Scores at a Glance
Aquila Elounda VillageValamar Bellevue Resort
Overall
8.5
9.0
Beach
8.8
8.7
Food
8.4
8.4
Service
8.6
8.8
Rooms
8.3
8.6
Luxury
8.4
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Value
·
8.3
Romance
9.0
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | Overall Score | 9.0 (better) |
| (better)5-star | Star Rating | 4-star |
| 4.5 (1,427) | Google Rating | 4.7 (3,085) (better) |
| (better)From $79 | Price / Night (pp) | From $238 |
| Yes | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 44 min (better) |
All Scores
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| (better)8.8 | Beach | 8.7 |
| 8.4 | Food | 8.4 |
| 8.6 | Service | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.3 | Rooms | 8.6 (better) |
| 8.6 | Pools | 8.8 (better) |
| 8.4 | Luxury | – |
| – | Value | 8.3 |
| – | Family | 9.2 |
| 9.0 | Romance | – |
| 8.8 | Quiet | – |
| 8.5 | Wellness | – |
| – | Remote work | 7.8 |
Of the 9 measures we call, Aquila Elounda Village leads on 3 and Valamar Bellevue Resort leads on 6.
Vibes
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | – |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
Activities
| Aquila Elounda Village | Measure | Valamar Bellevue Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | – |
| Yes | Golf | – |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| – | Kids | Yes |
Aquila Elounda Village
- Adults-only all-inclusive
- 2 pools
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from HER
Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Swim-up suites
- 44 min from PUY
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Officially confirmed family resort with Maro kids programming
- Strong review-platform scores and large Google review base
- Blue Flag beach context, pools, tennis, swim-up rooms, pet-friendly selected rooms, and strong Wi-Fi evidence
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 · Valamar Bellevue Resort
- Direct resort-specific Reddit evidence was limited
- Pebble beach and lounger logistics may not satisfy every beach traveler
- Family-centered atmosphere may not suit quiet adult escapes
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