Dec 26, 2016, 8:33 am
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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
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Nov 14, 2016, 11:34 am
#16
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: CT/ Germany - Ich spreche deutsch
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Just booked 5 night award stay for June 2017 and would naturally like to hear feedback on the property. As an SPG Platinum we stayed at the Blue Palace for 5 nights in 2014 but I decided to use some MR points here to try something different. (At 180k MR points for a suite it is a good deal in comparison to 80k SPG points for a room at the Blue Palace. Could have tried to use a SNA at the BP but that didn't work back in 2014 so this redemption guarantees me a suite.)
Nov 14, 2016, 11:49 am
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christianj, hopefully someone on FT will report back. Looking at TripAdvisor it seems to get good reviews so you may want to read some of those.
PS - Hopefully we'll have reports before your stay, but if not please report back after your stay.
Cheers.
PS - Hopefully we'll have reports before your stay, but if not please report back after your stay.
Cheers.
Nov 14, 2016, 12:08 pm
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Nov 14, 2016, 3:04 pm
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I usually come to FT first to read reviews & only go to TA if there aren't any/many on FT (regardless of chain).
Dec 24, 2016, 4:53 pm
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http://www.marriott.com/hotel-search...hotels.resort/
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Dec 24, 2016, 5:16 pm
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I believe breakfast is complimentary for all guests according to the Marriott website as well as this blogger's post. The descriptions of rooms list complimentary buffet breakfast as an amenity.
http://angelinatravels.boardingarea.com/2016/09/29/marriott-sweet-spot-redemption-resort-youve-never-heard/
http://angelinatravels.boardingarea.com/2016/09/29/marriott-sweet-spot-redemption-resort-youve-never-heard/
Dec 26, 2016, 8:33 am
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I believe breakfast is complimentary for all guests according to the Marriott website as well as this blogger's post. The descriptions of rooms list complimentary buffet breakfast as an amenity.
http://angelinatravels.boardingarea....e-never-heard/
http://angelinatravels.boardingarea....e-never-heard/
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Dec 28, 2016, 8:10 am
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Nice update to the post as I have a 5 night reservation there in June 2017. I just looked at my confirmation and there is no mention of "complimentary buffet breakfast" as part of the room description for the award nights on the confirmation email. It states "Premium, 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Sofa bed, Sea View, Whirlpool, Balcony." There is however mention of the complimentary buffet breakfast if you click on the room overview on the confirmation email and then it lists the complimentary buffet breakfast as the last entry under "Hotel Services & Amenities." Could see them arguing that the breakfast is not included since it is not specifically mentioned in the confirmation email but I do hope it is included.
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Feb 21, 2017, 1:42 pm
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Feb 22, 2017, 10:57 am
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Location: SNA
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We have 3 nights booked in May. This resort charges your card the full amount of your stay when you make your reservation. There is a 30 day cancellation policy with full refund and a non refundable if cancelled after 1 day policy, your choice. On the plus side, if you use your Chase Marriott card, you get your points when charged. I made 4 separate reservations because I wasn't positive on our flight plans and got a ton of points. I ultimately cancelled 3 and the points were deducted from my account.
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Feb 22, 2017, 6:16 pm
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I will do a trip report and let you know. Really looking forward to staying at this property. Their prices on Marriott website include taxes also. We reserved a 4 family, 2 bedroom room, sea view, hot tub on the balcony, for 344 euro a night, senior discount.
Feb 22, 2017, 6:21 pm
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When in May? Just booked the week of the 10th. Looking forward to feedback if you're there before me. if not i shall do the same.