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Glykeria Hotel, hotel in Elafonisi

Located at the south-western corner of Crete, the family-run Glykeria Hotel features an outdoor pool with a sea-view sun terrace, and a restaurant.

Wonderful owners, unfortunately, the location and the value didn't meet our expectations.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
592 reviews
Price from£123.84per night
Xasteria, hotel in Elafonisi

Xasteria features garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Elafonisi.

The location is close to the lagoon actually is just across the place and a few minutes drive to the pink beach and its not crowded which is nice to walk around. The owner is so helpful and friendly that he attended all of our requests. He have suggested as well where to go and what to do around the area. We enjoyed our stay! Thank you! =)
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
530 reviews
Price from£92.99per night
Elafonisi Village, hotel in Elafonisi

Located in Elafonisi, 700 metres from Elafonissi Beach, Elafonisi Village provides accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant.

The beach is beautiful but has been ruined by sunbeds and amenities. It is no longer remote and private. It is over run with tourists. The accommodation was quiet as only one other place to stay at this beach. The pictures look nicer than the actual space inside. However, the outside is pleasant and quiet. The beach was much nicer early mornings and late afternoon as the hoards of tourists had left.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
835 reviews
Price from£104.13per night
Elafonisi Rooms For Rent, hotel in Elafonisi

Boasting family rooms, this property provides guests with a children's playground. The accommodation features room service and free WiFi.

Top number one
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
619 reviews
Price from£47.57per night
Lafo Rooms, hotel in Elafonisi

Located 800 metres from Elafonissi Beach, Lafo Rooms offers accommodation with a balcony, as well as a garden and a terrace.

Clean, well equiped, on the road to elafonisi
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
623 reviews
Price from£104.13per night
Elafonisi Paradise with Parking, WiFi, - Walking Distance to the Beach, hotel in Elafonisi

Set in Elafonisi and only less than 1 km from Elafonissi Beach, Elafonisi Paradise with Parking, WiFi, - Walking Distance to the Beach offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free...

The site near to the beach
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
641 reviews
Price from£88.61per night
Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family, hotel in Elafonisi

Featuring an a la carte restaurant, Elafonisi Resort by Kalomirakis Family is set amidst a garden with olive trees.

Excellent location. Large room. Clean and modern. Friendly reception.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
1,725 reviews
Price from£81.42per night
Panorama, hotel in Elafonisi

Situated in Elafonisi and only 1.9 km from Stómio Beach, Panorama features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Extremely clean, brand new bathroom, easy checkin. Beautiful views of the ocean from our balcony
8.5
Scored 8.5
Very good
Rated very good
576 reviews
Price from£61.28per night
Rooms Kochilas Elafonisi, hotel in Elafonisi

Rooms Kochilas Elafonisi is a small family run property, 5 km from Elafonisi beach in the village of Moni Chrisoskalitissis. Free private parking is available on site.

Andreas went above and beyond! Such a lovely atmosphere and loved it so much I extended my stay.
8.2
Scored 8.2
Very good
Rated very good
454 reviews
Price from£61.28per night
SMAROULA, hotel in Elafonisi

Set in Elafonisi, 2.2 km from Stómio Beach, SMAROULA offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

The room was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was quite equipped which allowed us to have light dinner and breakfast inhouse. The A/C was working great. The communication with the owner of the facility was excellent, he is very kind and helpful and he gave us nice tips to explore the area near Elafonnisi.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
212 reviews
Price from£54.42per night
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What guests said about Elafonisi:

  • 2.0
    Scored 2.0

    Elafonisi is the most overrated beach in Crete.

    Elafonisi is the most overrated beach in Crete. Super crowded. The sand is not pink. It's a normal sand. The beach resorts are expensive, usually they are full and the chairs are attached. On top of that, you need to walk 20 minutes to reach the sea.
    Gianluca
    Italy
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Amazingly clean. Great bed view. Food was wonderful.

    Amazingly clean. Great bed view. Food was wonderful. The pool and view is to die for... Thank you Maria for being such fun on our trip..you made our holiday with your generosity and kindness (Hope you like your photo!!) x
    Stella
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Breathtaking natural lagoon which everyone is coming to...

    Breathtaking natural lagoon which everyone is coming to enjoy. Get here before the buses arrive at 10 am or come after 4pm when buses leave otherwise I think it is too crowded. Consider staying overnight at Lafo Rooms.
    Elaine
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Elafonisi Beach, with its unique pink sand, is undeniably...

    Elafonisi Beach, with its unique pink sand, is undeniably stunning. However, during the day it can become extremely crowded, making it challenging to find sunbeds. Nevertheless, as the day transitions into evening, the beach becomes quiet, serene, and free from crowds, allowing you to fully appreciate its true beauty, especially during the magical moments just before sunset.
    Jessica
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    What a ZOO!!!

    What a ZOO!!! It’s mid October and the place is still super crowded. Cannot even begin to imagine the crowds in July or August. Crowds aside… it is an amazing place… beautiful, clear water.. great for young families. One can find a bit of privacy across the water on the spot.
    Katherine
    Canada
  • 10
    Scored 10

    A truly beautiful beach, the nicest I have visited in Crete...

