With its private white beach and alluring sea views from every room, Daios Cove invites you to discover true luxury – with the villas a perfect option for your Greek family break.
Why you'll love it here
- Escape to a secluded cove tucked away in stunning a sheltered beach location
- Head to the harbour town of Agios Nikolaos, just a 15-minute drive away
- Opt for a villa to enjoy a delicious private breakfast on your own terrace
- Take a sea excursion with a private skipper or Land Rover through rugged mountains
Best For
- Family, Kids (4-12), Teens (13+)
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Hotel information
Discover the iconic Daios Cove, a fabulous property situated on the picturesque island of Crete.
Set on a secluded hillside overlooking a tranquil bay and sandy beach on the north-east coast, the resort provides you with superb accommodation that features the most amazing sea views. It’s a unique example of the charm of the traditional villages found throughout Greece.
From the exceptionally located villas, featuring private seawater pools, to the spacious rooms that come with their own balconies, every option is a wise choice for your Greek getaway.
What’s more, if you’re staying in the resort’s suites and villas, you’ll benefit from the premium all-inclusive Residents’ Club on a complimentary basis. The Residents’ Club all-inclusive benefits include: all meals at any of the resort’s restaurants, signature cocktails, a bottle of wine with every lunch and dinner, mini-bar, children’s welcome gift and much more!
Popular with families during the school holiday periods, Daios Cove offers crèche facilities and a kids' club run by UK childcare experts Worldwide Kids Co throughout the season and a teenagers' club with staff during high season that organises fun activities.
Room Options
Whether you choose a room, suite or villa at Daios Cove, expect tasteful and natural décor, open-plan designs and fabulous amenities – with views of the shimmering blue Aegean Sea.
Deluxe Sea View Room
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
- View Floor Plan – Opt for the Deluxe Sea View Room and enjoy its elegant furnishings, including a spacious double bedroom and living area, an en suite bathroom and large balcony.
Deluxe Sea View Room with Individual Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
- View Floor Plan – Check in to your Deluxe Sea View Room with Individual Pool and enjoy the vibe created by its sophisticated décor. The pool’s crystalline waters are calling your name.
Deluxe Junior Suite
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
- View Floor Plan – An indulgent stay awaits in the Deluxe Junior Suite. Its floor-to-ceiling windows open the room up to your stunning Cretan surroundings – the perfect morning view.
Deluxe Junior Suite with Individual Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
- View Floor Plan – Step out from your Deluxe Junior Suite with Individual Pool and take a dip. The ultimate summer escape is bundled up in this elegant space, from the water to the room.
Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 1 Child
- View Floor Plan – Subtly and beautifully decorated, the Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool presents a stylish bedroom, living area and marble-lined bathroom in an open-plan design.
One-Bedroom Suite Sea View
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – The One-Bedroom Suite Sea View boasts modern décor throughout. Its en suite bathroom has a separate bath and shower while the terrace presents incredible sea views.
One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – While staying in the One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the resort’s private cove before relaxing under the sun at poolside.
Premium Suite Sea View
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Fitted with stylish Maxalto Italian furnishings, the Premium Suite Sea View immerses you in its fabulous setting opposite never-ending blues of the crystal-clear sea.
Waterfront One-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Located on the private cove's waterfront, the Waterfront One-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool has beautiful views. Unwind in the heated pool on the spacious terrace.
Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Featuring a living area, sun deck terrace and private heated pool, the Two-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool is well equipped to provide you with a relaxing Cretan break.
Two-Bedroom Wellness Villa with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Designed with wellness in mind, the Two-Bedroom Wellness Villa with Private Pool features an oversized tub, state-of-the-art treadmill and Finnish sauna for your pleasure.
Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 4 Children
- View Floor Plan – Ultra-spacious, each bedroom in the Three-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool features a king size bed and en suite bathroom. Its children’s facilities are perfect for families.
The Collection Junior Suite Sea View
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – An ample open plan interior accompanies an outdoor terrace and dining area to create the Junior Suite Sea View. Step into its ambient four walls and enjoy a signature stay.
The Collection Junior Suite Sea View with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Upgrade to the Junior Suite Sea View with Private Pool, where relaxation is brought to the forefront of its design, from the spacious bedroom to the outdoor terrace.
The Collection Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool
Sleeps: 2 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Looking for your own little slice of heaven? The Premium Junior Suite with Private Pool blends its modern design with unmatched elegance to provide an exclusive retreat.
The Collection One-Bedroom Suite Sea View
Sleeps: 3 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Sit back, relax and soak in the timeless views of the resort’s private cove in the One-Bedroom Suite Sea View – a space that exudes abundant, yet understated luxury.
The Collection Premium One-Bedroom Suite Sea View
Sleeps: 3 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – In the beautiful Premium One-Bedroom Suite Sea View, a stylish master bedroom connects to two bathrooms, an open-plan living room and indoor dining area.
The Collection One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool
Sleeps: 3 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Dive into the One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool and discover unparalleled comfort. Its outdoor terrace and pool are ideal cove spaces where you can relax.
The Collection Premium One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool
Sleeps: 3 Adults , 2 Children
- View Floor Plan – Italian designers Clei provide the double transformable wall bed for the Premium One-Bedroom Suite Sea View with Private Pool, so you can enjoy an easy night’s rest.
