Crete, GreeceAgios Nikolaos
St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
Mirabello peninsula retreat
Mirabello peninsula retreat
Stone pathways wind through olive groves and whitewashed buildings across a secluded peninsula fringed by a private sandy cove.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Multiple swimming pools, an EU Blue Flag sandy cove, operated watersports, and five distinct restaurants along Mirabello Bay.
Notable
Heated seawater plunge pools, private yacht charters, and secluded seafront terraces overlooking Mirabello Bay.
Notable
Open-air treatment verandas, a marble hammam, and seawater thalassotherapy inside the cliffside Aphrodite Cave suite.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Forbes Travel Guide.
the resort offers a quieter side of Crete, with winding garden paths, hidden waterfront corners and uninterrupted views across Mirabello Bay.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along Mirabello Bay, the secluded grounds sit one mile north of Agios Nikolaos port on the coastal road toward Elounda.
The rooms
Select suites and seafront villas feature private heated seawater plunge pools, shaded terraces, and paths leading directly to the water.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
An outdoor infinity pool looks out across Mirabello Bay, and stone spa suites hold indoor hydrotherapy tubs for treatments.
The gym
Cardio machines sit before a colorful mural indoors, and a sheltered outdoor terrace holds weight benches and a punching bag.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
The Minotaure
Candlelit tables line the illuminated pool terrace for Asian and international fusion dinners accompanied by nightly live piano music.
At the table
The Greek Kafenion serves fresh catch beside a whitewashed chapel, and evening cocktails are poured on the stone jetty.
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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.