Aquila Elounda Village
Last verified July 2026. Rooms is the weakest mark at 8.3. No resort can pay to change a score. See the full Palmprint file
Dining, pools and the beach
Dining & bars
A few venues take reservations, the rest are walk-in
Official taste page lists Gourmet Main Restaurant, Mirabello, Symposium, Chef’s Grill, Lobby Bar and Beach Bar, plus private and in-room dining.
Pools & waterplay
Official at-a-glance page lists a three-level main infinity pool and an indoor heated pool in the spa; select Mythica accommodations have private pools.
The beach itself
Official pages describe a secluded private beach in a tranquil bay on Mirabello Bay with sunbeds, pier and wooden decked platform.
- Calm water, swimmable straight off the sand
Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.
Who fits where at Aquila Elounda Village
All 12 categories, from the resort's own accommodations pages. The figures are the comparison: how many the room takes, against the most this property puts in any one key. Where a category carries no figures, the resort does not publish an occupancy for it, which at villa tier usually means it is set when you book.
| Suite | Occupancy | Size | Bedrooms | Aspect |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Classic Bungalow Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Romantic Bungalow Garden View | Sleeps 2 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Bungalow with Shared Pool | Sleeps 2 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Bungalow with Private Pool | Sleeps 2 | 301 ft²28 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
| Classic Room Garden View | Sleeps 3 | 334 ft²31 m² | 1 bedroom | Garden |
| Superior Suite Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 334 ft²31 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Deep Blue Suite with Private Pool | Sleeps 2 | 474 ft²44 m² | 1 bedroom | Seaprivate pool |
| Junior Suite Sea View | Sleeps 2 | 484 ft²45 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| Maisonette with Shared Pool | Sleeps 4 | 495 ft²46 m² | 2 bedrooms | Sea2 baths |
| Deep Blue Suite Waterfront | Sleeps 2 | 506 ft²47 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
| One Bedroom Suite Sea View | Sleeps 3 | 570 ft²53 m² | 1 bedroom | Sea |
Occupancy is the maximum published occupancy including rollaways, not comfortable occupancy. Categories and occupancy change with renovations, and connecting rooms are usually request-only, so confirm when you book.
= sleeps 2 of 4 max
Before you book
Eight things the research turned up about Aquila Elounda Village that the brochure does not say.
Aquila Elounda Village is an adults-only resort with an optional Premium All-Inclusive plan.
The all-inclusive product is stronger than a basic buffet package, but some premium items appear discounted rather than fully included.
The resort is best suited to couples who want quiet, views, spa access and a private-beach atmosphere.
Hidden tips
Confirm whether your rate is Premium All-Inclusive, Half Board or Bed & Breakfast before booking.
Travelers focused on privacy should compare Mythica Collection categories with private pools.
Things guests wish they had known
Premium All-Inclusive is not the only meal plan sold.
The quiet couples atmosphere is a major part of the appeal.
Private-pool categories and beach proximity should be compared before booking.
Most loved
3 themes- Views and private beach
- Adults-only quiet atmosphere
- Pool and spa setting
Most complained about
3 themes- Meal-plan and premium-item limitations
- Room variability
- Transfer logistics
Reddit search did not surface strong resort-specific consensus; Crete and Elounda planning discussions should be revisited for community evidence in a later pass.
The rate, and where to check it
Our tracker samples real rates for a two-adult, 7-night stay on a rotating schedule, so the number below is a checked price with a date on it, not a teaser. The channels underneath price the same stay; a few minutes across them is routinely worth a night's rate.
Per-person figures assume two sharing. This resort prices room-only by default; the all-inclusive plan is a paid add-on, so add it when you book.
Where else to look
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- Expedia (opens in a new tab)
- Tripadvisor reviews (opens in a new tab)
Same stay on every channel. Book wherever it comes out cheapest, whether or not we earn on it. Some of these are affiliate links, at no extra cost to you.
We check this rate on a rotating schedule. Leave an email and we'll flag a real drop, not a countdown timer.
May to Sep
Real seasons here: highs run from 59°F in January to 86°F in July, and the wet months run Oct to Mar.
| Measure | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 59 degrees Fahrenheit | 63 degrees Fahrenheit | 70 degrees Fahrenheit | 77 degrees Fahrenheit | 84 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 86 degrees Fahrenheit | 82 degrees Fahrenheit | 75 degrees Fahrenheit | 68 degrees Fahrenheit | 61 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Rain days | 8 days | 6 days | 5 days | 3 days | 2 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 day | 4 days | 5 days | 7 days |
| Verdict | Cool | Cool | Cool | Fine | Best | Best | Best | Best | Best | Wet | Cool | Cool |
Getting there
60 minutes from HER
- Nearest airport
- HER · Heraklion International Airport
- Transfer
- 60 min · costs extra
- Address
- Schisma Eloundas 720 53, Greece
- Phone
- +30 2841 200200
The ride from HER is not in your rate.
