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This prestigious hotel is both stylish and luxurious and overlooks the small and historic island of Spinalonga on the Gulf of Mirabello.  Offering exceptional quality, deluxe accommodation and the finest cuisine, the hotel also has a world class spa, with state of the art facilities in sumptuous surroundings, including hammams, saunas and three separate thalassotherapy pools.  

The 204 rooms are built on the hillside so that all enjoy superb views.  Over half of them have their own private infinity pool.  They are tastefully appointed and equipped with every amenity.  The hotel’s five restaurants provide a wide range of fine dining experiences, from the fish taverna on the water’s edge to the inspired fusion cuisine of Asia Blue, where you can sample Chinese, Thai, Japanese and even Polynesian dishes.  The glass sushi bar is a highlight. 

The Blue Palace is just 5 minutes’ walk from the nearest village of Plaka, which has two tavernas.  Elounda is 3km away and Aghios Nikolaos 8km.

As well as the main hotel rooms, there are also sea view bungalows, some with private pools; suites with private pools; 3 private villas with their own pools.   All accommodation has en suite marble bathroom with spa bathtub and shower, air conditioning, mini-bar, satellite TV, telephone, Internet access, maid service twice daily.

The hotel also offers a private pebble beach with complimentary sunloungers and umbrellas, two main swimming pools, one with salt water and one with fresh water and a shallow end for children, two tennis courts, table tennis, 5 restaurants, bar, children’s club.  Thalassotherapy spa with 3 thalassotherapy pools, Jacuzzi, saunas, hammams, gym, indoor heated swimming pool, beauty treatments and massage, Water sports and scuba diving from beach (charge); reduced green fees at Hersonissos golf course.

We unreservedly recommend this luxurious hotel that has been one of our favourites for a number of yerars.

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