Phāea Blue

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December 2024

January 2025

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool) | Private pool

Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Bar

Parking included

Breakfast included

Pool

Room service

Explore the area

Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053

Plaka Beach
16 min walk
Spinalonga
25 min walk
Spinalonga Castle
28 min walk
Sitia (JSH)
95 min drive

Room options

Phaea Blue Villa

290 sq m
Beach view
Sleeps 8
2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

50 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

67 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature room

36 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

54 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

39 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool)

39 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

60 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 4
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

About this property

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and massage/treatment rooms.

Phāea Blue offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Phāea Blue. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Plaka Beach. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free valet parking and self parking
The 2 restaurants, poolside bar, and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym, mountain biking, and hiking/biking trails
0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Plaka Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Spinalonga Castle
Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Pets welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

Phāea Blue offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Phāea Blue. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

This 5-star Agios Nikolaos hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Blue Door - This seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner.

Anthos - This restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.

Pop Up Restaurant - This theme restaurant overlooks the garden. Reservations are required. Open select days.

24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Phāea Blue is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Free valet parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:30 AM
2 restaurants
1 poolside bar and 1 bar
24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

Blue Door
Anthos
Pop Up Restaurant

Things to do

24-hour fitness centre
Fitness classes
Bike rentals
Canoeing
Hiking/biking trails
Motor-boating
Motorised watercraft
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Pilates classes
Sailing
Scooter/moped hire
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Spa services
Surfing/body boarding
Waterskiing
Winery release events
Windsurfing
Yoga classes

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's games
Children's toys
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

Banquet hall
Lift
Library

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Tour/ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Pool sunloungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Spa

2 treatment rooms
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Massages
Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 86
Front entrance ramp
Step-free path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
3 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
Wheelchairs available on site

At least 80% of food locally sourced
Beach towels
Books
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Couples dining
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
Romance packages available
Smoke-free property
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillow menu
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels

Entertainment

Films for purchase
Premium channels
Satellite channels
TV

Food and drink

Champagne service
Free bottled water
Minibar

Access via exterior corridors
Chef
Desk
Guidebooks/recommendations
In-room massage
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Phone
Restaurant dining guide
Safe
Slippers
Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Please note: Guestroom photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.

A credit card deposit is only valid when card and cardholder are present at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets: EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property’s heated pool temperatures may range from 78-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius).

Property Registration Number 1040K015A0000201

We should mention

Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Blue Palace

Blue Palace Agios Nikolaos

Blue Palace Resort

Blue Palace Resort Agios Nikolaos

Palace Blue

Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Agios Nikolaos

Blue Palace Luxury Collection Elounda

Blue Palace Luxury Collection Agios Nikolaos

Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Crete Agios Nikolaos

Blue Palace Luxury Collection Crete Agios Nikolaos

Blue Palace a Luxury Collection Resort Spa

Phāea Blue Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

michele

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Phaea Blue Palace is amazing. The staff, the rooms, the dining are all superior. The staff is so helpful and kind. The view from the rooms are peaceful and breathtaking. It was a wonderful experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aida

5 Jul 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

11 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

Travelled with partner

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very Nice :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The property is old and lacks basics in the rooms. No connection to the TV, no speakers for music, no iron It’s about time for a refit and restyle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEOPOLDO

Travelled with partner

2 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

My wife and I were quite impressed with the hotel facilities and super professional staff. We celebrated our wedding anniversary and enjoyed an exceptional time. We ate at the Isola and Andos restaurants. Food cooked over wood fire tasted subliminal. Best option to stay in the Plaka and Agios Nikolai’s areas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I enjoyed my stay. Beautiful resort and stuff is very polite, helpful and friendly! Perfect spot if you are looking for luxurious and relaxing vacation.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Shannon, Rochester Hills

Travelled with partner

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

We enjoyed our stay at Blue Palace. The staff is very friendly - especially the parking staff. There are lots of dining options on the property. The location is great. It is close to Elounda/Plaka, but not too close so it still feels private/peaceful. It has tremendous potential. The breakfast buffet is great - tons of options. Our only complaint is that everything feels very dated. Also, the 'private' pools are not very private.

8/10 Good

Nasim

Travelled with family

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Upon our late-night arrival, the staff showcased commendable hospitality, accommodating us gracefully. It set a positive tone for our stay, making it all the more disheartening to witness a dent in this welcoming facade: two young girls at the reception who consistently came across as standoffish. Their demeanor starkly contrasted with the other reception staff members, who were consistently amiable and proactive. A standout amongst the staff was the concierge. He was not only resourceful but was the epitome of warmth, making him the most pleasant to deal with. His efforts significantly enriched our experience, and it was evident that he took immense pride in his role. However, the overall charm of the hotel was dampened when we discovered the state of our private pool. A layer of green algae draped the rocky sides, suggesting a clear lack of maintenance. For a facility that's promoted as a highlight, it's paramount that it remains in pristine condition for guests to enjoy. Housekeeping was a roller-coaster, varying from immaculate attention to detail on some days to a cursory tidying up on others. The most unsettling issue came during checkout. To our dismay, we identified charges on our final bill for items and services we never availed. While the hotel was prompt in addressing and rectifying the mistake, such oversight raises questions on attention to detail and accuracy, both crucial in the hospitality sector.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

7 Sept 2023

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful resort

We returned from 6 night stay. Beautiful large resort hotel. Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Our bungalow room with patio was roomy and lovely view. Pools amazing, food delicious. Nearby to two villages, one within walking distance with nice restaurants. Hotel just over an hour taxi from Heraklion airport but worth it! The beach is stones but access from marina. Water crystal clear. Plenty of activities. We went to the full moon party which was fun, dj plus fireworks. My only negative would be the holding of the Sun loungers at beach. Apparently not meant to book, but they were being held with towels, books and beach bags from 9.30 until after 2. This is unfair to other guests and could easily be monitored by the towel staff.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

THALIA, IRVINE

29 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Angelina

26 Jul 2023

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

21 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri, Bethesda

Travelled with partner

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

The Blue Palace is one of the most exceptional, stunningly beautiful hotel in Crete. Property cleanness but especially the staff, professional and very kind attitude makes this place even more special. Definitely a five star hotel.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

10 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

27 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great staff, very clean, perfect view, and couldnt have asked for better service quick response time with all needs! Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nell

25 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I never take the time to leave reviews, but for this property I will. It's a spectacular setting, like blow your mind, and the service was outstanding -- luxury all around. Small examples -- the piano playing durning the gorgeous breakfast, live music at night, the speed boat you can hire at the end of the dock. Rooms needs a tiny bit of updating so ask to stay in the newer part of the resort, which I didn't see but assume furniture and fixtures are a bit more to date. Other than that, I couldn't believe how incredible the place was for the price...

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

16 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

al

15 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Travelled with family and small children

14 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This hotel was amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet had a lot of great options. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone.

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About this property

Phāea Blue

Awards and affiliations

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and public transport

Food and drink

Restaurants on site

Things to do

Family friendly

Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

Spa

Accessibility

More

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Renovations and closures

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

Property is also known as

Phāea Blue Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

9.6/10

9.4/10

9.4/10

8.6/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michele

michele

10/10 Excellent

Aida

Aida

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Sally