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Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel is a resort destination wedding venue in Schisma Eloundas, Greece. Best months: April, May, June, September.

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel

Schisma EloundasGreece

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel sits on the water at Schisma Eloundas, Crete, with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views across the property.

Rooms
87 rooms, sleep 208
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
April to October
Getting there
HERabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Elounda Mare Relais & Châteaux Hotel sits on the water at Schisma Eloundas, Crete, with direct beach access, gardens, a pool and sea views across the property.

With 87 rooms and villas sleeping up to 208 guests — from Superior Double Rooms to a Four-Bedroom House for nine — it can host a full wedding party without requiring a buyout or exclusive use.

There is a chapel on site, legal ceremonies can be held at the venue, and Orthodox services are available.

Catering is handled in-house, there is a bar on site, and fireworks are permitted.

  • Chapel on site, with legal ceremonies and Orthodox services possible at the venue
  • 87 rooms, suites, bungalows and villas sleeping up to 208 guests
  • Direct beach access, pool, gardens and sea views
  • In-house catering, an on-site bar and a meeting/banquet event space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Staying over

Rooms
87 rooms
Sleeps
208 guests
Room types
16 listed
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
April to October
Exclusive use required
No
Fireworks
Yes
Children
Yes

The ceremony

Legal ceremony on site
Yes
Chapel on site
Yes
Religious ceremonies
Orthodox

The wedding season

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: best
  5. May: best
  6. June: best
  7. July: good
  8. August: good
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
HER, 60 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
No
Guest transport
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Do we need to book the whole resort for our wedding?
No. Neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required, though a minimum stay of 3 nights applies.
Can we have a legally binding ceremony at the resort?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and there is a chapel at the venue. Orthodox religious ceremonies are also available.
How do guests get to the venue from the airport?
The nearest airport is Heraklion (HER), about a 60-minute transfer. A shuttle is available and there is parking on site.
When is the resort open for weddings?
The resort operates from April through October. Pricing is quoted in EUR.
Are children welcome, and is the resort accessible?
Children are allowed. The venue is not listed as accessible, so please raise any mobility needs with the team directly at +30 28410 68011 or events@elounda-sa.com.

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Sources and booking notes

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Rooms: 87 rooms

    “The property comprises a main building with two wings (the old wing and the new wing) plus 40 bungalows and villas, offering a total of 87 guest units (75 single-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units, 1 three-bedroom unit, and 1 four-bedroom unit) with 208 beds.”
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  • Sleeps: 208 guests

    “The property comprises a main building with two wings (the old wing and the new wing) plus 40 bungalows and villas, offering a total of 87 guest units (75 single-bedroom units, 10 two-bedroom units, 1 three-bedroom unit, and 1 four-bedroom unit) with 208 beds.”
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  • Room types: 16 listed

    “Princess Ariadni Royalty 2-Bedroom Villa”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “The package is valid provided that the couple will be staying for a minimum of three nights in one of our hotels.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “/ Documentation assistance & settlement of the wedding license in coordination with the couple and the local Municipality Office”
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  • Chapel on site: Yes

    “Chapel/shrine”
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  • Religious ceremonies: Orthodox

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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Indulge in the artistry of our in-house Pastry Chef, crafting stunning wedding cakes tailored to your desires, both in shape and flavor.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The “Karavia Bar” is situated in the main building.”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 3 nights

    “The package is valid provided that the couple will be staying for a minimum of three nights in one of our hotels.”
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  • Weddings held: April to October

    “• Seasonal membership is valid during the summer season, usually from April until October.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “The package is valid provided that the couple will be staying for a minimum of three nights in one of our hotels.”
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  • Fireworks: Yes

    “/ A bottle of an alcoholic beverage (regular brands) in the groom room (during the preparation) / Transfer of the bride and groom to the wedding location (within the hotelís premises) / Fireworks (1,5 min) /Decoration of your room with flowers and rose petals after the ceremony”
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  • Children: Yes

    “villas with sea views & plunge pool private sandy beach family-friendly family-run property Cretan cuisine”
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  • Nearest airport: HER, 60 min by car

    “HER”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “There is a covered parking area with a tarmac surface.”
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  • Step-free access: No

    “Elounda Mare does not have any purpose-built accessible guest rooms.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “The hotel can arrange private transfers, including vehicles that accommodate wheelchairs, with advance notice.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Indulge in luxury at our bungalows with private pool.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “A member of Relais & Chateaux the resort offers an exclusive sanctuary of serenity, overlooking the azure waters of the bay.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “Beachfront”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “An ethereal light bathes this retreat and its maze of sweet-smelling gardens.”
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