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
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Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Deluxe Suite, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels, scuba diving

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Plaka, Elounda, Agios Nikolaos, 72053
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Spinalonga
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Spinalonga Castle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Room options

Phaea Blue Villa

  • 3131 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Signature room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 388 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite Private Heated Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 569 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Blue Maisonette Suite Private Heated Pool

  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View (Private Heated Pool)

  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Sea View (Island, Private Heated Pool)

  • 641 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Deluxe Bungalow, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Agios Nikolaos

Plaka Beach is within a mile (2 km) of Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and other popular sites like Spinalonga Castle are within a couple of miles (3 km). This 47-room, 5-star hotel has 3 restaurants along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hiona Beach - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Elounda Windmills - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Spinalonga - 17 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Spinalonga Castle - 22 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sitia (JSH) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blend - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Vachus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Isla Bistro & Cocktail Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grand Dome Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blu Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and free breakfast
At Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World, guests enjoy an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet and self parking are available, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a kids' club, a library, and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, safes, and phones are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip 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 motorized watercraft
  • Pilates classes
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • 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
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • 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 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 November 1 and April 30.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 30 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might 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 - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.
Property Registration Number 1040K015A0000201

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World on Oct 20, 2025 start from $305.77, excluding 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.

What's there to see within easy reach of Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

This hotel is located in Agios Nikolaos within a short 16-minute walk of Plaka Beach. You'll also find Elounda Windmills and Hiona Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Spa services at the hotel include body wraps, facials, mani/pedis, and massages.

Does Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include a casino?

No, Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Is Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including Champagne service and in-room massages in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

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

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World has 3 restaurants, and serves free buffet breakfast each morning.

Will Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World for a fee of EUR 30 per accommodation, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

The closest major airport to Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World is Sitia (JSH), which is about 21.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Phāea Blue - Small Luxury Hotels of the World?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a furnished balcony or a furnished patio where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.