Crete · Elounda · Greece
Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux
Private bungalow pools and a large seawater pool · best Daytime for private relaxation, year-round for the seawater pool (assuming similar season to private pools)
- Heated
- Outdoor
Pool score
7.8/10
Meta rating
—/100
Heated pool check
Yes — the pool is heated
- Heated months
- Season not confirmed
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor
- Heated pools
- 1 of 3
- Confidence
- Low — research pending, treat as provisional
Heating details have not been re-checked recently. Not yet confirmed on the hotel's own website. Check the hotel site
Behind the numbers
How we scored this hotel
Two scores, two methods. The pool score is our editorial judgement of the pool itself. The meta rating is a weighted blend of every guest-rating source we track.
How the pool score is built
Five criteria, each rated 0–10, combined with fixed weights into a final 0–10 Pool Score.
7.8/10
| Criterion | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
Pool design & setting Architecture, materials, how the pool sits in the hotel | 10.0/10 | 25% |
View & atmosphere Skyline, sea, gardens, light, music, vibe | 7.5/10 | 25% |
Size & lounging space Pool dimensions, sunbeds, cabanas, deck space | 7.5/10 | 20% |
Access & seasonality Opening hours, season length, guest-only vs day-pass | 10.0/10 | 15% |
Service & maintenance Attendants, towels, food and drink, cleanliness | 2.5/10 | 15% |
Editor's note
Elounda Mare offers an exceptional pool experience, primarily driven by its luxurious private pools attached to deluxe and superior bungalows, as well as the Minoan Palace. The main large seawater pool, while mentioned less explicitly, appears to be a significant draw, complemented by ample lounging space in a beautiful garden setting. The overall emphasis is on private, serene water access, making the pool a central highlight of the stay.
We are still confirming these pool details. Treat them as provisional. Booking links may earn us a commission; they never influence the Pool Score or the ranking order.
Pool facts
Pool facts
Deluxe Bungalow Private Pool
Outdoor
Superior Bungalow Private Pool
Outdoor
Minoan Palace Seawater Pool
Outdoor
- Pools
- 3
- Size
- Large (150–400 m²)
- Saltwater
- Yes
Only facts confirmed by the hotel's own site or 2+ sources are shown as verified
Gallery
More from the property
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Sources & verification
How we verified this pool
Last verified
Not yet verified — we are still checking this property.
Why it's on the list
Private pools above Mirabello Bay
Sources we used
Editorial review based on the hotel's own website, recent guest reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, and our notes from the property.
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