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Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast

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Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool) | Private pool
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels, scuba diving
Deluxe Suite, Sea View
Garden
Deluxe Suite, Sea View
Phāea Blue Palace offers a peaceful escape with crystal-clear waters and mountain views. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, yoga classes, spa treatments, windsurfing, and scuba diving. The property is known for its helpful staff and garden vistas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$631
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct

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Phaea Blue Villa

Phaea Blue Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 291 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool | Interior detail

Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature room | View from room

Signature room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Mountain view

Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View | Balcony

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool) | View from room

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool)

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool) | View from room

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Dining table
TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is in the historical district. Spinalonga Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Plaka Beach and Istro Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Nostimon and Sissi Mini Golf. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hiona Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Spinalonga - 17 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Spinalonga Castle - 22 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blend - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Tesoro Mio & ΠΙΤΤΑ Canteen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Isla Bistro & Cocktail Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stone Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Luxury eco-certified hotel near Plaka Beach
Located close to Spinalonga Castle, Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a terrace. Adventurous travellers may like the fitness classes, motor boating and Pilates at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body wrap, a body treatment or a massage. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy lunch, dinner and garden views. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include waterskiing, scuba diving and rowing/canoeing. In addition to an art gallery on-site and designer shops on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, a personal chef and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Anthos
  • Beach Bar
  • Blue Door
  • Pop Up Restaurant
  • Votsalo Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Books
  • Children's club
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Water skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wine tasting room
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay films
  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Please note: Guestroom photos are representative of rooms offered and may differ from the actual room received.
A credit card deposit is only valid when card and cardholder are present at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 30 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property’s heated pool temperatures may range from 78-82 degrees Fahrenheit (26-28 degrees Celsius).
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0000201

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Blue Palace
Blue Palace Agios Nikolaos
Blue Palace Resort
Blue Palace Resort Agios Nikolaos
Palace Blue
Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Agios Nikolaos
Blue Palace Luxury Collection Elounda
Blue Palace Luxury Collection Agios Nikolaos
Blue Palace Luxury Collection Resort Crete Agios Nikolaos
Blue Palace Luxury Collection Crete Agios Nikolaos
Blue Palace a Luxury Collection Resort Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on 17 Oct 2025 start from NZ$601.41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World located?

This family-friendly Agios Nikolaos hotel is located in the historical district, within 2 mi (3 km) of Plaka Beach and Spinalonga Castle. Istro Beach is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) away.

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