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Type: Luxury Hotel

Summary: The resort has a wide-ranging appeal; ideal for families

Feature: Located on the seafront, overlooking its own private beach

Rooms: 207 rooms and suites, 83 villas

Location: Crete, Greece

Nearest airport: Heraklion Airport

Transfer: Approximately 1 hour from Heraklion Airport by private car transfer.

Luxury Holidays At DAIOS COVE

Exclusive, elegant and beautifully blending into its surroundings, DAIOS COVE is the ultimate choice for your luxury Crete holiday. Perfect for beach-lovers, this contemporary and ultra-secluded hillside property overlooks its own private beach, while still just a ten-minute drive from the heart of lively Agios Nikolaos. Four fabulous eateries serve up local delicacies and international delights, enhanced through the half board option and the wonderful Residents’ Club all-inclusive service. Children’s facilities are extensive - with a crèche, kids’ club and teen activities to choose from – while the GOCO Spa invites you to unwind with exclusive treatments, flawless facilities and enchanting Aegean Sea views.

 
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Wellness Programmes

Truly immersive experiences for mind, body and soul

Ultimate Rejuvenation

Rejuvenate and counteract the signs of aging with bespoke nutritional and dietary approaches, couples with a comprehensive examination of the influence of stress and external factors on the aging process on this three-day programme. With cutting-edge therapies and personalised treatments, this experience will include:

  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Detoxifying Diet
  • Wellness consultations
  • Cryotherapy
  • Prescriptive IV Infusion
  • Hydrotherapy facilities
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Luxury Family Holidays At DAIOS COVE

DAIOS COVE is geared up for families - complete with a child-friendly beach, delicious children's menus, babysitting services and a fabulous kids' club - guaranteeing an unforgettable holiday for everyone. Available for the very youngest guests, aged 4 months to 4 years, the Crèche ensures that they are supervised, cared for and entertained by experts, allowing mums and dads some well-deserved downtime. Older children can check in for fun at the fully equipped kids' club, where highly trained staff will oversee fabulous games and activities to ensure that your little one's stay is the very best it can be. The stunning villas are ideal for families: two- and three-bedroom options promise plenty of space as well as featuring their own private pool, and guests staying a week or more enjoy exclusive benefits to ensure an effortless stay, including complimentary creche sessions, included watersports, and a free pool fencing service for added peace of mind.   

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Why DAIOS COVE is so special...

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Luxury Beach

On an island fringed with golden sand and surrounded by turquoise-coloured waters, the private beach of DAIOS COVE might just be the most beautiful spot. Unwind in complete tranquillity and exclusivity as the beach service - including plush sun beds, shading umbrellas and luxurious towels- ensures your complete comfort. Embrace the gloriously clear Aegean Sea with a fabulous range of watersports, including catamarans and water-skis, alongside expert tuition from the friendly experts. After your day of beach fun, refresh with exotic cocktails and freshly made snacks at the convenient and laid-back Beach Bar, or why not enjoy them from the comfort of your sun lounger?

Luxury Beach at DAIOS COVE

Wellness Holidays

For rejuvenation of your mind, body and spirit, head to GOCO Spa DAIOS COVE, a haven of calm enhanced by soothing scents and sounds. With 'a healthy mind in a healthy body' philosophy, the spa combines natural products with therapeutic and movement treatments for the ultimate wellbeing experience. After indulging in one of the many unique therapies - including Cretan-inspired Signature Journeys - in your luxurious treatment room or exclusive spa suite, continue your journey of wellness in the indoor infinity pool, the cutting-edge hydro massage facility and the invigorating experience showers.

Wellness Holidays at DAIOS COVE

Romance

DAIOS COVE's idyllic location, overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea, is the ultimate destination for a romantic escape. For unrivalled intimacy and uninterrupted quality time together, book a luxurious villa complete with a private, heated seawater swimming pool and a spacious terrace. Luxuriate with a romantic spa treatment in a harmonising and invigorating sanctuary of calm, before dining under the dazzling Cretan stars with a bottle of chilled Champagne. For the ultimate declaration of love, say "I do" in this enchanting retreat, or embrace one of the luxurious honeymoon packages for an intimate and unforgettable start to married life.

Romance at DAIOS COVE

Scuba Diving

Whatever your diving level, experience an unforgettable undersea adventure at DAIOS COVE, with help from the cutting-edge diving centre and approved coaching from PADI diving professionals. If this is your very first attempt, the tideless, clear water around the coast ensures calm conditions and great visibility for you to get to grips with this captivating sport. More experienced divers can embark on a thrilling underwater excursion to a fascinating shipwreck, passing a vibrant kingdom of marine life - including Moray Eels, Giant Clams, Octopus and Red Snappers - as they go!

