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St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

Crete, Greece

A beachfront resort on a private bay, just over a mile from the Cretan town of Agios Nikolaos.

Property Overview

St. Nicolas Bay sits on a private beach on the northeastern coast of Crete, combining traditional Cretan character with contemporary comfort. The resort offers a range of accommodations with sea views, along with world-class dining, a serene spa, and a setting that manages to feel genuinely secluded despite being within easy reach of Agios Nikolaos, all while providing an authentic cultural experience.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability)
  • Complimentary roundtrip private airport transfers
  • Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)
  • A complimentary fifty-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay
  • Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Agent Tips

  • Don't miss Greek Night, held once a week, with authentic live lyra and bouzouki music and traditional folk dancers in costume.
Accommodations

Located on the water’s edge.

Located on the water’s edge, the accommodations here are ideal for couples and honeymooners. We especially adore the Club Studio Private Pool Seafront View rooms. These spacious studios each come with a private veranda fitted with a breakfast table, sunshade, and daybeds. The private pool is also a highlight, heated complimentary in shoulder season. Inside, a marble-lined bathroom with a jacuzzi-style tub and walk-in shower, king or twin bedding with a pillow menu, and a fifty-inch Smart TV round out the offerings.
Pool + Gym

From the seafront to the spa, the water is always waiting.

St. Nicolas Bay has four pool options across the property. Two outdoor pools, including a dedicated children's pool, are open to all guests, alongside a newer outdoor freshwater pool. Spa guests also have access to a heated indoor pool at the Poseidon Spa.

St. Nicolas Bay has two gym settings: a fully equipped indoor gym and a semi-open-air facility featuring Cybex and Technogym equipment, with changing rooms, showers, and lockers for both.
Spa

Aphrodite's Bath, a seafront cave for two above the Cretan sea.

The Poseidon Spa's standout feature is Aphrodite's Bath, a seafront treatment cave for two, complete with a seawater pool, hydrojets, and bubble loungers. Beyond that, the spa offers a heated indoor pool with hydrojet bubble seats, hammam, sauna, beauty salon, and several treatment suites, all drawing on organic, locally sourced ingredients and products. The skilled therapists will leave you feeling relaxed and restored after a session here.
Restaurant + Bar

Cretan seafood, Asian fine dining, and breakfast over Mirabello Bay.

St. Nicolas Bay has five dining options, each with its own character. The Minotaure offers fine dining with international and Asian cuisine, while the Kafenion on the waterfront serves traditional Greek seafood and Cretan dishes made with local produce. The Labyrinthos Restaurant serves Greek and international fare with views toward Agios Nikolaos, and the Blue Bay All Day restaurant keeps things relaxed with Mediterranean specialties by the beach. For breakfast, the Club House Restaurant frames Mirabello Bay through panoramic windows, a strong way to start the day.

Two distinct bar settings round out the picture, perfect for a pre-dinner aperitif or post-dinner drinks. The Astra Piano Bar is for a quieter wind-down, with soft piano music and cocktails in an intimate indoor setting. For something livelier, the Bonatsa Jetty Bar puts you right at the water's edge, with panoramic views of Mirabello Bay, signature cocktails, and DJ nights as the sun goes down.
  • Vibe
    Refined, tranquil, with world-class service in a distinctly Cretan setting.
  • Who's it for?
    St. Nicolas Bay is a natural fit for couples and honeymooners drawn to a secluded beachfront setting with genuine Cretan character. The range of accommodations and five restaurants also make it well-suited to multigenerational families looking for a resort with enough variety to keep everyone happy.
  • Location
    St. Nicolas Bay sits on a secluded private beach in eastern Crete, within walking distance of the picturesque harbor of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion Airport is forty-five minutes away. The surrounding landscape rewards exploration, and hiking trips into the natural treasures of eastern Crete can be arranged through the resort.

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