Elounda Bay Palace

Elounda, Greece · Meetings · Weddings

Eight conference rooms and a 650-seat open-air amphitheater at a Crete resort, one hour from Heraklion

Conferences, incentives and weddings at a seafront resort in Elounda, Crete: eight conference rooms from 30 to 450 seats and an open-air amphitheater for 650, with sea-view rooms, suites and villas on site.

Largest room: 450
With outdoor spaces: 650
Event spaces: 8
Accommodation on site: Yes
Chapel: Yes

Event spaces

Zeus Conference Hallup to 450360 m², ceiling 4 m; theatre 450, classroom 220, U-shape 180
Cronos Conference Hallup to 120130 m²; theatre 120, classroom 70, U-shape 70
Apollo Conference Hallup to 120105 m²; theatre 120, classroom 70, U-shape 55
Olounion Amphitheaterup to 650650 m², open air; theatre 650
Hermes Loungeup to 6057 m² sub-commission room; theatre 60, classroom 30, U-shape 25
Mars Conference Suiteup to 3040 m²; theatre 30, classroom 20, U-shape 20

All 8 spaces

Venus Conference Suiteup to 3040 m²; theatre 30, classroom 20, U-shape 20
Ilios Conference Suiteup to 6058 m²; theatre 60, classroom 35, U-shape 35

Getting there and practical details

Neighborhood: Schisma Eloundas, Elounda
Nearest airport: Heraklion International Airport

Seminars and company events

Elounda Bay Palace runs the Elounda Executive Conference Centre on its waterfront grounds in Crete, with eight rooms and an open-air amphitheater. The largest hall, Zeus, seats 450 in theatre layout, and the Olounion Amphitheater holds up to 650. The resort is set in 20 acres of gardens, about one hour from Heraklion International Airport, and it combines conference space with sea-view accommodation.

The centre is equipped with an automated audiovisual system that controls lighting and sound, plus high-definition screens and cameras. The rooms are flexible and suit corporate meetings, conventions, product launches, press conferences, exhibitions and gala dinners. Several spaces open onto patios lined with palm trees, used for cocktail receptions.

Weddings and receptions

The resort also stages weddings, christenings, vow exchanges, gala dinners and private celebrations. It has its own chapel for weddings and christenings, and civil or religious ceremonies can also take place outside the hotel's church or at another place the couple chooses. Private parties can be held in suites or by the beach.

The indicative wedding package lists a dedicated consultant, help with legal and license paperwork, bridal bouquet and boutonniere, a room for the groom's preparation and a room upgrade for the couple. Optional services include hairdressing and makeup, floral decoration, Cretan lyre music, photography, video, cocktail ideas and tailored reception menus with a children's menu.

Rooms and capacities

Capacities below are those the resort lists for its conference rooms, in theatre, classroom and U-shape layouts.

Zeus Conference Hall, 360 m², ceiling 4 m: 450 theatre, 220 classroom, 180 U-shape. Cronos Conference Hall, 130 m²: 120, 70 and 70. Apollo Conference Hall, 105 m²: 120, 70 and 55. Olounion Amphitheater, 650 m², open air: 650 theatre. Hermes Lounge, a sub-commission room of 57 m²: 60, 30 and 25. Ilios Conference Suite, 58 m²: 60, 35 and 35. Mars and Venus Conference Suites, 40 m² each: 30, 20 and 20.

Accommodation

Rooms are grouped into three clubs. Splendid Club has classic rooms in mountain, side sea and sea view at 28 m², superior bungalows and garden-view family rooms for up to six. Gold Club has deluxe rooms, bungalows and suites from 30 to 65 m², with some shared pools. Platinum Club has villas, suites and bungalow suites, several with private pools, up to a three-bedroom penthouse suite and a presidential suite. The site does not state a total room count.

Catering

Dining takes place in open-air restaurants at the water's edge, and buffets are made to order. Wedding receptions use specially designed menus, with a children's menu available. The resort also has a spa, which can be used for bridal treatments before a wedding.

Getting there

The hotel is at Schisma Eloundas, 720 53 Elounda, Crete. Heraklion International Airport is about one hour away by road.

What sets it apart

01Open-air amphitheater for up to 650
02Zeus Hall: 450 theatre, 360 m², 4 m ceiling
03Automated audiovisual system in the conference centre
04Private chapel for weddings and christenings
05One hour from Heraklion International Airport

Questions and answers

What is the largest capacity?

The Olounion open-air amphitheater holds up to 650 in theatre layout. The largest indoor room, Zeus Conference Hall, holds 450 in theatre, 220 in classroom and 180 in U-shape.

How many meeting rooms are there?

Eight: Zeus, Cronos, Apollo, Hermes Lounge, Ilios, Mars and Venus, plus the Olounion Amphitheater.

Is there audiovisual equipment?

Yes. The conference centre has an automated audiovisual system for lighting and sound, high-definition screens and cameras.

Can guests stay on site?

Yes. Rooms, suites, bungalows and villas are grouped in Splendid, Gold and Platinum clubs, from 28 m² to a three-bedroom penthouse. The site gives no total room count.

Do you host weddings?

Yes. The resort has a private chapel, and ceremonies can also be held elsewhere at the couple's choice. An indicative package lists a dedicated consultant and legal paperwork support.