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Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
Elounda, Crete, Greece · Autograph Collection · High Luxury
Opened in 2008 on the hillside above Mirabello Bay, this resort became the first Autograph Collection hotel in Greece and the Mediterranean when Marriott added it to the soft-brand portfolio in September 2015. Its domed suites and villas, developed by Ledra Hotels & Villas, look across the water to Spinalonga island, a former Venetian fortress and Crete's last leper colony. A 2021 renovation by Not a Number Architects reworked the lobby, lounge and restaurant while keeping the original domed ceilings.
- 118 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Crete
- Architect: Not a Number Architects
About Domes of Elounda, Autograph Collection
- The resort became the first Autograph Collection hotel in Greece and the Mediterranean when Marriott added it in September 2015, after a multi-million-pound expansion.
- Domes of Elounda opened in 2008 with 78 suites and 40 villas; a later expansion added 28 Domes Luxury Residences with private pools.
- Its restaurant and lobby overlook Spinalonga island, a former Venetian fortress that served as Crete's leper colony until 1957 and inspired Victoria Hislop's novel The Island.
- A 2021 renovation by Not a Number Architects redesigned the main building's arrival areas while preserving its domed ceilings, the design detail that gives the resort its name.
History
Domes of Elounda sits above the sea at Tsifliki near Elounda on the northeast coast of Crete, developed by Ledra Hotels & Villas and opened in 2008 as an independent resort of domed residences, suites and villas terraced down to a private beach. In September 2015, after a multi-million-pound expansion that added 28 Domes Luxury Residences, it became the first hotel in Greece and the Mediterranean to join Marriott's Autograph Collection.
A 2021 renovation by Not a Number Architects redesigned the main building's arrival experience, lobby, lounge and restaurant while preserving the original domed ceilings that give the resort its name. It operates as a luxury family and boutique resort under the Greek Domes Resorts group, looking out over Mirabello Bay toward Spinalonga island.
The setting
4 km from Elounda town center. 71 km from Heraklion International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- Grand Domes Bar — Bar
- Antonino's — Restaurant · Italian
- Vilebrequin La Plage — Restaurant
Experiences
- Under the Full Moon – An Exclusive Dining Wine & Stargazing Experience — Exclusive evening of contemporary Greek gastronomy, Alpha Estate wine pairing and stargazing under the full moon; 28 Aug, 26 Sep, 24 Oct 2026.
- Oktoberfest at Tholos & CORE — Oktoberfest celebration with cold draught beer, printed for 05/10/2026.
- DJ Set at CORE — Outdoor DJ set at CORE with vibrant lights and beats, every Monday and Tuesday.
- Live Piano Night — Live piano melodies in a tranquil setting, every Monday.
- Live DJ Set Grand Domes Bar — DJ set with vibrant lights and beats at Grand Domes Bar, every Wednesday and Saturday.
- Lounge Saxophone — Lounge saxophone tones with craft cocktails and wine, every Saturday.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Private beach
- Water sports
- Pet-friendly
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