We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Ágios Nikólaos, Greece. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated December 2023.
Super central. Stylish. Comfortable beds. 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
This might be the most central central luxury hotel in Ágios Nikólaos. It also has a central location, super comfortable beds and very cosy rooms.
Creative. Very stylish. Great restaurant. Boasting a stunning location beside the water’s edge, Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels 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, a Member of Design Hotels 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
This is one of the most CREATIVE AND STYLISH luxury hotels in Ágios Nikólaos.
Great location. Great value. Within 50 metres from the sandy beach of Agios Nikolaos, Santa Marina Hotel features a swimming pool and a restaurant with a furnished terrace by the garden. Free WiFi is available in the reception. The air-conditioned rooms at Santa Marina are decorated in earthy tones. They are equipped with a satellite TV and mini fridge, while free toiletries and a hairdryer can be found in the private bathroom. Guests can taste Greek and international dishes at the on-site restaurant which they can enjoy either the indoor dining area or by the garden. There is also a bar with a spacious lounge and a TV, where you can have a coffee or a drink. The lake of Agios Nikolaos is 500 metres away, while many taverns, cafes and shops can be found in the town’s centre. The cosmopolitan village of Elounda is around 10 km away. Massage treatments can be provided on request.Show full description
This hotel has a great location in Agios Nikolaos and great affordability.
Creative. Elegant. Great views. 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
Friendly staff. Great restaurant. 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
Elegant. Great location. Friendly staff. The beachfront Wyndham Grand Crete Mirabello Bay, with its two private sandy beaches, exemplifies the unparalleled value of authentic Cretan hospitality. A fully renovated com-plex with rooms with private pools, jetted pools, suites, and villas, 3 outdoor pools, 1 out-door children's pool, and 1 indoor pool at the wellness centre. The hotel offers its guests a one-of-a-kind culinary experience with 5 Mediterranean, traditional Cretan, and Italian restaurants, as well as 6 indoor and outdoor bars. A waterpark, water sports, 3 tennis courts, a beach volleyball court, a Yoga & Pilates deck, an open-air cinema, yachting, an indoor & outdoor gym, and other amenities are available. A boutique store is also available on-site. The hotel's on-site marina provides an ideal location for private dockside arrivals! . Show full description
Cool. Superb breakfast. Cosy rooms. Situated in Agios Nikolaos, just steps from a pebbled beach, Ariadne Beach boasts a seasonal outdoor pool and a sun terrace with sun loungers. Facilities also include an on-site restaurant with sea view, a bar and a poolside bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and is equipped with a flat-screen TV. Each unit comes with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Ariadne Beach features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can start their day with a buffet breakfast served daily at the restaurant, where Mediterranean dishes can also be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The front desk operates 24/7, while car and bike rental services can also be provided. Agios Nikolaos Port is 2 km from Ariadne Beach, while the centre of Agios Nikolaos offering a variety of restaurants and shops is 2.5 km away. Heraklion International Airport is at a distance of 61 km.Show full description
Very central. Great views. Great location. Built on the panoramic slopes above the seafront, the Miramare is a hotel and bungalows complex situated at the peaceful Gargadoros. It features an indoor pool and 3 outdoor pools. All accommodations at the Miramare Resort have a stunning view of the town of Aghios Nikolaos and the Mirabello Bay. Decorated in traditional Cretan style, each unit is air conditioned with a large living space and satellite TVs. A buffet breakfast is served daily in Miramare’s main restaurant. Lunch and dinner can be enjoyed on the large terrace with views of the bay. There is also a poolside bar and a lounge bar so guests can sip a refreshing drink poolside or indoors. A variety of water sports are available on the public beach. You can find massage/treatment rooms and a gym on site. Other leisure facilities include an arcade/game room and billiards. Agios Nikolaos’ cosmopolitan town centre with plenty of shopping opportunities and nightlife is a 15-minute walk from the Miramare Resort. Free parking is available on site. Heraklion International Airport is 65 km away.Show full description
Highly elegant. Nice style. Great restaurant. 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. 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. 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.Show full description
This is likely the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Ágios Nikólaos.
