St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel

St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas
(member of "Great Hotels of the World" and "Small Luxury Hotels of the World")
is ideally situated in a privileged setting - overlooking the Mirabello Bay, and its private sandy beach is awarded with the Blue Flag of E.U. The Hotel is a perfect blend of traditional and modern architecture with a strong emphasis on privacy, intimacy and casual elegance. Mediterranean in character and in design, everything in this delightful resort exudes great class and impeccable taste. Extensive gardens, peaceful surroundings, seclusion, privacy and a home away from home ambiance with unmistakable Mediterranean flair. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas is a well-deserved member of “Small Luxury Hotels of the World” and “The Great Hotels, Luxury Romantic Collection & Luxury Spa Collection”.

Unique Features:
The Hotel is located in an absolute quiet and beautiful beachfront location.A spacious Balcony or Terrace in each Room or Suite provides a private and secluded open air lounge to sit and relax with great sea views.From the secluded privacy of your room, only 2 minutes to reach the private sandy beach and sunbathing terraces.The Hotel’s Club Collection Suite / Private Pool are spacious with extensive surroundings and fresh airy rooms. Their infinity pools are large enough to refresh your dreams.

The Classic Collection Accommodation
Whitewashed rooms in the traditional Cretan style blended in perfection with designed interiors, Island Style Furnishing and Marble Bathrooms. Satellite TV’s, DVD’s, Internet WiFi and Minibars are among the contemporary comforts, while many of the Suites boast a Private Heated Pool and a Terrace Garden. All feature Spacious Balconies or Terraces with stunning Sea Views and total Privacy. Classic Collection features Seafacing Mediterranean style Rooms, Deluxe Jr. Suites, Deluxe Suites, Exclusive Junior Suites and Executive Suites with Private Pool. All are located among Flower-filled Gardens in three Complexes of one or two floors.


The Club Collection Accommodation
Club Collection accommodation includes a limited number of Deluxe Rooms & Suites all ideally situated at a privileged location, facing the sunrise and offering secluded ambiance, comfort, extra space and panoramic sea view. The elegant Club Suites with Private Heated Pools are ideally located at the Seafront - 1st row and are individually designed and redecorated offering the height of luxury combined with all modern technology amenities. The exact location and floor plan of each Club Suite with Private Heated Pool can be viewed in our website and booked individually. Guests booking Club Accommodation are entitled to the St. Nicolas Bay Club Added Value Services Package. (Please see rate sheet for details).

Club Deluxe Room Bungalow Style – SeafrontPrivileged prime location with Private Terrace or Balcony commanding Panoramic Sea Views to the Mirabello Bay and the two Islands. For Families upon request: Adjoining rooms with entrance door leading to a private common entrance hall. Marble lined Bathroom with separate WC. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Flat Screen Satellite TV +22 inch and DVD, 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In-house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with Internet WiFi. Direct dial Telephone. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. In room Safe Deposit Box. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Beach Towels and Hairdryer. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Deluxe Jr. Suite Bungalow Style - Seafront
Cool and designed interior with elegant and luxurious furniture in airy Open Plan Sitting Area leading to a spacious Balcony or Terrace with Panoramic Sea Views to the Mirabello Bay and the two Islands. Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bathtub, Make Up Mirror and Separate WC. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch and DVD in Lounge area and in Bedroom with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, in-house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. In room Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Beach Towels and Hairdryer. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Deluxe Suite 1 Bedroom Bungalow Style - Seafront.
Stylishly decorated in Mediterranean touch with innovative blend of space, light and colour. Privileged location with one Bedroom and separate Living Room leading to Private Balcony or Terrace commanding Panoramic Sea View to Mirabello Bay and the two Islands. Marble lined Bathroom with Aero Spa Bath or Jacuzzi, Make Up Mirror, separate WC and Shower Cabin. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch. and DVD in Bedroom and Living Room with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit, In room Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Beach Towels and Hairdryer. Twice a day Maid Service and St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Suite 2 Bedroom Bungalow Style Private Heated Pool - Seafront
Centrally located, offers generous space and a cool contemporary feeling with elegant open plan Lounge leading to a beautiful Terrace Garden and a Private Pool, heated during the colder months. Privacy and Tranquility meet Panoramic Sea Views and your own Sunloungers and Sunshades. Two Bedrooms – direct access at two Spacious Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi Bathtub, Make Up Mirror, separate WC and separate Shower Cabin. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch. and DVD with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Beach Towels and Hairdryer. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. In house Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package

