Overview

Pleiades Villas in Elounda, Crete, is an award-winning collection of nine independent luxury villas set on the Mirabello Gulf, offering private-villa living combined with the services and facilities of a five-star resort. Each villa has its own character and design, providing a refined yet relaxed environment for couples, families and groups seeking privacy without forgoing hotel-style amenities. The property operates in close association with Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection, giving guests free access to selected public areas, main swimming pools, the beach and the Kids Club at the sister hotel; certain services such as the Haute Living Room are excluded. Pleiades balances upscale comfort with practical convenience, supplying welcome amenities in-villa alongside the option to request personalised services from villa staff.

Location

Located near both Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, Pleiades Villas occupies a commanding position beside the Mirabello Gulf, a dramatic coastal area known for its clear waters, fishing villages and the historic islet of Spinalonga. The villa complex is well placed for exploring eastern Crete, making it straightforward to arrange day trips to cultural sites, local villages and secluded beaches. The proximity to Domes of Elounda provides guests with extended beachfront access and additional resort facilities a short drive away, while local roads enable convenient access to car and bike hire options for independent excursions.

Facilities

The villas combine private comforts with the breadth of hotel facilities, offering private swimming pools and outdoor relaxation areas at each property, plus covered parking spaces for those arriving by car. In-villa equipment includes laundry appliances, iron and ironing board, beach towels, bathrobes and slippers, and luxury toiletries to support a seamless stay. Entertainment is catered for with multiple television sets, a DVD player, satellite reception and a Dolby Digital music system, together with high-speed internet access. Guests also benefit from daily cleaning and housekeeping, and the option to request additional in-villa services such as grocery provisioning, private chefs, a butler or chambermaid for an added charge. Some services, including crèche facilities and beach food and beverage consumptions, incur additional charges, and children are not permitted in adult-only zones.

Room

Each villa is designed to offer a private retreat with king-size beds in master suites and flexible sleeping arrangements to suit families or groups. Accommodation standards are high throughout, with 100% fine bed linen, allergy-proof pillows and en suite bathrooms provided as standard. Kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering with a cooker, oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and small appliances, enabling guests to prepare meals on their private terraces or summon grocery delivery through the concierge. Every villa is arranged to maximise views over the gulf and to provide comfortable living spaces for both daytime relaxing and evening entertainment.

Sports & Entertainment

Pleiades guests can enjoy private poolside leisure within their villa as well as access to the wider sports and leisure facilities of Domes of Elounda, including main outdoor pools and beach facilities. For more active days the resort can assist with arranging gym access, sauna and steam bath treatments and professional massage services. Excursions and recreational activities are organised on request, with options spanning private yacht trips to nearby islands, visits to otherwise inaccessible beaches of eastern Crete and bespoke transport arrangements. Children benefit from access to the sister hotel’s Kids Club, while babysitting and baby equipment are available on request for added convenience.

Dining & Bars

Dining at the villas is flexible, ranging from daily breakfast served on the private terrace to in-villa meals prepared either by guests in the fully equipped kitchen or by an arranged private chef. The concierge can arrange grocery shopping and provisioning prior to arrival or during the stay, and room service-style options are available through associated hotel outlets for those who prefer not to cook. While some beach and food-and-beverage services at Domes of Elounda carry separate charges, guests have immediate access to a wider selection of restaurants and bars at the sister property and in nearby Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, offering a range of Cretan and international options within easy reach.