St Nicolas Bay Hotel

Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

Sleeps: Up to 200 guests in a combination of bungalows, hotel suites

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Unique Features

• Exceptional beach front location with magnificent aqua blue sea views 
• Exclusive luxurious suites with stunning vistas, private pools and sun terraces
  
• Idyllic for weddings and honeymoons
• Only 40 minutes from Heraklion airport
• A unique ambience of serenity and well being with unmistakeable Mediterranean flair

The Property

Luxury Beach Front Coastal Hotel in Crete, Greece

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The St. Nicolas Bay Hotel in Greece is a unique luxury Hotel on the beautiful island of Crete, close to Aghios Nikolaos, a small and charming typical Cretan town known as one of the islands most enchanting locations.

Inside

• Style: Rustic Grecian charm combined with elegant contemporary design
• Layout: a combination of private bungalows and hotel suites nestle discreetly amongst olive and lime trees. The natural stone paths warms the white washed buildings as they weave their way between the restaurants and bars, pools and down to the sea. All of the rooms are sea facing offering your own unique sunrise vista. The white sandy beach nestles beneath the hotel and sensitively placed sun lounges scatter the rocks with direct access into the Agean sea. Find shade from the mid day sun relaxing on white squishy sofas nestled amidst the olive trees or your private balcony.
• Bedrooms: There are a variety of luxury villa suites available, all with either a balcony or private terrace garden, marble bathroom, air conditioning, telephone and TV, mini bar and a welcome bottle of champagne and fruit basket. The Sea-facing Bungalows have a panoramic view to the Mirabello Bay and the two Islands. Family Suites have one bedroom, plus separate living room well equipped to accommodate two young children. Play station & variety of games upon request. Junior suites have a spacious sitting corner, offering magnificent view to the Mirabello Bay. They also have an Aero spa bathtub, I.S.D.N. line for quick access to Internet, CD player and radio. Deluxe Suites have one bedroom and separate living room, magnificent front sea view. Also an aero spa bathtub, separate shower cabin, CD- Radio, I.S.D.N. line for quick access to Internet, priority on the check in and the check out, luxury bathrobes & slippers, twice daily maid service, all day room service and private transfer to Heraklion airport. Suites with a private pool offer absolute privacy in a very tranquil and secluded position with superb front sea view and own seawater swimming pool, and spacious open plan lounge or separate living room (suites). Also large screen TV, CD-HiFi , DVD, I.S.D.N. line for quick access to Internet, all day room service, luxury bathrobes and slippers, twice daily maid service and private transfer to Heraklion airport. Club Suites have a prime beachfront location and personalised decoration. All of them offer the height of luxury combined with all modern technology amenities. Each of these spacious Suites has one or two bedrooms, open plan lounges or separate sitting rooms. Their spacious terrace garden has a great deal of privacy with superb sea view and private seawater swimming pool heated early and late season. During your stay you can enjoy a private check-in, a late check-out and private transfers from and to the airport. Also an aero spa bathtub, separate shower cabin, large screen TV, CD- Radio, I.S.D.N. line for quick access to Internet, luxury bathrobes and slippers, twice daily maid service and all day room service.
• For recreation: enjoy a morning dip in crystal clear waters just steps from your room before the sun arises. The watersports centre, exclusive to guests of St Nicolas Bay, is on hand to tempt you with a jet ski ride across the bay, hang on tight with a ringo ride or enjoy the colorful marine life in peace with a snorkel around the rocks.
• For relaxation: If the Cretan sun and gentle pace of life have not yet soothed the stresses of home then indulge yourself in the Poseidon Spa, an extensive range of treatments and therapies are available throughout your stay and an afternoon in Aphrodities Spa with its private massage suite and pool will ensure the cooler days of home are long forgotten.
• Practicalities: a full cleaning service is in operation with twice daily maid service. Laundry can be serviced for you and fresh towels are provided daily.

Outside

Your private balcony offers shade and a secluded haven to sit and read or enjoy dining al fresco at your table. The bungalows enjoy a private pool with generous sun loungers and alcove seating areas. Quiet seating areas both inside and out are discreetly placed amidst terracotta planters and Grecian art, fragrant Jasmine and vibrant Bougainvillea climb your balcony and complement the sun bleached walls.

Food and Wine

• DIY: not available at this property, the Thalassa Villas nearby do offer a self catered option.
• Eating in: Choose from an array of fresh locally line caught fish, traditional Greek fare and the finest cuts of meat. The Grecian restaurant is available nightly to enjoy an al fresco experience overlooking the moonlit bay, the more formal dining aside the calm waters of the pool offers an impressive a la carte menu with extensive wine list. If you simply cannot choose then experience the all you can manage buffet offering freshly prepared food combining both local and European influences.The Blue Bay bar nestled on the waters edge is available daily for a Greek salad lunch and chilled glass of wine.
• Eating out: the local Cretan town of Agios Nikoloas is a short hop away across the bay, choose from traditional Greek fare in a taverna by the lake or more international dining.
• The wine: an impressive wine list complements your dining experience, try the beautifully complex Santorini combining the delicious minerality with soft peachy fruit, perfect with the lobster risotto.

Getting there

• By air: regular flights to Heraklion airport and sea just 69 km from the hotel. There are also 16 daily domestic flights from Athens.
  

Guests Comments

St Nicholas Bay is simply heaven on earth! the attentive yet discreet staff made us both feel right at home, it was a pleasure to stay in such beautiful surroundings and we already miss the warm Cretan sunshine!

Out and About

• Locally - Byzantine Chapel of Aghios Nikolaos, Byzantine Church of Kera in Kritsa village, Byzantine Monastery of Toplou and Vai Palm Beach, Diktaion Andron - legendary cave where Zeus was born, Knossos - famous Palace of King Minos (unique frescoes and treasures of the Minoan civilization in Heraklion Museum)
• The Minoan Palace of Malia and the remains of the ancient town of Faistos, Spinaloga island and the impressive Venitian fortress, Samaria Gorge (Europe´s longest and most impressive)
• A plethora of watersports are on site or nearby, choose from day sailing excursions, scuba diving, pedelos, jet skiing, ringo rides and of course swimming in the crystal seas.

Pricing

• Xmas: available all year round
• New Year: available all year round

Rental inclusive of

• Bath and hand towels
• Pool and beach towels
• Fresh flowers
• Bathrobe and slippers
• Molton Brown toiletries
  

Accommodation Details

A wonderfully unique luxury beach front hotel situated on the sunny Greek Isle of Crete

• Personally Inspected: Yes
  
• Sleeps: Up to 200 guests in a combination of bungalows, hotel suites
• Double: Yes
• Twin: Yes
• Single: Yes
• Family: Yes
• Cots: Yes travel cots are available
• Highchairs: Yes high chairs are available
• Facilities: 2 outdoor salt water swimming pools, 1 indoor freshwater pool, Spa and treatment rooms, fitness gym, games room, cinema room
• Swimming Pool: Yes
• Children: Yes most welcome
• Pets: Yes - under 5kg, but not in restaurants, lounges or public areas
• Evening Meals: Choose from typically greek taverna dining through to fine a la carte dining
• Disabled Access: Yes, although limited
• Mod Cons: Flat screen TV, DVD, CD player, personal safes, mini bars, air conditioning, hairdryer
• Eco-friendly: Fresh Seawater pools
• Internet & Communications: Available within the hotel
• Wedding Venue: Yes - View more details
• Corporate Venue: Yes - View more details
• Arrival Day: Flexible start day to suit flights