Club Duplex Suite 1 Bedroom Bungalow Style Private Heated Pool - Seafront
Located in a very tranquil and secluded position with your own Private Pool, heated during the colder months, and great Sea Views. Spacious Living Room area at the lower level with elegant and comfortable furniture. Interior staircase leads to upstairs Master Bedroom with En suite WC and Shower. At lower level, Childs Bed, Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi, separate WC and Shower Cabin. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch., DVD in Bedroom and Living Room with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Hairdryer, Make Up Mirror and Beach Towels. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. In room Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Suite 1 Bedroom Bungalow Style Private Heated Pool - Seafront
Designed exclusively to blend personal comfort, privacy and seclusion, this Suite provide a private world of luxury and elegance. Spacious Terrace Garden commands Panoramic Sea Views around your Private Pool, heated during the colder months, and with your own Sunloungers and Sunshades. Composed of a stylishly furnished Master Bedroom and separate Living Room gracefully decorated with Dining Area. Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi, separate Shower Cabin and separate WC. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch,. and DVD in Bedroom and in Living Room with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Hairdryer, Make Up Mirror and Beach Towels. In house refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. In room Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Studio Suite Bungalow Style Private Heated Pool - Seafront
Unique privacy at the seafront right above the sea with ideal use of space, light and natural environment. This exquisite Suite has a spacious Veranda with Private Swimming Pool, heated during the colder months, Daybeds, Sunloungers, Sunshades and uninterrupted Sea Views. The atmospheric Master Bedroom leads to an elegant Open Plan spaciuos Living Room and a shaded Patio. Spacious Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi, separate WC and separate Shower Cabin. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch,. and DVD, 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Luxury Bathrobes and Slippers, Luxury Toiletries, Hairdryer, Make Up Mirror and Beach Towels. In room refreshment Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. In room Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

Club Villa Private Heated Pool, 2 -3 Bedrooms Bungalow Style - Seafront
At a privileged first row location, this delightful Villa combines indoor and outdoor living with its spacious Rooms, Terrace Garden with extra sized Swimming Pool, heated during the colder months, large Patio with Sunshades, Daybeds and Sunloungers and commands spectacular Views to the Mirabello Bay. 2 or 3 Bedrooms, Separate Living Room and Dining Room Area. Kitchenette facilities. En-Suite to Master Bedroom Marble lined Bathroom with Jacuzzi, Hammam in 3 bedroom Suite, separate Shower Cabin, separate WC, Hairdryer, Bathrobes, Luxurious Toiletries and Slippers. 2 extra Bathrooms with sparate WC and Shower Cabin. Flat Screen Satellite TV 22 inch, with 15 Channels including CNN, Music Channel, DVD, In house Films and Music Library of DVDs and CDs. Writing Desk with extra Phone and Internet WiFi. Safe Deposit Box and Direct dial Telephone. Minibar fully stocked with Premium Brands. Individually controlled Air Condition Unit. Twice a day Maid Service. St. Nicolas Bay Club Complimentary Package.

The Classic Collection Accommodation
Double Room Sea View Bungalow Style
Come equipped with one Double French Bed or either with two Twin Beds. They feature remote control Air- Condition unit, remote control Satellite TV with complimentary Video Movies, Internet WiFi, Music Channel, Minibar fully stocked, two Telephones, Marble Bathroom, Separate WC, built – in Hairdryer, Luxurious Toiletries plus Beach Towels, Bathrobes and Slippers. Lounge corner with comfortable Couch, Coffee Table and spacious Private Balcony or Terrace with beautiful Sea Views. These rooms come as from 29 square meters.
Deluxe Jr. Suite Sea View Bungalow StyleSame in room amenities – facilities with Double Room but more spacious, most of them with Jacuzzi Bath. Internet WiFi, DVD and Spacious Ope
Plan Sitting Area with Couch. These Jr. Suites are located in Prime Seafront Position or on top floor with spacious Private Balconies and Sea Views and come as from 32 square meters.

Deluxe Suite 1 Bedroom Sea View Bungalow StyleSame in room amenities – facilities with Jr. Suites but larger with Separate Bedroom, Jacuzzi, most of them with additional Shower Cabin, and large Private Terrace with Sea View. These Suites come as from 40 square meters.

