Nestled into the rocks overlooking its own private sandy cove at Daios Bay, the Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas boasts a quiet location that’s still convenient to central Agios Nikolaos. You’ll have your choice of 300 spacious rooms, including 38 villas cut directly into the rock face. All the rooms have a bright, clean decor, with warm sandy taupe backgrounds and splashes of Aegean blue, as well as generous floor-to-ceiling windows to let in ample light. Many rooms also have a private pool or sea view.
The abundance of amenities includes tennis courts, a large spa and equipment for a variety of water sports, as well as several family-friendly activities to keep children occupied during their stay. There are four restaurants and several bars that provide a wide range of options, from an indulgent buffet to a fine-dining menu crafted by a Michelin-starred chef.
We find this hotel has an excellent combination of a great location, a private beach and ample facilities. It鈥檚 indulgent enough for honeymooners, with plentiful restaurants and bars, but also offers good options for families or large groups.
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Rooms
You can choose from 300 rooms spanning a wide range of categories, including 38 spacious private villas cut directly into the rock face. All the rooms share the same modern style, with clean, minimalist lines that are warmed by the gentle palette of pale fawn and dusky blue, reflecting the sea and sand outside.
Many of the rooms boast a sea view and all share generously sized windows to flood the room with light. You can also opt for a room with a private salt-water plunge pool. Marble-clad en suite bathrooms are lavishly sized and have separate tubs and showers.聽
Location
The property is just a 15-minute drive from Agios Nikolaos, with its many shops, bars and restaurants. However, its coastal location offers a quiet retreat as well as easy access to a private beach on a cove. To reach the beach, you can use the stairs or take the funicular.聽
Food and drink
- Pangea, the main restaurant, serves a lavish buffet.
- Fine dining with a menu designed by a Michelin-starred chef at Ocean.
- Rustic Mediterranean and Asian-fusion food and innovative cocktails at the open-air Beach House.
- Taverna serves a casual Greek and Mediterranean menu.
- Overlooking the bay, Crystal Box lounge offers Champagne and cocktails.
- Snacks, nibbles and drinks served at Beach Bar.
Families
This hotel is excellent for families. At the Cr猫che Club, fully certified staff look after babies and toddlers. There鈥檚 a Children鈥檚 Club, as well as a menu of activities for teens. Family villas have multiple bedrooms and facilities including gates to make your private pool safer for young children.聽
Facilities and activities
- Fully serviced private beach with funicular.
- Infinity pool.
- Generously sized spa.
- Tennis courts.
Tour ideas in Crete
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favourite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Palace of Knossos and wine tasting Palace of Knossos and wine tasting
Palace of Knossos and wine tasting
Take a privately guided tour of Crete鈥檚 Palace of Knossos, a Bronze-Age ruin that inspired the myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth. You鈥檒l see the oldest throne room in Europe, vibrant frescoes and a sophisticated water and drainage system.
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Spinalonga by private boat Spinalonga by private boat
Spinalonga by private boat
Spend a day in a private boat exploring the hidden coves and ruined buildings of Spinalonga, a tiny scrap of uninhabited land that once hosted a leper colony and 16th-century Venetian fort. Then, slip into the crystal-clear water of a deserted bay.
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Crete and nearby places
- Santorini 89 miles away
- Folegandros 112 miles away
- Milos 133 miles away
- Sifnos 139 miles away
- Paros 136 miles away
- Naxos 137 miles away
- The Greek Islands 150 miles away
- Syros 165 miles away
- Mykonos 161 miles away
- Monemvasia 184 miles away