Dec 26, 2016, 8:33 am
Last edit by: littlevoices
This is an all suite property. There are about 85 units total including suites, villa and private residence. New villas are planned.
There is no resort fee, no parking or valet fees, and buffet breakfast is included daily regardless of your status with Marriott.
There is no exec lounge for elites.
The resort is located about 8 minute drive North of the town of Elounda. The small town of Plaka is 3-4 minute drive to the North.
The ferry to Spinalonga Island is 10 euro the round trip. The admission to the island is another 8 euro per person.
Haute Living lounge is only available for those who have paid for Villas.
Titanium benefits are generous (as at August 2020):
There is no resort fee, no parking or valet fees, and buffet breakfast is included daily regardless of your status with Marriott.
There is no exec lounge for elites.
The resort is located about 8 minute drive North of the town of Elounda. The small town of Plaka is 3-4 minute drive to the North.
The ferry to Spinalonga Island is 10 euro the round trip. The admission to the island is another 8 euro per person.
Haute Living lounge is only available for those who have paid for Villas.
Titanium benefits are generous (as at August 2020):
- Complimentary Breakfast in our Restaurant (Tholos) throughout your stay (When booking on redemption stay)
- One Complimentary Dinner in our Restaurant (Blend or their choice on check-in), drinks excluded
- Spa thermae Facilities (per Adult, per stay - was a 20 minute back massage)
- VIP Check-in over a signature aperitif overlooking the famous UNESCO protected islet of Spinalonga
- 1000 bonus points (in addition to any normal bonus), posts about 5-7 days later
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection - Crete, Greece [Master Thread]
Jul 11, 2018, 11:41 am
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Jul 12, 2018, 9:29 am
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Wow- I have the answer
We would like to kindly inform you the private pool of the Domes Luxury Villa with private pool can be heated in October at the extra cost of 100.00€ per night.
We would like to kindly inform you the private pool of the Domes Luxury Villa with private pool can be heated in October at the extra cost of 100.00€ per night.
Jul 12, 2018, 9:43 am
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Screw that.
Crete wasn’t an interesting enough destination for us to begin with. Neither Blue Palace nor Domes are 5* enough to bother with, either.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:04 am
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She did say that the Villas come with extra amenities
HAUTE LIVING - Welcome to Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotels
You should check the video Bhrubin - it looks pretty nice
HAUTE LIVING - Welcome to Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotels
You should check the video Bhrubin - it looks pretty nice
An exclusive beach, where you can sunbathe in style in your pre-booked sun lounge while you’re enjoying the spectacular view of Spinaloga Island and the Aegean.
Plus, the Haute Living Lounge, an HL-residents only, 24/7 accessible area with a series of all inclusive services
Dedicated villa manager
24/7 concierge services
Domes ultra-privacy villa check-in
Exclusive mobile phone with one-button access to the villa manager & room service manager
Daily aperitivo time before dinner (with tailor-made cocktails and canapes)
Pre-booked seafront sun loungers at our private beach, with exclusive services throughout the entire stay
Upgraded welcome amenities
Upgraded bath amenities
Pillow menu selection
Delivery service of grocery list
Exclusive Haute Living Events & Happening
And On Request
In-villa signature dining
Upgraded room service menu
Dedicated butler service
Helicopter transfers
Jul 12, 2018, 10:53 am
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She did say that the Villas come with extra amenities
HAUTE LIVING - Welcome to Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotels
You should check the video Bhrubin - it looks pretty nice
HAUTE LIVING - Welcome to Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection Hotels
You should check the video Bhrubin - it looks pretty nice
An exclusive beach, where you can sunbathe in style in your pre-booked sun lounge while you’re enjoying the spectacular view of Spinaloga Island and the Aegean.
Plus, the Haute Living Lounge, an HL-residents only, 24/7 accessible area with a series of all inclusive services
Dedicated villa manager
24/7 concierge services
Domes ultra-privacy villa check-in
Exclusive mobile phone with one-button access to the villa manager & room service manager
Daily aperitivo time before dinner (with tailor-made cocktails and canapes)
Pre-booked seafront sun loungers at our private beach, with exclusive services throughout the entire stay
Upgraded welcome amenities
Upgraded bath amenities
Pillow menu selection
Delivery service of grocery list
Exclusive Haute Living Events & Happening
And On Request
In-villa signature dining
Upgraded room service menu
Dedicated butler service
Helicopter transfers
Nickel and diming like that isn't impressive. I find that incredibly distasteful and not 5* at all.
Jul 12, 2018, 10:55 am
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It it really does look nice. It is a bummer about the pool but it does look huge & I bet it is expensive to heat in October.
We are going to do a deep dive this weekend but right now I am still leaning toward Domes.
Jul 12, 2018, 11:30 am
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I hope you have a fab time. Here's hoping that you might be able to press your Ambassador to press them to forego the $100 fee for the villa pool. (To me, that still is gouging.)
Jul 12, 2018, 11:39 am
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Jul 12, 2018, 12:13 pm
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I really don't think you guys will need the heater unless you are at the end of October. As long as the nights don't cool off too much it shouldn't be too bad.
Jul 12, 2018, 12:21 pm
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If we opt for Domes we wouldn’t heat the pool every day (I emailed back to ask about this). No point paying to heat it on days we are out touring the island.
And why Crete? I guess it goes back to college when I had friends who lived there and told me stories- I am a huge history buff and it’s a place I’ve always wanted to see.
And why Crete? I guess it goes back to college when I had friends who lived there and told me stories- I am a huge history buff and it’s a place I’ve always wanted to see.
Jul 12, 2018, 1:45 pm
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Crete is amazing.....and a worthy destination. And while I get the status and allegiance thing.....Elounda, the largest village closest to Domes and BP "invented" the deluxe high end resort in Greece in the mid 70s. There are so many incredible hotels and resorts along that coast line to stay. And they would not be charging you to heat the pool or turn on the AC. That sounds more like a big box corporate mandate.
Jul 12, 2018, 2:36 pm
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Crete is amazing.....and a worthy destination. And while I get the status and allegiance thing.....Elounda, the largest village closest to Domes and BP "invented" the deluxe high end resort in Greece in the mid 70s. There are so many incredible hotels and resorts along that coast line to stay. And they would not be charging you to heat the pool or turn on the AC. That sounds more like a big box corporate mandate.
Jul 13, 2018, 4:38 am
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Not allowing my toddler to carry her coco pops back to the room was another one. They expected us to pay and call for it to the room.
We were there in May and it was around 25c daily but the pools were freezing. I would imagine October to be much colder.
Jul 13, 2018, 7:35 am
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Both these resorts face east towards the water. In the case of the BP where we have stayed in a pool suite, the sun is gone from the pool terrace by mid morning and it was in the shade the rest of the day. There was no time for the water to heat with that limited sun time. I think the key to " heat or not" depends on the location of your room, and at the BP only the most expensive villas appeared to be facing SE to capture the mid afternoon sun.