St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Cliffside spa retreat with ocean vistas

Perched on a cliff, this serene beachfront property offers breathtaking views and beautifully designed grounds. Indulge in exceptional spa treatments, diverse dining options, and the convenience of a late check-out.

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$643
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

Classic Double Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Junior Suite, Sea View (Classic)

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a plant, a chair, and a balcony with an umbrella.

Junior Suite, Sea View (Classic)

  • Sea view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a large window offering a view of the sea and mountains. There is a bed, a chair, and a small table.

Classic Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

View all photos for Classic Studio, Private Pool, Sea View

A pool area with two lounge chairs and towels, a wooden deck, and a view of the sea and mountains.

Classic Studio, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Club Junior Suite (Seafront View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and two lounge chairs. There is a view of the ocean through a large window.

Club Junior Suite (Seafront View)

  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Club Studio Private Pool Seafront

A modern room with a view of the sea, featuring a dining area, a lounge chair, and a table with a bowl of fruit.

Club Studio Private Pool Seafront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Club Suite, Private Pool (Mezzanine Seafront)

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of a swimming pool and outdoor area.

Club Suite, Private Pool (Mezzanine Seafront)

  • Sea view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

View all photos for Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Thalassa)

A modern poolside area with a lounge chair, a dining table, and a covered seating area.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View (Thalassa)

  • Sea view
  • 155 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Suite 2 Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub Garden View

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a stone wall, a wooden pergola, and a pool.

Family Suite 2 Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite 3 Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub Garden View

A cozy living area with a wooden sofa, a round wooden table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a stone wall and a view of greenery outside.

Family Suite 3 Bedroom Outdoor Hot Tub Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Olives & Sea 3Bedroom Villa Private Pool Harbor View/Sea View

A modern outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and a large umbrella, surrounded by a minimalist architectural design.

Olives & Sea 3Bedroom Villa Private Pool Harbor View/Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Olives & Sea 2Bedroom Villa Private Pool Sea View

A modern rooftop terrace with a pool, seating area, and a view of the city at night.

Olives & Sea 2Bedroom Villa Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern outdoor pool area with a glass-enclosed room, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a view of the mountains.

Olives & Sea 2Bedroom Villa Private Pool Harbor View/Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Club Suite Private Pool Seafront

A modern room with a sofa, a table, and a view of the sea and palm trees.

Club Suite Private Pool Seafront

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Club Suite Seafront View

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

Club Suite Seafront View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Sofa Beds OR 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

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Room

Club Suite Outdoor Hot Tub Seafront View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

View all photos for Olives & Sea Studio Private Pool Sea View

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small table, and a view of the outdoors.

Olives & Sea Studio Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Agios Nikolaos, St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is on a private beach. Abduction of Europa and Alykes of Elounda are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirabello and Ammoúdi. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Agios Nikolaos travel guide
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Thessi Nissi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • A coastal town at dusk with buildings along the waterfront and a calm sea.
    Lake Voulismeni
    6 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Mirabello
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ammoúdi
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Voulisma Beach
    18 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Καρνάγιο - Πίτα του Ρήγα
    6 min drive
  • ARC
    5 min drive
  • Λασιθιώτικος Φούρνος
    20 min walk
  • ammoudi cafe club resto sand
    16 min walk
  • Zygos Urban Garden
    5 min drive

About this property

St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

  • Luxury hotel by the sea
  • At St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers. Indulge in aromatherapy, a massage and a manicure/pedicure at Poseidon Spa, the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, children's meals and ocean views. The gym offers Pilates classes and fitness classes; other things to do include motor boating, rowing/canoeing and sailing. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking and valet parking
    • Limo/town car service, bike hire and express check-out
    • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All 137 individually furnished rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and down duvets
    • Designer toiletries, separate baths/showers and hairdryers
    • 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, childcare services and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.
  • The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Frequently asked questions

Does St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas on 31 Oct 2026 start from AU$643, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas pet-friendly?

Yes, St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?

Self-parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for EUR 400 (subject to availability).

Does St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 110 per vehicle applies.

Where is St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mirabello, Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. Kitroplateía and Ámmos are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort felt intimate and well cared for. We loved the view from our room and the easy sea access. The staff were kind and accommodating. They also seemed to like each other which is a sign of a positively run resort. It was so lovely that we did not want to leave. I would highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A very special and unique hotel with a lovely ambience. Room tip - book a room with a pool for an extra luxurious experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having just spent a week with my daughter at this amazing hotel, we cannot praise it enough. Everything was perfect. We were welcomed with a glass of champagne and a room upgrade, and the rest of the stay followed suit. Couldn’t fault the facilities and everything was immaculately clean. Really well located in Crete and great front of house staff that were happy to help and provide suggestions. A week of luxury and couldn’t recommend enough! Hoping to return again some day - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place to live very caring and professional staff When we left 5 am they packed breakfast for us It’s touched me. Staff was welcoming and friendly. Food was excellent. Very beautiful and cozy resort with olive trees and gardens all around. My family loved it. The private beach was clean and beautifully well kept. I can see their high standards. Would recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel and Villas was an amazing property. My husband, adult son and myself loved this resort. It was secluded, well kept and the staff was friendly. We enjoyed our suite which was quite spacious, swimming in the bay, using the well equipped and clean gym as well as visiting each of the restaurants. Wonderful Stay- Can't wait until we can visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic holiday. Everything is absolutely spot on, faultless
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property. Staff was amazing ,especially Micholas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel avec emplacement de charme

