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Eliros Mare
Greece, Europe
Paralia Kourna
ELIROS MARE is located on the magic golden sandy beach, ideally situated for children, in Georgioupolis, a natural sensitive area which is protected from the ecological program “Natura 2000”. The beach is been awarded by the European Union with the “Blue Flag” since 2006. The beautiful hotel complex which is divided in 145 rooms, gives the impression of a picturesque small village. In the main building it is found the reception with sitting room, the main bar with roofed terrace overlooking the swimming pool, and the main restaurant with roofed terrace and view to the swimming pool and the green gardens of the hotel. Between the buildings and the green gardens is placed the main pool with fresh water and the children's pool. At the beach is found the Snack Bar.
Facilities
- Tennis
- Massage
- TV lounge
- Entertainment programme for children
- Entertainment programme for adults
- Children playground
- Sun loungers
- Children’s swimming area
- Poolside snack bar
- Luggage room
- Please note some facilities may incur an additional fee
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
The Local Area
Tripadvisor Reviews
4.5 Excellent485 reviews
Excellent
84%
Very Good
9%
Average
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Location
Cleanliness
Service
Value
Great Hotel Perfect Family Holiday
Just back from 2 weeks in the Eliros Mare as a family of 4, great staff, lovely grounds and impeccably clean.
Rooms We had 2 Rooms 201 & 202, these were facing the pool and bar area right next to reception and the initial thoughts were the rooms would be noisy but that couldn't be further away from the truth they were quiet and perfectly located, strange thing was in an all inclusive hotel a mini bar was not included, we had one issue with a blocked sink and the issue was resolved in 15 minutes tremendous service, the shower was excellent the best water pressure of all time ☺the rooms were a little dark even with all the lights on.
Food Breakfast had everything you could need very fresh top quality, Lunch in the beach side restaurant was limited and not my favorite but was ok for a quick snack, but there was a good selection in the main restaurant, evening meal in the main restaurant was good sometimes the food wasn't as hot as it could be and it was missing something like a griddle station for steaks and chicken, fish etc. we also went to the beach side restaurant once in the evening which was good but the menu didn't change so we only went once.
Drinks Excellent quality of drinks on the all inclusive package (except no mini bar), we spent most nights relaxing playing cards outside and were looked after really well by Alexandros.
Pool In my opinion the pool is probably too small for the size of the hotel, its a really nice setting but there aren't enough sunbeds, and the sunbeds although they look comfortable they are completely flat and after a while made my back hurt ! something that could be improved is staff collecting empty drinks from tables during the day but this never happened
Beach The beach was stunning with plenty of reclining sunbeds and parasols, most days the sea is quite choppy and some days it has a red flag, but in all its a great beach and where we spent most of our days.
Location Supermarket over the road is handy especially with no mini bar, and a few shops and tavernas, Georgioupoli is 5 minutes taxi away and isnt much to write home about although it has a few nice tavernas, Rethimno 25 mins away in a taxi is a stunning place with a buetiful old town and harbour and some amaxing restaurants
Overall a great hotel and worthy of a 5* review there is some room for improvement, but not much.
Review by themellors12 Blackburn, United Kingdom
Spa/Massage
highly recommend the spa/massage service at this hotel! Fernanda and Nancy were absolutely fantastic. They were incredibly kind, welcoming, and skilled masseuses. I left feeling completely relaxed. I would definitely come back again!
A beautiful holiday
Location We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Eliros Mare from start to finish. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we couldn’t have asked for a better holiday. We were two families travelling together, a group of 7 in total, and the hotel was perfect for us to enjoy time together while still having plenty of space to relax individually. The hotel is perfectly located, just steps from a beautiful beach with plenty of space to unwind, as well as a peaceful pool area that adds to the overall sense of calm and relaxation.
Rooms & Cleanliness The hotel is beautifully maintained, with spotless rooms and lovely grounds throughout. Our room was always kept in excellent condition, with essentials such as coffee and towels replenished daily. A special thank you to Athena, who ensured everything was immaculate and consistently well cared for.
Food & Beverage The food was excellent throughout our stay, with a wide variety of fresh and delicious options at every meal. There was always something new to try, and the quality remained consistently outstanding. The drinks, entertainment, and overall facilities were equally impressive.
