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St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel and Villas
Agios Nikolaos, Greece · Independent · Core Luxury
A family-run resort on a private peninsula between Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, looking across Mirabello Bay, with its own Blue Flag beach and citrus gardens. Built in 1990, St Nicolas Bay now holds 119 rooms, suites, and villas, many with private seawater pools, including the seafront Villa Thalassa houses. Member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
- 119 rooms
- Opened 1990
- Neighborhood: Αμμούδι
- Rooms from 452 sq ft (42 m²)
About St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel and Villas
- The resort occupies a private peninsula at Thesi Nissi on the road from Agios Nikolaos to Elounda, facing Mirabello Bay.
- Opened in 1990 as a family-run property, it has grown into rooms, suites, and villas set among gardens and a private Blue Flag beach.
- SLH lists 119 rooms across two floors, with five restaurants and villas such as Thalassa and Olives & Sea that come with private pools.
- Entry-level rooms start at 452 sq ft (42 m²).
History
St Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is a five-star seaside resort at Thesi Nissi, on a private peninsula just outside Agios Nikolaos on the island of Crete, Greece. Built in 1990, the family-run property has grown over the years into a collection of rooms, suites and villas set among gardens and private beaches, with renovations recorded in later years (around 2010).
Experiences
- Spa treatments with hammam steam, sauna, hydro jet and jacuzzi — Spa treatments, hammam steam, sauna, hydro jet and jacuzzi available at the resort's spa.
- Private parties and dinners — Guest service team organizes private parties and dinners in selected venues.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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