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Luxury eco-certified hotel, walk to Plaka Beach

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Breakfast included
Free valet parking
Free WiFi
On private beach
Business center

With a stay at Phāea Blue Palace in Agios Nikolaos, you'll be 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Plaka Beach and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Spinalonga Castle. This luxury hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Istro Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

Grab a bite at Blue Door, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free valet parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Blue Palace Elounda, a Luxury Collection Resort, Crete

Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island 72053

Renovations & Closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Phāea Blue Palace features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This luxury hotel also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Onsite self parking and valet parking are complimentary.

Phāea Blue Palace is a smoke-free property.

  • Walkway to water
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Fitness facilities
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Express check-out
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Books
  • Free valet parking
  • Swimming pool
  • Food and water bowls
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Hair salon
  • Concierge services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Total number of rooms - 47
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Number of accessible parking spaces 3
  • Couples/private dining
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 34
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 86
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Wine release events
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2007
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Spa services on site
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Number of restaurants - 2
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • On private beach
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 3
  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare/activities (free)
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Playground on site
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Greek

Parking

Free self parking , Free valet parking

Room Amenities

Phāea Blue Palace offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Minibar
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Dial-up internet access
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Pay movies
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillow menu
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Chef
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.

Blue Door - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Anthos - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.

Pop Up Restaurant - This theme restaurant overlooks the garden. Reservations are required. Open select days.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Snorkeling on site
  • Surfing/bodyboarding on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Water skiing on site
  • Motor boating on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Fitness classes on site
  • Sailing on site
  • Scooter/moped rentals on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Scuba diving on site
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

  • Number of treatment rooms 2
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

This property’s heated pool temperatures may range from 78-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius).

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global)

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property registry number - 1040K015A0000201

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Blue Palace
  • Blue Palace Agios Nikolaos
  • Blue Palace Resort
  • Blue Palace Resort Agios Nikolaos
  • Palace Blue
  • Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Agios Nikolaos
  • Blue Palace Luxury Collection Elounda
  • Blue Palace Luxury Collection Agios Nikolaos
  • Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Crete Agios Nikolaos
  • Blue Palace Luxury Collection Crete Agios Nikolaos
  • Blue Palace a Luxury Collection Resort Spa

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-in is available.

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Phāea Blue Palace is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

  • Travelife
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