Located on the coast, St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas offers a serene beach escape with a private beach, sun loungers, and ocean views from its 5 restaurants. Savor hydrotherapy treatments at Poseidon Spa or unwind by one of the 3 pools.
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Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Airport transfer
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
On a private beach
5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
Full-service spa
2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
2 hot tubs
Free children's club
Free supervised childcare
Fitness center
Sauna
Steam room
Beach umbrellas
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Children's club (free)
Separate bathtub and shower
Cable/satellite TV service
The current price is CNY3,719
CNY3,719
CNY4,353 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 5 - Jun 6
Why we love this property
Beachfront water adventures
This hotel on a private sandy beach offers snorkeling, sailing, and kayaking adventures. A beachfront restaurant and beach bar await after fun.
Business and beach bliss
Tackle work in the 24-hour business center, then indulge in spa treatments. This hotel offers both beachfront relaxation and professional amenities.
Poolside paradise
Luxury awaits with 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool at this hotel. Pool loungers, umbrellas, and a poolside bar create the perfect oasis.
Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
Lake Voulismeni - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Folk Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
Port of Agios Nikolaos - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 54 min drive
Sitia (JSH) - 78 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Λασιθιώτικος Φούρνος - 20 min walk
ARC - 5 min drive
Καρνάγιο - Πίτα του Ρήγα - 6 min drive
Blue Lagoon - 6 min drive
Mira - 4 min drive
About this property
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. There's plenty of fun with the 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool, and guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and facials. Club House Restaurant, one of 5 restaurants, offers ocean views and serves breakfast. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a free kid's club, and a poolside bar.
At a glance
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Hotel size
107 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Babysitting*
Free supervised childcare
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets stay free (1 total, up to 11 lbs per pet)
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite valet parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
5 restaurants
3 bars/lounges
Beach bar
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Free children's club
Children's pool
Free supervised childcare/activities
Children's menu
What to do
On a private beach
Fitness classes
Pilates classes
Yoga classes
Scooter/moped rentals
Kayaking
Canoeing
Sailing
Boat tours
Motor boating
Personal watercraft (motorized)
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Surfing/body boarding
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Fishing
Private beach access
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Boat tours nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center (2691 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Built in 1990
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Piano
Fitness center
2 outdoor pools
An indoor pool
Arcade/game room
Full-service spa
2 hot tubs
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch LCD TV
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Espresso maker
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Separate bathtub and shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
Spa
Poseidon Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Dining
Club House Restaurant - This poolside buffet restaurant serves breakfast only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Labyrinthos Restaurant - This poolside buffet restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Blue Bay Beach Restaurant - This beach restaurant serves lunch only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Kafenion Restaurant - This beachfront theme restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Minotaure Restaurant - This poolside fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 110 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 400 (subject to availability)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility or hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 18 years old are only allowed with adult supervision
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Also known as
Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Agios Nikolaos
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Villas Agios Nikolaos
Saint Nicolas Bay Hotel
Saint Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel And Villas
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Crete/Agios Nikolaos
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel Villas Agios Nikolaos
St. Nicolas Bay Villas
Frequently asked questions
Is St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas currently open?
The property is closed during November, December, January, February, March, and April.
Does St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
Yes, pets stay free, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 11 lbs per pet. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 110 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
You can check in starting at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 400 (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like kayaking, sailing, and water skiing. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes, Pilates, and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas also has 2 outdoor pools, 3 bars, and a private beach, as well as a sauna, a steam room, and an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas?
Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and garden views.
Does St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.
What's the area around St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas like?
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is located on the waterfront, a short 19-minute walk from Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum and 16 minutes' walk from Ammoúdi.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
A very special and unique hotel with a lovely ambience.
Room tip - book a room with a pool for an extra luxurious experience.
Jill
Jill, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2024
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!
Carole Elizabeth
Carole Elizabeth, 7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2024
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.
pankaj
pankaj, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2025
Fantastic holiday. Everything is absolutely spot on, faultless
Nicholas Peter
Nicholas Peter, 11-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2023
Beautiful property. Staff was amazing ,especially Micholas.
Timothy
Timothy, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 18, 2023
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
emmanuelle
emmanuelle, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
Sep 7, 2019
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.
EvelynReisser
EvelynReisser, 15-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 12, 2019
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.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2019
Very special place and resort and staff incredibly helpful and friendly
Verified traveler
7-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2018
Nice location and great staff throughout the resort
Viren
Viren, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2018
Absolutely fantastic hotel which catered to every need. Great food, great service and spot on location.
Ameet
Ameet, 6-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2017
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
Albert
Albert, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2017
Nice hotel with wonderful staff
Very pleasent and welcoming staff. Great location. Great facilities. Very good food specially the breakfast.
Perhaps generally overpriced.
Phil
Phil, 10-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2017
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.
Verified traveler
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2016
Hôtel tres agréable bien situé près du centre
Très belle chambre surtout au 2 étage très belle vue sur la mère
luigi
Verified
4/10 Fair
Oct 12, 2016
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
Veronika
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2016
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.
Kirsten
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2016
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.
Tomasz
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2016
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
TS
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 21, 2016
Good position very poor surrounding outside hotel
Some of the staff no warmth to the guest in our opinion treat like a job
derek
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 19, 2016
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.
JEAN-MICHEL
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2016
Emplacement et aménagements extérieurs magnifiques
Nous avons passé une semaine dans un endroit avec une magnifique vue, avec aménagements très soignés. Le petit déjeuner et le dîner se prennent dans des endroits différents, en plein air, splendide. À relever, pas de "course effrénée à la réservation des transats", la clientèle correspond à cet endroit plein de charme. Petite plage de sable, mais suffisamment de place aux alentours sur des terrasses aménagées dans les "cailloux".
Pour une famille avec enfants, n'est pas forcément l'endroit le plus adapté.
Service de plage attentionné et très disponible. Chaises longues avec matelas et linges de bain plus qu'en suffisance. Chambre très bien équipée, excellente literie, installations sanitaires sans défaut. Petit déjeuner très copieux, cuisine soignée avec accent sur les produits locaux. Les prix des boissons sont en conséquences, analogues à ceux pratiquées p.ex.en Suisse. La ville d'Agios Nikolaos est atteignable par taxi en environ 5 bonnes minutes, mais rien de particulier à y découvrir.
Couple marié
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 2, 2016
Great hotel
We booked this last minute and were pleasantly surprised. Very nice property with small beach and terraces on the water. Staff were all great without exception.
Just a great relaxing stay
Eric
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2016
Hotel de qualité
Séjour très agréable de 7 jours. Le buffet du petit-déjeuner est un incontournable car le chois est impressionnant. Le lieu du peti est très bien. Service impeccable et très efficace. Ça vaut le détour.
Plage et piscine très sympas!
Complexe hôtelier de qualité ! Les restos sont bons, avec une préférence pour le resto grec pour ses plats mais surtout pour sa vue.
Le bémol est vraiment l'éloignement avec la ville car sur 7 jours on aime voir autre chose! Je recommande vivement l'hôtel.