The recently renovated Elounda Residence Apartments & Villas is located on a hillside stunning coastal views, close to a fully organized shingle beach on the North- East part of the island paradise of Crete. Offering a choice of plans with a popular summer All Inclusive Program that ensures total relaxation, this 4 Star vacation hotel has contemporary elegant apartments and villas with ultra-modern amenities and some villas with private pools. Guests to the Elounda Residence Hotel can relax next to the sparkling swimming pool, enjoy delicious dining, get active with plenty of sports animation, and enjoy excellent service from the warm and welcoming staff. Getting to the hotel: Heraklion International Airport is 78 km from the Elounda Residence. Local tips: Famous attractions include the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys, Spinalonga Island, Lato, and Panagia Kera etc. However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest. FACILITIES:Dining: The Hotel is booked as Self Catering accommodation with options for Half Board and All Inclusive. The Elounda Residence Hotel presents the onsite Ariadne restaurant with buffet menu and a Traditional Tavern 'Argo' for a la carte service at lunch and dinner, the Veghera bar, terrace, and pool bar with a large sea view terrace. In addition there is a tradition coffee shop Kafenion. A children's menu is available at the restaurant. Activities: Big sparkling swimming pool with sea water and a jet-stream, Jacuzzi next to the swimming pool, mini golf, multi-use tennis court, table tennis, table tennis, table football, air hockey, pool tables, Internet Corner, electronic games, soft animation and sports activities for the whole family, a fully equipped gym, and the Aphrodite Beauty & Spa Center & Jacuzzi. For the Kid's: Children's pool, children's indoor and outdoor playground (unattended), July & August Kids Club (6-14years) from 10:00-12:00 and 19:30-21:30 (6 days a week). Additional: 24 hour reception, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi Internet access, mini market and souvenir shop, Internet café, shuttle bus, mini market, laundry service, baby facilities, safe deposit box (with charge), babysitting on request with charge, daily housekeeping service, private church, meeting room Athena for up to 80 guests, wedding receptions, christenings, parking space. Due to the location of the hotel, it is unsuitable for those with walking difficulties.