Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites is located on the north eastern coast of the island of Crete, in southern Greece, just 1.5 km from Elounda Village and leisurely 45 minutes drive from Heraklion International Airport (HER). The town of Agios Nikoloas with an abundance of restaurants and shops is 5 km away from the Hotel.

Getting there

Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport (HER) is 65 kms from the Hotel (travel time approx. 45 min).

Transportation from/to Heraklion Airport by private transfer or rental car can be arranged. Should you require a quotation please contact the Hotel. Approximate taxi price is 110 euros each for up to 4 persons.

Driving Directions from Heraklion Airport

Driving Directions from Airport to the Hotel:

As you exit Heraklion airport, go straight ahead and follow the signs to AGIOS NIKOLAOS - this takes you eastward on the national main road.

After approx 65kms you will be approaching the town of “Agios Nikolaos”. You bypass the town by turning left at the first crossroads with traffic lights and then immediately take a right at the following set of lights. This is the road to ELOUNDA.

Continue to follow the signs for approx 6 kms from the last crossroad. The road will wind on, driving slowly uphill. Once you reach the top of the hill the road goes down towards the village of Elounda. On this downward stretch of road, the first turn off to the right is marked by the sign for ELOUNDA GULF VILLAS & Suites as well as other hotels. On the right hand corner of the road there is a small mini market, here you take the turning right. The small road heads downwards and approx. 50m on the right hand side you will come to the wooden gate which is the entrance to the Elounda Gulf Villas and Suites.

On your arrival at the Hotel, you will be met by our friendly and experienced staff. There will be someone to wait for you at the Reception which is located just after the wooden gate at your left hand side. Parking for your car is provided just after the wooden gate on your right hand side.

Local attractions

At Elounda Gulf Villas & Suites you enjoy a unique vantage point from which to explore the sights and sounds of Crete. Below is a small selection of things you can visit in the area around the hotel. The concierge team is at your disposal to help arrange any other activities or sights you may wish to visit.

• Picturesque lake in the town of Ag. Nikolaos
• Elounda’s traditional fishing village
• Spinalonga island
• Traditional cretan village "Kritza"
• Picturesque village of "Mochlos"
• Monastery of Areti
• 18-hole Golf Course in Hersonissos
• Knossos archaeological place
• Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
• Vai Palm forest