Book it before you land and the ride is settled. The alternative is a taxi rank at the end of a long flight.
- The fare
- Fixed when you book. No meter, no surge, no cash at the kerb.
- If you're late
- The driver tracks your flight and waits. Delays don't cost you the ride.
- On arrival
- Your name on a board in arrivals, past customs, before the taxi rank.
Greece
- Language
- Greek (English widely spoken)
- Currency
- Euro
- Power
- 230V, European Type C/F plugs
- Driving
- On the right
- Main airports
- Athens (ATH) + island airports
- Flight time
- ~9–11h from the US, often via a hub
Who it suits
Three of the 9 categories we score in the Palmprint file for Aquila Elounda Village; the full set is above.
What we'd book around it
Affiliate · commission at no cost to youFlights
Fly into HER, 60 minutes from the gate; round trips from about $669.
Search fares (opens in a new tab)Insurance
Storms move flights in season, and the cheapest rates are usually non-refundable.
Compare cover (opens in a new tab)Data
An eSIM for the flight and the beach; Wi-Fi is included on the resort but stops at the gate.
Get an eSIM (opens in a new tab)How we scored Aquila Elounda Village
9 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified 10 July 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.
The six that set the score
And 4 more we track
Confidence is high across the board except rooms, where the evidence is thinner.
Open a category
Service8.6High confidence
- Front Desk
- 8.2
- Housekeeping
- 8.5
- Restaurant Service
- 8.5
- Staff Friendliness
- 8.6
Beach8.8High confidence
- Sunbed Setup
- 8.6
- Swimmability
- 8.7
- Private Beach
- 9.0
- Bay Protection
- 8.7
Dining8.4High confidence
- Venue Variety
- 8.5
- Beverage Scope
- 8.0
- Cuisine Variety
- 8.4
- Premium All Inclusive Scope
- 8.7
Rooms8.3Medium confidence
- Views
- 8.6
- Amenities
- 8.2
- Private Pool Options
- 8.7
- Condition Variability
- 7.4
Pools & Spa8.6High confidence
- Views
- 9.0
- Indoor Heated Pool
- 8.3
- Main Infinity Pool
- 9.0
- Private Pool Options
- 8.5
Romance9.0High confidence
- Adults Only
- 9.0
- Private Beach
- 8.8
- Quiet Setting
- 8.7
- Couples Events
- 9.0
Quiet8.8High confidence
- Crowding
- 8.4
- Adults Only
- 9.0
- Secluded Bay
- 8.9
- Nightlife Level
- 7.8
Wellness8.5High confidence
- Fitness
- 8.5
- Indoor Pool
- 8.3
- Spa Facilities
- 8.8
- Wellness Setting
- 8.4
Luxury8.4High confidence
- Spa
- 8.6
- Dining
- 8.4
- Private Beach
- 8.7
- Adults Only Setting
- 8.8
What it does best
- 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.
Where it costs you
- 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.
Everything we read on Aquila Elounda Village
In the plan, or on the bill
Where the line sits at Aquila Elounda Village, item by item, with what we checked it against.
| What you'd expect to pay for | Status |
|---|---|
| Premium & à la carte diningPremium All-Inclusive plan includes all-day dining, multiple dining venues, themed nights and gala dinner. | Included |
| Top-shelf liquorOfficial plan includes premium beverages and unlimited selections from a premium beverage list; 25% discount applies to certain spirits, wines and food items outside the included scope. | Partly included |
| Room serviceOfficial at-a-glance page lists 24-hour room service, but Premium All-Inclusive page does not confirm full room-service inclusion. | Partly included |
| Wi-FiOfficial at-a-glance page states Wi-Fi throughout the hotel is free of charge. | Included |
| In-room minibarOfficial Premium All-Inclusive page lists daily replenished in-room minibars. | Included |
| Motorized water sportsOfficial at-a-glance page lists watersports such as jet-skiing and water-skiing as available, not as included. | Costs extra |
| Spa treatmentsSpa treatments and Blue Spa facilities are offered; all-inclusive page does not show treatments as included. | Costs extra |
| Airport transfersOfficial page states private transfer can be arranged from airport or port. | Costs extra |
Inclusions change and vary by room category and season, so confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this
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