INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá)
Elounda, Greece
Built 2026 · Last completed renovation 2026
INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá) in Elounda was last renovated in 2026, and originally built in 2026. Its HotelChrono freshness score is 9.9/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2034
In about 8 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Timeline
2024
Management agreement signed; former Elounda Ilion to become INNSiDE Crete Elound
2026
Grand opening of INNSiDE Crete Elounda after radical renovation of former Elound
2026
Renovation completed
⚖️ Star classification · Greece
re-classified every 5 yearsStar certificates from the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels are valid 5 years, then a re-inspection is mandatory (or sooner if the property changes).
System: Hellenic Chamber of Hotels (Law 4276/2014)
“The Classification Certificate is valid for 5 years and is subject to a re-inspection following the expiry date or whenever a change takes place that impacts the operational or technical characteristics.”
How this score is computed
Every figure here traces back to the sourced renovation year above — no hidden weighting, no black box. Recompute it yourself. See the full methodology →
Facts
Stars
5★
Built
Sourced2026
Last completed renovation
Sourced2026
Sources
Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Opened in May 2026, this new luxury hotel features 86 rooms and suites, including 18 exclusive accommodations with private pools and more than 70% offering sea views across Elounda Bay.”
“The new resort in Elounda operates under the ownership and management of Zeus Hotels, following the radical renovation of the former Elounda Ilion.”
“The agreement concerns the current Elounda Ilion, which will be renamed INNSiDE Crete Elounda.”
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Frequently asked
When was INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá) built?+
INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá) (Elounda, Greece) was built in 2026.
How old is INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá)?+
INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá) is 0 years old — it was built in 2026 and last renovated in 2026. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá) last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2026.
What is the Chrono Score of INNSiDE Crete Elounda (Meliá)?+
Its Chrono Score is 9.9/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 5-star rating.