blue Elephant
Blue Elephant Apokoronas
Blue Elephant - Adults Only Hotel
Blue Elephant - Adults Only Apokoronas
Blue Elephant - Adults Only Hotel Apokoronas

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Yep, Blue Elephant - Adults Only has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Yep, Blue Elephant - Adults Only is a short 3-minute walk from Almyrida Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Is there a spa on site at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Blue Elephant - Adults Only. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and Thai massages.

Does Blue Elephant - Adults Only have a pool?

Blue Elephant - Adults Only has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from April to October).

Is Blue Elephant - Adults Only family-friendly?

No, Blue Elephant - Adults Only is an adults-only property.

Does Blue Elephant - Adults Only serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Italian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

No, pets are not allowed.

Blue Elephant - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 106 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We stayed for 10 nights, absolutely beautiful hotel, great location, lovely buffet breakfast. Having our own pool on the balcony in the premier room was a blessing in the heat. My wife and I both had really nice and relaxing massages in the Spa. Will definitely book again, we had a great time. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place and location, walking distance to restaurants and beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice hotel new and clean.. nice people working there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A perfect place to relax and enjoy the tranquility and a fantastic view. Great breakfast, very nice and helpful staff. The room was equipped with a plunge pool which was really a handy facility. A special thanks to Penny in the reception for all her help and advice! We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay at the Blue Elephant, lovely hotel, in a beautiful location with amazing views. All the staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel was extremely clean and tidy. I will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect stay

Wonderful stay. Beautiful room with a great plunge pool and outstanding views. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location! Great service!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful grounds and roooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! I loved the (semi-)private pool in the room. The breakfast and pool were great as well. The small city down at the port is great to hang out with lot of restaurants. It is also less crowded than other areas in Crete. Really enjoyed the stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location lovely local town for food and drink. Staff very friendly. Property is on a steep hill but the views are great would definitely recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel with stunning views.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was amazing! The front desk agents were very helpful, professional, and kind! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Gorgeous modern hotel with semi private pools. Fabulous breakfast included. Wonderful staff. We had 3 rooms and an awesome stay. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service and facilities at the Blue Elephant Hotel were outstanding during our visit. The staff was friendly and helpful at all times. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this Hotel to any of our friends or family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent and perfect location, right near the sea and plenty of restaurants. Has bus around the corner where you can go into the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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It was awesome thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel with a great view.

Had a lovely stay. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. We are definitely coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Lovely staff. Everything very good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Awesome property conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shops and a bakery. Very close to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We had an emergency and had to leave early. The staff was very helpful in arranging flights.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel room was perfect and everything that the pictures presented. The staff was always happy to help and there for us if we needed them. This hotel was everything that we dreamed about.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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All I could have wished for, amazing stay!

Really wonderful location, stunning view, beautiful apartments and very kind service! I arrived early and was exhausted but thanks to the great solutions provided they made my start of the stay directly amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great getaway!

Great new contemporary hotel! We had a spectacular ocean view from our room 44. The breakfast was awesome with a wide assortment of foods, I would say the best breakfast included with your stay, 10 out of 10!
View from our balcony
View from the breakfast dining room
Just a sample of the fresh salmon w/cheese on a baguette.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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One of the best hotels I stayed at in Europe. Located right next to the beach and shops. Very clean. Staff is super friendly and fast for any service request. Food was delicious. I’ll be coming back many times over
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025