Our opinion: Set in a quiet location with beautiful panoramic views over Spinalonga island and the beach. This hotel is a member of the luxury collection of Starwood Hotels & Resorts and offers a fantastic range of indulgent spa treatments.
The luxurious Blue Palace Resort and Spa is situated in a peaceful location with wonderful views across the Mediterranean sea and out to the island of Spinolonga with its medieval fortress. This fantastic hotel has an amazing spa complex which offers an atmosphere of complete tranquillity and the sublime dining options will take your breath away.
Unwind with exquisite cocktails at the prime location of the resort. Furnished with sofas and Moroccan lounges and facing the alluring Aegean Sea, this is a perfect spot for serene relaxation any time of the day. On selected evenings, nightly entertainment of live jazz, piano and saxophone accompany your evening under the Greek stars. The Arsenali Lounge Bar serves an impressive selection of Sushi on Sunday Nights making the perfect pairing to compliment your cocktail experience. The accommodation uniquely combines traditional elements with contemporary elegance. This ultimately romantic resort is ideal for couples and families. Hotel provide extensive children facilities and amenities. In addition to an indoor and outdoor playground and two children's swimming pools, the hotel's offer a wide range of engaging activities including theatre, fishing, painting, and Greek dancing, creating fun-filled times during their stay with great memories to take home.
The hotel is nestled on a small cliff leading down to a long private beach with a lift or club carts from the beach to all levels of the hotel. Beach Bar offers an enticing array of snacks and drinks along with atmospheric music and pool or beach side service. Just 3 kilometres away is the village of Elounda with its tavernas, restaurants, shops and bars and the tiny fishing village of Plaka is just a few hundred metres away.
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Special offers
Save up to £1020 per couple - a discount of up to £510 per person. Book by 15th April 2012 for stays between 1st May 2012 and 31st October 2012. The earlier you book, the higher the savings.
Amenities
- 24 hr reception
- 24 hr room service
- A great selection of 3 bars and 5 restaurants
- Money exchange facility
- Jewellery shop
- Leather goods shop
- Wireless internet access in public areas
- News stand
- Conference & business facilities
- Laundry/dry cleaning services
- Private beach with free sun beds and umbrellas
- Private chapel of St Titos located by the sea
- Blue Palace boutique
- Romance department for weddings/honeymooners.
Leisure Activities
- 2 freshwater outdoor pools (heated during colder months)
- Outdoor sea water pool with under water music
- Thalassotheraphy Spa (suitable for persons 16 years upwards) spread over 3 levels with special programmes and a range of products and treatments
- 2 floodlit tennis courts
- Gym
- Table tennis
- Water sports available (under separate management, payable locally. Weather permitting).
For Children
- Children's swimming pool
- Playground
- Children's meals available on request
- Children's club (3-12 years)
- Babysitting (available on request).
Accommodation
Superior bungalows sleep 2/3 with individually controlled air conditioning, king size beds or twin beds, sitting area, bathroom with bath and shower cabinet, writing desk, LCD TV with satellite channels and pay per view movie selection, direct dial telephone, WiFi internet access, luxury bath amenities, bathrobe, slippers, beach towels, hairdryer, safety deposit box, mini bar and a sea view. Superior bungalows sleep 2/3 with private pool, superior bungalows plus a king size bed, separate living room, bathroom with separate shower and a Jacuzzi bathtub, VIP bath amenities, direct dial telephone and some offer an outdoor area with pergola and sun beds, outdoor dining table and a heated private pool of 30 square metres and sea view, island suites sleep 2/4 with sea view and private pool, maisonettes sleep 2/3 with private pool, junior suites sleep 2/3 with sea view and single rooms with sea view are also available at a supplement. All rooms offer a welcome basket upon arrival with seasonal fruits, a traditional Greek liquor and Greek delicacies. Mineral water is replenished daily.
Entertainment
- Theme nights in a la carte restaurants
- Manager's cocktail party
- Pianist in lounge bar some evenings.
Cuisine
The Arsenali Lounge serves drinks and light snacks on the terrace with unique sea views, the Isola Italian restaurant is perfect for casual lunches and dinner and the Votsalo Bar features a beautiful veranda. The Olea main restaurant also offers great views and serves breakfast in a traditional and healthy buffet with champagne daily (international cuisine available for dinner). The L'Orangerie awarded gourmet restaurant serves Mediterranean dinners, the Asia Blue restaurant offers fusion cuisine at its best, including Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese and Thai and the Blue Door restaurant is situated in an old fisherman's cottage on the waters edge with flood lanterns and Greek dishes for lunch and dinner. Special low calorie, vegetarian and children's meals are available on request.
Half Board dine around is served at all a la carte restaurants (drinks excluded). No credit is given in any other restaurant.
Additional Information
- Facts and Figures
- Accommodation Type: Hotel
- Accommodation Code: 22124
- Rooms: 251
- Floors: 2
- Lifts: 4 lifts (1 panoramic)
- Official Rating: 5 Star
Olympic Platinum
£109 per person. Private taxi, access to UK airport lounge, local wine and fruit in room, late check out, pre-booked seats, dedicated representative service, access to dedicated staff in the UK, VIP ticket wallet and luggage labels and resort information. (Subject to availability) Read More
Free Taxi Transfer
Taxi transfers included (unless otherwise specified)
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Special Bonuses
Summer Special Bonuses (for stays between April and October)
- FREE use of gym & tennis court (daytime)
- SINGLE PARENTS First child (2-12yrs) SAVE £300.00 per week on Bed & Breakfast when sharing a superior bungalow sea view with the parent (this offer is only valid for superior bungalow sea view and excludes the period 22/06-30/09)
- FREE mini club
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