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
Situated on a secluded bay, just 20 metres from the beach, Vasia Ornos (Adults Only) offers rooms with private balcony. Features include a fresh-water pool with free sun beds and umbrellas. Agios Nikolaos is 1.5 km away. Ormos Hotel rooms have sea, garden or pool view. All rooms are air conditioned and have a satellite TV, hairdryer and a mini fridge. In-room safes can be provided at a charge. Buffet breakfast is served daily and can be enjoyed indoors or on the sea-view terrace. Drinks are served at the pool bar and the lounge bar with satellite TV. The hotel is a around a 10-minute drive from the cosmopolitan resort of Elounda, while the village of Plaka is at 13 km. Free private parking is provided on site.Show full description
Hip. Stylish. Very clean. Boasting a waterfront location, Candia Park Village features 4-star accommodation overlooking the Mirabello Bay. It has 3 pools, 2 private beaches with sun beds and umbrellas, and a children’s club. The air-conditioned rooms of Candia Park are spacious and decorated with a traditional touch. They all include a well-equipped kitchenette with dining area, and have a satellite TV and hairdryer. Their furnished balcony enjoys sea or garden views. Guests can relax by the 3 pools, set on 2 levels, including a children’s pool and a hot tub. The more active guests can engage in a variety of sports, such as tennis, basketball, diving or windsurfing. A range of rejuvenating massage treatments can be also enjoyed. Agapi restaurant serves local and international dishes by the pool, while the outdoor Fili tavern offers Cretan cuisine right by the sea. Candia also includes 2 bars and a traditional Greek coffee house. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from the neighbouring towns of Agios Nikolaos and Elounda. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
I rate this as the coolest central luxury hotel in Ágios Nikólaos. It also has exceptional cleanliness.
Cool. Creative. Rooftop pool. Overlooking Agios Nikolaos Gulf, Meliti is just 100 metres from Havania Beach and features a swimming pool. The air-conditioned rooms have furnished balconies offering views of the Cretan Sea. All accommodation at the Meliti is bright and airy with simple furnishings. Each room is equipped with a satellite TV and fridge. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The restaurant serves breakfast buffet with fresh local products. Meliti features a lounge with TV and DVD player and there is free Wi-Fi access in public areas. Guests can play billiards and table tennis or a game of darts. Havania Beach is equipped with sun loungers and offers water sports facilities. Famous Elounda Beach is at 6 km and the town of Agios Nikolaos is 2.5 km away. Heraklion International Airport is 62 km away. Free private parking is available on site.Show full description
Enjoying a picturesque location on the peaceful and sandy beach of Ammoudara, Faedra Beach is just 3 km away from the centre of Agios Nikolaos. Guests enjoy free sun beds and umbrellas both next to the pool and on the beach. Faedra Beach Hotel consists of suites, apartments and studios. Each one offers a spacious balcony with a view to the sea or the garden. The well-appointed rooms are equipped with all modern amenities and double glazed windows and doors. There is regular local transport from Faedra Beach to the centre of Agios Nikolaos and the major cities of the island, making this an ideal base for exploring Crete. If you prefer to relax in Ammoudara Beach, dine at Faedra Beach Hotel's taverna on the sea front and savour traditional Cretan dishes.Show full description
Located in the quiet area of Amoudara, a 5 km drive from the city centre of Agios Nikolaos, the Cretan Village Hotel is a hotel complex offering unique self-catering apartments. The Cretan Village Hotel features a total of 37 one and two-bedroom apartments, each of which is brightly coloured, neatly furnished and rustic in style. Apartments range in size from 50-120m². Each apartment features a separate bedroom and living room, private bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as a sunny balcony with sun beds. Located on the hillside, the Cretan Village offers scenic views over the resort’s gardens to the sea. Within a 50-metre walk of the hotel, guests have a choice of 3 beautiful pebble beaches; the nearest sandy beach of Amoudara is just 500-metres away. Leisure facilities at the Cretan Village include a lovely outdoor swimming pool with sun terrace and sun beds. The property also boasts a café-bar and a restaurant that offers a range of traditional Greek cuisine.Show full description
Located at a prime seafront spot in the coastal town of Agios Nikolaos, InterContinental Crete offers breathtaking sea views over Mirabello Bay at a distance of less than one hour from the airport of Heraklion. With its sophisticated architecture and design, this new luxury retreat boasts a wide array of modern amenities including conference and wellness facilities. . Show full description
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