Elounda Hills will be the island's first luxury residential resort.
- Heart of Mediterranean, year-round sunshineThe captivating island of Crete, Greece's most popular Island for visitors, offers an excellent year-round climate, breath-taking scenery, spectacular beaches, world-class archaeological sites and heavenly cuisine. Little wonder that its inhabitants live among the longest in the Mediterranean. A well-developed infrastructure, extensive international transport connections, friendly locals, and high levels of personal security make this the perfect location in which to own a vacation home.01
- 1 Hotels & Homes. Professional management from hospitality experts
1 Hotels cultivates the best of sustainable design and architecture – combined with extraordinary comfort and service – to create an ecological footprint that truly makes a difference. It creates sustainable retreats that open the doors to a world where the desire for rest and adventure exist in harmony. Which is why this pioneering brand was selected as the ideal partner for Elounda Hills as its first European resort.
02 - Private World-Class MarinaA 2-km coastline featuring a world-class private marina designed to accommodate 64 yachts, including berths for superyachts.
Elounda Hills Marina is set to become a new luxury yachting destination, offering exceptional services and facilities for discerning boat owners.03
Crossroad of Continents
Crete allows a central location at the crossroads of three continents allows easy and direct access from most parts of the world.
Elounda Hills is idyllically located between the city of Agios Nikolaos and the traditional fishing village of Plaka. The town of Elounda is the definition of quintessential Cretan living, which is why it has been a popular choice of celebrities and dignitaries for decades. Featuring views of the historic islet of Spinalonga, crystal clear waters and family-run eateries, this coastal town is a magnet for holiday-makers year after year.
and looking out over the historic islet of Spinalonga,
it’s the perfect base to explore Crete’s breathtaking 1,000-kilometre coastline and Mediterranean islands. Elounda Hills is only 40 minutes from Heraklion airport and a closer airport, Kastelli, is due to open in 2027, with both offering private jet facilities.
1 Phase is scheduled to open in 2028, Elounda Hills will incorporate a spectacular 5* hotel by 1 Hotels, world-class marina, marina village with boutique hotel and yacht club, spa and wellness centre by Bamford, restaurants and bars, sandy beaches, beach clubs, seafront promenade, botanical gardens, amphitheatre, retail Piazza,
and numerous sporting and leisure amenities.
It will also be the first luxury resort in Crete to offer branded residences for private ownership.
Elounda Hills is primed to become the leading ultra-luxury sustainable resort in the Mediterranean, with the residences introducing a level of contemporary design and specification not before seen in Crete. Designed by award-winning European architects in line with sustainable BREEAM and LEED practices, each home will be powered by renewable energy sources and showcase biophilic design inspired by authentic Cretan architecture. Locally sourced materials that respect the environmental and cultural context of the setting will be showcased throughout, and surrounding botanical gardens filled with indigenous flora aim to promote the health and wellbeing of residents.
Set across an ancient hillside with an amphitheatrical masterplan, the centrepiece of Phase 1 will include a 129-key luxury hotel with Bamford Spa and 257 residences, the majority of which will be serviced by 1 Hotels. Each of these residences will feature unobstructed views of the Mirabello Bay and the Aegean Sea beyond.
Situated in a prime frontline position on substantial private plots, the five spacious 5, 7 and 8-bedroom villas represent the island’s most exclusive residences, providing superlative living spaces with spectacular uninterrupted views across Mirabello Bay. Each Waterfront Villa will feature an individual interior design created by Ralph Lauren Home, combining its iconic style with authentic Cretan architecture. Purchasers of these exceptional private villas will enjoy expansive interiors (from 5,973 sq.ft. to 9,762 sq.ft.), large terraces, infinity swimming pools, beautifully landscaped gardens, and private parking.
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Managed by 1 Hotels & Homes, the beautifully appointed and immaculately finished interiors provide generous accommodation with bright and luxurious rooms enhanced by floor-to-ceiling windows that maximise the light and uninterrupted views over Mirabello Bay. Each of these branded residences benefits from private parking, a landscaped garden, large terrace, and swimming pool.
25% on Concrete Completion
25% at Exterior Finishing
20% at MEP Stage (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing)
10% upon Delivery
Phase 1 Completion is aiming by Q4 2028
- 1 HotelsHotel management and branded residences
- Mirum Hellas S.A.Development and construction
142-keys
Hotels & Resorts operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels &
Resorts, and Treehouse Hotels. An affiliate of Starwood
Capital Group, the company is expanding quickly
with an impressive pipeline spanning many global
destinations.
Raul Leal, CEO, SH Hotels & Resorts, comments; “We are excited to be part of a special project like Elounda Hills whose ambitions align perfectly with 1 Hotels. As a mission driven nature-centric brand, we appreciate the opportunity to be able to cultivate Elounda Hills’ natural beauty and history into a luxury hospitality experience highlighting the best of sustainable design and comfort. We look forward to being part of this new Mediterranean destination as we continue to expand the 1 Hotels brand globally.”
for residents
Elounda Hills offers a wide range of leisure amenities, to which residents enjoy privileged access. These include the marina, seafront promenade, Sandy Beach Club, amphitheatre, botanical gardens, spa and wellness centre, tennis and water sports centres, Kids and Teens clubs, chapel, retail zone, and workspace. In addition, 1 Hotels intends to elevate the luxury hotel experience in Greece by crafting and programming a unique narrative around sustainability, music, art, wellness, mindfulness, fashion, and culture.
