Crete
  ST. NICOLAS BAY RESORT HOTEL & VILLAS,
   Aghios Nikolaos

Wonderful, panoramic views over Mirabello Bay and to Aghios Nikolaos from the terrace of the stunning infinity pool, superb accommodation and exceptional dining options are just some of the features of the outstanding St Nicolas Bay Hotel.

Overview This intimate, exclusive hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is nonetheless very big indeed on guest service. Furnished with impeccable taste, the bungalow-style hotel has an excellent reputation for its high standards.

Location Right on the water’s edge adjacent to its private, sandy, blue flag beach, the hotel is just 2 kms from the delights of Aghios Nikolaos.

Relaxation Set amidst lovely gardens, the hotel offers guests plenty of little spots to hide away, as well as terraces around the two salt water pools and the serviced private beach. In the evening, The Astra Bar terrace with panoramic views over the Bay of Mirabello is a great spot to socialise and relax.

Sports The Water Sports Centre offers waterskiing, wind surfing and canoes, while scuba diving is available nearby at Mirabello Bay.

Dining Amongst the many attractions here, the dining options rank high. Begin the day with the delicious buffet breakfast at The Club House terrace. Labyrinthos is the main buffet restaurant, with an excellent selection of local and international dishes and a children’s menu at ‘baby’ prices. A la carte options includes The Blue Bay, the all day beach restaurant and bar, the Greek Kafenion is for Cretan dishes and excellent seafood with music and local hospitality just a few stops from the beach, while The Minotaure is the exclusive gourmet restaurant next to the pool for Asian and international cuisine complemented by a superb wine cellar.

Entertainment The home cinema lounge shows movies for children and adults twice weekly and the open air cinema on the Blue Bay verandah offers shows three times per week. The Games Room includes table tennis and play station and video games. DVD and CD Library for in-room use.

Special Features The Poseidon Spa (ELEMIS products and Treatments) provides a range of beauty treatments, massage, sauna and steam room. Boutique and kiosk for newspapers and everyday items. Creta Museum and sailing boat excursions.

For Children Seawater paddling pool. Miniclub for 4-11 year olds daily from 10.00-18.00 supervised by qualified staff. Children under 4 years welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Accommodation 107 rooms and suites. We feature double rooms as well as deluxe junior and one bedroom suites, executive junior and one and two bedroom suites with private pool; all of which are with sea view. Also available are Family Suites with garden view for two adults plus one or two children. Some rooms interconnect. All include air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bar, WiFi access, hairdryer and safe.

Open April-October
Category 5 star deluxe

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