Les plus: Site superbe Hotel à taille humaine De nombreux transats où poser ses serviettes, 2 belles piscines, une petite plage et et des rochers avec une très belle vue ( pas besoin de se battre) Petit déjeuner de qualité sur une terrasse surplombant la piscine et la mer Dîner demi-pension qualitatif, entrée et dessert en buffet, plat principal ( 4 choix dont 1 végétarien) servi à table en salle ou en terrasse Spa très bien Les moins : Chambre standard petite et un peu vieillissante Suite vue mer plus agréable Certaines chambres semblent plus récentes
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely spot on the coast

Beautiful setting! Services, accommodation, hotel facilities were first rate. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Complimentary champagne on arrival was also very nice touch. Room rate included half board, in the form of a voucher at check-in. The buffet dinner and breakfast were only okay, but regular restaurant meals were very good. Small beach area and pool were very nice, permitting lovely views of the sea and coastline.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hallo, der Service am Frühstück war unangebracht, unfreundliche Bedienung, hatten keine Lust neue Teller zu bringen, und Getränke, warme oder kalte Getränke kamen nach ca 5-8 Minuten. Dann fehlte besteck oder sie vergassen Löffel zum warmen Getränke. Hatten nur ein kleines Handtuch für 2 Personen auf dem Zimmer und es gab auch keine 2 Pools sondern nur 1 Pool, d.h der andere war ein Dekorationspool. Die Getränke waren auch viel zu teuer, Wasser für 9,--Euro und alkoholische teilweise bis zu 13,-- Euro. -das Hotel verdient eigentlich nur 3 - 4 Sterne . Für 5 Sterne, hatten es einen miserablen und sehr unaufmerksamen Servie. Wollte auch nicht mehr am Frühstückstisch neu aufdecken, man sollte sich dann der vollen Sonne aussetzen, weil dort bereits aufgedeckt war z. b. für 2 Personen. Das ist viel zu teuer für ein 5 Sterne Hotel. Solch einen Preis, was ich jetzt bezahlte, habe ich noch nie für ein super fünf sterne super-Hotel bezahlt. Ich wäre ihnen dankbar, wenn Sie mir einen Teilbetrag zurückerstatten würden, weil es wirklich unangemessen teuer ist, und es höchstens 4 Sterne verdient hat dieses St. N icolas Bay REsort.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing☺️

From start to finish, this hotel is amazing. We came to this hotel for our final stop on our honeymoon We found out our ferry was delayed so we called to let the staff know we would be checking in very late at night. Nikos arranged for the staff to provide us with dinner when we arrived, even thought the restaurants were closed. Nikos was amazing and extremely generous to us. The entire staff made us feel at home. If we come back to Crete, we will definitely be staying here. We recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to just relax at a resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Very special place and resort and staff incredibly helpful and friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice location and great staff throughout the resort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic hotel which catered to every need. Great food, great service and spot on location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Een toplocatie. We boekten een suite met prive zwembad(je). We werden goed ontvangen. Het ontbijt us van prima kwaliteit, met veel keuze en goed combinatie van buffet en aparte bereidingen. Veel vers frui en gebak als extra
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
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8/10 Good

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Nice hotel with wonderful staff

Very pleasent and welcoming staff. Great location. Great facilities. Very good food specially the breakfast. Perhaps generally overpriced.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sixth stay and even better

This was our sixth visit to St Nicholas Bay which says it all. We are treated so well by the manager and all the staff. The rooms and facilities are excellent and we always leave feeling fully relaxed and planning our next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

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Hôtel tres agréable bien situé près du centre

Très belle chambre surtout au 2 étage très belle vue sur la mère
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 hviezd hotelu nepatrí

1. nepríjemný zápach v izbe pravdepodobne z klimatizácie, alebo kanálu WC 2. hluk hlavne v raňajších hodinách od upratovačiek 3. špinavé a zastaralé lehátka na balkóne, nezodpovedajúce 5 hviezdam hotela 4. pri raňajkách v jedálni na ponuke jedla muchy
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Guddommeligt hotel

Flot velkomst pakke og et formidabelt hotel med mange faciliteter og tilbud. Vil gerne fremhæve baren som ligger ned til den lille private strand/ havne bugt som det perfekte sted at afrunde aften på.
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful views from some rooms and suites.

Fantastic views. Slight disappointment how we were treated by Nikos, front desk manager. We asked for another room as the first one oferred did not match the description. Nikos helped us and finally the third room on the next day after arrival was resembling what we had booked. Unfortunately Nikos showed his irritation and suggested that the last room we decided to stay in was his special gift for us. Then he ignored us through out the rest of our stay and turned his eyes away whenever met. It was clearly unacceptable way of behaviour of the hotel employee of this level. Apart from this not very nice experience everything else was fine.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

schickes hotel mit eigenem strand

schickes hotel in kritischem Stil, eigener Sandstrand, spa, fitness, großzügige zimmer teilweise mit eigenem pool, umfangreiches frühstück, mehrere nicht ganz preiswerte restaurants, Komfort eines 4* Hauses, Personal und Service top
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness

Good position very poor surrounding outside hotel

Some of the staff no warmth to the guest in our opinion treat like a job
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Belle situation

Un site superbe avec plage privée, ce qui est très utile dans cette zone très touristique. Un petit déjeuner très bien. Bien aussi pour la chambre. La réduction de 40% rend le rapport qualité/prix acceptable.