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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Crete • Elounda • SPLURGE

avg. $425 / night

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At a glance

Crete hotel with Minoan-Ottoman architecture facing the historic Spinalonga fortress across the Gulf of Mirabello.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and history-focused travelers

Highlights:

  • Terracotta pavilions and domes echo Minoan and Ottoman layers
  • Directly faces Spinalonga fortress island, a 1957-abandoned leprosy colony
  • Rooms with unobstructed Gulf of Mirabello views and full-height glass sliders
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PB hotel design editorial

Directly across the water from the Venetian fortress island of Spinalonga — one of Europe's last active leprosy colonies, abandoned only in 1957 — the Domes of Elounda Autograph Collection was built with an awareness that few hotel sites carry this weight of recent history. The architecture responds with a terracotta-rendered massing of low pavilions and domed volumes that borrows from the Minoan and Ottoman layers embedded in eastern Crete, the copper-toned plasterwork warm against the deep blue of the Gulf of Mirabello at dusk. Flat roofs step down toward the water, punctuated by those rounded domes that give the property its name, while full-height glazed sliders dissolve the boundary between interior and terrace. Inside, the rooms move between two registers depending on category. Older accommodations lean into a Mediterranean warmth — walnut tones, linen curtains pooling onto travertine floors, upholstered lounge chairs facing balconies with unobstructed water views toward Spinalonga. More recently refreshed suites adopt a darker, earthier direction: charcoal-upholstered beds, rattan-panelled wardrobes, woven baskets and graphic wall markings that gesture toward a broader Mediterranean-African craft vocabulary. The restaurant terrace, framed by raw timber pergola beams and pendant wicker lights suspended on red cord, sets teak-slatted chairs against banquette seating piled with striped cushions — casual enough to feel honest about where it sits, which is at the edge of one of the most charged views in Greece.

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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Reviews

3,004 reviews

"Just returned from another brilliant stay at Domes of Elounda. We went before when my daughter was small so thought of it as a great place to go with kids (shallow entry beach, warm sea, brilliant 70m family pool, good kids club). She’s grown up now and wanted to go back, I wasn’t sure what it would be like with only adults but I needn’t have worried, it was excellent. There are two peaceful adults only pools. A dedicated adult area of the beach and in the restaurant. They have expanded the hotel since we were last there but everything is quite spread out (club cars take you everywhere) so it feels peaceful and relaxed. The hotel was full when we were there but we never had any trouble finding a lounger. The best thing about the place is the very kind, friendly and welcoming staff. Stella at guest services was just as brilliant as we remembered. Lambis & Pavlina at the beach made sure we never ran short of ice tea. Vassilis and Kirakos looked after us at the restaurant too. We were very sad to leave and can’t wait to return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 30, 2026

"Excellent service. Friendly and accommodating staff. Restaurants with view of the bay and great food. Nice clean beach. Great room with view and amenities. Worth the price for this experience. Highly recommend and would come back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"We arrived on July 25th and have received nothing but exceptional service. From check-in to suggestions for excursions the staff has been friendly and accommodating. We have eaten at two of restaurants and the beach cafe. The food has been tasty and plentiful. The Tholos Restaurant buffet whether it was for breakfast or dinner had a great selection of food to choose from."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"This is a true five star hotel. The hotel and it's grounds are vast and set on the side of a hill overlooking Spinalonga island. They do offer a golf cart service to get around if you don't feel like walking. I just walked as I was staying in the core open plan room, which wasn't that far from the main site where breakfast is served. Shout out to the lady who makes the breakfast omelettes at the omelette station...so good! I loved their private beach, preferred it to the adults pool, as the pool feels overlooked. I didn't had any issues getting a lounger on the beach, as I would get there early. Beach staff are attentive, again you can tell they enjoy what they do. There's also an adults only section at the beach, which I always appreciate, and always ate at the beach restaurant which was excellent. The only issue I had was on the first night with howling wind due to a storm hitting the island, which the hotel can't do anything about. The hotel is also quite remote, so if you don't come in a rental car do come prepared, there is a shop on site where you can by snacks and toiletries - very helpful."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"The hotel is fantastic, spotlessly clean and really lovely staff. Thank you to Stella, Sara, Angeliki and all."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 20, 2026

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