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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
Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection - Crete, Greece [Master Thread]
#46
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,200
Was looking at going there in October end. Online searches seems to suggest weather between 20-23c. Anyone been to Crete this time of the year? Is it swimming pool weather?
#48
Join Date: Aug 2007
Programs: AA Gold, 1MM, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Gold, EI Concierge
Posts: 303
Just spent a week here....wonderful resort. My only gripe would be that the executive lounge is at the wrong side of the resort - or they could have an additional one at the main adult pool section.
Great service...great views and facilities. Highly recommend.
Great service...great views and facilities. Highly recommend.
#49
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SMF
Programs: Bonvoy Titanium, SPG LTP
Posts: 1,523
I just booked an award stay for next summer. I was charged a deposit of over 1,000 Euros and my points are still in my account. Just wondering if this is standard or if something weird is going on. Not thrilled about loaning them a chunk of change for a year... Appreciate any insight.
#50
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,200
I just booked an award stay for next summer. I was charged a deposit of over 1,000 Euros and my points are still in my account. Just wondering if this is standard or if something weird is going on. Not thrilled about loaning them a chunk of change for a year... Appreciate any insight.
#52
Join Date: Feb 2015
Programs: qantas
Posts: 6
I understand that this property has recently opened a lounge ('Haute Living Lounge') for guests who book into the upper accommodation tiers. Is anyone able to confirm if lounge use is open to Marriott Gold and Platinum Elites?
#53
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jersey
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,154
I think haute lounge is only open to people with a room that has haute access. I don't believe it's a true executive lounge. But hopefully you will be upgraded to haute access like I was.
#54
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: STR and the rest of EMEA
Programs: LH HON, Marriott Platinum, ...
Posts: 731
We were able to use it during our stay in June as Platinum members. It's perfectly located next to the kids pool, so I wouldn't call it an executive lounge, but it is open 24h and provides food and drinks all day round.
#56
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: Marriott Ambassador, UA Mileage Plus 1K, AA Executive Plat, Marriott Ambassador Elite
Posts: 2,329
for those that have stayed here, any recommendations on specific rooms to request if any are better than the others? (not counting the villas) Heading next week and cant wait!
#57
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA | CLT, formerly LHR & AMS (with just a bit of PSP)
Programs: BAEC Gold, Hilton Diamond, BonVoy Titanium, (soon former) Caesars7*, (former) Wynn Black, HR "Icon"
Posts: 8,170
The resort is fabulous. I can barely find anything to complain about. Be sure to go to Plaka for dinner (very close, €5'ish taxi or walkable).
Stunning views. Stunning resort. (Picture from our suite terrace area below.)
#58
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Jersey
Programs: UA 1K, Marriott Lifetime PLT
Posts: 1,154
Award redemption, sea view with a jacuzzi a few weeks ago. Upgraded to a sea view with a private pool (instead of jacuzzi). But, the "key" was the location which was at the far end (for lack of a better term) of the resort with tons of privacy and stellar views (it was also higher up).
The resort is fabulous. I can barely find anything to complain about. Be sure to go to Plaka for dinner (very close, 5'ish taxi or walkable).
Stunning views. Stunning resort. (Picture from our suite terrace area below.)
The resort is fabulous. I can barely find anything to complain about. Be sure to go to Plaka for dinner (very close, 5'ish taxi or walkable).
Stunning views. Stunning resort. (Picture from our suite terrace area below.)
#60
Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, SPG/Marriott Plat, Hilton Diamond, UA silver, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 161
Do I pick this hotel or the blue palace by SPG? I prefer SPG as it will count towards my 50 nights, but this hotel seems to be much better as the pools are actually private and the beach has sand and not rocks. (stay will be for 5 night)
I'm torn
I'm torn
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