The Collection Two-Bedroom Suite with Private Pool
Sleeps: 3 Adults , 3 Children
- View Floor Plan – A sanctuary of luxury that takes in stunning views of the cove, the Two-Bedroom Suite with Private Pool invites you to relax on your marvellous Mediterranean escape.Facilities/Amenities
The resort has created a homely atmosphere through its accommodation, with complimentary in-room tea and coffee service, all-natural cotton linen and towels, and king-sized beds. Smaller families have a choice of the Deluxe Sea View Rooms or the Junior Sea View Suites. Larger families or families with older children can choose between One- or Two-Bedroom Suites. While extended families or families travelling together are easily accommodated within the spacious villas and can enjoy exclusive services for villa guests through the Cove Club Concept.
Facilities for children are extensive with the Daios Crèche for little ones from four months to three years old, and the Daios Kids' Club for four to 11-year-olds. Concentrating on games and toys with age-appropriate activities, children will have a great time in the crèche or club. Both the crèche and kids' club are managed by the Worldwide Kids Company, and operated by professionally trained staff, while the kids' club also has multi-lingual staff creating activities for children.
Adults have just as much to do as the children! The Spa by Germaine de Capuccini has treatments and facilities to calm the mind, cleanse the body and rejuvenate the soul. Or exercise those muscles in the state-of-the-art fitness centre, with a choice of saunas and the stimulating Wet Area. The local countryside has beautiful walks calling out to be discovered for the explorer in you. Alternatively, lie back on one of the sunbeds on the private beach and enjoy the Crete sun and cool off in the crystalline waters of the Aegean Sea, or enjoy a drink at your pool sun lounger from the pool bar.
An Early Supervised Supper for kids four to 12 is offered in the main restaurant Pangea by the nannies of WWKC (runs throughout the summer school holidays 6-7pm and for the rest of the season six times a week).
Restaurants & Bars
Daios Cove presents a variety of cuisine within its restaurants, from local Crete dishes to Mediterranean meals and international dining. All the restaurants offer stunning views of the bay and surrounding area, creating a beautiful environment in which to dine in.
The Beach House
Indulge in quintessential Cretan cuisine at The Beach House. Fusing locally grown and sourced ingredients with the culture of the Mediterranean, each dish is designed to stir your senses.
- Lunch
- Dinner
Ocean Restaurant
Presenting a wonderful modern twist to Italian cuisine within a stunning environment, Ocean Restaurant immerses you in the awe of nature while offering you with sophisticated dining.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Taverna
Marvel at the mesmerising sea views at Taverna, an laidback restaurant providing a full taste of Crete through local specialities and Greek cuisine prepared with fresh fish caught that day.
- Breakfast
RHO
Discover the delicate flavours and responsibly sourced ingredients of RHO. Whether it’s a delectable fish dish or succulent meat you fancy, every bite is a feast for the senses.
- Dinner
Pangea
Enjoy fresh bakery treats and other dishes for breakfast at Pangea. For dinner, there are plenty of fish and meat dishes for you to tuck into, taking al fresco dining to a whole new level.
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Crystal Box
An ideal location for evening drinks while listening to a live DJ, Crystal Box is a favourite amongst many guests and offers signature cocktails from award-winning mixologists, The Clumsies.
Ocean Bar
An effervescent space with a menu of sushi and small snacks in addition to a sublime cocktail and champagne list to enjoy beside the water, Ocean Bar is perfect for relaxing in the evening.
Firefly
Don’t fancy leaving the comfort and luxury of your accommodation? Firefly delivers a heavenly blend of original Greek dishes and delicious international creations directly to your door.
- Breakfast
Activities & Entertainment
Take to the waters of the resort’s impressive infinity pool or adults-only pool to soak up the sun.
Daios Cove is also home to a sundeck and pier while the beach has clean sands lapped by sparkling waters, with servers on hand to ensure you needn’t leave your sun lounger. In addition to this, the gorgeous beach cabanas allow for a soothing spa treatment at the water’s edge.
And speaking of the spa, the truly pioneering hub of wellbeing, KEPOS by Goco, is a vast space of private treatment rooms, cutting-edge therapies, two indoor pools and a Finnish sauna.
Elsewhere a wealth of facilities includes the kids’ club and crèche, tennis courts and boutiques.
Sustainability Initiatives & Responsible Tourism
Daios Cove is a master of eco-conscious luxury. Its very design pays homage to the pristine natural surroundings. Through meticulous planning and execution, Daios Cove has made it their mission to respect and preserve the local environment. This commitment shines through in water conservation and energy-saving policies, a testament to the resort’s dedication to sustainable practices.
The resort goes the extra mile by sourcing a significant portion of its produce from the local community, fostering a harmonious relationship that benefits all parties involved. Daios Cove takes solar power seriously, with panels heating approximately 30% of the resort's hot water needs. Moreover, efficient LED lighting takes centre stage, providing 90% of the resort's illumination while minimising energy consumption.
In a heartening gesture, Daios Cove has become a natural habitat for local species of birds and flowers, nurturing biodiversity within its tranquil borders. Through their thoughtful initiatives, Daios Cove seamlessly blends luxury with environmental responsibility, setting a commendable example for others in the industry.
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- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 4 - 5 hours depending on island
- Currency: Euro
- Tipping guideline: 5-10%
- Health considerations: No
- Capital: Athens
- Population: 10.3 million (January 2023)
- National languages: Greek
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F - 230V, 50Hz
- Mobile phone coverage: Good
- UK passport visa requirements: No (for holidays up to 90 days)
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