Executive Jr. Suites with Private Pool Sea View Bungalow StyleWith Spacious Terrace Garden and Private Swimming Pool (heated April, May & October), Sunshade and Sunloungers. Very luxurious and comfortable with same indoors amenities – facilities with Deluxe Jr. Suite with absolute Privacy, Secluded Location and Sea Views. These Jr. Suites come as from 40 square meters.

Executive Suite 1 Bedroom Private Pool Sea View Bungalow Style
All are designed with your comfort in mind, Spacious Living Room, Separate Bedroom, Jacuzzi, Separate Shower Cabin, Internet WiFi, Large Terrace Garden with Private Swimming Pool (heated April, May & October), Sunloungers & Sunshade. Same indoor facilities with Suite with absolute privacy and Panoramic Sea Views. These Suites come as from 45 square meters.

Executive Suite 2 Bedrooms Private Pool Sea View Bungalow StyleWith 2 Separate Bedrooms, en-suite Marble Bathrooms, Jacuzzi, separate Shower Cabin, Internet WiFi, Spacious Living Room and Secluded Large Terrace with Private Swimming Pool (heated April, May & October) fully equipped. Same indoor facilities with Executive Suites with emphasis to privacy and seclusion, with Panoramic Sea Views. These superb Suites come as from 60 square meters.

Wining and Dining at the St. Nicolas Bay Resort:
Club House Breakfast Restaurant
Cuisine & Information: American Buffet Breakfast.
Indoor and outdoor service at the spacious Garden Terrace. Open kitchen for hot breakfast prepared on order as you like it. Beautifully decorated lounge and spacious terrace overlooking the pool and the sea at Mirabello Gulf.
Opening/Closing Times: 07.45 – 11.00 hrs
Child Restrictions: No
Table Reservations: Not required.

Blue Bay Restaurant
Cuisine & Information: Overlooking the beach for Al Fresco Lunch with light Mediterranean Cuisine. Freshly cut Salads, various Sandwiches, Vegetarian and Greek Specialities.
Opening/Closing Times: 11.00 – 19.00 hrsChild Restrictions: No
Table Reservations: Not required
Labyrinthos Restaurant & Elies
Cuisine & Information: Fine Table d’ Hotel complete Buffet Dinner of Greek & International Cuisine / Open Kitchen / Vegetarian Meals.
Enjoy our new Labyrinthos rest veranda offering excellent views to the Pool or the fishing port of Aghios Nikolaos.
Children’s Menus available every day at “baby” prices.
Opening/Closing Times: 19.45 – 22.00
Child Restrictions: No
Table Reservations: Not required

The Greek Kafenion
Cuisine & Information: At the Water’s Edge near the Chapel for Romantic a la Carte dinner a la Grecque. Freshly caught Fish, Seafood from Mirabello Bay, delicious Hors d’Oeuvre and Cretan Cooking Treasures.
Opening/Closing Times: 20.00 – 22.30
Child Restrictions: No
Table Reservations: Required

Minotaure Restaurant
Cuisine & Information: Fine a la Carte Dining with a perfect blend of International Cuisine and the very best of Fresh Local Produce. Fresh Fish and Extensive Wine List.
Opening/Closing Times: 20.00 – 22.30
Child Restrictions: No
Table Reservations: Required

The Astra Bar
Enjoy the fine art of mixing drinks at the cosy terrace of the Astra Bar, with glorious sunsets and the freshness of the sea breeze.

The Blue Bay Beach Bar
Open all day with waiter service to adjoining main pool and beach for your favourite drinks, fruit juices, coffees & light snacks.

Dress code in all Restaurants and Bars: Guests are encouraged to dress elegantly chic, especially in the evenings.

The Poseidon Spa
The Poseidon Spa at the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel is a complex of different compartments designed to offer the ultimate relaxation and tranquillity.

We provide a modern, state of art environment, where you can join us, to relax and luxuriate, in its calm and peaceful atmosphere.