    A truly beautiful beach, the nicest I have visited in Crete so far. It is also a very valuable and protected natural site. The beach offers a very varied environment. There is classic seating on the shore under umbrellas and bars. Towards the sea you can enjoy the shallow beach and the sea waves. On the other side there is a quiet shallow lagoon with several islets and a sand spit connecting the coast with the island of Elafonisi. The lagoon is just a paddle away. If you go further, the other side of the island is again washed by the sea and there is also quite a nice snorkeling environment. Because of the size and ruggedness of the place, you can easily find a space for yourself. But there are a lot of people. There is little shade on the spot, so the more experienced ones will occupy the better spots first thing in the morning. It's good to have something to protect you from the sun. You have to go back to the beginning for drinks and toilets, so count on that. Plenty of space to park on site, just the last stretch is not a groomed road so watch your tyres.
    Michal
    Czech Republic

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Elafonisi

  • From £81.42 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,725 reviews
    The whole family that runs the place was the best part of our stay! Helpful and always with a great smile...They made our stay great! The hotel is charming and very close to Elafonisi beach, just ten minutes by walk. The room was very comfortable, with relaxing views to olive trees in the morning, and to a starry sky in the night. The restaurant is great, lots of delicious options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast is not included but you can make your own in your cute kitchen at the room or enjoy the restaurant's menu.
    Ana María
    Spain
  • From £43.28 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 619 reviews
    Fab rooms within walking distance of Elafonisi Beach - both rooms spotlessly clean with en-suite shower/toilet (plenty of hot water). Fully equipped with fridge, kettle, cups, glasses, tea, coffee, sugar, bottled water - with a great mini-market/coffee shop (with friendly and helpful staff, fresh food, bread, sandwiches and home-made spinach pies, fruit, dairy, souvenirs) right across the road. Stelios, the owner, could not have been more helpful and attentive - an absolutely brilliant stay and I will stay here again.
    Debbie Todd
    Greece
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 114 reviews
    This was our fourth stay at Nireides Villas, we really love staying here. The villas are lovely, with a large living area downstairs and 2 double bedrooms upstairs. There are also 2 bathrooms, and the place is spotlessly clean. The communal pool is a highlight, being large and deep enough to properly swim in and there are 3 tavernas and 2 supermarkets within walking distance, Elafonisi beach is 5 minutes drive.
    Peter
    Germany
  • From £104.13 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 835 reviews
    Elafonisi village is a lovely accommodation designed in balance with the landscape around. Our room was spacious, renovated and clean. We had a beautiful patio with a sofas set with a view towards the sea and the sunset in front. So romantic in the evening! The restaurant has amazing view over Elafonisi. The people who run the place are so nice and made their best to accommodate our wishes. We loved it!
    Erika
    Netherlands
  • From £83.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 530 reviews
    Nice place, with well-equipped, clean and comfortable rooms. Quite calm, with very good location to reach Elafonisi beach. Nice tavernas around just a few minutes away by walking. The woman who met us was very kind and welcoming, and same goes for the host who we communicated with via Booking.
    Stanislava
    Bulgaria
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 36 reviews
    Couldn’t have found a better place to stay close to the marvel that is Elafonisi. The house had all the comforts and we were treated like v. i.p.’s (Crete has the nicest people!) Do not miss this incredible place. And go explore the wonders all around gorgeous Elafonisi
    Victoria
    Italy
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews
    Good location. Close to Elafonissi beach. Good for a family of 5 (2 adults/3 older teens). Nice that they provided fruit and water and cookies when we arrived. Parking available in front. You can’t see the sea from there but it’s a short drive to Elafonissi.
    Kelli
    United States
  • From £74.13 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 592 reviews
    Maria and her team are very caring hotel and restaurant at the top I recommend 200% a real gem this little restaurant for dinner or to have breakfast at the top all the flavors of crete are there again a big thank you to Maria who made this stay wonderful.
    Maxime
    France
  • From £59.50 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    Rooms are newly renovated and looked nice and clean. There were some complimentary snacks, coffee and tea in room, which was nice. Owner was really nice guy! It is really close to Elafonisi beach and there is mini market just next to the rooms.
    Tomáš
    Czech Republic
  • From £59.50 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 642 reviews
    It was very clean and all newly renovated.. Check in at the Mini market was friendly and handy for buying a picnic for the beach. The location was good for walking to the beach and the parking was excellent . The price Mae it very attractive.
    Robin
    France
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 576 reviews
    It was like having a natural air-condition. Very close to Elafonisi and Kedrodasos beach. Very friendly host. He agreed to keep our luggages after the check-out so we can pick them in the evening.
    Giorgos
    Poland
  • From £104.13 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 835 reviews
    It's an excellent location, very convenient for going to Elafonisi Beach. The staff was very friendly and the food was great! You have an amazing view from the dining area.
    Pavloglou
    Cyprus
  • From £61.28 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 454 reviews
    great location! 8-10' from Elafonisi & Kedrodasos beaches by car. we wanted it for the location and we were happy with all of it! bathroom in excellent condition.
    Nikos
    Greece
  • From £74.13 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 623 reviews
    Fantastic location right by the beach! Nice communication with the hosts with easy check-in( there is no reception). Comfortable bed, very clean.
    Archangel
    United States
  • From £74.13 per night
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 592 reviews
    The view was spectacular, and the room was well appointed. Everything you need, including beach towels in a beach bag and umbrella.
    lori
    Canada
  • From £59.56 per night
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 212 reviews
    10 minute drive to the beach, helpful owner, amazing bathroom, netflix/prime on tv, quiet town with super markets/restaurants
    Leah
    United States
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 124 reviews
    Beautiful house with tonnes of atmosphere in good location near Elafonisi and some other beaches. Comfortable and spacious.
    Michele
    Netherlands
  • From £83.56 per night
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 530 reviews
    The room is very clean and confortable. It is 10min from elafonisi beach. The staff on place was very nice.
    mouna
    France
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 576 reviews
    Perfect location to visit Elafonisi beach. It was clean and had a fantastic shower!
    Robin
    Netherlands
  • From £81.42 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,725 reviews
    the closeness to the beach and the restaurant. good air cnditioner
    Adriana
    Panama