This brand new club resort was built in 2010 and brings together traditional Cretan architectural forms and avant-garde design overlooking a private bay. It is a sanctuary of 300 spacious rooms, suites and villas, 165 of which have independent swimming pools. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Additional facilities at this air-conditioned beach hotel include a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, cloakroom, lift access, newspaper stand and a hairdressing salon. A children's playground and kids' activity club are provided for younger guests. Furthermore, there is a café, bar, disco and restaurant on site and business travellers are sure to appreciate the conference facilities and Internet access (the latter for a fee). Room service, laundry service and bicycle hire are also available, and those arriving by car may leave their vehicle in the hotel car park. Location Located in this unspoiled landscape of earth, sea and sky, the villas and pools of the resort follow the natural contours of the hillside and the picturesque Daios cove. The resort is just 7 km away from the famous area of Aghios Nikolaos where shops and the touristic centre can be found and 14 km away from luxurious Elounda, an area emerging as the Aegean's premier luxury destination. The nearest golf course is around 5 km away. Attractions in the vicinity include the Minoan Palace of Knossos (around 70 km), the Byzantine Church of Panaghia Kera (around 10 km) and the traditional village of Kritsa (around 15 km away). Heraklion Airport is around 65 km away. Rooms The rooms are elegantly designed, consisting of one spacious bedroom with a living room in open plan style, A lavish marble-lined bathroom with a separate bathtub and shower as well as a hairdryer, features as standard. In-room amenities include a king-size bed, direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV, a radio, hi-fi and WLAN Internet access. Furthermore, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and individually regulated air conditioning/heating are provided. The private balcony offers an endless view of the Mediterranean Sea. Sport The resort comprises 2500 m² with a spa area, tennis courts (for a fee), water sports and scuba diving. Facilities and service available include a hot tub, sauna, steam room, massages, spa treatments and biking. The 2 indoor pools and 2 outdoor swimming pools with a view of the infinite blue waters, the gym, aqua gym and pilates are free of charge. All other services, as well as access to the fully-equipped wet treatments area are at an extra charge. These include 3 saltwater pools, 4 heated swimming pools, a children's swimming area, poolside snack bar, sun terrace with loungers and parasols, diving, sailing, catamaran boating, canoeing, pedal boating, tennis, golf and an entertainment programme for adults. Sun loungers and parasols are available on the sandy beach, also for an extra fee. Meals The hotel offers a delicious breakfast buffet. Lunch and dinner may be enjoyed à la carte, from a buffet or as a set menu. Special dietary requirements are also provided for. There is a Greek taverna with local specialities. Payment American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and VISA are accepted at this establishment.