Enter its world and discover : The marble Turkish Steam Baths and the Saunas, The Indoor Heated Pool with Hydro Jets Bubble Seats and the Relaxation Area, The Aphrodite’s Bath, a treatment cave for two, next to the sea with Seawater Thalassotherapy pool, Hydrojets and Bubble Loungers, The luxurious treatment rooms with Jacuzzi Tub and Affusion Shower, The “Blue Room” and its private veranda overlooking the Mirabello Bay, The Stone Built Suite with private, built in, Jacuzzi and its own Relaxation Area, The Beauty Salon, Manicure, Pedicure and Facials, The state of art fitness centre.
Some of the Hotel rooms have direct access at the Spa reception through the Spa elevator.
Guests they prebook spa treatments, can choose, before their arrival, any of that rooms in advance.

Weddings & Honeymoons
Weddings arranged to perfection is a specialty of the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas for many years. The idyllic beachfront location of the Hotel, the intimate and private atmosphere and the beautiful gardens and natural surroundings are making the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas the ideal spot for weddings.
The Civil Wedding Ceremony can take place in the Courtyard of our Private Chapel at the Beachfront fully decorated.
Our wedding coordinator will arrange to perfection the wedding ceremony and all additional services needed like wedding cocktail and Wedding Dinner in private rooms or private lounge or restaurant exclusive for the wedding reception.
Exciting Honeymoon Packages are offered with different options of Honeymoon Suites.

For the Business Traveller: The St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas offers to the business traveller secretarial assistance, Internet WiFi in all suites and state of the art technology. Various meeting rooms fully equipped are available to accommodate everything from seminars, conferences and intimate receptions to grand banquets with impeccable attention to detail.

Meetings & Events: Receptions, Cocktails, Gala Dinners, Corporate Meetings up to 180 persons. The experienced professional team of St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas will take care of your function and every tailor made request. Many different indoor and outdoor settings to suite every occasion. All function rooms are provided with state – of – the art audio – visual equipment and every event can be complimented with Live music, orchestras, folklore show with International and Greek music.

The Club House Conference Hall
The airy and cool space of 300 square meters is perfect for Meetings and Conferences. This impressive room is adjoining to “Club House Cocktail Lounge” and spacious terrace overlooking the pool for cocktails, coffee breaks and open bar functions.Banquet: 160 pax, Theatre: 160 pax, Classroom: 100 pax, Cocktail: 180 pax.
The Kyklades Conference HallA perfect combination of 4 different meeting rooms from 30 up to 90 square meters each, all interconnecting at a total of 250 square meters. Each room is perfectly equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment.
Banquet: from 25 – 200 pax, Theatre: from 25 – 160 pax, Classroom: from 30 – 120 pax, Cocktail: from 80 – 200 pax.

Service & facilities: At the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas every guest is welcomed like a friend to a private home with emphasis to personal service with the easy going and friendly manner of the Greek people. All guests can enjoy a wide variety of services and facilities like:Complimentary beach towels, sunshades and sunloungers at the private Sandy beach and swimming pools.Two outdoor seawater swimming pools.Flower filled gardens and many secluded spots for sunbathing and relaxing along the private beach.Complimentary Games room with Table Tennis, Mini foot table, Play Station.Home Cinema with complimentary movies.Water Sports centre at the beach for water – ski, sailing, windsurfing, canoes, Scuba Diving School and boats to hire for private sea excursions.Secretarial services (computer, fax, printer, copy machine) and Internet WiFi throughout.Rental of private fax, Computer, cell phone through concierge.Complimentary parking and valet service.Laundry, dry cleaning and pressing services available with the same day delivery.Boutique, Kiosk and Gift shop open daily. Internet Café Lounge.Concierge desk for car hire, excursions, exchange, flowers shop and all kind of business and social arrangements.Other services – In House Travel DepartmentPet’s policy – Pet’s accepted. (Restrictions apply).Art Gallery : Every summer Hotel’s management organize art exhibitions with some of the most wellknown young Greek artists.Children’s Club : Professionally supervised Mini Club for children 4 - 11 (daily except Sundays) Baby Sitting.

Getting Around:
Our reservation staff will be happy to assist with all kind of transfer arrangements before arrival and our concierge will arrange gladly all kind of transportation arrangements on site.

