Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageOcean Blue & Sand
Overall
8.5
8.4
Beach
8.8
8.2
Food
8.4
8.0
Service
8.6
8.2
Rooms
8.3
7.9
Luxury
8.4
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Value
·
8.4
Romance
9.0
8.0
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.5 | Overall Score | 8.4 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.5 (1,427) | Google Rating | 4.6 (18,289) (better) |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $103 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 30 min (better) |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.2 |
| (better)8.4 | Food | 8.0 |
| (better)8.6 | Service | 8.2 |
| (better)8.3 | Rooms | 7.9 |
| (better)8.6 | Pools | 8.5 |
| 8.4 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.4 |
| – | Family | 8.5 |
| (better)9.0 | Romance | 8.0 |
| – | Nightlife | 8.6 |
| (better)8.8 | Quiet | 7.3 |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 6.8 |
Of the 11 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 9 and Ocean Blue & Sand leads on 2.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | Yes |
| – | Lively | Yes |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Ocean Blue & Sand |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Ocean Blue & Sand
- 2 pools
- 9 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 30 min from PUJ
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Large review base and strong recent overall ratings across official, Tripadvisor, Expedia, and other sources.
- Direct beachfront setting with two large pools and a swim-up bar.
- Good family infrastructure, including Daisy Club, Teenclub, sports area, bowling, and nightly entertainment.
- Dining variety is broad for the price point, with two buffet restaurants, seven themed restaurants, coffee shop, and 11 bars.
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 · Ocean Blue & Sand
- Seaweed and beach-maintenance variability are recurring issues.
- Rooms can feel dated or damp in some buildings.
- Food and drink quality is inconsistent across restaurants and guest sources.
- Sales-pitch pressure, sunbed competition, and service inconsistency appear in recent guest feedback.
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