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Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
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Free daily buffet breakfast
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Beach nearby, free beach shuttle, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
3 bars/lounges, poolside bar
5 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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Elounda, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, 720 53
  • Place, Plaka Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elounda Windmills
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Spinalonga
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sitia (JSH)
    ‪91 min drive‬
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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Executive Room with Private Pool - Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room with Private Pool - Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Room - Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Duplex Two-Bedroom Suite with Private Pool - Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Duplex Two-Bedroom Suite with Private Pool - Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 125 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Two Bedroom Interconnecting Rooms with Private Pool - Sea View

  • 66 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room with Private Pool - Sea View

  • 33 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Family Duplex with Private Pool - Basement Level - Sea View | Terrace/patio

Family Duplex with Private Pool - Basement Level - Sea View

  • 66 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Executive Suite with Private Pool - Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Executive Suite with Private Pool - Sea View

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Family Retreat with Private Pool - Sea View

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Grand Suite with Private Pool & Outdoor living area - Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Grand Suite with Private Pool & Outdoor living area - Sea View

  • 90 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Superior Fam Room-Private pool -Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Superior Fam Room-Private pool -Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About this property

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants and full-service spa
5 restaurants, a full-service spa and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free beach shuttle. Other amenities include 3 bars/lounges, a health club and a poolside bar.
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Agios Nikolaos hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottles of water. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Armonia Spa has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Plaka Beach. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with a beachfront location at Stone Beach by Cayo, one of the property's 5 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the indoor and seasonal outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to massages, body wraps or manicures and pedicures at Armonia Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Plaka Beach and 8 minutes from Elounda Windmills
  • Free beach shuttle service
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes conference space. A seasonal outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Agios Nikolaos hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Stone Beach by Cayo – This beachfront restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and light fare.
Ambrosia Main Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this buffet restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.
Sage & Thyme Mediterranea – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves lunch. Open daily.
Kelari Gourmet Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and only serves dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Filema – This poolside theme restaurant specialises in Greek cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Late-night fare is available from 24-hour room service.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia Main Restaurant
  • Filema
  • Kelari Gourmet Restaurant
  • Sage & Thyme Mediterranea
  • Stone Beach by Cayo

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,292 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2019
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during January, February, March, November, December and April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 70.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November to 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April to 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 125 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 125 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 70.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 1168606
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open on 15 April and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Cayo Exclusive Resort Spa
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Hotel
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Agios Nikolaos
Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Hotel Agios Nikolaos

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMIT PRAMODRAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable! Not to be missed!!

Absolutely sensational! We stayed in a family deluxe room with private pool and ocean views! Stunning! Breakfast was delicious, restaurant selection and spa service was impressive. Would stay here again without a doubt. Could not fault one thing! LOVED IT! Highly recommended! Worth every cent!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Granddaughter and I enjoyed our private pool and the entire resort was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Gosling

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort is a beautiful oasis of calm. The staff are charming and helpful and the whole place is so beautifully designed. It is a short walk (5-10 minutes) into the tiny town of Plaka, but it is a town packed with excellent restaurants.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan, Friday Harbor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like the only buffet dining option...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Private pool and balcony with room is great. Breakfasts are lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly outstanding hotel. Room was immaculately clean, great view, fantastic cocktails and food, wonderful staff and great attention to the details. I would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is clean, plenty of space, amazing view over the sea and Spinalonga. Private pool is worth a 5 star review on its own but the rest of the hotel adds even more, definitely worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CAYO is amazing. We spent the first few days of our honeymoon here and I am happy we did. The staff was upbeat, on top of everything, and went out of their way to make sure our stay was everything we wanted it to be. On first night we received the most wonderful cake and bottle of wine as a wedding present. The cake was so perfect that it didn't look real. Plaka, the surrounding town arean, is so quiet and relaxing; no hustle and bustle traffice and noise. If you are looking to relax in a peaceful setting with excellent views then this is the place to be. Eloundas is a short drive with plenty of dining and shopping if you feel like getting out. One negative for some is the beach. If you want a sandy beach, this isn't it. CAYO's beach restaurant (which is a short shuttle ride away because the hotel is not on the water) is called Stone Beach for a reason. While the stones may not be everyone's ideal material, it does make for a very relaxing audio experience when the waves hit the beach. When I am in Crete again I would go out of my way to stay at CAYO, if only for a night. I wish we had spent our entire honeymoon at this resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, extraordinary staff, delicious breakfast, thoughtfully designed rooms for families, nice gym and pools, convenient and easily walkable to the beach and town. Truly an extraordinary stay in every way. Kelari Restaurant is delicious and unique, and we had two amazing dinners there with exceptional service and lovely Cretan wine. One of the best resorts in which we have had the pleasure of staying. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet area but amazing pool suites and very modern and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing View!

Beautiful hotel with an amazing view of the sea and Spinalonga Island. Every room has a private plunge pool. Rooms are well arranged and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most amazing customer service I have experienced. I travel a lot and have visited quite a few places but this one has really topped all of them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reuben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Splendid hotel! Highly recommend! The staff is friendly and super helpful. The place is gorgeous and well kept. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing hotel, great service, recommended for a peaceful time in lovely surroundings
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cayo Crete was s awesome

I have travelled a lot and all over the world and this is probably the best hotel I have stayed in….Exclusive it certainly was….fantastic location, excellent quality and superb service
Personal plunge pool
Executive room
Room lounge area
Private sun terrace
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthis

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023