Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa is a hotel destination wedding venue in Almirida, Greece, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Chania International 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' Airport (CHQ), 50 minutes. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa
Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa originated as a traditional Cretan residence built in the 1970s, subsequently transformed into a luxury boutique hotel that honors its architectural heritage while offering contemporary amenities.
About Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa
Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa originated as a traditional Cretan residence built in the 1970s, subsequently transformed into a luxury boutique hotel that honors its architectural heritage while offering contemporary amenities.
Located in Almirida on Crete's northwest coast, the property maintains its original stone construction and regional design elements throughout 28 rooms and suites.
The restoration preserved the building's authentic character while introducing spa facilities, fine dining, and event spaces that accommodate celebrations of 20 to 150 guests.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
This was an amazing experience! Our wedding party mostly stayed in Chania, but we really wanted a pool so we rented a car and stayed here. Best choice ever.
Grace Engler · read the whole review on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHQ, 50 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Original 1970s Cretan architecture with stone construction preserved during luxury renovation
- 28 rooms and suites with sea views overlooking Almirida Bay
- Full-service spa offering traditional Greek treatments and wellness services
- Private beach access and infinity pool with panoramic Mediterranean vistas
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 6:00 PMWelcome reception and dinner on beachfront terrace for arriving guests
- 10:00 AMRehearsal at ceremony location with coordinator
- 4:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; spa treatments available
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHQ · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Chania International 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000-18,000Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€8,000-18,000 (100 guests, 3-night stay)
- Ceremony fee
- €800-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €65-95 a headAisle estimate
- Room rate
- €180-350 a nightAisle estimate
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 2825 033354
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Pricing varies by season (peak July-September commands higher rates); includes venue, catering, and basic setup. Spa services, photography, floral design, and entertainment billed separately. Group accommodation rates available for 15+ rooms.
Questions about the venue
What is the guest capacity for weddings?+
Blue Elephant accommodates 20 to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.
Does the hotel offer accommodation for wedding guests?+
Yes, the hotel provides 28 rooms and suites available for wedding guests at negotiated group rates.
What outdoor spaces are available for ceremonies?+
The property features a beachfront area, gardens, and terraced spaces with Mediterranean views for ceremony setups.
Is catering provided on-site?+
The hotel's restaurant provides full catering services with Cretan and Mediterranean menus customizable for wedding events.
What is the nearest airport?+
Chania International 'Ioannis Daskalogiannis' Airport (CHQ) is approximately 45 kilometers away, roughly 50 minutes by car.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
Other wedding venues
- Blue Horizon HotelΙαλυσός, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Blue Mare VillasAg. Andreas, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Blue Sea Beach ResortAmmoudes, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Blue Sea Holiday VillageAfantou, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Blue Sea IslandKolympia, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Boheme MykonosMikonos, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Bohemian Luxury Boutique HotelNaousa, GreeceAlso in Greece
- Boutique Hotel Del DogeChania, GreeceAnother hotel
Weighing Blue Elephant Hotel & Spa against the field?
Answer four questions, budget, season, guest count, feel, and a shortlist of comparable houses comes back in about a minute. No sign-up needed.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.