- HIP is investing more than €6.8 million to upgrade and transform the property
- The hotel is managed by Domes Resorts under the iconic hospitality brand of Curio Collection by Hilton and will welcome guests in May 2023
- Domes Aulūs Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton is an adults only all-inclusive resort in Elounda Crete, Greece
Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), the largest owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe owned by funds managed by Blackstone; Domes Resorts management and Hilton announce Domes Aulūs Elounda will join the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio in May 2023 following an extensive renovation.
HIP has invested more than €6.8 million in order to upgrade and transform the property as an upper upscale adult-only all-inclusive Domes Aulūs resort under Curio Collection by Hilton. The renovation has resulted in the property offering fresh, new accommodation for guests in Elounda Crete.
The refurbishment will see the full renovation of all the restaurants and bars, 123 bungalows and the construction of 18 new suites. The common areas, new market areas, dining deck and retail spaces will also be redeveloped. The gym is being enlarged and a new wellness and wellbeing centre is being introduced.
The property welcomed guests on May 25th, 2023.
Domes Aulūs Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton is situated in an unrivalled destination in the breath-taking surroundings of Elounda, one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean. Comprising a private beach, two cliffside swimming pools and pool bars, Domes’ signature Soma Spa and Gym, a breadth of culinary experiences, as well as a marketplace including open-air boutique shops and a cinema, Domes Aulūs Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton presents the best of Greek hospitality.
With design inspired by the surrounding topography and tones of the Cretan landscape, the property has been recently refreshed with a warm and soothing palette of grey and beige textured surfaces, splashed with Aegean blue textiles.
The resort is the epitome of sophistication and the ‘Cool Inclusive’ concept offers limitless access to a meticulously crafted array of culinary delights, mixology, and thrilling experiences all day long, ensuring a worry-free escape where all must-haves are part of the experience.
Domes Aulūs Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton, the distilled version of the romantic Mediterranean jet-setter destination is surrounded by calm waters and quaint fishing villages and the Venetian castle on the Islet of Spinalonga, the setting for Victoria Hislop’s best-selling novel.
Domes Aulūs Elounda, Curio Collection by Hilton will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s world-class portfolio of 19 distinct hotel brands which boasts more than 158 million members. Members who book directly will have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and access to the Hilton Honors mobile app.
The refurbishment plan was supported by Alpha Bank which provided the financing for the execution of the capital expenditure.
