Top 10 Chrysalis Hotels

Our Villa, Samos was beautiful, modern and bright, floor to ceiling windows and doors that opened onto terrace with comfortable chairs for lounging, table and chairs for outside dining, sun-loungers and our own private heated pool. In our garden terrace there is honey suckle and a little grass area and a variety of plants and trees. Panoramic views of the Islands and the sea.The sunrise at 6.30 every morning, a spectacular sight. It was all so pretty. The villa is on one level but has stairs down to the private spa room. Which has a stream room, shower, massage bed, candles and music station for docking to play relaxing music. I had two massages, one complementary, the other the Cretan massage, which is a full body massage and it was wonderful. Alexandra the therapist is very experienced and professional. She has a very gentle, friendly, manner and made me feel relaxed. I felt as if the the massage was catered for my body. It cost 150 Euros, well worth it. I went on holiday to relax, after my massage I felt a lightness and was more flexible. I will now have a massage once a month as Alexandra has proved the benefits. The hospitality is amazing! We called them the 'dream team'. They have all been there for a long time and are clearly happy to work there. Do talk to them and engage if you go there, as they are people with lives and family and they are only too happy to share their life experiences with you and tell you so much about their lovely island home. They also give you the best recommendations of places to go, places that they themselves go to. The walk down from Villa Samos to the restaurant and reception, is a walk of nature and sensuality. Hence the rosemary and honeysuckle and many other beautiful plants native to Crete. I am a little sad that I am not there now to see all of the flowers and trees in full bloom, they were just coming out when we were there. There is so much to do, we went to Knossos, Agios Nikolas and Plaka. Lovely days out, and not to crowded when we went. Good shops, excellent choices of food. Plaka has got a wine shop called the Delicatessen, which is worth a visit for all wine lovers. Elounda Gulf Villas provide rest and relaxation at a luxury level. So if you don't want to go out you can stay in. It is such a beautiful resort that you actually don't want to be away from for to long We will be going back. Thank you, Louise, Angela, Evey, Stathis, Sophia, George, George and George, Mikalis, Manos, Alexandra, Isadore, Yannis and last but certainly not least, the lovely Anastasia xx The food in the restaurant is amazing and the chef made us a wonderful chocolate gateaux for our wedding anniversary. Compliments to the chef!

It is very sad situation that there is no beach access for an island resort yet the hotel is very nice and Maro Dyalina is a pearl. Her service is amazing and she make sure all the guests enjoy their stay. Thank you a lot