A huge thank you to the amazing food and beverage team:
- Maria and Yanis (Beach Bar)
- Vaggelis, Hazel, Sagar, and the team in the main restaurant
- Giorgos (Main Bar)
- the chef Eleni who attentively made our vegetarian omelettes and remembered every morning!
Every one of them was superb and attentive at all times, always serving with a smile and regularly checking that everything was perfect.
Staff & Service What truly made our stay unforgettable was the incredible staff. Every single member of the team was warm, welcoming, professional, and genuinely dedicated to ensuring every guest had an amazing experience. Their kindness, attention to detail, and constant smiles made us feel at home from the moment we arrived.
Special recognition goes to:
- Karolina (Spa) – for amazing, thorough, and professional massages that made for a perfect spa experience
- Adrian and Eva (Spa Team) – always welcoming and friendly, managing all our requests effortlessly for our large group of 7
- Dimitris – very helpful with luggage and always ready to assist
- Anka and Anastasia (Reception) – a super team, attentive, helpful, and always accommodating with a smile
- Olga – truly outstanding, bringing passion and energy to every activity, from aqua gym and Pilates to hiking, while making everyone feel included and remembered
(We wish we could mention everyone, because every member of the team deserves recognition!)
A small note The only minor issue we experienced was mosquitoes in the evenings. The hotel kindly provided repellents for the room, which helped, but we would also recommend bringing your own spray for extra comfort.
Overall Experience Thank you all for making our holiday so memorable. We leave with wonderful memories and can’t wait to return. We would highly recommend Eliros Mare to anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with exceptional service, fantastic food, and a truly welcoming atmosphere. Five stars all the way!
Review by ST082 London, United Kingdom
Fantastic hotel!!
We had originally booked another hotel in the area, but as that was fully booked, LoveHolidays transferred us to Eliros Mare (a hotel that did not come up originally in our search)--and that was the best thing ever!! We have been holidaying together as a group for the past 15 years and I can honestly say that this trip was wonderful because of our stay at this particular hotel. We rarely write reviews but this time the hotel and it's team deserved commendation.
As a (very fussy!) group of 2 families with 4 teenagers booked in two rooms for 9 nights under the All Inclusive package, this hotel met our expectations beautifully. It is very conveniently located and we were able to easily catch a bus trip to Rethymos and Chania. The beach truly deserves its Blue Flag award with its white sands and clear waters. ALL the staff, from reception to housekeeping to the spa to all the lovely staff in the restaurants and main bar and beach bar were always very kind, friendly and professional! Three of us are pure vegetarian and the restaurant staff fully respected this. There was always a nice array of different foods to choose from. Perhaps one suggestion would be to have a snack bar open till late at night. Also mosquitoes can be an issue, but the rooms were provided with insect repellent which really helped. Do bring one insect spray to apply when you are out and about. Special shout out to: -Reception staff: Anca, Anastasia, Despoina, Vaco, and the very kind Dimitris:) -Spa staff: Ava, Adrian and their team of lovely therapists Anastasia, Olivia, Karolina and the male spa therapist whose name we unfortunately didn't remember.. -Animation team: Especially the bubbly and effervescent Olga!! We loved our aqua aerobics and Pilates classes!! She was especially informative during our trip to the Kourna Lake. -The restaurant staff: The elegant Hazel, the kind Vaggelis, Maria, Giannis, Sagar, Dmitra, Pantelis and the especially chirpy Katerina!! -Barman Giorgis, ever smiling and happy to oblige, and Alexandrios -Last but not least-- Our very lovely, patient housekeeper Athena (rooms 151 and 250) Thank you all, so much for your genuine kindness. Apologies to those that have not been named but still were genuinely nice. You all went above and beyond ! This was truly a memorable holiday for all of us. And if anyone is looking for a space to relax, unwind and recharge in a caring, clean, environmentally aware place--Book Elimos Mare!!!!
Excellent stay and high quality resort
Fantastic stay. Beautiful hotel, very clean and excellent quality food. Excellent massage from Anastasia - so relaxing I almost fell asleep. Great service from staff overall.
Review by holidaylover7624 United Kingdom
