Elounda Akti Olous

This was our first jet2 holiday and I was a bit hesitant when we arrived at 1am and was directed to an alleyway towards the hotel. However I can’t fault our holiday, the room was fantastic and kept spotlessly clean, the breakfast food was lovely and plenty of choice, the hotel is in a fantastic location, just a short walk from the harbour, lots of fabulous restaurants all along the road and the seafront. We didn’t eat dinner at the hotel as there was so much choice in Elounda but we enjoyed the beach and the pool area, I’m not a fan of sitting around swimming pools so it was great to have the sky bar to sit and read quietly whilst my husband enjoyed a swim. The staff were so welcoming and the bar staff were lovely, Popi in particular is a lovely lady. We were so happy with the hotel that on our second day we booked to return next year. If you enjoy a quite peaceful relaxing holiday this hotel is perfect.

I have just returned from my favourite hotel in Elounda, it is in a lovely area, very good rooms, the staff are very friendly and always make you feel welcome. The breakfast is varied and plentiful. Cannot wait to go back next year.

Had a fab 10 days at this hotel, spotlessly clean, super friendly staff, excellent buffet breakfast, great location; 10 minute walk to harbourside tavernas. Only downside, the Skybar, great spot to chill out started awful music at 1100. Couldn't find a quiet place to read. Music had to be on even when we were the only people sitting in there. Otherwise would highly recommend for adults only chillout.

Our 4th time staying here, and it’s as good as ever. Friendly staff, esp. in the Sky Bar. Clean, comfortable rooms. Good selection of items for breakfast, which you have sat right by the sea. Perfect.

The hotel was very clean, right on the beach front. Excellent choices of food for breakfast. Small beach in front of the hotel with sun loungers , we stayed there in June 2018 and had no problem getting a sun lounger but I would imagine it would be an nightmare in the height of season, although the hotel has a roof terrace but also with limited sun loungers, there was a lot of bed bagging going on and then nobody using what they had bagged at all, very annoying. The restaurants are about 5-10 minutes walk away and a little further on is a municipal beach. A visit to the island of Spinalonga is a must.

We last visited Elounda 6 years ago and stayed at Elounda Ilion which is quite a way out of town. Due to this we only ventured into Elounda at night. But, we dined in the village and spotted numerous possible venues to return to. The Akti Olous was one of these as we dined here 3 times in a fortnight. So we've now completed 11 nights at Akti and I have not enjoyed such an enjoyable holiday for years. My previous favourites were Alonissos and Paros, but returning to the Akti at Elounda has seen them rise to possibly number 1, at leat number 2! The welcome, the rooms, the breakfasts, the meals, the pool and pool bar , its own small beach and the general friendliness of the staff make thjis hotel very special. The rooms were kept extremely clean every day with fresh towels and toiletries every time they were empty. I cannot speak highly enough of this hitel and I am already reviewing a repeat visit in 2 yers as I never do yearly visits.

Great hotel . Great location. Perfect relaxing holiday . The best bed i have slept in abroad. It made a big difference .. The food was good especially the outside setting for your meals. The staff were friendly and very helpful. A great relaxing holiday . What more could you want for an extremely Good price .

Great hotel, great breakfast but gets very busy. Worth paying for aircon. Staff very helpful. Barman is great fun. Will definitely return to this hotel in the future. very near great tavernas and 10 minute walk to square.

Just returned from 2 weeks in the hotel. Rooms are newly modernised in a contemporary style and to a good standard. My room with a side sea view wasn't huge but, was all we needed..very comfortable and clean with plenty of storage space. The balcony was compact but, enough room for 2 to sit comfortably for a drink or card game. The view was over the beautiful bay. Breakfast was a good spread of hot or continental with a range of cakes each day[get up early for croissants though!] It was lovely to eat this on the restaurant jetty with a view of the sea and lots of fish swimming around. The pool was quiet with an ample number of beds but, you needed to put towels out to ensure a space. The skybar/pool has great views so you can relax in the sun or there is plenty of shade too. The lovely bar staff are very jolly and have always got time for a chat or give helpful advice on your backgammon techniques [scrabble/backgammon available to use]. Good cocktails too. Everyone at the hotel was really friendly attentive and helpful. Great for the price and in a perfect location 5 mins from the town but, quiet and peaceful too. Hope to return soon!

This is a lovely hotel with such friendly staff and a fantastic a la Carte restaurant, rooms are cleaned everyday with fresh towels, highly recommend , we will definitely be returning in future ......

We stayed 9 nights in July, the hotel is in a fantastic location, across the road from a little beach. The rooms have recently been renovated and are cleaned daily to a very high standard. The breakfast is quite good with a continental or hot options and fresh orange juice also available. We ate in the restaurant three times during our stay and enjoyed every meal. The quality of food throughout Elounda is very good. (If you like fish try the Kanali restaurant 10 min walk away, towards the windmills) The hotel has a rooftop bar, Sky Bar, run by a great guy called Harry, who makes fantastic cocktails. I would recommend this hotel to anyone but the pool area is not suitable for children, the whole pool is quite deep. When we return to Elounda this is where we will stay

A total relaxing experience in this newly renovated hotel. Staff were brilliant, exspecially Maria in the pool bar !. Great location. Plenty to do and see. Breakfasts great and restaurant over the sea was gorgeous. We will be returning .

This was our forth visit in the last two years. Just when you think you have really nailed it,the owners haver reurbished the rooms over last winter and they are stunning. The location is wonderful, situated between Elounda main centre and the causeway overlooking the sea and to the left the island of Spinalonga. The hotel has its own small shingle beach opposite with sunbeds and umbrella s available. The pool is located at the top of the hotel again with sunbeds and umbrellas In addition there are shaded areas available with the option of beds or chairs and then the Sky bar. We stayed bed and breakfast. The hotel has a restaurant which situated across the road and runs into the sea. The food is excellent. This is a family run hotel and they and their staff really go out of their way to make you want to return and return.