Elunda is one of the most expensive and prestigious resorts of Crete Island owned by Greece. That is why most of the hotels in this resort belong to the high price category. Elunda hotels are popular among those provided by people (most of Europeans there), couples who want to spend a romantic vacation or honeymoon, as well as all those for whom good service and impeccable service.
Despite all of the foregoing, you should not create a false impression on Elunda - Of course, there are inexpensive hotels, just not so much and in general the resort is focused on a more luxurious vacation.
I will traditionally start my own review from the cheapest hotels, gradually moving towards more expensive.
I also care that all prices are exemplary, they are shown in rubles, and therefore directly depend on the fluctuation of the currency rate. For comparison, I will give Prices, valid for today's holiday in Elunda in June of the current (that is, 2015).
Hostels and cheap hotels
As I have already written above, there are cheap hotels in Elunda - it is usually hotels or apartments without stars in general or one-room or two-star hotels.
One of the cheapest accommodation options in Elunda is Elounda Oasis Studios. - Complex consisting of eight apartments, which is just 250 meters from the beach. Guests can enjoy small rooms that are equipped with a balcony, a small kitchen (in which nonetheless there is everything needed for cooking), bathroom, air conditioning and a TV. Free parking and wireless Internet are available on site. The whole setting is very simple, furniture, doors and plumbing are the cheapest, but clean. Nutrition in the room rate is not included, it is assumed that the guests will prepare themselves or visit the cafe. The cost of living is very low - 27 thousand rubles in 2 weeks in a double room. This option is suitable for those who would like to save, for those who do not need an excellent service and who does not confuse the Spartan atmosphere in the room, as well as for those tourists who would like to save on food and prepare themselves - after all, it always costs cheaper, What power in the cafe.
An option is a bit better (numbers look more presentable, the furniture is more modern) and a little more expensive - the hotel called Kalypso. which is the same as the previous one, is located very close to the beach. The room you have a telephone, safe, air conditioning, a balcony with beautiful views, hairdryer, bathroom, and a minibar. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. No food and cooking equipment No food can eat at the hotel's restaurant or in Elunda taverns, which are very close. The price for a double room for two weeks is 30 thousand rubles.
On the site of your own hotel reservation, you will find about ten more versions of cheap hotels in Elunda - the price will range from 27 to 35 thousand in 2 weeks, rooms and a set of services provided are different, but slightly - in general, for the money you will expect a simple room. (But as a rule with air conditioning), in the overwhelming majority of cases without breakfast, but with wireless Internet.
Three- and four star hotels
Hotels of the average price category in Elunda are a bit, mainly there are offered hotels without stars (or apartments) and a considerable number of luxury hotels.
From the average price category - that is, hotels for those who would like more comfort than in a hostel, but not ready to pay a luxury hotel in Elunda I found about four hotels.
There can be attributed, for example, a three-star hotel Elounda Akti Olous. which is located right on the beach.
What is the difference between this hotel from lower categories? First, the room is a better furniture, the room as a whole looks more comfortable, instead of an old TV, a flat-screen TV awaits you. Plumbing and shower in the bathroom also look more modern. In addition, breakfast includes breakfast (by a buffet system).
The hotel itself provides a lot more services - there is a restaurant, bar, fitness center, playground and game room.
Of course, all this determines the price - for two-week accommodation in the double room, the hotel asks 43 thousand rubles (breakfast included).
The middle price category hotels in Elunde offer more comfortable rooms, as well as an extended range of services - in the hotel, as a rule, there is a fitness center or tennis court, there are often some entertainment for children. Breakfast is usually included in the price. Prices for such hotels fluctuate from 23 to 67 thousand in two weeks.
Five Star Hotels
And finally, the most luxurious hotels in Elunda for the most demanding travelers - five star. Among the most visited and famous hotels, the following can be distinguished - Elounda Bay Palace, Elounda Beach Hotel, Porto Elounda Beach & Spa Resort, Elounda Mare Hotel, Blue Palace other.
The price of staying at the hotel five star starts from the amount of 170 thousand in 2 weeks and ends in the amount of 400 thousand for two.
In such hotels, you will find the highest possible choice of entertainment - in some hotels, the emphasis is on the spa procedures, in some - on the golf courses or other entertainment.
The rooms are spacious there, they have everything you need for a comfortable stay - ranging from a jacuzzi or bathroom with hydromassage and ending with the most modern technique.
There are restaurants and bars on the territory of hotels (usually offering different cuisine), so everyone can find a kitchen that he will like him.
Power type
Popular in some countries the type of nutrition "All inclusive" in Elunda is absent at all. In the cheapest hotels, food is not provided, which allows tourists to save on food. In the hotels of the average price level, there is usually breakfast, and tourists dinner and dine yourself. In some five-star hotels, you can meet half board - that is, breakfast and dinner.
In general, I would recommend to take a hotel with breakfast, because in Elunda there are a lot of taverns specializing in local cuisine, prepare there very tasty, and the portions are quite large.