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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection

Location: Greece

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Year joined

2024

Membership number

519-0153

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Family Member Exclusive Benefits

A Childhood Inspired by Crete

Set above the Mirabello Bay in Crete, Domes of Elounda combines spacious suites and private residences with panoramic sea views, private pools, wellness experiences at Soma Spa, and direct access to a private sandy beach. Designed for modern family travel, the resort offers thoughtfully curated childcare services, creative activities through the KiEPOS programme, family-friendly dining, and immersive experiences inspired by Cretan culture.

Highlights

  • Cinema nights, stargazing & gardening activities
  • Water sports, tennis & football academies
  • Reformer Pilates & open-air yoga
  • Children food menus
  • UNESCO-protected islet of Spinalonga view

Quick facts

  • 118 suites & villas
  • Vilebrequin Plage private beach
  • Award-winning Soma Spa
  • 2 saltwater & 3 freshwater pools
  • 4 restaurants & 4 bars

Where Families Feel at Home

Life at Domes of Elounda moves between slow mornings, afternoons on the private beach, sunset dinners across open-air terraces, and family moments spent exploring Crete’s coastline and culture. Spacious suites and private villas create a sense of privacy and ease, while experiences such as boat trips, watersports, tennis, spa rituals, and locally inspired dining allow every generation to enjoy the island at their own rhythm.
For younger guests, the resort offers a playful world of cooking sessions, treasure hunts, storytelling, creative arts, outdoor games, and cultural activities inspired by Cretan traditions, all thoughtfully supervised within safe and welcoming spaces.

Rooms, Dining & Facilities

Family Suite Sea View

Luxury suite with private pool

Luxury Villa

3 bedroom outstanding villa with sea view

Vilebrequin La Plage Restaurant

Iconic coastal dining experience

Cinema Nights

Enjoying a kid’s movie at an open-air cinema under a starry sky

Spinalonga Boat Trips

A journey in the UNESCO World Heritage Island

Football Academy

An unforgettable experience for children from 6-13 years

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