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Blue Elephant - Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Standard Studio, Partial Sea View | Balcony view
Fitness facility
Comfort Studio, Accessible
Free daily buffet breakfast
Blue Elephant - Adults Only, a serene retreat for those seeking relaxation. Enjoy a breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception, unwind with Italian cuisine at the on-site restaurant or rejuvenate at Blue Elephant Spa. With an arcade/game room, bar and seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers, previous guests have praised this upscale hotel.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Room options

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Superior Studio

Superior Studio

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Studio, Accessible

Comfort Studio, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Studio, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Studio

Premium Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Almyrida, Apokoronas, Crete, 730 08

What's nearby

  • Almyrida Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kalyves Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Kiani Beach - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Port of Souda - 17 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Marathi Beach - 39 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Symposium Gourmet (KBR 1) Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Platia Café Bar - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dionysos Beach Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Elena Tavern - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Elephant - Adults Only

Upscale hotel
At Blue Elephant - Adults Only, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a hair salon and an arcade/games room. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site Italian cuisine coffee shop, Blue Elephant, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and ocean views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Blue Elephant - Adults Only include thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

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 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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 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 have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
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 property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Does Blue Elephant - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Is Blue Elephant - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

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

What time is check-out at Blue Elephant - Adults Only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Blue Elephant - Adults Only provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Blue Elephant - Adults Only located?

Situated near the beach, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Almyrida Beach and Kera. Kalyves Beach and Art of Living Glass Factory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Blue Elephant - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place and location, walking distance to restaurants and beach
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and roooms
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing! The front desk agents were very helpful, professional, and kind! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel new and clean.. nice people working there
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Borhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Laurent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Das

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such a lovely stay at Blue Elephant in Almyrida! The location is peaceful and quiet, about 45–50 minutes from Chania (CHQ) airport, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The absolute highlight was the staff – they were genuinely some of the friendliest and most helpful we’ve ever met. Communication before, during, and even after our stay was excellent, and they always made us feel so welcome. The hotel itself is very clean and calm, best suited for couples or adults. My partner loved relaxing by the pool, while I made use of the small gym (don’t expect heavy weights, but it’s great for a hotel gym). Breakfast was really good, with enough variety even for us as vegetarians/vegans. The only small thing that could be improved would be having a few more veggie/vegan options on the lunch menu, but with so many restaurants in town, it wasn’t a problem. They don’t do dinner, but again, the local options were fantastic. Overall, it’s perfect for a 5–6 day relaxing holiday. We will definitely be coming back in the future and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful break in Crete.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Nikesha Janel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property! Very help start. Restaurant food was delicious! Only con-the beds aren’t comfortable.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen Krischelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Blue Elephant went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and ensure our stay was a good as possible. The facilities were modern and clean. The town itself had a lovely beach and great restaurants. I could not recommend highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants, shops and a bakery. Very close to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Job

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Blue Elephant. The property itself is lovely, with a lovely pool that has a gorgeous view, the rooms are spacious with everything you need. We had a shared plunge pool and loved it. We never saw our neighbours who we shared it with. The staff were also fantastic, with a special shout out Kostas and Emiliano at the pool restaurant and bar area. Penny at reception was also very helpful. Everyone we encountered was friendly and lovely. There were only a few things on the very small con list and that is while the breakfast buffet was lovely, it was exactly the same everyday, no variarion at all and the milk area was kept out in a fairly warmish area - if they'd put the milk in ice that would be great! But honestly, those were small things. The town of Almyrida is lovely, with everything in walking distance. Lots of great restaurants with friendly and lovely employees. Just note that if you have a mobility impairment there is a fairly steep hill from the main drag to the hotel. It would not be an easy walk to get up. We will definitely be back, it's one of the loveliest hotels we've stayed at.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Blue Elephant is amazing in every possible way!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mogens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice view

Nice hotel with a good view over the sea. Difficult to walk up to the hotel from the sea, take the car, it’s very steep. Good breakfast, but only filter coffee is included. Cleaning personal starts working around 07:30.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

José Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very relaxing and beautiful holiday. The hotel complex is top. The surroundings are not too crowded with tourists. It is nice that there are many locals in the village. One felt very comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Italy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and beautiful with amazing views. My only issue was the private pool wasnt heated and i went later in the season when it would get cold at night. So the water would be freezing maybe it doesnt make a difference if you go in june or july. Outside of that the hotel was amazing and i highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an excellent stay. The reception staff were very friendly and welcoming we were shown to our room which was spotless a good size room with nice bathroom area. Room was serviced each day bath and pool towel supplied as well as toiletries. Room had a fridge useful for water drinks and snacks tea and coffee facilities in room. Breakfast included in stay was good contiental breakfastc as well hot items staff were attentive and welcoming.Hotel is located near to beach as well as many restaurants. The hotel has onsite restaurant bar and spa but we did not use these. Overall a very enjoyable stay would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Herausragende Unterkunft mit top Lage. Ausblick von jedem Zimmer aus
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domenico

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotelbewertung: Leider enttäuschend – kein erholsamer Aufenthalt Unser Aufenthalt im Blue Elephant auf Kreta war leider insgesamt enttäuschend. Wir hatten uns auf ein paar erholsame Tage gefreut, wurden aber in mehreren Punkten enttäuscht. Das Bett war extrem hart und sehr unbequem, ebenso die Kissen – was unseren Schlaf deutlich beeinträchtigt hat. Nach mehreren Nächten mit Rückenschmerzen waren wir alles andere als ausgeruht. Wir hatten extra ein Zimmer mit privatem Swim-up-Pool gebucht, doch auch hier mussten wir Abstriche machen: Der Pool war teilweise stark verschmutzt und wurde nur nach Aufforderung gereinigt, was für ein Hotel dieser Preisklasse wirklich nicht akzeptabel ist. Auch das Frühstücksbuffet war sehr enttäuschend – die Auswahl war äußerst begrenzt und entsprach in keiner Weise dem, was man von einem gehobenen Hotel erwarten würde. Frische, Vielfalt oder Qualität waren kaum vorhanden. Die allgemeine Sauberkeit ließ ebenfalls zu wünschen übrig – weder im Zimmer noch in den öffentlichen Bereichen konnte man von echter Gründlichkeit sprechen. Insgesamt hat uns das Hotel einfach nicht überzeugt. Für den Preis hätten wir deutlich mehr Komfort, Sauberkeit und Service erwartet. Leider können wir das Blue Elephant daher nicht weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr nett und sauber. Wir kommen wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025