Sunlit white villa and pool overlooking the Mediterranean

A curated collection in Crete

Live Crete.
Your way.

Independent hotels and private villas, brought together by one promise: thoughtful stays with a genuine sense of place.

Welcome to Avatar

One island.
Two distinct
ways to stay.

From a contemporary suite retreat in Elounda to a spacious private villa near Georgioupolis, Avatar brings you closer to the Crete we know and love. Every stay is locally cared for and shaped around effortless hospitality.

Meet Avatar
2Distinctive properties
2Cretan regions
1Local team

The Avatar collection

Our Properties

Two distinctive places, two different sides of Crete, and one warm standard of hospitality.

Relaxing boutique hotel pool surrounded by palms and white buildings
Elounda · Lasithi

Elounda Garden Suites

Bathed in warm Cretan sunlight and surrounded by peaceful gardens, Elounda Garden Suites is a smart, modern residence only 100 metres from the centre of Elounda. Its 19 tastefully decorated, air-conditioned suites open onto furnished balconies or terraces with garden, pool or mountain views.

Each suite offers a separate bedroom and living area, a flat-screen TV, dining space and a convenient kitchenette with coffee-making facilities. Guests can unwind around the heated outdoor swimming pool, enjoy breakfast, drinks and light dining at the restaurant and bar, and stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

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Spacious private Mediterranean villa with a pool and shaded terrace
Dramia · Georgioupolis

Cretan Mansion

Peacefully located in the village of Dramia, near the lively resort area of Kavros and only 500 metres from the long sandy Georgioupolis–Episkopi beach, Cretan Mansion is a fully renovated four-level villa at the foot of the White Mountains.

Designed for comfortable stays throughout the year, the mansion welcomes up to 15 guests across five spacious bedrooms, 11 beds and six bathrooms. Every bedroom is fully equipped and has its own private bathroom, while multiple lounges, dining areas and kitchens give larger families and groups the freedom to spend time together without sacrificing personal space.

At garden and pool level, two independent studios have their own private entrances. The main building adds relaxed living areas and an auxiliary kitchen, while outside a heated private swimming pool, sun loungers and a generous dining terrace create an inviting setting for slow Cretan days.

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Whitewashed Cretan village descending toward the sea

Rooted in Crete

Hospitality with a human heart.

We are not simply a collection of places to sleep. We are local hosts, problem-solvers, storytellers, and your connection to the island.

Our story
Turquoise water in a secluded Cretan bayTraditional Greek table with local dishes

Beyond your stay

Crete, as locals live it.

The best island moments rarely come from a checklist. Let our team point you toward the beaches, tables, trails, and traditions that stay with you.

  • Hidden beachesSwim
  • Village tavernasTaste
  • Gorges & mountain pathsExplore
  • Private island momentsExperience
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Notes from the island

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Cretan coastline and clear blue water

The quiet side of Crete: seven places worth slowing down for

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Aegean coastal village in warm evening light

A local's guide to an effortless island escape

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