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St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

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A Small Luxury Hotels of the World hotel. Rialto is a Small Luxury Hotels – withIN agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Celebrity-favored St. Nicolas Bay Resort enjoys a secluded beachfront setting just a mile from Aghios Nikolaos. Surrounded by gardens and olive trees with mind-blowing views over Mirabello Bay, the resort spreads out like a Cretan village with small lanes leading to the private sandy beach, three pools (one Olympic size), various restaurants, boutiques, and an art gallery. The 135 airy rooms range from oversized doubles to four-bedroom seaside villas; consider a seafront suite with private infinity pool.

Thessi Nissi, Aghios Nikolaos, 72100 Crete, Greece
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St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

About St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

Insider tip

You’ll rule after a Maharaja’s Ritual in the Poseidon Spa. Soak in the seawater Thalassotherapy pool before an aromatic spice scrub, followed by an Ayurveda massage.

In the hotel’s own words

Enveloped by the cerulean sea, St Nicolas Bay in Crete offers a piece of paradise for couples, families, friends and business travellers seeking for an out of this world experience in the enchanting region of Elounda in Greece. A luxury hotel in Crete leaving very little to the imagination as anything you have ever dreamed off is now at the palm of your hands. The captivating location amidst the azure of the sea and the open sky, the sun kissed private beach, the dazzling pools and luxury villas in Crete are only few of the highlights that will take your breath away.

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St. Nicolas Bay Resort is a luxury resort designed to awaken the spirit and excite the senses. Mediterranean in character, this wonderful beach resort in Agios Nikolaos, Crete masterfully blends all elements of perfection, the airy and contemporary design, the legendary Cretan hospitality and cuisine, the state of the art facilities and impeccable service along with a wide range of luxury accommodation in Agios Nikolaos, Crete.

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  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50-100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Rooms and suites

25 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Classic Double Room
Limited Sea View · Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · King size bed or twin bed
312–344 ft²
2Classic Jr. Suite
Sea View · Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · King size bed or twin beds
366–388 ft²
3Classic Studio Private Pool
Sea View · Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private pool: 30 m2 – heated during spring (April-mid May) and in late October · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · King size bed or twin beds
Members only
4Junior Suite Outdoor Hot Tub
Sea View · Outdoor space: private veranda with outdoor hot tub / sunshade · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · King size bed or twin beds
Members only
5Club Junior Suite
Seafront View · Outdoor space: veranda with breakfast table · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · Master Bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
6Olives & Sea Studio Private Pool
Members only
Suites
Size
Bed options
7Classic Suite
Sea View · Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · King size bed or twin beds
Members only
8Family Suite 2 Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub
Garden View · Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table · 4 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · Two bedrooms with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
9Family 3 Suite Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub
Outdoor space: private veranda with breakfast table · 6 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · Three bedrooms with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
10Club Suite
Members only
11Club Suite Outdoor Hot Tub
Seafront View · Outdoor space: private veranda with outdoor hot tub / sunshade · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · King size bed or twin beds
Members only
12Odysseas 1 – Club Mezzanine Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor space: 48 m2 veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private pool: 32 m2 – heated April, mid May & late October · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · Upper level: master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds · Lower level: two sofa beds for the children
Members only
13Odysseas 2 – Club Mezzanine Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor space: 27 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private pool: 37 m2 – heated April, mid May & late October · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · Upper level: master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds · Lower level: two sofa beds for the…
Members only
14The Rock 1 – Club Studio Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 33 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private Pool: 46 m2 – heated in April, mid-May & late October · 2 adults · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
15The Rock 2 – Club Studio Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 35 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade and day beds · Private Pool: 38 m2 – heated April, mid May & late October · 2 adults · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
16Aiolos – Club Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 73 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private Pool: 39 m2 – heated April, mid May & late October · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
17Zefiros – Club Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 72 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private Pool: 41 m2 – heated in April, mid-May & late October · 2 adults plus 2 children or 1 child plus 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
18Zeus House – Club Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private Pool: ±30 m2
View: Seafront
Members only
King or Twin
19Eros – Club Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor space: 105 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade and day beds · Private Pool: 24 m2 – heated April, mid May & late October · 2 adults plus 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
20Penelopi – Prime Club Suite
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 52 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds · Private Pool: 43 m2 – heated in April, mid-May & late October · 2 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed or twin beds
Members only
21Aphrodite’s House – Club Suite 3 Bedroom
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 164 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds /private open air gym · Private Pool: 50 m2 – heated in April, mid-May & late October · 6 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed · Bedroom with king size bed or twin beds · Bedroom…
Members only
22Poseidon House – Club Suite 2 Bedroom
Private Pool / Seafront · Outdoor Space: 82 m2 private veranda with breakfast table / sunshade / day beds / private balcony at upper level · Private Pool: 35 m2 – heated in April, mid-May & late October · 4 adults plus 1 child or 1 infant · Master bedroom with king size bed at upper level · Bedroom with king size bed…
Members only
23Olives & Sea Suite 2 Bedroom
Private Pool / Sea View · Outdoor space: up to 66m2 (2 levels) Shaded Terrace & Private Garden · Private Pool: 21m2 (heated April, mid-May & late-October) · 4 adults plus 1 infant · Two-storey Suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms · Upper level · One bedroom with en-suite bathroom · Open space seating corner · Large…
Members only
24Olives & Sea 2 Bedroom Suite
Private Pool / Harbor View / Sea View · Outdoor space: up to 70m2 (2 levels) Shaded Terrace & Private Garden · Private Pool: 26m2 (heated April, mid-May & late-October) · 4 adults plus 1 infant · Two-storey Suite with 2 bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms · Upper level · One bedroom with en-suite bathroom · Open space seating…
Members only
Villas
Size
Bed options
25Olives & Sea 3 Bedroom Villa
Private Pool / Harbor View / Sea View · Outdoor space: up to 134m2 (2 levels) Shaded Terrace & Private Garden · Private Pool: 22m2 (heated April, mid-May & late-October) · 6 adults plus 1 infant · Two-storey Suite with 3 bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms · Upper level · One bedroom with en-suite bathroom · One living room with…
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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What is the value of the VIP benefits?

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