Luxury hotels in Agios Nikolaos

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Agios Nikolaos. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Hotel. Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay enjoys a tranquil beachfront location in Agios Nikolaos. This 5-star hotel features private pools, full-service spa and 9 restaurants. Free WiFi is available throughout. A rich breakfast is available every morning at the property in sunny verandas. Guests may enjoy Greek, Mediterranean and Italian cuisine at the on-site open-air restaurants. For the more energetic ones, the property features a well-equipped fitness centre,a tennis court, a volleyball court and a wide range of water sport activities. Speaking German, Greek, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day. Meeting and banquet facilities are also available. Heraklion International Airport is 65 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 2 Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Resort. Nested on a hillside overlooking its private bay on the North-East part of Crete, Daios Cove boasts 165 private sea-water pools a 2,500-m² spa, and luxurious rooms with spectacular views of the cove and the sea. The elegantly designed Daios Cove rooms, suites and individual villas offer spacious living areas and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath tub and rain shower. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, personalized pillow menu and coffee/tea maker. At the Pangea guests can enjoy breakfast, overlooking the crystal waters of the cove. At night it turns to an International food bazaar with lots of International theme nights. A lighter fare is served at the Ocean Club. The Greek Tavern is set at the water's edge and proposes local specialties and daily fresh catch. Recreational amenities at Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas include 2 tennis courts, 2 outdoor pools, water sports, kids club, complimentary wireless Internet access and a 2,000-m² conference centre. Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas is 20 minutes from the fishing village of Elounda, 10 minutes from the cosmopolitan town of Agios Nikolaos and less than an hour from Heraklion International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 3 Minos Beach Art Hotel Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Hotel. Boasting a stunning location beside the water’s edge, Minos Beach Art Hotel features an art gallery and an excellent health and beauty centre, along with complimentary breakfast and parking. Situated just 800 metres from the centre of Agios Nikolaos, Minos Beach Art Hotel offers a variety of accommodation, ranging from suites to exclusive villas. Each one is well-appointed with home comforts, including LCD TV and some feature spa baths. Relax within the beautiful setting of Minos Beach Hotel’s gardens and pools. Admire the stunning views of the sea and the bay. Swim around the picturesque coastline surrounding the resort and join in with the water sport activities, including canoeing and diving. Enjoy some pampering treatments at Minos Beach Art’s health and wellness centre. Minos Beach Art Symposium displays the works of contemporary Greek and international artists. Admire the stunning works of art that adorn the hotel’s grounds. After working up an appetite, savour the delicious haute cuisine and seafood delicacies on offer at the waterfront restaurant. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful and picturesque surrounds. A regular bus service from Minos Beach Art’s entrance takes you directly to Elounda Village and Agios Nikolaos. Show full description Guest review score 9.1

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• 4 Minos Palace Hotel & Suites - Adults Only Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Hotel. With magnificent sea views from a rocky headland above Aghios Nikolaos Bay, this adults-only resort blends together all the ingredients for a relaxing holiday. Just 2 km from the town centre, this hotel with a beach-side location offers you a pleasant site from which to enjoy the north-east coast of Crete and the capital of the Lasithi province. Take time out to relax by the swimming pool or rest by the lapping waves of the hotel's private beach, where you can try various water-sports. For ultimate relaxation, indulge in a beauty treatment at the spa or unwind with a gentle stroll through landscaped gardens before dinner and drinks in the evening. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 5 NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Hotel. An adult only hotel, featuring two outdoor infinity pools, NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery is situated in the town of Agios Nikolaos in Crete. The centre of the town is within walking distance from the hotel. Rooms and suites offer an upscale luxury, while most of them feature their own plunge pool. Each unit offers either panoramic sea view or atrium view. All rooms are equipped with open space walk in shower. Guests can enjoy their dinner at one of our restaurants, as well as drinks and beverages at the open-air roof top bars by the pools. NIKO Seaside Resort MGallery is located within 600 metres of Agios Nikolaos Port. Heraklion Airport is 60 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 6 St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Resort. St. Nicolas Bay Resort lies on a private beachfront, 1.5 km from Agios Nikolaos. It features 2 outdoor, not heated, swimming pools (not heated) and a luxurious spa and wellness centre. Its stylish accommodation offers spectacular views of the charming Μirabello Bay. The spacious units are fitted with terraces or balconies with unlimited sea views. They come with free Wi-Fi, LCD satellite TV, DVD /CD player and elegant marble bathrooms. Some suites offer spa bath and private pool. A rich breakfast including hot and cold dishes and Cretan specialties is served daily. Indulge in an array of cuisines such as, Asian, Mediterranean and Cretan, at the 5 on-site restaurants. A cocktail bar, pool bar and beach bar are also featured. Relax at the spa that among others includes a thalassotherapy pool, treatment rooms, hot tub and steam bath. The facilities also feature a fully equipped gym, games room and movies showings twice a day. St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is 35 km from the 18-hole Crete Golf Course. Heraklion Airport is 69 km away. An airport shuttle service is available upon request at an extra charge. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 7 Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel Agios Nikolaos, Greece

  

  Resort. Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is located just metres away from the sea. In addition to 2 outdoor pools, the beachfront resort features 4 restaurants and a spa. All rooms enjoy excellent views to the sea and the bay of Mirabello. Each air-conditioned room include a mini fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, and internet access. The hotel spa features an indoor pool, sauna, hot tub and steam room. It also has many treatment rooms. Water sports facilities, such as canoe and water ski, are available on the beach. The main restaurant enjoys pool view, and serves a wide variety of Greek and international dishes. Live cooking is featured in Ya Mas, a typical grill house in a spectacular location overlook the sea. Marino Al Mare a la carte and Olive Tree restaurants are located on the 5th floor, with enchanting views of the sea. Blue Marine Resort and Spa Hotel is 6 km from the centre and picturesque port of Agios Nikolaos. Heraklion lies around 63 km away. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!