Scuba Diving at DAIOS COVE
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Pricing

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Accommodation and Dining Experiences

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Overview

Overview

Stylish, spacious and boasting views over the picture-perfect cove, the rooms, suites and villas combine contemporary flair with charming Cretan touches. Each features a balcony or terrace with beautiful vistas. Amenities include air-conditioning, a mini-bar, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, personal safe, flat-screen television, telephone, and bathrobes and slippers. Lavish marble bathrooms feature separate bath tubs and shower cabins, along with premium toiletries.

Deluxe Room Sea View

Deluxe Room Sea View

These elegantly designed rooms come with a spacious bedroom, open-plan living room and marble-lined bathroom with a separate bath and shower. Private balconies offer sea views.

Deluxe Room Sea View
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Deluxe Sea View Room with Individual Pool

Deluxe Sea View Room with Individual Pool

In addition to the bedroom, open-plan living room and bathroom, a private balcony leads to an individual seawater pool with sea views.

Deluxe Sea View Room with Individual Pool
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Deluxe Junior Suite

Deluxe Junior Suite

An elegant design ensures you enjoy dazzling views over the cove’s waters, while the suites’ open-plan interiors feature a spacious bedroom and living room, marble-lined bathroom, and private balcony.

Deluxe Junior Suite
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Deluxe Junior Suite with Individual Pool

Deluxe Junior Suite with Individual Pool

An open-plan living area and en suite bedroom are filled with natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows. A private balcony features an individual sea water swimming pool with views of the cove.

Deluxe Junior Suite with Individual Pool
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Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool

Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool

These suites comprise a spacious open-plan style, combined seating area and bedroom, a marble-lined bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin and a terrace that leads to a private seawater pool.

Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool
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One Bedroom Suite with Sea View

One Bedroom Suite with Sea View

These spacious suites consist of a bedroom, separate living room and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin and a private terrace.

One Bedroom Suite with Sea View
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One Bedroom Suite with Sea View and Private Pool

One Bedroom Suite with Sea View and Private Pool

These spacious suites consist of a bedroom, separate living room and marble-lined bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin and a private terrace leading to a private seawater pool.

One Bedroom Suite with Sea View and Private Pool
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Premium Sea View Suite

Premium Sea View Suite

This exquisite new suite, beautifully appointed with stylish Maxalto Italian furnishing, floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious sea view veranda comprises of one master bedroom with a sitting area, and an interconnected open-plan living area featuring a lounge sofa with a double transformable wall bed from Italian designers Clei. Two bathrooms, each with shower and bath tub, plus an indoor dining area make the suite ideal for families as well as for couples seeking additional luxury living space.

Premium Sea View Suite
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Waterfront One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

Waterfront One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool

This magnificent villa boasts plenty of space across its one bedroom, expansive living area and alfresco terrace with stunning Mediterranean views and a private, heated, seawater swimming pool.

Waterfront One Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
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Two Bedroom Villa Sea View with Private Pool

Two Bedroom Villa Sea View with Private Pool

Located at the most exclusive and private area of the resort, these villas feature two bedrooms with a king-size bed, a bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin, LCD media-hub television in the bedroom and living room, and a private, heated (up to 25 degrees), seawater swimming pool and a sundeck.

Two Bedroom Villa Sea View with Private Pool
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Two Bedroom Family Villa with Private Pool

Two Bedroom Family Villa with Private Pool

These villas feature two bedrooms with en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin, LCD media-hub television in the bedroom and living room, and a private, heated (up to 25 degrees), seawater swimming pool and a sundeck. A selection of children's equipment can be arranged, including baby listening devices, bottle warmers, baby baths, changing mats, pushchairs and children's toilet seats.

Two Bedroom Family Villa with Private Pool
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Two Bedroom Sea View Wellness Villa with Private Pool

Two Bedroom Sea View Wellness Villa with Private Pool

These villas feature a private wellness area including a Finnish sauna, Technogym treadmill and oversized bath tub. This villa also offers a private, heated (up to 25 degrees), seawater swimming pool and sundeck area. There are also two bedrooms with king-size beds, a bathroom with separate bath and shower, and a large living room with a balcony.

Two Bedroom Sea View Wellness Villa with Private Pool
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Three Bedroom Sea View Villa with Private Pool

Three Bedroom Sea View Villa with Private Pool

This villa features three well appointed bedrooms with king-size beds and each with its own bathroom with separate bath and shower cabin, LCD media-hub TV in bedroom and living room, and a private heated (up to 25 degrees), saltwater swimming pool and sundeck. A selection of children's equipment can be arranged including baby listening devices, bottle warmers, baby baths, changing mats, pushchairs and children's toilet seats.

