Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageLUX* Belle Mare
Overall
8.5
9.1
Beach
8.8
9.1
Food
8.4
9.0
Service
8.6
9.2
Rooms
8.3
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Luxury
8.4
·
Romance
9.0
·
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.1 (better) |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,492) | Google Rating | 4.7 (2,380) (better) |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $161 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Oceanfront |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Grand |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 60 min |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Beach | 9.1 (better) |
| 8.4 | Food | 9.0 (better) |
| 8.6 | Service | 9.2 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | – |
| 8.6 | Pools | – |
| 8.4 | Luxury | – |
| – | Family | 8.8 |
| 9.0 | Romance | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 8.0 |
Of the 6 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 1 and LUX* Belle Mare leads on 5.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | LUX* Belle Mare |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Nightlife | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
LUX* Belle Mare
- Playful luxury on east coast
- LUX* Me Spa wellness
- Beach cinema under the stars
- Street food pop-up dining
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- Excellent beachfront location on Belle Mare.
- Strong recurring guest sentiment for staff warmth, service and food.
- Good family and couples balance without feeling like a pure family resort.
- Wi-Fi evidence is stronger than free-Wi-Fi-only because Expedia states in-room Wi-Fi speed of 25+ Mbps.
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 · LUX* Belle Mare
- East-coast seaweed or wind can affect some beach days seasonally.
- Dining costs can be high without the right package.
- Travelers seeking a lively town setting should look elsewhere.
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