Crete, GreeceHersonissos
The Nest Resort
Terraced cliffside villas
Terraced cliffside villas
Cubist pavilions step down Drapanos Hill, trading Crete's large beach resorts for quiet cliffside living above the Aegean.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The architectural style is modern with cubist-inspired wood, glass, and concrete buildings neatly built into terraced gardens on the hillside.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On Drapanos Hill above Hersonissos, terraced cliffside gardens overlooking the Aegean Sea.
The rooms
Colorful tiles and vintage crafts warm the minimalist bedrooms. The villas open onto broad terraces with their own swimming pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A freshwater infinity pool stretches along a stone terrace, looking straight out over the open Aegean Sea.
The thermal suite
A glass-fronted timber sauna and steam room sit underground beside a hydromassage pool lined with mosaic benches.
The Pool Bar
The bar serves cocktails and light bites under olive trees, where woven rocking chairs gaze out across the water.
Restaurant
The Pergola
The restaurant serves Cretan morning dishes and Mediterranean seafood dinners beneath a timber canopy facing the Aegean horizon.
Crete
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.