Thalassa Villas

With a superior location on a private rocky waterfront overlooking the Gulf of Mirabello, this luxurious hideaway on the east of Crete is surrounded by lush gardens.

From the moment you arrive through the stone gates of the Thalassa Villas, you step into another world where every conceivable comfort has been unobtrusively provided for. Walk through the bougainvillea, jasmine, roses, olive and lemon groves leading to a private seafront rocky terrace for swimming off the rocks.

The villas are within walking distance at 600 metres of the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel and only 2 km from the town of Aghios Nikolaos, the capital of the prefecture of Lassithi. In the local area you can visit the small lagoon, Lake Voulismeni, see the town's pretty beaches and stroll through the streets to discover the bars, cafes and shops.

Rooms: 6
Rate: 640 - 2300 EUR

Other amenities include a complimentary mini club for children aged between 4 and 11 years old every day except Sundays and daily maid service, as well as a shuttle bus service to the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel nearby. Delivery of your shopping list, deluxe butler and spa services are available at an additional cost.

Each Thalassa villa has been designed to maximise individuality and blend the best of international style with traditional local skills. The outcome is accommodation which is breathtakingly chic, yet always welcoming and relaxed. Polished wood, marble floors and natural stone are used throughout to wonderful effect, the result is airy, easy-going accommodation, with great understated style and numerous touches of luxury.

Stepping into the living room of the villas you meet sliding doors leading out to a spacious balcony terrace with sun loungers and sunshade. Here is your private swimming pool with breathtaking views. Take in the ever-changing blues and greens of the Mirabello Bay and Kri-Kri Island beyond.

Each Thalassa Villa has one master bedroom with en-suite marble bathroom with Air Bath Whirlpool and separate shower cabin. Two further bedrooms have a shared bathroom. All bathrooms have separate WC and are provided with hairdryers, bathrobes, bath towels, beach towels, luxury toiletries and slippers.

Air conditioned villas have a spacious living room, an indoor and outdoor dining area, plus a fully equipped open plan kitchen with microwave oven, toaster, coffee machine, kettle, dishwasher and refrigerator with freezer.

There is also a direct dial telephone, flat screen satellite TV and DVD player, and room safe.

You will receive a welcome fruit basket, mineral water and wine upon arrival.

The American buffet breakfast is included and served at the club house restaurant of the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel 600 metres away, or the room service continental breakfast can be pre-booked on order.

Your villa houses a fully-equipped kitchen and there are supermarkets nearby, plus many restaurants in Aghios Nikolaos 2 km away. You can also take advantage of the room service Thalassa lunch, dinner or barbecue with a private chef to cook at your villa. There is a choice of 5 restaurants at the St. Nicolas Bay Hotel with a complimentary shuttle bus service to and from your villa.

St. Nicolas Bay Hotel - 600 metres: The hotel includes a sandy beach, water sports, Poseidon Spa, swimming pools, restaurants and bars.

Aghios Nikolaos - 1.5 km: This trendy town features shops, along with a choice of places to eat and drink.

Lake Voulismeni - 2 km: According to mythology, the goddess Athena used to bathe in this lake at Aghios Nikolaos.

A taxi transfer service from and to Heraklion Airport is provided upon request with a supplement, if pre-booked by Thalassa Villas.

By Car:
-The E-75 / 90 coastal road connects Aghios Nikolaos with the airport at Heraklion.

The babysitting service costs EUR 14 per hour on request.
The Elemis spa treatments are available in the privacy of your villa on request.