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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 manicures and pedicures, 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Children's club

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$675
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

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 personalised pillow menu. After in-room massages, blackout drapes ensure peaceful slumber.

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

View all photos for Phaea Blue Villa

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

Phaea Blue Villa

  • Beach view
  • 291 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Signature room

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
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

A pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

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
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool)

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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 59 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

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
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spinalonga - 19 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 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

  • ‪Blend - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tholos - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alyggos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mezzo Bar - ‬10 min drive

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 manicures and pedicures, 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 travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 47 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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.

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

Children

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*

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)

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Farming classes
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Sailing
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Bike tour information
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • 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 centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art gallery on-site
  • Designer shops on-site
  • Bicycle parking
  • Spa services
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Wine tasting room
  • Locally sourced food is prioritised
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soft drinks bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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
  • High chair

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 on-site 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 selected days.
Pop Up Restaurant – Overlooking the garden, this theme restaurant only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Votsalo Bar – Overlooking the pool, this bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Beach Bar – This beachfront bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
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 checkout. 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 to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 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 1 November and 30 April.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 that 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 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on 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 1 November and 30 April.

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 that you 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 car charging is available.

Is an 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 social distancing are available.

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

Have fun with on-site activities such as sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Additional recreation on-site includes fitness classes, helicopter/aeroplane 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 centre. 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 on-site 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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