Three Bedroom Sea View Villa with Private Pool
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The Mansion

The Mansion

This stately and stylish mansion-style villa is set over three levels, comprising a master bedroom and two further bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a plush open plan living room. The Mansion also boasts its own private spa area with an indoor heated pool, Starpool designed steam bath and sauna, a massage area, a relaxation area and Technogym equipped work out area. Outside, guests will find their own private heated swimming pool and beautiful terrace space with plenty of seating and stunning views across the ocean.

Residents of The Mansion also receive a dedicated concierge, a personal chef or caterer on request, and a personal fitness trainer or spa therapist, on request. In addition, guests will benefit from 24-hour room service, laundry service, complimentary wi-fi, LCD media-hub TV in bedrooms and living room, exclusive bathroom amenities, all-natural Egyptian linen bedding with feather and memory foam pillows and pillow menu. All furniture and lighting is from leading designer names, and refined decor ensures that this is the most sumptuous accommodation on offer.

The Mansion
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The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View

The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View

This stylish Junior Suite features a generous open-plan indoor area which leads out to a private dining terrace. A sophisticated marble bathroom completes the space, offering a separate bathtub and shower.

The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View
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The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View With Private Pool

The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View With Private Pool

This poolside suite captures iconic Cove views, offering an atmosphere of private luxury. The elegant, contemporary design features a spacious open-plan living area and bedroom that extends directly onto a fully equipped private terrace and sea water pool. The suite accommodates up to three adults or a family of two adults and two children.

The Collection – Junior Suite Sea View With Private Pool
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The Collection – Premium Junior Suite With Private Pool

The Collection – Premium Junior Suite With Private Pool

Blending modern design with unmatched elegance, the Premium Junior Suite delivers an exclusive retreat at The Collection, focusing entirely on relaxation and privacy. The suite features a spacious bedroom and an open-plan living area leading directly onto a fully furnished outdoor terrace and your private seawater pool.

The Collection – Premium Junior Suite With Private Pool
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The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View

The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View

The One Bedroom Suite is defined by its effortless style and the use of stunning natural materials, offering genuine, yet subtle luxury. The suite includes a master bedroom and a separate living room with a dedicated seating area. A luxurious, marble-lined bathroom provides a separate bathtub and shower cabin. A private outdoor terrace serves as an open space to fully appreciate the timeless views of the private Cove and the Mediterranean Sea.

The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View
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The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool

The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool

This expansive Suite uses earthy materials and timeless design to provide unparalleled comfort and a deep sense of rejuvenation. The layout includes a master bedroom, a separate living room, and a seating area. The elegant, marble-lined bathroom features both a separate bathtub and a shower cabin. Outside, the private sea water pool and terrace are perfectly positioned to offer the ideal Cove space for enjoying stunning sea views.

The Collection – One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool
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The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View

The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View

The Premium One Bedroom Suite expertly fuses the natural Cretan landscape with comfort, providing an abundant, private space overlooking the Cove. The suite features a master bedroom with a seating area and an interconnected open-plan living area, which includes a lounge sofa, an indoor dining area, and a double wall bed by Italian designers Clei. This space is completed by two bathrooms, each offering a bathtub and separate shower. The elegant outdoor terrace provides a spacious dining and seating area for ultimate relaxation.

The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View
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The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool

The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool

This Premium One Bedroom Suite achieves understated luxury through its high-end design and natural materials. It consists of a master bedroom with a seating area and an interconnected open-plan living area, which features a lounge sofa, an indoor dining space, and a double transformable wall bed by Italian designers Clei. The suite includes two spacious bathrooms with both a bathtub and shower. Outside, the terrace deck boasts a private sea water pool along with a spacious outdoor dining and seating area.

The Collection – Premium One Bedroom Suite Sea View With Private Pool
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The Collection – Two Bedroom Suite With Private Pool

The Collection – Two Bedroom Suite With Private Pool

This Two Bedroom Suite strikes an equilibrium between land and sea, offering a sanctuary for slow living and connection, all set against stunning Cove views. Ideal for families, the suite features abundant indoor space including two master bedrooms, each with a seating area and an ensuite bathroom (with a bathtub and shower), plus a separate living room. The private terrace is the perfect Mediterranean escape, providing a heated sea water pool, an outdoor dining area, and plenty of room to lounge and relax.

