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Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Quiet luxury with a Cretan edge

Phāea Blue is all about quiet, refined elegance that feels natural and intentional, with an understated sense of luxury that stays light on its feet. The lobby channels the intimacy of a private home, with Benaki Museum curated collections creating a subtle cultural narrative. Interiors keep the conversation going with sculptural pieces by Greek artisans and handwoven island textiles that dress the entrance, lounge, and library.
VIP Access

  • Blue-Flag beach access

    Slip through the underpass to a private pebble beach with calm, clear waters.

  • Farm-to-table dining

    A communal Farmers Feast unfolds in the organic garden, under the stars.

  • Wellness with a bay backdrop

    Two treatment rooms plus a pavilion for yoga, Pilates, and meditation.
$544 nightly
The total price is $637
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Total with taxes and fees

Amenities

  • Fine dining at Anthós with seasonal garden ingredients
  • Blue Door Taverna on the beachside waterfront
  • Votsalo Bar cocktails with a martini trolley
  • Beach water sports center for SUP and diving
  • Funicular lift linking hillside resort levels
  • Tennis courts for on-property match play
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Why we love this property

Culinary experiences await
Explore 3 restaurants and 2 bars, or book private dining with chef service. In-room champagne, local ingredients, and vegan options elevate the food journey.
Relaxation sanctuary
A serene garden and direct water access create a natural escape from daily stress. Spa treatments and yoga classes complete the wellness journey.
Luxury sleep experiences
Guestrooms feature premium bedding, champagne service, and a personalized pillow menu. After in-room massages, blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber.

Room options

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, wooden dresser, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Phaea Blue Villa

  • Beach view
  • 3131 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a small table, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.

Signature room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 569 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Sea View

A bedroom with a canopy bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a view of a mountainous landscape through large windows.

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a white sofa, blue pillows, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

  • Mountain view
  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A swimming pool with a stone border, a view of a lake, and distant mountains.

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

A person sitting by a pool with a view of a sailboat on the water and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

  • Sea view
  • 640 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A balcony with a view of the sea, stone wall, and two wooden chairs.

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 19 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Spinalonga - 19 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Istro Beach - 45 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Stalis Beach - 49 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Babel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Leonidas Taverna - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jungle Bar Elounda - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone Beach - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

  • Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World puts you 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Plaka Beach and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Spinalonga Fortress. You can indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and Blue Door, one of 3 restaurants, serves lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 47 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Please note: Guestroom photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.
    • A credit card deposit is only valid when card and cardholder are present at check-in along with matching photo identification.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Children's club*
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games
  • Toys
  • Baby bath
  • Bed rails
  • Stroller

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Farming classes
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 2007
  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine tasting room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritized
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Espresso maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water
  • Dining table
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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

Dining

Blue Door - This beachfront seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Anthos - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Pop Up Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Votsalo Bar - Overlooking the pool, this bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
Beach Bar - This beachfront bar serves light fare only. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Travelife. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses some solar energy. Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
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.
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).
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0000201

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World currently open?

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Does Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in are available.

What is there to do at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, helicopter/airplane tours, and Pilates. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center. Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World also has spa services and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and garden views.

What's the area around Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World like?

Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is located a short 16-minute walk from Plaka Beach.

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