Phaea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels Of The World, Elounda (Crete)
About the Hotel
Bungalows and Suites
Phāea Blue's Bungalows & Suites feature views of the Aegean Sea and Spinalonga Island. Frames open to verandas with private pools, daybeds, and sun loungers or patios that lead to gardens. The Phāea Blue Villa is a three-bedroom villa, that includes an open-plan living area, Klismos chairs, and art by Panayotis Alexiou, Philippos Theodorides, and Iannis Ganas. It also includes a private heated pool, dining areas, and barbeque facilities. Villa guests can use an in-room gym with a treadmill, TRX Home System, and Technogym Bench. Bathrooms have luxury Simmons(R) mattresses. All rooms are non-smoking and have tea and Nespresso coffee machines.
Mediterranean Dining Options
Phāea Blue offers dining venues. Anthós offers dishes with ingredients from the organic garden. Asia Blue serves Asian fusion cuisine, with dishes ranging from Japanese to Thai. Blue Door, a Greek taverna, offers seafood. Seasonal Italian dishes are available, cooked in a wood oven. The Arsenali Lounge Bar offers sunset views, cocktails, and champagne by the pool. Isola Beach Club offers light dishes, cocktails, and music. Votsalo offers cocktails made with local ingredients. Cooked-to-order eggs, fruit, salad, meat, cheese, Greek yogurt, and pastries are available. Blue Palace's signature tea collection, created in collaboration with Tea Route, includes four blends: Calming, Wild, Summer, and Spring.
Leisure and Wellness
Guests can exercise at the fitness center and play tennis. Water sports and wine tasting are available. The beach offers umbrellas made of thatch. The Phāea Blue Spa offers treatments and stoneware-vase candles designed by Christina Morali. Guests can take yoga and meditation classes. A Phāea Farmers Feast is held in the organic garden, where guests pick ingredients with the chef, Giannis Kalivretakis. Bonfires are lit at the private beach for cooking lamb.
Location and Transportation
Phāea Blue is located between Plaka and Elounda, 72 km from Heraklion airport and 65 km from Nikos Kazantzakis. Landmarks near the resort are Olous (4 km), Spinalonga fortress (2 km), and Paralia Schisma Elountas (3.5 km). Complimentary transfers are provided to and from HER airport or port.
Services
Phāea Blue provides butler service to villa guests, with services including fulfilling preferences, providing information, unpacking luggage, and organizing dining. A private chef service is available for in-villa dining and barbecues. The Blue Palace mobile app is available for online pre-registration and information about the resort, amenities, and attractions. The Benaki Museum has a curated collection in the lobby, featuring handcrafted pieces from Greek artisans. Guests can explore and purchase items from the Benaki Shop in the retail space.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Beach access
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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