INNSiDE by Meliá Crete Elounda

Set on the hillside above Elounda Bay, this INNSiDE by Meliá property looks out over one of Crete’s most recognisable coastal stretches. The mood is modern and easygoing rather than formal, with contemporary rooms that include Chromecast and outdoor spaces geared to long, warm afternoons. The hotel mixes a resort setting with the brand’s bleisure attitude: an infinity pool, a fitness area, yoga by the sea, and a Big Ideas Space for work or planning the next move. Dining leans Mediterranean, with a lobby bar, pool bar and rooftop restaurant framing the view. It suits travellers who want design, sea air and a sense of place without losing the practical comforts of a full-service hotel.