The stunning location, superb luxury accommodation and the internationally renowned Gran Meliá management of this new 5 star resort, is an irresistible combination. With accommodation ranging from deluxe rooms to suites and villas, all with spectacular sea views, and most with private seawater pool, there is a wonderful choice.
OVERVIEW Perfectly designed to blend into the surrounding landscape, the resort nestles on the hillside overlooking the bay and its private, sandy beach. Its rare east orientation affords magnificent sunrise views, while the outstanding range of accommodation, services and dining options will satisfy discerning couples and families alike.
LOCATION Overlooking Daios Cove on the north-eastern coast, some 10 minutes’ (7 kms) drive from Aghios Nikolaos and 20 minutes from Elounda. Nearby are a few family-run tavernas and shops (3 kms). Heraklion Airport is less than an hours’ drive.
RELAXATION The private, sandy beach is equipped with loungers and sunshades, while at the Beach Bar (10.00-18.00), there’s a pier/sun deck where one can enjoy wonderful refreshments or snacks. Overlooking the sea is the superb seawater heated infinity pool and an adults-only pool with wet bar.
SPORTS Two tennis courts (artificial grass) as well as an excellent indoor/outdoor fitness studio and state of the art gym. Water sports centre. Scuba Diving Centre (PADI).
DINING The main restaurant for breakfast and dinner is the Pangea, where themed buffet nights offer a variety of dining experiences, as well as live Cretan music. Speciality restaurants include Club Ocean, where a fresh fusion of Mediterranean cuisine is served in a spectacular setting, and Greek Taverna featuring local specialities and fresh fish, overlooking the sea. Enjoy a late nightcap and relaxing music at the Crystal Box.
ENTERTAINMENT Those themed nights in the Pangea and a programme of daytime activities for adults and children.
SPECIAL FEATURES Boutique gallery. Three cable cars for easy access to hotel areas. The Spa by Germaine de Capuccini is the perfect hideaway. Covering 2,500 square metres, the spa offers an extraordinary selection of treatments, an indoor infinity pool with fabulous sea views, indoor floating pool with water ritual circuit, beauty treatments, sauna, steam room and hairdresser.
FOR CHILDREN The summer miniclub offers an excellent range of supervised and creative activities each day. Games room and children’s menus.
ACCOMMODATION 300 magnificent deluxe rooms (min. 42 sqm., junior and one and two-bedroom suites, as well as one, two and three bedroom villas. 165 of them have a private, heatable pool. All are superbly equipped and feature sea views. For the ultimate in personal attention, REDLEVEL services include discreet personal assistance, exclusive lounge and check-in/check-out area, evening cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and other benefits are included for guests booking junior suites, suites and villas.
OPEN Mid-April to end October
CATEGORY 5 star deluxe
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