Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agios Nikolaos

Daios Cove *****

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The elegant Daios Cove Hotel is one of the most exclusive 5-star hotels in Crete. Due to its secluded, quiet location in the northeast of the island, it is an ideal place for a relaxing holiday in a stylish atmosphere. The complex blends harmoniously into its surroundings, along the bay down to the private, fine sandy beach of Vathi. The exquisite location offers a breathtaking sea view from almost every point in the hotel.
The impressive town of Agios Nikolaos, with its numerous restaurants, tavernas, and bars, is approx. 7 km from the hotel. Elounda, with the small town of Schisma, from where excursion boats depart for the famous island of Spinalonga, is approx. 15 km away. Heraklion Airport is 67 km away.
View of a beach with sun loungers and terraced accommodation at sunset by the sea.

Facilities

Open beach restaurant area with wooden furniture overlooking the sandy beach and mountains.
Cozy hotel lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and warm lighting under a wooden roof.
Modern infinity pool with seating area overlooking the sea and cliffs in the background.
Modern restaurant with green chairs and round tables against a beige wall adorned with artwork.
Modern restaurant area with view into open kitchen and tables set with wine and plates
Hotel terrace with tables and chairs on a rocky coast with lush vegetation.
A bright hotel lounge area with wooden furniture, stone walls, and large windows with white curtains.
Illuminated wooden entrance to a resort or hotel in a nighttime jungle setting.
Let your soul unwind and enjoy the sea; relaxation and enjoyment are the focus at Daios Cove. The luxury hotel with 290 rooms offers extensive amenities. These include the reception, a lobby bar, a main restaurant (PANGEA), 4 à la carte restaurants (for a fee), various boutiques, Wi-Fi (included), 2 beach elevators, a spa area of over 2500 m² with sea views, and the main bar "The Crystal Box". The outdoor area features a 60m wide, heated "Infinity" seawater pool with a separate adults-only pool and beautiful views of the Cretan Sea, as well as a pool bar. Sun loungers, umbrellas, and bath towels are included by the pool and on the beach. Another beach bar is available on the beach.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The comfortably furnished double rooms have a bathroom with a separate shower cabin/WC, bathtub, king-size bed, flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, minibar (for a fee), safe, coffee/tea station, Wi-Fi (included), room service (24h, for a fee), balcony or terrace with sea view (DDM). Also bookable as a double room for single use (DM1).

Bright hotel room with bed and seating area, view of a terrace and the sea in the background.
Modern hotel room with bed, seating area, and open bathroom space with sink and bathtub.
Cozy terrace with seating and table overlooking the sea and a green island.
Modern hotel room with bed, sofa, and sea view through large windows
View of a coastline with hotels and a pool in the foreground on a sunny day.

Deluxe Double Room with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Double Rooms, these rooms feature a balcony with a private seawater pool and sea view (DDP).
Also bookable for single use (DSD).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Deluxe Junior Suite

The high-quality Deluxe Junior Suites feature a comfortable king-size bed, fine Egyptian cotton bedding with feather and memory foam pillows, a bathroom with a separate shower cabin/WC, LCD satellite TV, Wi-Fi access, minibar (included), Nespresso machine, safe, individually adjustable air conditioning/heating, laundry and room service (24h), and a balcony with rattan furniture (double sofa, 2 chairs, and a round table). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club (breakfast at "Ocean" restaurant is not included, J2D).

Modernly furnished hotel room with sofa, bed, nightstand, and warm lighting.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and view through doorway to greenery
Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through a large sliding glass door.
View from a covered terrace with sofa overlooking a pool and the sea in the background.

Deluxe Junior Suite with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Junior Suites, these rooms feature a terrace with a private seawater pool (2XX, not heated). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club (breakfast at "Ocean" restaurant is not included).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Deluxe Junior Suites, these Premium Junior Suites feature a large terrace with direct access to a private, heated seawater pool (ZJP). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club, including breakfast at the "Ocean" restaurant.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Two white loungers next to a clear pool with water, surrounded by plants and stone flooring.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, sink, and large mirror in warm tones.
Bright living room with sofa, armchairs, flat-screen TV, and balcony access with sea view.

Junior Suite Sea View

The spacious suites feature a king-size bed in the bedroom, a bathroom with a separate shower, bathtub, a sofa bed in the separate living/sleeping area, bathrobes and slippers, hairdryer, Wi-Fi (included), flat-screen TV, telephone, Nespresso machine, minibar (included), safe, coffee/tea maker, air conditioning, and a terrace with sea view (S2M). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.

Junior Suite Sea View with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Junior Suite Sea View, these rooms feature a balcony with a private seawater pool and sea view (IP2). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Bright living room with beige furniture, view of terrace and sea.
Terrace with pool view, lounge furniture, and mountain backdrop under clear sky.
Bright hotel room with double bed and balcony overlooking the sea
Modern pool with glass railing in a garden with stone walls and plants.
Modern terrace with pool overlooking the sea and rocky hills.

