Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!
Agios Nikolaos
Size: 286 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Sophisticated
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the Winter Season
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a sea excursion with Daios Cove’s Luxury RIB boat and a private skipper who will take you to calm, secluded beaches in and around the Cove area.
Daios Cove is like a dream within a dream. The glamorous Ocean Restaurant with its meticulously crafted menu and curated wine lists. A nearly 27,000-square-foot spa dedicated to everything wellness, including a visiting traditional Chinese medicine expert. And rooms, suites, and villas that bring the beauty of the outside in – some with their own private pool. Satisfy your wanderlust in the tempting Mansion, a three-level, ultra-opulent getaway for up to six guests.
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• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Agios Nikolaos
Size: 137 rooms and suites
Style: Classic Sophisticated
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the Winter Season
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.
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.
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You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Chaniá
Size: 102 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary / Zen
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the Winter Season
Reserve a wine and olive oil tasting, hands-on ceramic workshop, or guided tour of Chania old town – just a few of the island experiences curated by the resort’s team of local experts.
Framed by tropical paths, private pools, and the Cretan coastline, Domes Zeen is redefining the art of slow living. Feel the laid-back vibe of the resort’s boho-chic bungalows and family-friendly pavilions. Let your cares melt away in the open-air Jungle Spa with a range of Greek God-inspired therapies. And savor fresh, seasonal cuisine and cocktails at the Beach House and unhurried degustation-style dinners paired with local wines at Enino Gastronomy Restaurant.
I AM A VIRTUOSO PREFERRED PARTNER
You get additional Amenities when I manage your reservation.
• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
• $100usd (or more) F&B or Spa Credit
• Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
and more
Elounda
Size: 240 rooms and suites
Style: Contemporary Classic / Quiet
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the Winter Season
With more than two hundred and fifty rooms, this is not a small resort, by any means; what it is is delightfully secluded, and eminently tasteful, the terraced villas strewn low along the coast, the property insulated from the outside world by acres of lush gardens.
Guest rooms are stylish and up-to-date — rooms in the main building come with satellite television, stereo systems and private balconies, the better ones looking out over Mirabello Bay. Bungalows add more space, private terraces or gardens, and Jacuzzi bathtubs, and the Platinum Club suites are almost too much, with full kitchens, private pools, and personal services like drivers, chefs or trainers.
No fewer than five restaurants are at hand to keep the palate sated, and the list of leisure facilities is almost encyclopedic; all manner of water sports are on offer, from scuba diving to yacht cruises, and there’s no end to land-loving activities, including tennis, miniature golf and a well-equipped fitness center. And of course idleness is still in style here — a first-class spa facility offers an endless array of health and beauty treatments.
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Drapanos
Size: 22 rooms and suites
Style: Modern Design & Lively
Seasonal Operations: Property is closed during the Winter Season
A very good option for families and those who like to stay busy on holiday.
It’s not every day something so luxurious and, well, monumental opens on Crete; the advent of the Nana Princess certainly qualifies as a big deal. And while certain concessions are made to tradition — rough-hewn stone walls abound, for example — the overwhelming impression is one of gleaming, modern opulence, from the massive, futuristic spa complex to the orderly rows of suites and villas cascading down towards the beach.
The resort’s terraced structure means most everyone’s got a view out to sea, and your neighbor’s green roof means you’re looking out over a little garden. The majority of them have plunge pools and terraces as well, while the bedrooms and bathrooms are as modern as can be, complete with contemporary furniture, thoughtful gadgets like Nespresso machines and Bluetooth sound systems, and beautiful onyx-clad bathrooms with chromotherapy lighting.
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► My Virtuoso Crete Information Page
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► WIKIVOYAGE: The Island of Crete Page
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page updated: August 2024
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