Elea Estate — Hotel in Marathounta

We played Elea in April 2023. This was our third visit over several years and it doesn't disappoint. It's not the most difficult course to play, but as a single-figure handicapper, playing off the whites, the layout and pin positions really make you plot your way around the course. Several people during our holiday commented that the course wasn't in great condition, but I completely disagree. The fairways and greens were in great nick. I just wish that other golfers raked bunkers and repaired their pitchmarks. I repaired six on the first green alone, five of which weren't mine! I decided to carry, which I prefer and the compact layout lends itself to this, unlike on some courses. My only criticism of the course is the anomaly that is the 17th hole. For most players, the tight drive and long carry over rocks toward the green result in most players struggling to complete the hole. A redesign wouldn't go amiss here. After golf we ate in the restaurant. The food was excellent and remarkably good value! Overall, 5...

This was a well-run operation and I highly recommend playing. Eirini is the Golf Sales and Marketing Manager and was prompt with email responses, very professional, and also very accommodating. Dave was an attendant helping set everything up for our group outside and he was extremely helpful and kind. Marina checked us in a took great care of us as well throughout the day. They had a busy day with a group of 24 behind us but made every effort to work some last minute signups for our group. The condition of the course was outstanding with great greens and very well maintained fairways. The course wasn’t too difficult but a fun layout overlooking the ocean from a distance. The facilities (clubhouse/restaurant) were outstanding as well and everyone enjoyed a couple drinks after the round. I highly recommend this course again.

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Worth playing once, but is expensive when compared to other courses in this price range.

Course is in reasonable condition, but the bunkers, which are very abundant around the course are more like waste areas with little sand and lots of stones.

If you are single or 2 ball, you are likely to get paired up to make a 4-ball.

Took 4:40 hrs, but slowed down by those we were paired with who seemed to lose a ball on every hole.

Not always easy to see where the green was on tee shots, but fairways were easy enough to identify.

Greens were good and reasonable speed and with a mix of undulations and some subtle borrows. But the number of bunkers and their size can detract from the experience.

Played in strong winds and made the course challenging.

You will need to reserve a buggy, but course is walkable and they have plenty of trolleys.

Big clubhouse...