Crete, GreeceAmmoudi
NIKO Seaside Resort Crete - MGallery Hotel Collection
Terraced coastal resort
Ammoudi Crete, Greece
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
AccorTerraced coastal resort
Tiered sundecks and twin infinity pools step down toward Mirabello Bay, setting an adults-only rhythm along the coast.
What it’s good at
Notable
MKV Design paired clean terracing with ceramics by Cretan artist Manousos Chalkiadakis.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Housed in a sumptuously revamped former soap factory, hyper-chic urban retreat Niko Seaside Resort MGallery Crete plans to dish up locally sourced fare.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Agios Nikolaos harbor and Lake Voulismeni are a short walk away along the bay.
The rooms
Most rooms open onto private balconies fitted with their own plunge pools facing the water.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White parasols and sun loungers border the fourth-floor infinity pool, looking straight out across Mirabello Bay.
The spa and gym
Aegeo Spa uses Cretan olive oil and local herbs for treatments, set beside a wood-slatted sauna and gym.
Mira Restaurant
Indoor tables gather around green glazed columns, and the open-air terrace serves regional Cretan dishes overlooking the water.
How it began
The property began in the mid-twentieth century as Hotel Coral, which sat derelict on the waterfront before a complete rebuild.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.