Daios Cove
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Kepos menus available in restaurants - these are healthy dishes designed by nutritionists so you don't need to feel guilty on your holidays
- Elevated spa offering delivering the latest trends such as cryotherapy, colonics, IV infusions, hyperbaric oxygen chamber - you name it, they have it
- The views of sparkling Aegean sea from every angle! The best observed from yoga room while doing asanas or the Crystal box bar sipping on a cocktail
Who should go
- Families looking for a break to focus on some self care, while the little ones enjoy the kid's club
- Single travellers who want a comprehensive wellness break, but don't mind being surrounded by families
- Those who want more than just a 'spa' - high tech tools and latest trendy gadgets are available
Offers
- Exclusive Wellbeing Escapes benefit (applicable to all bookings):
- - 15% off on single use room (not combinable with hotel's own offers)*
- - 5% off on single use room (combinable with hotel's own offers)
- - €100 Spa credit per room per stay- to be used on treatments only, not applicable on products, min stay 5 nights
- Loyalty offer - for those who stayed at the hotel with Wellbeing Escapes previously: all above + free room upgrade (subject to availability at the time of arrival)
- Flash Sale for 2025:*
- -30% discount on Rooms, Suites & Villas (except Mansion), valid for stays between 25 April - 14 May; 21 May - 05 June 25; & 31 August - 8 November 25
- -25% discount on Rooms, Suites & Villas (except Mansion), valid for stays between 15-20 May 25 & 06 June - 30 August 25
- -Free Meal Upgrade from Half Board to Full Board) if you book a Deluxe Room Sea View or Deluxe Room Sea View with Individual Pool, valid for stays between 25 April - 14 June & 06 October - 8 November 25
- -must be booked and paid by 22 May 25
*Offers are not combinable
Wellness
The team at Daois Cove have created a pioneering wellbeing hub in the form of their KEPOS by Goco Spa which combines holistic approaches with innovative technology. Their focus is on offering treatments that will boost immunity, improve stamina and make you glow from the inside out with methods solidly based on proven breakthroughs in science and medicine. They have cryotherapy, infrared sauna, hyperbaric oxygen chamber, colonic hydrotherapy, IV vitamin infusions and thorough diagnostic tests including epigenetics, PNOE Biometrics and Styku 3D.Thermal bathing suite with heated vitality pool with neck and back jets, Finnish sauna, steam room, soft sauna, experience shower walk and steam room uses thermal waters which delivers a range of health benefits. Other spa facilities include treatment rooms, an indoor leisure pool, hammam suite and Thai massage suite. There are number of non invasive advanced facials, massages body treatments, mani & pedi and hair salon for those who want a bit of pampering.
If you are into fitness you will be happy to hear that Daios Cove partnered with BXR London (a high end boxing gym) to offer very comprehensive training experience. The gym has state-of-an-art training tools and equipment with an outdoor training and cardio area. The mind & Body studio offers yoga, Pilates, aerial yoga, sound bath healing and gyrokinesis. Tennis courts and tennis academy is also available at the resort. Turn up for a session or hire a coach for a private class.
Various activities are organised daily such as fitness, yoga, walks, hikes, cycling and more. Some are free but some are chargeable and you will be able to see them via Daios Cove app. For some fun in the water there is an outdoor infinity pool with kids section and a separate adults only pool. Hotel benefits from a private sandy beach and water sports centre where you can rent water ski, canoe, SUP, jet ski, wake surf, pedalo, speed boat with skipper and inflatable water toys. Diving PADI classes are also available as well as sailing and luxury RIB boat excursion.
- Cryotherapy chamber
- IV infusions
- Hyperbaric chamber
- Colon hydrotherapy (Angel of water)
- 3 D Styku scan
- Cell epigenetic analysis
- Wide selection of massages and body treatments
- Advanced Facials
- Hammam
- Sound healing
- Mani and pedi
- Hair salon
Activities
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Fitness training
- Water-skiing
- Paddle boarding
- Canoeing
- Tennis
- Biking
- Hiking
- Visit Plaka which is a traditional fishing village to try some of the freshest fish
- Take a luxury RIB boat excursion around Mirabello bay and visit Spinalonga Island
- Scuba dive in the crystal clear waters
- Visit the city of Aghios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas) and explore the cafes, shops and bars
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Gyrokinesis
- Aerial yoga
- Sound bath healing
- Stretching
- Cooking classes at the culinary school
*some activities are for free and some chargeable. The activity schedule is updated daily on Daios Cove phone app.
