St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
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St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel
Thessi Nissi
P.O. Box 47, GR-72100
Aghios Nikolaos
Crete, Greece
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+ 0030 - 28410 90200
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+ 0030 - 28410 24556
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Hotel Description
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is perched magnificently on a secluded beachfront location and private sandy cove at walking distance from Aghios Nikolaos trendy summer resort, on the sunny island of Crete. Wonderful, upscale getaway that blends all the amenities and attentive service of a Deluxe 5 Star Resort with the intimacy and aesthetic uniqueness of a Boutique Hotel, member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World' and "Great Hotels of the World". Extensive gardens of green lawns, olive trees and roses are gently swaying over the stone paths that connect the Resort additng to the spirit of secluseion with discreetly-set series of Suites hidden within the green foliage, with spacious Priate Terraces and Private Pools with Panoramic Sea Views. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas has been awarded with Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, with Quality Selection Certificate by HolidayCheck, with 5 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, with Award of Excellence by Thomas Cook and many other awards during the past years.

Step into a secluded world of Seafacing Rooms and Luxury Suites with Balcony or Terrace with Panoramic Sea View, all decorated in their own distinctive style with artefacts and furniture where the decor, textures and state-of-the-art facilities make every day relaxing.

UNIQUE FEATURES:
-The Hotel is located in an absolute quiet and beautiful beachfront location.
- A spacious Balcony or Terrace in each Room or Suite provides a private and secluded open air lounge to sit and relax with great sea views.
- From the secludd privacy of your room balcony / terrace only 2 minutes walk through flower scented gardens to reach the priate sandy beach and sunbathing terraces.

DINING & BARS: 2 Main Restaurants, 3 A la Carte Restaurants, 3 Bars.
"CLUB HOUSE RESTAURANT" for American Buffet Breakfast. Indoor & Outdoor service at the spacious Garden Terrace overlooking the pool and the sea at Mirabello Gulf.
"LABYRINTHOS & ELIA" with cool Terraces for Fine Table d'Hote complete Buffet Dinner of Greek & International Cuisine for Salads, Hors d'Oeuvre, Cold & Hot Startes, Desserts. Vegetarian Meals and Main Coursed Menu with choices on Waiter Service. Occasionally Set Menu Dinner of 5 Courses with choice. Children's Menu.
"BLUE BAY BEACH RETAURANT" for informal Lunch a la Carte at the Beach with Light Mediterranean Cuisine, Sushi Menu, Freshly cut Salads, various Sandwiches, Vegetarian & Greek Specialties. Children's Menu.
"THE MINOTAURE" by the Pool for Fine a la Carte Dining with the very best of Fresh Local Produce and Fresh Fish in a superb blend of Mediterranean Fine Cuisine with Temporary Influences, Japanese Sushi Menu plus an extensive Wine List from Greek & International Vineyards. Children's Menu.
"THE GREEK KAFENION" at the Water's Edge near the Chapel for Romantic a la Carte Dinner a la Grecque with delicious Hors d'Oeuvre, Freshly cut Salads, Fresh Fish & Meat grilled to perfection on the Charcoal Grill. Real Cretan & Greek food prepared on Regional Authentic Recipes with Fresh Local Produce traditionally cooked with Virgin Olive Oil. Children's Menus.

Drinks & Snacks are served all day around the pools and on the beach plus Room Service.

"ASTRA BAR" Enjoy the fine art of mixing drinks at the cosy terrace and secluded lounge with great views to the fishing harbour and glorious sunsets complimented with romantic piano music.
"BLUE BAY BEACH & POOL BAR" Open all day with waiter service to adjoining Main Pool, Sandy Beach and Spacious Sun Terraces at the Waterfront. All kinds of Drinks, Fresh Fruit Juices, Coffees & Light Snacks.
"BONACCIA JETTY BEACH BAR" At the Water's Edge servnin Unusual Cocktails, Cool Long Drinks under the stars and Trendy Music Hits by our DJ.

SPA WORLD:
Poseidon Spa is the perfect sanctuary to resotre body and mind, offering an exciting array of Wellness & Beauty Treatments all performed by highly trained professionals using Cinq Mondes, Algoane and Elemis Products. Our treatments work in natural synergy with the skin, body and mind and they are uniquely designed, trialled for efficacy and never compormise on quality. Poseidon Spa offers a Relaxation Area with Indoor Fresh Water Heated Pool exclusively reserved for Spa Guests, Sauna & Steam Bath Cabis, several Massage Suites, Hydrotherapy & Massage Suite and Fully Equipped Gym. Discover a pathway to inner peace, reflection and restoration. Rest your mind and breathe freely!

SPORT & RECREATION:
Three outdoor Seawater Pools and one Children's Pool with Sun Loungers, Sunshades and Beach Towels. Private Sandy Beach fully services, Sunbathing Terraces with Sun Loungers, Sunshades and Beach Towels. Fully equipped Water Sports Centre for Water Ski, Windsurfing, Canoes and Scuba Diving School.

