Crete, GreeceElounda
Elounda Stories Boutique Hotel
Whitewashed island guesthouse
Whitewashed island guesthouse
A family-run stay in central Elounda, centered on a stone pool courtyard and an open-air rooftop garden.
What it’s good at
Listed
Family hospitality connecting guests to neighborhood tavernas and the Elounda town square.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Public spaces espouse a classic Greek island palette — white plaster, tiles, stone stairways, arches — with plenty of plantlife and weathered wood.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The harborfront tavernas and Elounda town square are a short stroll down the road.
The rooms
Rooms take in Mirabello Bay through floor-to-ceiling glass, and select suites add private outdoor jetted tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The freshwater pool curves against rustic stone walls, fed by a tiered waterfall beneath a white plaster arch.
At the table
Breakfast is made with local Cretan ingredients, served beneath wooden ceiling beams along a corridor facing the pool.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.