Waterfront luxury villas, offering an elegant escape to your own private haven.
Description
Olympic Rating: 5 Star
Official Rating: 5 Star
Accommodation
Fully renovated in 2024-25: 3 Bedroom Thalassa Villa Private Pool Seafront (you will be allocated in one of the following villas: Hera's Place, Helios, Flisvos, Hermes House) sleeps up to 5 persons featuring a master bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom, bedroom with twin beds and shared bath, bedroom with a single bed and shared bath, living room with fully equipped open-plan kitchen, separate lounge area and dining table, two marble lined bathrooms with walk in showers, master bathroom with a separate WC, flat screen Smart TV in all rooms, CD/DVD player, air conditioning, safety deposit box, mini bar (payable locally), Nespresso coffee machine, bathrobes & slippers, signature amenities, hairdryer, make up mirror, washing machine, iron & ironing board and a private infinity pool (heated free of charge at ~25C in April, mid-May & late October) with private garden terrace and direct access (through a pathway) to the sea.
Amenities
- 24 hour reception
- Free Wi-Fi
- Boutique shop
- Organic garden with local seasonal fruit and vegetables
- Daily room cleaning
- Concierge
- Cretan Art Museum
- Art Gallery
- Laundry service (payable locally)
- Towel service (pool / beach)
- Valet parking
- Club Car service (within the resort)
- Teens Games Room
- Kids club
- Room Service
Cuisine
Cuisine (at the adjoining St Nicolas Bay)
Club House Restaurant: American style breakfast buffet with panoramic views of the Mirabello Bay. Choice from a la carte menu of hot dishes. Special corner featuring authentic Cretan products and specialities. / A la carte breakfast available from the room service menu.
The Blue Bay: Enjoy excellent all day dining Mediterranean and International dishes overlooking Mirabello Bay. An all-day menu includes healthy salads, snacks, vegetarian dishes and other daily specials perfect for a light lunch. Cocktails, drinks, sandwiches, ice creams, fresh fruit juices are served all day around the pool and on the beach.
Labyrinthos Main Buffet Restaurant: Their chefs use the freshest of ingredients to offer a wide range of cold and warm starters, salads, main dishes and desserts. Daily specials corner with a live cooking show and choice of vegan dishes. Powerful flavours that draw inspiration from traditional Greek cuisine are given a modern twist for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Minotaure: The “Minotaure” next to the Pool is an exclusive place for the intimate candlelight dinner under the stars. Asian and International innovative cuisine plus a rich selection from the Worldwide Cellar. Two times per week enjoy excellent live orchestra and every night live piano music.
The Greek Kafenion A La Carte Dining: Enjoy the delights of an outdoor BBQ kitchen, various authentic Cretan dishes, innovative Cretan cuisine based at the finest local fresh ingredients and excellent seafood from the Mirabello Bay. Greek Night (once a week). An authentic experience with traditional dances and live music.
The Astra Bar: The Astra Bar Terrace is overlooking the Minotaure Lagoon Pool and the blinking lights of Aghios Nikolaos old fishing port. The ideal place to socialize, enjoy glorious sunsets and your favourite drinks while listening to soft Piano music.
Bonatsa Jetty Bar: When the Sun is setting down enjoy unusual Cocktails and trendy musical hits at the water’s edge.
Dining Options (at the St Nicolas Bay):
- Half Board – Includes daily breakfast at the Club House Restaurant plus daily dinner served exclusively at Labyrinthos Restaurant, Drinks are excluded.
- Half Board Dine around – Includes daily breakfast at the Club House Restaurant, 3-course dinner (starter, main course, dessert) in all a la carte Restaurants of the hotel with food choice from the a la carte menu of each Restaurant, including the live entertainment program. Drinks are excluded.
- Full Board – Includes daily breakfast at the Club House Restaurant, 3 course lunch (starter, main course, dessert) Drinks excluded with Lunch served exclusively at the Blue Bay a la carte Restaurant. Dinner is served at the Labyrinthos Restaurant with main courses served a la carte and a selection of starters, salads and desserts served buffet style. Drinks are excluded.
Some restaurants and bars are weather permitting.
For Children
- Kids Mini Club (4-11 years, children under 4 must be supervised by a parent or guardian) Open daily (Monday – Saturday from 10:00- 13:30 & 14:30 -18:00)
- Children’s paddling pool. Children should be always supervised by an adult.
- Children's menus, highchairs and baby cots available (upon request)
- Kids dining + early dining options in room can be arranged in resort
- Babysitting (upon request and payable locally)
- Teenagers Club with fun games available (billiards, table tennis, mini football table and a PlayStation and TV lounge)
- Children's playground
- Child/baby car seat available upon request
- Baby accessories available (bottle warmer/sterilizer, kettle and baby potty) on request
Leisure Activities
- Main outdoor infinity pool
- One outdoor freshwater pool (25 metres)
- One indoor heated pool (spa guests only)
- Blue Flag private sandy beach
- Free beach towels
- Free Sunbeds and umbrellas
- Gym
- Semi open air gym
- Jogging routes
- Yoga area
- Personal training
- Water sports Centre offering water-skiing, water-skiing lessons, windsurfing, canoes, banana boat and jet skis (payable locally)
- Bicycle hire (payable locally)
- Private excursions & sea excursions
- Yacht rental
More exclusive experiences (upon request):
- Cooking Lessons: Discover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine with private cooking lessons.
- Private Wine Tasting: Indulge in a delightful private wine tasting experience.
- Private Yoga Classes: Rejuvenate mind and body with serene private yoga sessions.
- Private dining: for those special celebrations.
- Private Chef: An exclusive private dining experience with personalised menus at your villa
- Private Spa Treatments in Villas: Pampering spa treatments in serene privacy.
- Sail around the Mirabello Bay on a private yacht with a delightful picnic.
Spa
The Poseidon Spa in Crete at the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel is designed to offer the ultimate relaxation and tranquillity. We provide a modern state of the art environment where guests can indulge in a peaceful atmosphere. Facilities and treatments are payable locally.
- Indoor heated pool with Hydro Jet bubble seats and the relaxation area.
- Luxurious treatment rooms with jacuzzi tub and affusion shower.
- The Blue Room and its private veranda overlooking the Mirabello Bay.
- The Beauty Salon, services include facials, makeup, waxing, manicures, pedicures and hair styling.
- Marble Turkish steam baths and saunas.
- The Aphrodite’s Bath, a treatment cave for 2, with seawater Thalassotherapy pool next to the sea, Hydro jets and bubble loungers.
- The Stone Suite for two with a private, built-in Jacuzzi and relaxation area.