Rooms
For wellness focused quests we recommend The Collection rooms (new in 2024). These suites have minimalist high-end design and offer extra inclusions to enhance your wellbeing. Wellbeing features include exclusive sleep aromatherapy, premium mini bar selection with nutrition dense snacks and healthy drinks, herbal infusions, personal hydration stations with filtered water, yoga mats and stretch bands. You will also enjoy a complimentary Pnoe Biometeics session and breath analysis.
Climate Change Resilience Tax to be paid to the hotel directly: For stays in 2025 the 'overnight tax' is €15 per room per night.
They have either king or twin beds lined with Egyptian linen and memory foam pillows.
The en-suite marble-lined bathroom has a shower cabin with separate bathtub.
Amenities include LCD satellite TV, high-speed wifi, complimentary tea & coffee services, 24-hour room service, fully stocked mini bar, housekeeping twice daily, air-conditioning / heating
This room comes with half board meals.
They have either king or twin beds lined with Egyptian linen and memory foam pillows. Size of the room is 42 SqM and balcony is 8 SqM.
Please note that pool heating service is not availabile in this room type.
The en-suite marble-lined bathroom has a shower cabin with separate bathtub.
Amenities include LCD satellite TV, high-speed wifi, complimentary tea & coffee services, 24-hour room service, fully stocked mini bar, housekeeping twice daily, air-conditioning / heating
This room comes with half board meals.
Suite has floor to ceiling windows and comfortable king size bed.
The en-suite marble-lined bathroom has a shower cabin with separate bathtub.
Amenities include LCD satellite TV, high-speed wifi, 24-hour room service, fully stocked mini bar, housekeeping twice daily, air-conditioning / heating, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities
This room comes with Residents' club access - All inclusive concept
Please note that pool heating service is not available in this room type.
Suite has floor to ceiling windows and comfortable king size bed.
The en-suite marble-lined bathroom has a shower cabin with separate bathtub.
Amenities include LCD satellite TV, high-speed wifi, 24-hour room service, fully stocked mini bar, housekeeping twice daily, air-conditioning / heating, bathroom amenities, bathrobes, Nespresso coffee machine and tea-making facilities
This room comes with Residents' club access - All inclusive concept
The Collection Junior Suite offers an ample open plan indoor space (42 SqM) following through to an outdoor terrace (8 SqM) and dining area.
Marble-lined bathroom with bathtub and shower. Bed is king size and there is also a sofa bed.
Facilities include smart TV, wifi, nespresso machine, hypoallergenic linen and pillows, total darkness window shades, bathroom amenities.
Wellness facilities include: drink from your personal hydration station with filtered water, premium mini bar selection, nutrient-dense snacks, botanical and vitamin drinks, herbal infusions, high-performance vitamin supplements, exclusive sleep aromatherapy, yoga mats & stretch bands.
Marble-lined bathroom with bathtub and shower. Bed is king size and there is also a sofa bed.
Facilities include smart TV, wifi, nespresso machine, hypoallergenic linen and pillows, total darkness window shades, bathroom amenities.
Wellness facilities include: drink from your personal hydration station with filtered water, premium mini bar selection, nutrient-dense snacks, botanical and vitamin drinks, herbal infusions, high-performance vitamin supplements, exclusive sleep aromatherapy, yoga mats & stretch bands.
What’s on the menu
But it's not all about indulgence here - most restaurant menus have healthy dishes selection and in-house nutritionist can also help you with right choices if follow any specific diet. You will find these under Kepos label and it is a perfect choice for those who want to eat healthy food on their holidays.
If you book your stay in one of the rooms (deluxe or deluxe junior suite) your price will automatically include half board which is breakfast and dinner at Pangea Restaurant (buffet style). You can also opt for a dine around option which will allow you to eat in any a la carte restaurants for dinner with an allowance of €20 per person which will be deducted from your food bill.
If you book your stay in suite, the collection or villa you will get the All Inclusive experience where your meals and selection of beverages will be included.
Adults only breakfast are served at Taverna and you can enjoy kids free dinner at RHO.
Location
Nearest airport
The nearest airport is Heraklion which is only 50 minutes drive away. There are direct, daily flights from a number of UK airports (4 hours flight time).
Families, Children & Infants
Daios Cove is also a great place for families. There is a kids club (age 4-12), creche (age 4 months - 4 years) and a games room available for teenagers (age 12-17). Babysitting is available 24 hrs. Early dinner for kids is at Pangea buffet restaurant from 6-7pm.Reviews
Why Wellbeing Escapes?