Waterfront Villa with Private Pool Sea View

The villa is located directly on the sea with one bedroom, its own pool, and offers a light-filled living room with dining area and a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower cabin, exclusive toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, king-size bed, satellite TV, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, iPhone docking station with alarm clock, stereo system with CD player, minibar service (included), kettle, safe, and individual air conditioning. The balcony features a seawater swimming pool, rattan furniture, and sun loungers (PVM). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.

Pool Villa Sea View 2 Bedrooms

The villas feature 2 spacious bedrooms, a living room with a dining area, 2 bathrooms with bathtubs and separate shower cabins, and large windows, king-size bed, satellite cable TV, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi, iPhone/iPod station with alarm clock, stereo system with CD player, minibar service (included), coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning/heating (individually adjustable), electric curtains, and an outdoor shower. Bathrobes, slippers, and hairdryers are also provided. The spacious outdoor area offers a seawater swimming pool, terrace with rattan furniture, sun loungers, four chairs, and a table (2MV). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club. Also available on request with 3 bedrooms (V32).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Pool with lounge chairs beside a building overlooking the sea under a clear sky.
Modern gym room with treadmill and dumbbell in a bright space next to the bathroom.

Pool Villa Sea View 2 Bedrooms Wellness

In addition to the amenities of the Sea View Pool Villa, these villas feature special wellness facilities, including a Finnish sauna, Technogym treadmill, and an oversized round bathtub (V2W).
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Collection Junior Suite Sea View

The modernly designed Junior Suites were newly built for Summer 2024, are open-plan, and feature a bathroom with a separate shower cabin/WC, cosmetic set, king-size bed, Smart TV, welcome bar, minibar (included), Nespresso machine, tea maker, and a large outdoor terrace with seating and an outdoor dining area (BJD). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.

Modern hotel room with large bed, cozy couch, and warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with large bed, striped bedding, and sofa against the wall.

Collection Junior Suite Sea View with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Collection Junior Suite Sea View, these rooms feature a private, heated pool (QA2). Guests have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Modern hotel room with sea view, double bed, and seating area on balcony.

Collection Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Collection Junior Suite Sea View, these rooms are more spacious and feature a private, heated seawater pool (MP2). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Collection Suite Sea View

These spacious suites were also newly built for Summer 2024, are high-quality and modern, yet designed with Cretan flair. They feature a bedroom with a king-size bed, a generous living room with comfortably furnished seating, a bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower/WC, minibar (included), Smart TV, Nespresso machine, tea maker, an outdoor seating area, and an outdoor dining area with views of the Aegean Sea (OBO, available on request). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.

Modern living room with gray sofa, white armchairs, and round coffee tables.
Modern living room with sea view and terrace in a hotel.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and view into the bedroom.

Collection Suite Sea View with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Collection Suite Sea View, these rooms feature a private, heated seawater pool (FQM). Guests have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Modern hotel room with large bed, seating area, and sea view through wide glass doors.
Modern bathroom with bathtub, large mirror, and view into the bedroom.
Modern living room with sea view and terrace in a hotel.
Cozy sea view from a covered terrace with seating area.

Collection Premium Suite Sea View

The Collection Premium Suites consist of two rooms with a connecting door and are designed in a very modern style. They feature a main bedroom with an open living area and a dining/seating area with beautiful bay views, Smart TV, minibar, Nespresso machine, as well as a large balcony with sea views. The separate living room has a convertible, modern wall double bed and also a Smart TV and its own minibar. Each of the two rooms has a bathroom with a toilet and a shower cabin and bathtub (OBP). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.

Collection Premium Suite Sea View with Private Pool

With the same amenities as the Collection Premium Suite Sea View, these rooms feature a private, heated seawater pool (SP2). Guests have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Cozy hotel room with modern bed and window to the bathroom.
Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden details, and warm lighting.

Collection Suite Sea View 2 Bedrooms with Private Pool

For guests seeking the ultimate holiday experience. The suites, newly built in 2024, consist of a total of 3 rooms, with the middle room (living room) connected by doors to the outer rooms, which are the bedrooms. With the same amenities as the Collection Premium Suite Sea View, these feature an additional, separate bedroom with a bathtub, separate shower cabin and WC, and a spacious outdoor terrace with sun loungers that leads directly to the heated, private seawater pool (22O, bookable on request). Guests also have access to exclusive All-Inclusive services at the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised. Please pay special attention to your children when using this area and act with caution.

Meals

Half Board/Full Board/All Inclusive

When booking all Deluxe Double Rooms, meals can be booked as Half Board or Full Board:
Breakfast (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) and dinner (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM) are served as a rich buffet in the "PANGEA" restaurant.
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Guests who have booked Half Board have dinner in the main restaurant "Pangea". If guests wish to dine at the "Taverna" (ages 14+), "Ocean", "BEACH HOUSE", or "RHO Restaurant" (ages 14+) for dinner, a supplement of €20 per adult or €10 per child will be charged per visit. The Half Board meal plan is only bookable for Deluxe Double Rooms.
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When booking Full Board, guests receive a 3-course lunch in one of the à la carte restaurants (non-alcoholic drinks and water are included).

