Blue Palace a Luxury Collection Resort

Arrived late at night (via private transfer) so went straight to our room and enjoyed a bottle of wine from the mini bar sitting in the lovely warm air on our balcony and looking down in the dark at all the twinkly lights and pools and wondering what was part of the hotel and what wasn't. After a night in the most comfortable bed I think I've ever slept in, my husband woke me saying "if you thought the view last night was good, wait until you see this!". I got up and walked to the balcony to this absolutely stunning view of the sea below (we hadn't upgraded to a sea view room) and, most amazingly of all, across to Spinalonga (the very reason we were there). There's not enough space to go on about how wonderful everything was but, believe me, it was wonderful! From the buffet breakfast to die for (including prosecco to my absolute delight!), the ever polite and attentive staff, the little call bell by the sun loungers whenever you wanted a drink or a snack, the beautiful, clean and spacious room, the list goes on! We walked into Plaka every day which was less than a 10 minute stroll away, with its abundance of lovely tavernas and restaurants to choose from. But apart from that and a short boat ride to Spinalonga,we didn't really venture out very much at all as the hotel was so lovely, we were more than happy to just relax and enjoy the facilities there. Would we go back again? In a heartbeat - a real piece of luxury.

Contemporary luxury. Extensive variety of food. Spacious rooms. Unrivalled direct view of the island of Spinalonga. The hotel is actually just outside the small town of Plaka, rather than in/around Elounda.

This was our 2nd visit to blue palace and it did not disappoint. Fantastic location, great food & friendly staff. The village of Plska is within walking distance and offers great restaurants. Couldn't fault it again. Look forward to going back

Great hotel, in a great location. Great friendly staff. Spacious rooms . Beach fab including waiter service. Food was delicious but pricey as were some of the drinks. Only downside was a poor Wifi signal.

Stayed 7th to 18th June.Excellent hotel, great views of Spinalonga,very friendly and attentive staff.Short walk to Plaka which whilst being small has excellent restaurants particularly Giovannis and a good cocktail bar called Epico owned by Dimitrious who also has an excellent restaurant called Megaro in Elounda.Another good restaurant in Elounda is the Lotus Eaters owned by Daniel and Andrea.Elounda is a ten minute taxi ride or a one hour walk with a good selection of restaurants and bars