Top 10 Must See Attractions:
Archaeological Museum of Aghios Nikolaos With beautiful antiquities from the Minoan Civilization and the Palace of Zarkos east Crete.Byzantine Church of Aghios NikolaosThe oldest Byzantine Church in Crete 7th century with beautiful trescoes at the entrance of the Hotel.Village of Kritsa and “Panagia Kera”Byzantine church. A very beautiful untouched village only 10 km from Aghios Nikolaos. Famous church of Virgin Mary with unique architecture and beautiful frescoes and old icons.The Plateau of LassithiThe mountain of Lassithi and the Plateau of the Wind Mills with the cave “Diktaion Andron” where Zeus, King of Olympic Gods, was born.Spinaloga island with the Venitian Castle A beautiful excursion by boat in the Mirabello Bay.Kri – Kri IslandJust across the bay 2 miles from the Hotel. A natural reserve of the rare wild Cretan goat Kri – Kri.The ruins of Minoan Palace of Malia The ruins of Minoan Palace of Malia and the excavation site.The Byzantine Monastery of ToplouThe Byzantine Monastery of Toplou with famous icons collection unique in the world. Producer of excellent wine, Virgin Olive Oil and Cretan Raki.The Knossos PalaceHome of the legendary King Minos with the Labyrinth and the King’s treasures at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. A unique collection of frescoes, paintings, jewellery of the Minoan civilization 2000b.c.
10. The Beaches of Elafonissos and Falasserna
Both awarded by the European Union among the 100 best beaches in the world.

Directions:
The international airport of Heraklion in Crete is accessible by a minimum of 16 daily domestic flights from Athens airport. Heraklion airport is only 69 km from the Hotel. Driving from Heraklion airport to the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas by rented car: Exit Airport and take the national road to the east forward Aghios Nikolaos exit. When you reach Aghios Nikolaos port turn left, and follow the seaside road 1,5 km. From Heraklion International airport St. Nicolas Bay offer prebookable taxi transfer, maximum 4 persons per taxi. Transfer time is approximately 50 -60 minutes.
Lat: 35.205154449437586, Long: 25.717685222625732

FACT SHEET 2011
* Secluded and very quiet beachfront location with private sandy beach and many sunbathing terraces on the water front.
* Located just 1.5klm from Aghios Nikolaos small town in East Crete which is the top summer resort of Crete with many fashion shops, boutiques, jewelry shops, restaurants, bars with live ambiance for evening entertainment.
* With 25 Deluxe Suites with Private Pools, 6 Thalassa Villas Private Pool and 30 different Suites and 40 Rooms is ideal for holidays of high standards and each guest receives personalized service which is not the case in big hotels with 200 – 300 units.
* All accommodation is spacious fully renovated with style & flair exuding great class and taste at short distance from the beach.
* Each room or Suite is equipped with large balconies or terrace as a natural extension of indoor space with comfortable seating for privacy and relaxing with panoramic sea views.
* Culinary options are great with five superb restaurants to choose from different cuisine from Greek, Cretan, Mediterranean, French, Japanese and International. Room Service and three Bars compliment our Dining experience.
* Superb Spa Poseidon with World famous ELEMIS products and many different treatment rooms, signature treatments, various massage, saunas, Steambath cabins and fully equipped Gym.
* Absolute Private Beach fully serviced and fully operational Water Sports Centre and Scuba Diving School plus Sailing Yacht to hire for private sea cruises.
* Swimming Pools, extensive gardens, shop, boutique and Open Air Cinema.Baby Sittings services, Children meals, Kids Club and Children’s Pool.
* Professional team of experienced staff trained to perfection to provide attentive service always with a smile treats every guest as VIP and nothing is too much trouble for us.
* A Luxury Boutique Hotel, small in size, without compromising in quality and with superb range of facilities combining the special character and charm of Authentic Greece with World Class Services. Spectacular
* Weddings arranged to perfection is a specialty of the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas for many years. The idyllic beachfront location of the Hotel, the intimate and private atmosphere and the beautiful gardens and natural surroundings are making the St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas the ideal spot for weddings.The Civil Wedding Ceremony can take place in the Courtyard of our Private Chapel at the Beachfront fully decorated.
Our wedding coordinator will arrange to perfection the wedding ceremony and all additional services needed like wedding cocktail and Wedding Dinner in private rooms or private lounge or restaurant exclusive for the wedding reception.Exciting Honeymoon Packages are offered with different options of Honeymoon Suites.

St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel
Thessi Nissi, P.O. Box 47
72100 Aghios Nikolaos
Crete, Greece
Tel: +30 28410 25041
Fax:+ 30 28410 24556
e-mail: stnicolas@otnet.gr
www.stnicolasbay.gr