Elounda Ilion Hotel

“Relaxing tranquil hotel with stunning views”

What a find this hotel is. Absolutely stunning views right across to Spinalonga and Elounda Bay. Arrived at night, and staff on arrival were courteous, helpful and friendly, which definitely set the scene for the holiday…such a calming tranquil place. Food outstanding quality, and the whole hotel i… more

What a find this hotel is. Absolutely stunning views right across to Spinalonga and Elounda Bay. Arrived at night, and staff on arrival were courteous, helpful and friendly, which definitely set the scene for the holiday…such a calming tranquil place. Food outstanding quality, and the whole hotel including dining areas, rooms and poolside spotlessly clean. We booked this as a last minute holiday, but feel really fortunate to have found this gem. The staff are friendly, professional, create a friendly and calm atmosphere…and Eva (?) even taught me a little bit of Greek! We would love to revisit this lovely hotel.

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“Very enjoyable”

Hotel in a great position, view of the bay is fantastic. Staff friendly and helpful, bar staff especially very good. Room was comfortable with a fantastic sea view. Would have given 5 except food ,although very tasty was never more than luke warm and lot of meals food was cold. Did mention but … more

Hotel in a great position, view of the bay is fantastic. Staff friendly and helpful, bar staff especially very good. Room was comfortable with a fantastic sea view. Would have given 5 except food ,although very tasty was never more than luke warm and lot of meals food was cold. Did mention but not acted upon. Maybe a microwave or 2 would help.

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“Stunning views, mmmmmmm!!!!!”

We visited this hotel at the end of the season. We booked it a few weeks before so had a bargain. BUT if you didn't and paid a lot, lot more you might of been disappointed! Good points first. Stunning views, very clean and helpful, hardworking staff. We were greeted late at night by a very polite… more

We visited this hotel at the end of the season. We booked it a few weeks before so had a bargain. BUT if you didn't and paid a lot, lot more you might of been disappointed! Good points first. Stunning views, very clean and helpful, hardworking staff. We were greeted late at night by a very polite gentleman, they had laid on food and drink for us all and then took us to our rooms. Our room was big, with a very comfy bed and an amazing view over the bay to Spinalonga. Tea/coffee/kettle and a fridge in your room. Double fitted wardrobe with hangers and a couple of drawers, plenty of space for clothes. The room was cleaned every day with clean towels.(until the end of the week) The pool and sunbeds were very comfortable with again spectacular views. Snacks served all day with tea/coffee,beer and cocktails served in plastic glasses but that's understandable in the pool area. Bar staff all very friendly. The restaurant. Again, fabulous views with very hardworking staff but in our opinion the food was OK,not the best we've ever had. Normal sort of options and at the beginning of the week very plentiful but by the end of the week there was no milk in the coffee machines, no butter and definitely not as much choice. Yes and I understand it's the end of the season but come on!! These are basics. The location of the hotel is half an hour work to Elounda village. But there are no bars/tavernas close by. But perfect if you like it quiet. Now to some of the negatives and I've mentioned the food. But why close the inside bar which I understand by reading previous reviews that is was closed a few weeks ago, when the evenings are much chiller and people want to sit inside. Why not close the pool bar in the evening. So at least people can enjoy your lovely cocktails and a glass of wine in a proper glass. No one is around the pool area. So don't tell us about rules. We were all told off one evening because we had taken glasses from the restaurant area into the inside bar area. Familes and couples just sat quietly chatting and enjoying the hotel drinks. We were told it was the rules!!! And yes they were lots of signs but maybe have a think about why customers were doing this. IF YOU PAID FOR A DRINK AT THE BAR YOU COULD HAVE A GLASS EVEN AROUND THE POOL IN THE DAYTIME. Very, very annoying. I'm sure you have plenty of time to pack away your bar etc now. Another annoying thing was towels. We started off the week with lovely clean dry towels but by the end of the week we would get maybe one and the others would be put outside blowing around in the wind. I am sorry to have to complain but just because it's the end of the season the hotel shouldn't let it's standards slip.

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“Beautiful Views over the bay, this is the only wow factor, a clean value hotel with pleasant staff on a steep hill”

Beautiful views over Elounda Bay, very clean, pleasant staff, the food was nice but is repeated over and over the same type of food, gets a bit boring after a week. You need to be fit to stay here, the walk up to it from the road is very steep and there are flights of steps to access everything. Th… more

Beautiful views over Elounda Bay, very clean, pleasant staff, the food was nice but is repeated over and over the same type of food, gets a bit boring after a week. You need to be fit to stay here, the walk up to it from the road is very steep and there are flights of steps to access everything. There is no entertainment at all, just one bar with a little piped background music, so if you want a reasonably inexpensive,quiet week away and don’t have high expectations then this is a place for you, I would say 3 star not 4.

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