Aparthotel

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

5.0 star property
Elegant beach aparthotel and outdoor pool
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Three Bedroom Mediterranean Pool Villa | Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 140 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed and 4 Twin Beds

Elounda Seafront Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 200 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 King Bed and 6 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 350 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds and 4 Twin Beds

Two Bedroom Executive Spa Pool Villa

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 200 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
  • 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

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 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)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Agios Nikolaos

A luxury stay in Agios Nikolaos awaits you at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass. You'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Alykes of Elounda and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Hiona Beach. Highlights at this beach aparthotel include a full-service spa, a nearby private beach and a restaurant. .Each apartment is individually decorated and features Smart televisions with satellite channels, along with free WiFi, a furnished balcony or patio and a sitting area. A microwave and room service make in-room dining easy, and the minibar provides refreshments. Nice touches to enhance your stay include bathrobes and slippers, while premium bedding and a pillow menu invite a good night's rest. An espresso maker, a down duvet and free international calls are also available. .A relaxing day at Elixir Spa Gallery can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The aparthotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free kids' club, gym and Turkish bath/hammam. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a hot tub and a sauna. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 5-property class Agios Nikolaos aparthotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Elounda Windmills and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Christian Basilica Poros Elounda.

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

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ergospasio - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Megaro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Eaters - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Deck Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Babel - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass

Elegant beach aparthotel and outdoor pool
Some rates at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site 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 such as 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 kids' activities (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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games 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. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and telephones; local and international calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 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 and check-out are 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.

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 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 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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 that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 all accommodation.

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.
  • 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 aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yep, Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

The closest beach to Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is Plaka Beach (6.8 km).

Is there a spa on site at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yep, Elixir Spa Gallery is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass have a pool?

Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

This property features a full-service spa, as well as premium bedding and late-night room service.

What makes Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass.

Is Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a free children's club, a children's pool and supervised childcare, it's no surprise that Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass is a hit with families.

Does Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary full brekkie is available daily from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

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

Are pets allowed at Elounda Gulf Villas by Sandglass?

No, pets are not allowed.