The Collection – Two Bedroom Suite With Private Pool
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Overview

Overview

To allow you to savour more of your dining experience, DAIOS COVE have created an excellent Dine Around Programme for guests who have booked their stay on a half board basis. Along with the Pangea buffet offering, these guests can enjoy a credit towards dining in the three a la carte restaurants: Taverna, Ocean and The Beach House.

The Residents' Club is the all-inclusive gastronomic service on offer to suite and villa guests. It includes breakfast at either Pangea or the Ocean restaurant; lunch and dinner at all restaurants on a daily basis; a bottle of wine with each lunch and dinner; complimentary 24-hour room service; a mini bar with wine, prosecco and soft drinks that are replenished once per day; a selection of signature cocktails and drinks at the bars; unlimited ice-cream, soft drinks and fresh fruit juices for all children at the bars.

Greek Taverna

Greek Taverna

Overlooking the cove, this restaurant comes into its own particularly at night, when a very special ambiance prevails.

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Ocean Restaurant

Ocean Restaurant

A picturesque setting, overlooking the infinity pool and the cove.

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:A taste of the Mediterranean with a fine dining twist
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart/casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:No
Pangea

Pangea

This much-loved and recently renovated restaurant features two spacious outdoor dining areas as well as an open-air kitchen, allowing guests to watch talented chefs cook up a storm.

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:International buffet-style food bazaar
  • checkroomDress Code:Smart/casual
  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
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The Beach House

The Beach House

This open-air restaurant and bar is set on the cove’s beachfront and welcomes guests with chill out tunes and the relaxing sound of waves breaking on the sand. With spacious wooden dining spaces at one with the beautiful surroundings, this is a great setting to share food with family and friends.

  • restaurant_menuCuisine:With a respect for seasonality, the locally grown and sourced ingredients form Mediterranean and Oriental flavours for a range of dishes designed to delight, alongside a creative cocktail list
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  • icecreamChildren's Menu:Yes
  • dinner_diningVegetarian Option:Yes
  • local_activityReservation Required:Yes

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Disabled Services

All areas of the hotel are accessible for disabled guests, except the beach area which is only accessible via steps. Four of the Deluxe Rooms (with sea view) have been especially adapted to suit disabled guests. These adaptations feature wider doors, entering the rooms and within the rooms (at least 90cm), a roll-in shower with shower seat, extra room around the toilet for a wheelchair and grip rails near to the toilet, shower and bath.

 

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London Gatwick to Heraklion, Crete: 3 hours, 55 minutes. Other UK Regional flights are also available.

Spinalonga Island

Just across from the bay of Elounda, visit the fascinating island of Spinalonga, which translates to ‘long thorn’. Controlled by the Venetians until the 17th century, it then fell to the Ottomans, before becoming a leper colony. The island has been uninhabited since 1957, but today you can visit and walk around the ruined fortress, emblematic churches and colourful reconstructions of store fronts. The tiny island also inspired author Victoria Hislop, along with her own family connection to the island, to create the 2005 bestselling novel, The Island.

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Cuisine

Foodies will be in heaven in Crete! Olives and olive oil are a staple part of any Cretan dish, so visit one of many Olive Oil producers and see how the liquid gold is created. The mountains above Neapoli open onto the enormous fertile Lasithi Plateau, where family farms produce the rich Greek yoghurts that enliven Cretan cuisine. Pair your meal with brilliant local wine from the region beyond Sitim, covered in vineyards that produce highly commendable wines - especially whites. Whatever you decide to sample, flavoursome Cretan cuisine does not disappoint!

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Crete is well known for its lovely beaches - ranging from small stone shingle coves, to long sandy stretches, accompanied by stunning gorges rising dramatically from the sea. Perhaps less frequented, the island’s interior landscape is just as beautiful; mountainsides are populated with vineyards, olive groves and fields of artichokes, whilst other areas are densely forested and even desert-like, filled with cacti and palm trees. If you’re a keen walker, you may wish to attempt the Samaria Gorge walk within the Samaria National Park, surrounded by the canyon’s undeniable raw beauty. Generally, the gorge is open from May to October and is approximately sixteen kilometres from the starting point.

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There are scores of monasteries, churches and archaeological sites on Crete. Just a few kilometres outside the town of Agios Nikolaos, discover Crete's greatest ecclesiastical treasure, the 13th-century church of Panagia Kera. Head to Knossos, just outside Heraklion, to discover a complex of Minoan ruins, unearthed by the British Archaeologist, Sir Arthur Evans, in the early 1900s. There isn't much left of Phaestos, one of Crete’s most important sites, but the stone foundations are largely intact and allow you to vividly picture the layout of this ancient Minoan palace.

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