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Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agios Nikolaos

Daios Cove *****
Tour operator category

HER277
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Highlights

  • Exclusive 5-star resort in a secluded location with a private sandy beach in Vathi Bay.
  • Heatable 60 m wide infinity seawater pool with a separate area for adults.
  • 2,500 m² spa area with a thermal bath suite, vitality pool, and exclusive wellness rituals.
  • Large selection of villas and suites with private seawater pools available.
  • Awarded the Green Key sustainability certificate for environmentally friendly operating practices.

Location

The elegant Daios Cove hotel is among the most exclusive 5-star hotels on Crete. Due to its secluded, quiet location in the northeast of the island, it is an ideal place for relaxing holiday days in a stylish atmosphere. The complex blends harmoniously into the surroundings, along the bay down to the private, fine sandy beach of Vathi. Thanks to its exquisite location, almost every spot in the hotel offers a breathtaking view of the sea.
The imposing town of Agios Nikolaos, with numerous restaurants, tavernas, and bars, is approx. 7 km from the hotel. Elounda, with the small town of Schisma from which excursion boats depart to the famous island of Spinalonga, is approx. 15 km away. Heraklion airport is 67 km away.
Sunset over a coastal hotel with beach and infinity pool.

Facilities

Open beach restaurant area with wooden furniture and views of the sea and mountains.
Modern hotel lounge with cozy sofas, warm lighting, and open design.
Modern hotel dining area with green chairs, round tables, and wall art.
Modern dining room with view into an open kitchen and several set tables.
Hotel terrace with tables and chairs nestled in a rocky and green landscape.
Bright hotel lobby with wooden furniture, stone walls, and large glass facade.
Illuminated wooden arch with sign in front of a tree-lined path at night.
Relax and enjoy the sea; at Daios Cove, recreation and enjoyment are the priority. The luxury hotel with 290 rooms offers extensive amenities. These include a reception, a lobby bar, a main restaurant (PANGEA), 4 à-la-carte restaurants (for a fee), various boutiques, Wi-Fi (included), 2 beach elevators, an over 2500 m² spa area with sea views, and the main bar "The Crystal Box". In the outdoor area, there is a 60 m wide, heatable "infinity" seawater pool with a separate adults-only pool and a beautiful view of the Cretan Sea, as well as a pool bar. Sun loungers, parasols, and pool towels are included at the pool and beach. An additional beach bar is available at the beach.

Accommodation

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

The comfortably furnished double rooms feature a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle/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), and a balcony or terrace with sea view (DDM). Can also be booked as a double room for single use (DM1).

Modern hotel room with sea view, open balcony, and stylish light-colored decor.
Modern hotel room with double bed, bench, and open bathroom with bathtub.
Balcony with seating and sea view of a wooded island under clear sky.
Modern hotel room with sea view, bed, sofa, and balcony.

Deluxe Double Room with Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Deluxe Double rooms, but with a balcony with a private seawater pool and sea view (DDP).
Alternatively also bookable for single use (DSD).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Deluxe Junior Suite

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

Modern hotel room with sofa, nightstand, and bed with blue headboard.
Bright hotel room with large bed, cozy seating area, and view of green landscape.
Bright hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view from terrace.
View from a terrace with pool and cozy sofa overlooking the sea and green landscape.

Deluxe Junior Suite Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Deluxe Junior Suite, plus a terrace with a private seawater pool (2XX, not heatable). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club (breakfast in the "Ocean" restaurant is not included).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Premium Junior Suite Private Pool

The Premium Junior Suites with private pool feature the same amenities as the Deluxe Junior Suite, plus a large terrace with direct access to the private seawater pool, which can be heated for a fee (ZJP). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club, including breakfast in the "Ocean" restaurant.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Two white lounge chairs beside a clear outdoor pool at a hotel area.
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Modern hotel room with terrace view and bright natural light.

Suite Sea View

The spacious suites feature a king-size bed in the bedroom, bathroom with a separate shower, bathtub, a pull-out 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 receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.

Suite Private Pool Sea View

Features the same amenities as the Suite Sea View, plus a balcony with a private seawater pool and sea view (IP2). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Bright hotel lounge area with comfortable sofas and view of terrace and hills.
Terrace with seating and view of sea and mountains at sunset.
Modern hotel room with sea view and balcony seating area.
Modern outdoor pool with glass railing and stone walls in a hotel setting surrounded by greenery.
Terrace with wicker furniture overlooking infinity pool and rocky coast.

