Aquila Elounda Village

🆕 New for Summer 2025 – freshly updated offering in Elounda
🏖️ Beachfront setting with direct access via steps
🤝 Exceptionally warm, attentive service
🏊 Rooms with sharing or private pools for added indulgence
🍽️ Flexible board choices including All Inclusive Plus
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 237 | Blocks: 2 | Floors: 3 | Lifts: 4
Board options: All Inclusive Plus, Half Board, Bed & Breakfast
Minimum guest age: 16 years (adults-only concept)

Aquila Elounda Village enjoys a peaceful hillside position just outside Elounda, gazing across the calm waters of Mirabello Bay. The hotel has a private-feel stretch of shore accessed by steps, so you can glide between pool and beach with ease. Elounda’s harbourfront tavernas and low-key nightlife sit around 3km away, while boat trips to Spinalonga Island and day visits to Agios Nikolaos are easily arranged locally.

Beach: Direct access via steps
Elounda resort centre: approx. 3km
Agios Nikolaos: approx. 10km
Heraklion (HER) airport: approx. 70km

Approx. transfer time from airport: 2 hours 45 minutes

Elounda, Crete (Heraklion Area), Greece

The dining scene at Aquila Elounda Village is a real highlight, with four distinct restaurants and three bars to rotate between. The Gourmet Main Restaurant serves buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking and theme touches by the poolside, while three à la carte venues add a more intimate feel.

Chef’s Grill focuses on high-quality grilled dishes and international classics at dinner with show cooking. Mirabello, down by the beach, blends international, Greek and local flavours for relaxed lunches and leisurely sunset dinners, and Symposium offers refined, candlelit à la carte dining most evenings.

For drinks, you’ll have a stylish Lobby Bar (open into the early hours in high season) and a laid-back Beach Bar handy for daytime snacks and cooling drinks by the water. A smart dress code normally applies in the evening and reservations are recommended for à la carte restaurants; supplements may apply depending on your chosen board basis and seasonal operation.

If you opt for All Inclusive Plus, you’ll typically enjoy buffet meals in the main restaurant, snacks for a minimum of three hours per day, and a broad selection of local and international branded drinks from mid-morning into the evening – ideal if you like to keep holiday costs predictable. For more detail on typical inclusions, see what All Inclusive usually covers.

Three outdoor freshwater pools flow down the hillside on different levels, so you can pick the vibe that suits your day – perhaps a quieter upper pool for reading, and a lower-level pool closer to the bars for more of a buzz. Sun terraces are furnished with loungers and parasols, and pool towels are complimentary.

An indoor freshwater pool at the spa (heated between April and October, adults-only) gives you a relaxing retreat if you fancy some shade or travel at the very start and end of the season.

From the main terraces, steps lead down to a compact stretch of shore with direct access to the sea, where you can swim in clear water overlooking Spinalonga and the rugged coastline. As the hotel is built on a hillside, expect steps and changes of level throughout – it’s beautiful, but may be challenging for guests with reduced mobility.

The spa at Aquila Elounda Village offers a classic line-up of relaxation: sauna and steam room (both with local charges), a menu of massages and body treatments, plus beauty therapies to get you holiday-ready. Opening hours usually run from 10:00–18:00 between April and October, with times adjusted according to occupancy.

If you like to stay active, there’s an air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment and some resistance options, open 10:00–18:00 in season, along with tennis, table tennis and darts for friendly competition.

Entertainment ramps up as the season progresses, with daily daytime activities from May to October – often including aqua-based fun – and a varied evening programme of live music, in-house shows, quizzes and DJ sets. In April, the programme is lighter with occasional activities and entertainment.

Practical touches include a 24-hour reception with concierge and luggage storage, and the property carries a certified sustainable hotel credential, making it a good choice if you’re mindful of your environmental footprint.

Classic Double Room with Garden View
Sleeps 2–3. Calm and comfortable rooms with garden outlook, ideal as a base if you’ll spend most of your time around the pools and beach. Facilities typically include a flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, balcony, air conditioning, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, coffee and tea facilities, kettle, fridge, pillow menu and minibar (chargeable). Bathrooms come with a bath and shower attachment. Daily cleaning and towel change.

Classic Double Room with Garden View (Sole Use)
Sleeps 1. As above, but tailored for solo guests, with the same thoughtful amenities and garden aspect.

Classic Bungalow with Garden View
Sleeps 2–3. Located on the ground floor in low-rise buildings that echo a Cretan village feel, with a terrace or balcony looking over the gardens. Facilities mirror the Classic Double, including bathrobe and slippers, coffee facilities and pillow menu.

Romantic Bungalow with Garden View
Sleeps 2. Also on the ground floor and dressed with a softer, more romantic styling, these bungalows are perfect for couples celebrating something special, with garden views and the standard facilities including bathrobe and slippers, coffee facilities and minibar (charge).

Classic Bungalow with Sea View
Sleeps 2–3. Situated on upper floors for wider sea views from your balcony or terrace. Facilities are similar to the garden-view bungalows, with a bath and shower attachment and daily housekeeping.

Mythica Superior Double Room with Sea View
Sleeps 2–3. Part of the hotel’s Mythica collection, these upgraded rooms provide extra perks: a welcome drink at check-in, flowers, fruit, wine, champagne and traditional Greek sweets on arrival, priority à la carte reservations, daily turndown service, late check-out (subject to availability) and a small departure gift. Inside you’ll find a balcony or terrace with sea views, sunbeds in selected rooms, flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, bathrobe and slippers, hairdryer, coffee and tea facilities, kettle, fridge, pillow menu and minibar (chargeable).

