Overview of Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

With luxurious accommodation featuring private swimming pools, a private beach area, two grand swimming pools and a cutting-edge spa, Cayo Resort offers a premium escape in northern Crete. Newly built, the Cayo combines exceptional architecture with contemporary interior design. Michelin-starred menus complete an unrivalled holiday experience.

Location of Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Located in Elounda, northeast Crete, Cayo Resort & Spa offers guests a premium stay in a beautiful natural setting. Surrounded by rolling treelined hills, and with exquisite ocean views, there’s nowhere better in Crete to enjoy total relaxation. You’ll find a private stretch of pebbled beach just yards from the property.

The upmarket town of Agios Nikolaus can be reached in 25 minutes, where you’ll discover vibrant nightlife and some of Crete’s most idyllic beaches. Heraklion International Airport is an hour’s transfer from the hotel, while Crete Golf Club is located just 45km from the property.

Facilities

Guests will find 2 large swimming pools with sunbeds & parasols and wonderful views of Spinalonga Island and the surrounding hills. A pool bar is on hand for signature cocktails and light snacks.

A short walk takes you to a beautiful pebbled beach with crystal-clear water. The Cayo Resort has its own area with cabanas, sun beds, parasols, and towels. A shuttle service is available upon request.

The Cayo’s cutting-edge spa provides complete relaxation in elegant surroundings. The spa features a large indoor relaxation pool, a steam room, sauna, 3 treatment rooms, a hair salon, and a nail salon.

Additional facilities include a boutique with designer clothing and jewellery, an electric vehicle charging station, and a collection of contemporary conference rooms, designed for business meetings of all sizes.

Rooms

Rooms at Cayo Resort & Spa are elegant, modern and spacious. With the exception of the Superior Room Sea View (open plan for mobility access), all rooms, suites and villas at the Cayo feature private swimming pools with sun decks, sun beds, parasols, and outdoor showers.

Each room comes with free high-speed Wi-Fi, a large flat-screen TV with international channels, a lighting control panel, and individually-controlled air conditioning,

Additional facilities include premium bedding, a mini bar, a coffee machine, and a safe. All bathrooms feature bathrobes, slippers, hairdryer, and exclusive Cayo bathroom amenities.

Sports & Entertainment

The Cayo’s grand swimming pools are suitable for exercise, and guests will find a modern gym for cardio and weight training. The hotel can arrange a number of exciting water sports, including kayaking, windsurfing, wakeboarding, and scuba diving – all with professional instruction.

An amphitheatre, beautifully constructed from local stone and wood, hosts evenings of live performance. Guests can enjoy theatrical and musical productions at this impressive outdoor arena.

Dining & Bars

With menus created by Michelin-starred chef Lefteris Lazarou, dining at the Cayo is a world-class experience. Guests can look forward to contemporary takes on classic dishes, with a focus on local, sustainable ingredients.

At Restaurant Kalari, you’ll discover modern Greek dining, where dishes include seabass carpaccio with lime and meagre fillet with artichoke cream. An extensive wine list features local and international wines.

Restaurant Sage & Thyme offers Mediterranean cookery with a modern twist. Expect perfectly-cooked risottos, fresh pasta dishes, and rib-eye steaks. For dessert, you’ll find chocolate torte, honey cremeux, and coconut panna cotta.

Main restaurant Ambrosia serves delicious buffet-style meals daily, with the freshest of local ingredients. Vegetarian and children’s menus are available. If you’d prefer to dine overlooking the ocean, head to Stone Beach for vibrant salads, lobster, and signature cocktails.

At Emerald lobby bar, guests are invited to unwind in a beautifully decorated interior space, with connecting outdoor patio. Enjoy stunning ocean views with cocktails, wines and whiskies. For a sundowner by the pool, pay a visit to Enastron, where you’ll find a wide range of cooling drinks and refreshments.