All Inclusive

All Inclusive Resident's Club

When booking all Junior Suites, Suites, and Villas, the following All-Inclusive services are included:
Enhance your holiday with exclusive services at the "Resident's Club": Breakfast at the Ocean Restaurant (when booking J2D/2XX, breakfast is taken at the main restaurant "PANGEA" or the "Taverna" (ages 14+)), lunch and dinner at all restaurants, selected drinks and house cocktails, and 1 bottle of wine (special wine list) with every lunch and dinner. Ice cream, soft drinks, and fresh juices for children. 24-hour free room service with the option to have main meals served in your room.

Sports included

1 artificial turf tennis court (equipment and floodlights for a fee), fitness area.

Sports for a fee

1 artificial turf tennis court and tennis school, water sports on the beach with rental facilities (PADI, local providers).
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Find inner peace with a yoga or Pilates session. Alone or in a group in a specially equipped room with a view of the bay. The courses are tailored to the individual needs of the guests. A very personal experience for body and mind.
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In the state-of-the-art fitness room with the latest equipment from "Technogym" and "Life Fitness", we offer customized fitness sessions. Get even more power for your workout in the special outdoor functional area, where you can enjoy invigorating workouts under the guidance of top trainers from BXR London.

Children's program

Separate children's pool next to the adult pool, childcare (4-12 years). Baby sitting for children from 4 months to 4 years is available for a fee. Baby cots are included subject to availability. Additionally, there is a games room for teenagers with board games, billiards, table tennis, and video games.
Colorful children's room with planet decorations and cozy seating areas.

Wellness

Indoor pool with sea view in a modern hotel featuring large panoramic windows.
Cozy sauna with wooden walls and indirect lighting
Modern wellness area with loungers and soft lighting
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and soft lighting in a hotel
Modern wellness area with glass shower cabin and soft lighting in a round room.
Modern wellness area with loungers and soft lighting
Modern capsule with two blue seats and control panel for relaxation.
The "Kepos by Goco" spa (Kepos means garden) offers guests relaxation and luxury at the highest level. Immerse yourself in an unparalleled sensory experience that combines a holistic approach to health with innovative medical technology. The luxury brands "111SKIN" and "comfort zone" are used for the wellness rituals, all in a 2,500 square meter tranquil sanctuary with sweeping views of the bay. Experience pure relaxation and enjoy the purifying properties of water in the thermal bath suite with Finnish and soft saunas, experience showers, and a steam bath. Afterwards, feel the soothing sensation of water on your skin in the spacious vitality pool with full-body, neck, and back massage jets. Regenerative treatments include cryotherapy in a spacious cold chamber, colon hydrotherapy, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the specially equipped relaxation lounge. Entry to the spa is subject to a fee. If you book a treatment, entry to the spa is free.

Entertainment

Weekly light evening entertainment with DJ or live music, "Magic Monday" at the "Beach House".

Hotel service

Honeymoon Special:
- Upgrade to the next room category, subject to availability
- 1 bottle of wine and fruit in the room
- special room decoration
- 1 entry to the spa area per person/stay
Proof of marriage, not older than 12 months, is required for the Honeymoon Special!
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Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Hotel features

  • Luxury travelers
  • Spa
  • Internet
  • Tennis
  • Air conditioning
  • Hotel safe
  • Indoor pool
  • Kids' club/Mini club
  • Children's playground
  • Children's pool
  • Massages
  • Sauna
  • Golf
  • Diving
  • Wi-Fi
  • Bicycle rental
  • Club
  • Shopping facilities
  • Sandy beach
  • Directly on the beach
  • Enhanced hygiene concept

Note

For package tours booked (destination airport HER) with transfer, this will be carried out as a private transfer by our local agency Cretan Holidays (please contact the local tour guide at the airport upon arrival).
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The hotel has 4 accessible rooms (Deluxe Sea View/2DM).
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Hotel Contact:
Daios Cove
Agios Nikolaos
Phone: 0030-2841062600
Fax: 0030-2841062622
Email: reservation@daioscove.com
In the catalog "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 on page 174.

Note on Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1, 2018 onwards, the Greek government levies a climate resilience tax, payable by guests on-site, similar to a tourist tax. The amount depends on the type/category of accommodation and, from January 1, 2025, ranges from €0.50 to €15 per day and room.
For stays in high season (April 1 - October 31):
National category 1-2 stars: €2
National category 3 stars: €5
National category 4 stars: €10
National category 5 stars: €15
For stays in low season (November 1 - March 31):
National category 1-2 stars: €0.50
National category 3 stars: €1.50
National category 4 stars: €3
National category 5 stars: €4

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Last updated: 01.03.2026 01:38