Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageGrand Velas Boutique Hotel
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.8
7.4
Food
8.4
9.3
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.3
9.2
Luxury
8.4
9.3
Value
·
8.2
Romance
9.0
9.3
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,464) | Google Rating | 4.7 (104) (better) |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $761 |
| Yes | Adults Only | Yes |
| – | Kids' Club | – |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 35 min (better) |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 7.4 |
| 8.4 | Food | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.4 | Luxury | 9.3 (better) |
| – | Value | 8.2 |
| 9.0 | Romance | 9.3 (better) |
| 8.8 | Quiet | 8.8 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | 8.9 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 8.3 |
Of the 12 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 2 and Grand Velas Boutique Hotel leads on 10.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Grand Velas Boutique Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Gated, 24-hour security
- 35 min from SJD
Pros · Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only setting on Mirabello Bay.
- Private beach and three-level infinity pool.
- Premium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining and premium beverage access.
Pros · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- 79-key scale
- Loto / Michelin consulting kitchen
- Suite size
- Sister-resort access
Cons · Aquila Elounda Village
- Not every dining or beverage item appears fully included.
- Airport transfer is arranged separately.
- Room-category intelligence needs deeper manual enrichment before Gold Standard completion.
Cons · Grand Velas Boutique Hotel
- Unswimmable corridor beach
- Price
- Airport transfer extra
- Quiet to the point of small
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