Mythica Junior Suite with Sea View
Sleeps 2. More generous in space, with a lounge-style area and sea-view outdoor space. Mythica benefits apply (welcome amenities, turndown, late check-out subject to availability, priority dining). Facilities include sunbeds on the terrace in selected units and all the standard comforts.

One Bedroom Bungalow Suite with Sea View (Mythica)
Sleeps 2–3. A separate bedroom plus living area give a suite-style stay, great for longer holidays. Located on the ground floor, these Mythica suites echo the full benefit package – from welcome treats and daily turndown to priority restaurant reservations and a departure gift – along with sunbeds on your terrace and an upgraded bathroom with separate bath and shower.

Mythica Bungalow with Sea View & Sharing Pool
Sleeps 2. Found on the upper floors, these bungalows open directly onto a shared pool area used by a small cluster of rooms – a great halfway house between a full private pool and the main pools. Each includes a balcony or terrace, sunbeds, bath plus separate shower, and the full Mythica extras.

Mythica Bungalow with Sea View & Private Pool
Sleeps 2. Elevated bungalows with their own private plunge pool and sea views from the terrace. Expect sunbeds, bath and separate shower, bathrobe and slippers, coffee facilities, pillow menu, minibar (charge), and the complete Mythica benefit package for a particularly special stay.

Deep Blue Waterfront Bungalow Suite (Mythica)
Sleeps 2. Located closer to the water on upper levels, these suites maximise the dramatic bay views from balcony or terrace and come with sunbeds and an enhanced sense of privacy. Bathrooms feature both bath and separate shower, and Mythica services are included.

Deep Blue Waterfront Bungalow with Private Pool (Mythica)
Sleeps 2. Among the hotel’s most sought-after options, with a private swimming pool and terrace right on the waterfront side, plus sunbeds and outdoor seating. Inside you’ll have a shower-only bathroom, along with all the Mythica extras and standard comforts such as flat-screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, air conditioning, coffee facilities and daily housekeeping.

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💧 Three outdoor freshwater pools across different levels
🏋️ Air-conditioned gym with cardio equipment (seasonal hours)
🎯 Darts and table tennis for casual fun
🎾 Tennis court for a friendly set or two
🎭 Daytime activities from May–October, with lighter programme in April
🎵 Evening entertainment including live music, quizzes, in-house shows and DJ nights (seasonal)

🛎️ 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
🧖 On-site spa with sauna, steam room and massage menu*
💇 Beauty treatments* for a little extra pampering
🌍 Certified sustainable hotel credentials
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the resort

*Charges apply for selected services and facilities.

Elounda is one of Crete’s most romantic corners – a relaxed harbour village with golden-sand beaches, calm waters and boat trips heading out towards Spinalonga Island and the ruins of ancient Olous. Expect traditional tavernas, low-key nightlife and big, starry skies once the sun has set behind the mountains.

Local basics: Currency is the Euro (€) and the official language is Greek, though English is widely spoken in hotels and restaurants. Crete is usually two hours ahead of UK time. Typical direct flights from the UK to Heraklion (HER) take around 4.5 hours, with onward transfers to Aquila Elounda Village in approximately 2 hours 45 minutes by road, depending on traffic and stops.

Seasonality note: Many facilities, entertainment and outdoor venues operate between April and October and may be weather or occupancy dependent. Some services carry an extra charge – always check the latest details with the hotel on arrival.

For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

Aquila Elounda Village Prices & Book
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Aquila Elounda Village adults-only?
Yes. Aquila Elounda Village is an adults-only property with a minimum age of 16 years for guests, making it especially suited to couples and friends looking for a quieter, more grown-up atmosphere.

2. How do you get from Aquila Elounda Village to the beach?
The hotel is built on a hillside and enjoys direct access to the shoreline via steps. From the pool terraces you simply follow the stepped pathways down to a small, hotel-managed stretch of beach and the sea. Because of the gradient and steps, it may not be ideal for guests with significant mobility issues.

3. What does All Inclusive Plus usually include at Aquila Elounda Village?
The All Inclusive Plus concept typically covers buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, snacks for at least three hours per day between main meals, and a wide selection of local and international branded spirits, wines, beers, cocktails, hot drinks and soft drinks served between approximately 10:00 and 23:00. Guests are also usually entitled to unlimited dinners in the à la carte restaurants with reservations, though details can vary slightly by season.

4. Are there rooms with private pools at Aquila Elounda Village?
Yes. Several room categories in the Mythica and Deep Blue collections offer either a sharing pool with just a handful of neighbours or a private plunge or swimming pool on your own terrace. Options include Mythica Bungalows with Sea View and Private Pool and Deep Blue Waterfront Bungalows with Private Pool, all designed for an elevated, resort-within-a-resort feel.

5. How far is Aquila Elounda Village from Elounda town and local nightlife?
The hotel is around 3km from Elounda’s harbourfront, where you’ll find bars, cafes, tavernas and a modest nightlife scene. It’s a short taxi ride or a longer walk if you enjoy stretching your legs along the coast. Back at the hotel, evening entertainment is more laid-back, with live music, quizzes and occasional DJ sets during the main season.

6. Is Aquila Elounda Village suitable for guests with limited mobility?
Because Aquila Elounda Village is spread across a hillside with multiple levels, steps and sloping paths, it can be challenging for guests who struggle with walking or climbing. While there are lifts in the main buildings, access to many facilities and the beach involves stairs. If mobility is a concern, we recommend discussing your needs with a Travelisto consultant before booking.

7. When is the best time of year to stay at Aquila Elounda Village?
The hotel normally operates its full range of facilities and entertainment between May and October, with a more limited programme in April. For the warmest beach weather, late June to early September is ideal. May, early June, late September and October are great for slightly cooler temperatures, clearer light for sightseeing and a calmer feel around the resort.