WEDDINGS & HONEYMOONS:
Weddings arranged to perfection are a specialty of the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas for many years. The idyllic beachfront locsphere and theotel, the intimate and private atmosphere and the beautiful gardens and natural surroundings are making the St. Nicolas Bay the ideal spot for Weddings. The Civil Wedding Ceremony can take place in the Courtyard of our Private Chape at the Beachfront fully decorated. Our Wedding Coordinator will arrange to perfection the Wedding Ceremony and all additional services needed like Wedding Cocktail and Wedding Dinner in Private Rooms, Private Lounge or Restaurant exclusive for the Wedding Reception. Exciting Honeymoon Packages are offered with different option of Honeymoon Suites.
Luxury Hotel Accommodation
Whitewashed rooms in the Traditional Cretan Style blended in perfection with Designed Interiors, Island Style Furnishing and Marble Bathrooms. Satellite TVs, DVD, Internet WiFi and Minibares are among the contemporary comformts while many of the Suites boast a Private Heated Pool and Terrace Garden. All feature Balconies or Terraces with stunning Sea Views and Total Privacy.

CLASSIC DOUBLE ROOM SEA VIEW BUNGALOW STYLE
Come equipped with one Double French Bed or two Twin Beds. They feature remote control Air Condition Unit, remote control Satellite TV with complimentary movies, Internet WiFi, Safe, Music Channel, Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands, two Telephones, Marble Bathroom, Separate WC, built-in Hairdryer, Luxurious Toiletries plus Beach Towels, Bathrobes and Slippers. Lounge corner with comfortable Couch, Coffee Table and Spacious Private Balcony or Terrace with beautiful Sea Views. These rooms come as from 29 square meters.

CLASSIC DELUXE JR. SUITE SEA VIEW BUNGALOW STYLE
Same in-room amenities with Double Room but more spacious, most of them with Jacuzzi Bath. Internet WiFi, DVD and Spacious Open Plan Sitting Area with Couch. These Jr. Suites are located in Privme Seafront Position or on top floor with Spacious Balconies and Sea Views and come as from 32 square meters.

CLASSIC DELUXE SUITE 1 BEDROOM SEA VIEW BUNGALOW STYLE
Same in-room amenities with Jr. Suite but larger with Separate Bedroom, Jacuzzi Bath, most with additional Shower Cabin. Large Private Terrace with Sea View. These Suites come as from 40 square meters.

CLASSIC EXECUTIVE SUITE 1 BEDROOM PRIVATE POOL SEA VIEW BUNGALOW STYLE
All are designed with your comfort in mind with Spacious Living Room, Separate Bedroom, Jacuzzi Bath, Separate Shower Cabin, Internet WiFi, Large Terrace Garden with Private Swimming Pool (heated April, May & October), Sunloungers, Sunhades. Same indoor facilities with Suite with absolute Privacy and Panoramic Sea Views. These Suites come as from 45 square meters.
Facilities
The impressive range of additional facilities includes two Main Restaurants, three a la Carte Restaurants, three Bars, Lounges, Art Gallery, Boutique, Kids Club, Babysitting Services, Children's Meals, Home Cinema, Games Room, Internet Cafe, Movies Lounge, Open Air Cinema (high season), Outdoor Swimming Pools, Private Beach awarded with EU Blue Flag, Water Sports Centre & Scuba Diving School plus Sailing Yacht to hire for Private Sea Cruises and the Luxurious Spa Poseidon where a full range of treatments are conducted exclusively with Elemis Products by Elemis-trained professionals, Massage Rooms, Thalasso-therapy Suite, Saunas, Steam Baths and Jacuzzi compliment the exciting services of the Poseidon Spa including a fully equipped Gym and Indoor Swimming Pool.
Conference Facilities with meeting rooms from 20 - 200 persons.
Location
On Private Sandy Beach, 1,5 km from Aghios Nikolaos Town and 69 km from Heraklion Airport.

The International Airport of Heraklion in Crete (HER) is accessible by a minimum of 16 daily domestic flights from Athens Airport.

Driving from Heraklon Airport to the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel: Exit Airport and take the National Road to the east forward Aghios Nikolaos exit. When you reach Aghios Nikolaos Port turn left and follow the seaside road 1,5 km.

From Heraklion International Airport St. Nicolas Bay offer prebookable Taxi Transfer, max. 4 persons per taxi. Transfer time is approx. 50 - 60 min.

TOP 10 MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS:
1. Archaeological Museum of Aghios Nikolaos - With beautifu antiquities from the Minoan Civilization and the Palace of Zakros.
2. Byzantine Church of Aghios Nikolaos - The oldest Byzantine Church in Crete from 7th Century with beautiful fresces at the entrance of the Hotel.
3. Village of Kritsa and "Panagia Kera" Byzantine Church - A very beautiful untouched village only 10 km from Aghios Nikolaos. Famous church of Virgin Mary with unique architecture and beautiful frescoes and old icons.
4. Spinalonga Island with the Venetian Castle - a beautiful excursion by boat in the Mirabello Bay.
5. Kri-Kri Island - Just across the bay 2 miles from the Hotel. A natural reserve of the rare wild Cretan Goat Kri-Kri.
6. The Plateau of Lassithi - The mountain of Lassithi and the Plateau of the Windmills with the Cave "Diktaion Andron" where Zeus, King of Olympic Gods was born.
7. The Ruins of Minoan Palace of Malia - Excavation site.
8. The Byzantine Monastery of Toplou - With famous incons collection unique in the world. Producer of excellent Wine, Virgin Olive Oil and Cretan Raki.
9. The Palace of Knossos - Home of the legendary King Minos with the Labyrinth and the King's treasures at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. A unique collectio of frescoes, paintings, jewellery of the Minoan Civilization 2000 b.c.
10. The Beaches of Elafonissos and Falasserna - Both awarded by the European Union among the 100 best beaches in the world.