Our elegant piazza will offer residents and guests a convenient place to meet, eat, and shop.
THE MAIN RECEPTION AND WELCOME CENTRE
- DELICATESSEN
- WORKSPACE
- MINI-MART
- PHARMACY
- RESTAURANTS
- GELATARIA
- TEENS’ LOUNGE
- MEDICAL OFFICE
- DESIGNER RETAIL OUTLETS
- RESORT SECURITY OFFICE
Elounda Hills is designed around family, so it is no surprise that it provides convenient, secure spaces for your children to have fun, to meet, and hang out with kids of their own ages. Parents can relax in the knowledge that their children are safe, happy – and entertained.
With a variety of play furniture and toys, the Kids’ Club is a custom-designed, supervised area that will keep the little ones occupied.
Mini-farming
Gardening
Art classes
A social hub for teenagers, the Teens’ Lounge in the Piazza is equipped with video game stations and other activities to keep them entertained. A fun and informal meeting place they can call their own.
DJ lessons & live performances.
On camera media lessons
Graphic design social media lessons
Masterchef lessons and cook off
Mocktail mixology lessons
Teen disco DJ nights
Sailing lessons
Acting & theater lessons
| International team of architects and designers Elounda Hills is a shining example of how 21st century living should be. To bring the vision to life, a ‘dream team’ of master planners, architects, designers, marine engineers, environmentalists, and horticulturalists was assembled, and the remarkable transformation of this 57-hectare estate into a world-leading resort is testament to this extraordinary collaboration of global talent. |
The residence at Elounda Hills allows you to invest in a property in the coastal area of Greece and apply for a "Golden Visa". Qualifying for the program requires an investment in real estate with a minimum value of €800,000, plus applicable taxes.
- Convenience
- We want you to have one less thing to worry about and glide into ownership and residence and so we’re offering you a year of complimentary property management fees.
- Managed Rental Program is available for all branded units.
- Priveleges
- All buyers enjoy an exclusive Elounda Hills loyalty card. This entitles you to a 15% discount on selected services in-resort and abroad, such as such as owner privileges across all 1 Hotels globally, pre-arrival kitchen, in-home botanical care and many more.
- 1 Hotels run exclusive luxury hotels all over the world, and investing in a branded residences at Elounda Hills entitles you to 25% off a number of 1 Hotels locations abroad.
- The Great Outdoors is a Top AmenityIt took a pandemic, the surge of remote work, and a feeling of disconnect with busy city life to send luxury-property buyers to the great outdoors—or more specifically, spacious residences with easy access to nature and leisure amenities. Wealthy millennial buyers, young families, and digital nomads are particularly aware of issues of sustainability, healthy food, and the rediscovery of rural traditions, which is drawing them to embrace sustainable ways of living.
- Crossroad of ContinentsCrete is the largest island in Greece. Public investment in infrastructure represents 7,7 bil. eu in 2023 (modern networks and infrastructure, green transition and quality life of region). New international airport Kastelli (20 min from Elounda) has got half million eu for development and set to open in 2026.
- Branded Residences: A “Win-Win-Win” FormulaBenefits to buyers include:
• Prime locations
• Cutting-edge interior design, technology
and architecture
• Trust and credibility
• ‘Trophy’ status
• Stronger resale values
• Higher rental income with professional
operator management
• Professional management
• Hassle-free ownership
• Premium/luxury lifestyle
• Concierge services
• Owner benefits, e.g. residents’ discount
card, access to the operator’s properties in
other locations
• Like-minded neighbours - World-Class Private MarinaElounda Hills in historic Crete is primed to rank among the leading ultra-luxury resorts in the Mediterranean.
Safe approach and access by sea, during the day or night
• Pontoon berthing for dayboats; stern-to berthing for superyachts in excess of 90 metres
• Expert berthing assistance
• Secure, well-protected long-term berthing
• 24-hour security and CCTV
• Fresh water, electricity and laundry services
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Well-maintained washrooms
• Car parking available in the resort
• Waste (including black and grey water) disposal and recycling
• Phone, office and concierge services via the capitainerie - Modern DesignElounda Hills international design team is inspired by natural landscape and ancient Minoan culture that once ruled Crete. Their technological advances in construction have stood the sense of time and still are admired today. Minoans knew how to build multi-story palaces with ducting for heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Returning to proven best practices enhanced by modern design makes the architecture of the resort a remarkable statement.
- The First Regenerative ResortAt Elounda Hills we want our visitors to live their best lives; leveraging a holistic regenerative approach for wellness, health and fun, they will experience unforgettable experiences. Our future residents are beyond being just carbon neutral - they aspire to regeneration and rejuvenation. Metrics will include the trees planted, the water saved, the materials recycled, the green electricity generated, the weight of single plastic not added to landfill.
The natural amphitheatre at Elounda Hills is carved into the ancient rock of Crete, embedded in the fabric of Greek culture that is built upon thousands of years of rich mythology and tradition.
It’s the perfect setting for a resort that sets the new standard for luxury Mediterranean living