Waterfront Villa Private Pool Sea View

The villa is located directly at the sea with one bedroom, private pool, and offers a light-flooded living room with a dining area, a bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower cubicle, exclusive toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, king-size bed, satellite TV, LCD television, Wi-Fi (included), iPhone docking station with alarm clock, stereo system with CD player, minibar service (included), electric kettle, safe, and individual air conditioning. On the balcony, there is a seawater swimming pool, rattan furniture, and sun loungers (PVM). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Pool Villa Sea View 2 Bedrooms

The villas feature 2 spacious bedrooms, living room with dining area, 2 bathrooms with bathtub and separate shower cubicle, large windows, king-size bed, satellite/cable TV, LCD TV, free Wi-Fi internet, iPhone/iPod station with alarm clock, stereo system with CD player, minibar service (included), coffee and tea maker, safe, air conditioning/heating (individually controllable), electric curtains, and an outdoor shower. Bathrobe, slippers, and hairdryer are also provided for you. The spacious, private outdoor area offers a seawater swimming pool, terrace with rattan furniture, sun loungers, four chairs, and a table (2MV). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club. Alternatively, can be booked with 3 bedrooms upon request (V32).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

A clear blue pool with lounge chairs overlooking the sea under a sunny sky.
Modern fitness room with treadmill, massage table, and weights in a bright space.

Villa 2 Bedrooms Sea View Wellness Private Pool

These villas feature the same amenities as the Villa Sea View with Pool, but with special wellness facilities including a Finnish sauna, Technogym treadmill, and an oversized round bathtub (V2W).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Collection Junior Suite Sea View

The modernly designed junior suites were newly built in summer 2024, feature an open-plan style, and include a bathroom with a separate shower cubicle/WC, toiletry 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 receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.

Modern hotel room with double bed, sofa, TV, and subtle lighting.
Modern hotel room with a large bed featuring striped bedding and two wall lamps.

Collection Junior Suite Sea View Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Collection Junior Suite Sea View, plus a private, heatable pool (QA2). Guests receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Hotel room with large bed, terrace, and sea view of rocky coastline.

Collection Premium Junior Suite Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Collection Junior Suite Sea View, but these rooms are more spacious and have a private, heatable seawater pool (MP2). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Collection Suite Sea View

These spacious suites were also newly built for summer 2024, designed to a high standard, modern yet with a 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, as well as a Nespresso machine, tea maker, outdoor seating area, and an outdoor dining area overlooking the Aegean Sea (OBO, upon request). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.

Bright hotel lounge with comfortable white sofas, wooden tables, and minimal decoration.
Modern living room with sea view and terrace in a hotel.
Modern bathroom with bathtub and large mirror, soft lighting, and access to the bedroom.

Collection Suite Sea View Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Collection Suite Sea View, plus a private, heatable seawater pool (FQM). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Modern hotel room with double bed, seating area, and sea view through large windows.
Modern bathroom with bathtub and large mirror, soft lighting, and access to the bedroom.
Modern living room with sea view and terrace in a hotel.
Balcony with seating area overlooking the sea and hilly landscape under clear sky.

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 master bedroom with an open living area and a seating/dining corner with a beautiful view of the bay, smart TV, minibar, Nespresso machine, as well as a large balcony with sea view. The separate living room has a convertible, modern wall double bed and also a smart TV as well as its own minibar. Each of the two rooms is reserved a bathroom with a WC, a shower cubicle, and a bathtub (OBP). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.

Collection Premium Suite Sea View Private Pool

Features the same amenities as the Collection Premium Suite Sea View, plus a private, heatable seawater pool (SP2). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
Rooms with direct pool/sea access present an increased potential danger for small children.
Therefore, for safety reasons, Schauinsland-Reisen requires a minimum age of 6 years for bookings of these room types for children.

Modern hotel room with large bed, bedside table, and window view into bathroom.
Bright hotel room with double bed, sofa, wooden tables, and modern decor.

Collection Suite 2 Bedrooms Sea View Private Pool

For guests who want to enjoy the ultimate holiday experience. The suites, newly built in 2024, consist of a total of 3 rooms, where the middle room (living room) is 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 cubicle, and WC, as well as a spacious outdoor terrace with sun loungers leading directly to the heatable, private seawater pool (22O, bookable upon request). Guests also receive access to the exclusive all-inclusive services of the Resident's Club.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for prudent behavior and special attention when using this area.
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. Please therefore take special care of your children and behave prudently when using this area.

