Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
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Blue Palace is the Luxury Collection Marriott property at the northern end of the Elounda cluster — a cliffside resort terraced down the headland directly facing the islet of Spinalonga, with the closest and most direct fortress-island view of any hotel in the bay. The 251-key property is built almost entirely as standalone bungalows rather than a hotel block, with the signature unit being the Island Bungalow with Private Heated Pool — a series of 80 sea-front cottages stepping down the cliff, each with a 7m private pool angled to the Spinalonga view. The architecture is more traditional Cretan than the design-forward Daios or the contemporary Domes; the atmosphere is slightly older and quieter; the food programme is excellent (Blue Door for fine Cretan cuisine, Anthos for Mediterranean, Flama for grilled meat under the stars). The reason couples choose Blue Palace is the bungalow density — almost every room has a pool and a sea view, so the lottery of room assignment is essentially solved.
- ✓Priorizan spa y bienestar
- ✓Quieren acceso directo a la playa
- ✓Están dispuestos a invertir en una experiencia única en la vida
- →Necesita un resort estrictamente solo para adultos
- →Prefiere propiedades boutique e íntimas
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Island Bungalow with Private Heated Pool & Spinalonga View — front-row position on the cliff path, 7m heated private pool with the Spinalonga islet framed beyond, outdoor dining deck, indoor-outdoor bath. For honeymooners with a higher budget, the Royal Blue Villa is the resort's signature unit (200sqm, infinity pool, private garden — €2,500+/night). The Sea-View Suite without pool is acceptable but the Island Bungalow with Pool is the defining Blue Palace experience.
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Coste real desglosado — 7 noches para dos
Basado en habitaciones de gama media, vuelos en premium economy desde Europa, restauración completa y experiencias estrella. Ajústelo a su perfil real de viaje.
| Concepto | Coste estimado |
|---|---|
| Habitación (7 noches a $2,170/noche de media) | $15,190 |
| Vuelos (2 pax, economy/premium) | $1,800 |
| Traslados al aeropuerto / hidroavión | $200 |
| Restauración y bebidas (fuera de habitación) | $22,785 |
| Excursiones y experiencias | $700 |
| Spa / tratamientos estrella | $600 |
| Propinas y servicio (8%) | $3,038 |
| Total estimado | $44,313 |
Día a día
Su itinerario de luna de miel de 7 noches
Arrival at Elounda
Fly into Heraklion (HER) — 75 minutes by private transfer. Welcome drink on the bungalow terrace. Sunset cocktails at the Mirabello pool bar with Spinalonga lit by the last light. Dinner at Blue Door — set Cretan tasting menu.
Bay Day
Late breakfast on the bungalow terrace, morning at the private beach, lunch at Anthos beachfront, afternoon at the resort's serenity pool (16+ adults zone). Evening at Flama, the rooftop grill.
Spinalonga Island
Walk to Plaka harbour (15-minute path along the bay) or take the resort shuttle. Boat to Spinalonga, one hour exploring the Venetian-Ottoman fortress ruins. Lunch at Giorgos in Plaka. Afternoon spa session at the Elemis spa.
Knossos Day
Drive 75 minutes back to Heraklion — Knossos at 9am, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, lunch at Peskesi. Return for a sunset swim in the bungalow pool.
Spa & Rest
Pure rest day — late breakfast, 90-minute couple's massage at the Elemis spa, hammam, lounging in the bungalow pool. Dinner at Anthos on the beach terrace.
Sailing on Mirabello Bay
Half-day private yacht charter — snorkelling at Kolokitha bay, lunch on board, swim-stops at remote coves. Return for evening at Flama with sunset over Spinalonga.
Departure
Final breakfast on the bungalow terrace, last swim, 75-minute transfer back to HER. Blue Palace offers a paid late-checkout option (€100 to 16:00).
Evaluación honesta
Lo que debe saber antes de reservar
Blue Palace is family-friendly — children are present at the main pool and at Anthos restaurant. There is a Serenity Pool (16+) but no full adults-only zone equivalent to Domes' Haven.
The cliffside geography requires walking many steps — the bungalow path zigzags down the headland. Buggies on call but not instant.
The bungalow shower is open-plan and the bathroom design is the older Luxury Collection style — design-forward couples may prefer Domes Zeen or Daios.
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Plantilla de email para el hotel
Subject: Honeymoon inquiry — Blue Palace Elounda Dear Blue Palace team, We are planning our honeymoon [DATE]-[DATE] and would like an Island Bungalow with Private Heated Pool & Spinalonga View. Could you advise on availability, honeymoon package, Elemis spa treatments, and Blue Door tasting menu reservations? Thank you, [Your names]
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FAQ
Preguntas frecuentes
Good for honeymooners?
Yes — the Island Bungalow with Private Heated Pool & Spinalonga View is one of the great European honeymoon rooms. The bungalow density and Spinalonga-facing geography make Blue Palace the most reliable choice in Elounda for a sea-view-with-pool room.
Best time to visit?
May, June, September, and early October. The Greek-family August week can be loud at lunchtime — September delivers the same weather more quietly.
Book in advance?
Island Bungalows with Private Heated Pool book 5–6 months ahead for July–September. The Royal Blue Villa sells out 9 months ahead for summer. Mention honeymoon — Marriott Bonvoy members get strong upgrades when booked through the brand.
Adults-only?
No. Blue Palace is family-friendly with a partial Serenity Pool (16+). For full adults-only honeymoon, book Domes of Elounda Haven or Numo Ierapetra instead.
Best room type?
Island Bungalow with Private Heated Pool & Spinalonga View — the front-row cliffside bungalows with the most direct Spinalonga view in the cluster. The Royal Blue Villa is the higher-budget upgrade.
How to get there?
Heraklion International (HER) is 75 minutes by private transfer (€110–€140 each way). The resort arranges all transfers. Chania (CHQ) is the wrong airport — 3+ hours west.
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