Meals

Half Board/Full Board/All Inclusive

When booking all Deluxe Double rooms, meals can be booked as half board or full board:
Rich buffet in the morning (7:30-10:30 a.m.) and in the evening (7:00-9:30 p.m.) 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 use the "Taverna" (from 14 years), "Ocean", "BEACH HOUSE", or "RHO Restaurant" (from 14 years) for dinner, 20 € per adult or 10 € per child will be credited per visit. Half board is only available 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:
Exclusive services in the "Resident's Club": Breakfast in the Ocean restaurant (when booking J2D/2XX, breakfast is taken in the main restaurant "PANGEA" or the "Taverna" (from 14 years)), lunch and dinner in 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 complimentary room service with the possibility of taking the main meals in the room.

Sports included

1 tennis court with artificial turf (equipment and floodlights for an extra charge), fitness area.

Sports for a fee

1 tennis court with artificial turf and tennis school, water sports at the beach with a dive center (PADI, local providers).
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Yoga or Pilates classes. Alone or in a group in a specially designed 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 ultra-modern fitness room with the latest equipment from "Technogym" and "Life Fitness", we offer customized fitness sessions. You can get even more power in the special outdoor functional area, where invigorating workouts are offered under the guidance of top BXR London trainers.

Children's program

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

Wellness

Indoor pool with large windows overlooking the sea in a hotel.
Modern sauna interior made of light wood with indirect lighting and benches.
Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and indirect lighting.
Indoor area of a luxury hotel with illuminated indoor pool and lounge chairs.
Narrow hotel corridor with curved walls and a glass door, illuminated by warm lighting.
Modern hotel room with two beds, wooden furniture, and indirect lighting.
Two blue seats inside a modern, round capsule with a digital control panel
The "Kepos by Goco" spa (Kepos means garden) offers its guests relaxation and luxury at the highest level. From an incomparable sensory experience that combines a holistic health approach with innovative medical technology. For wellness rituals, the luxury brands "111SKIN" and "comfort zone" are used, all in a 2,500 square meter, quiet sanctuary with a wide view over the bay. Pure relaxation and the cleansing properties of water in the thermal bath suite with Finnish and soft sauna, experience showers, and steam bath invite you to feel good. The spacious vitality pool with full-body as well as neck and back massage jets with the soothing feeling of water on the skin round off the range of recreation. 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. When booking a treatment, entry to the spa is free of charge.

Entertainment

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

Hotel service

Honeymoon Special:
- Upgrade to the next higher room category subject to availability
- 1 bottle of wine and fruit in the room
- Special decoration of the room
- 1 x per person/stay entry to the spa area
Prerequisite for the Honeymoon Special is a marriage certificate, which must not be older than 12 months!

Credit card

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club.

Sustainability

"Reisen mit Zukunft" provides guidance to help you make a conscious choice. Our label identifies hotels that are certified according to internationally recognized standards for sustainable operating practices and are actively investing in a more sustainable future. These standards encompass social responsibility, environmental awareness, as well as cultural and economic aspects of sustainable tourism, as established by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key

Hotelhinweis

For a booked package tour (destination airport HER) with transfer, this is 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 disabled-friendly rooms (Deluxe Sea View/2DM).
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Zusatzhinweis

Hotel contact:
Daios Cove
Agios Nikolaos
Phone: 0030-2841062600
Fax: 0030-2841062622
E-mail: reservation@daioscove.com
In the "Greece · Cyprus" Summer 2026 catalog on page 174.

Note Climate Resilience Levy

For stays from January 1st, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, to be paid by the guest locally, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount is based on the type/category of the accommodation and, as of January 1st, 2025, is scaled from 0.50 euros to 15 euros per day and room.
For stays in the high season April 1st - October 31st:
Official category 1-2 stars 2 euros
Official category 3 stars 5 euros
Official category 4 stars 10 euros
Official category 5 stars 15 euros
For stays in the low season November 1st - March 31st:
Official category 1-2 stars 0.50 euros
Official category 3 stars 1.50 euros
Official category 4 stars 3 euros
Official category 5 stars 4 euros

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Arrival by car

From the airport to the national road "New Road" towards Agios Nikolaos. At the intersection shortly before Agios Nikolaos, turn right towards Sitia/Ierapetra. Continue straight at the next traffic light intersection. After approx. 8 km, turn at the intersection via the "Old Road" to Sitia. Turn left accordingly and follow the road to the hotel.

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 17.07.2026 16:54