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Daios Cove

From £1259 per adult
£349 per child
Greece, Crete
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Family Accommodation Description

Set within a hillside overlooking a private bay of the same name is the Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas. A beautiful and luxurious resort that blends in perfectly with the surrounding natural countryside.

With crystal clear water lapping at the private sandy beach, the Daios Cove Luxury Resort is within an outstanding area of natural beauty in North Eastern Crete. Newly opened in 2010, the resort's architecture is characteristic of traditional Greek villages and compliments the modern decor to create a tranquil and delightful resort.

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 quite extensive with the Daios Creche for little ones from 4 months to 3 years old, and the Daios Kids Club for 4 to 11 year olds. Concentrating on games and toys with age appropriate activities, children will have a great time in the creche or club. Both the creche 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 sun beds 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.

The Daios Cove presents a variety of cuisine within its restaurants, from local Crete dishes, to Mediterranean meals and International dining. All of the restaurants offer stunning views of the bay and the surrounding area, and creates a beautiful environment to dine in. The Ocean Club Wet Bar is a great place for snacks or for refreshments beside the Pool. Additionally, the Beach Bar provides refreshments or an afternoon cocktail at the beach. For the evenings the Crystal box is the place to be for a pre or after dinner drink or to dance away the evening under the stars. Daios Cove is located only 10 minutes drive from Aghios Nikolaos.

An Early Supervised Supper for kids 4-12 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 6 times a week).

Facilities

  • Baby Cots
  • Babysitting (upon request)
  • Boutique
  • Clinic/Doctor (24 Hours Doctor on call)
  • Creche
  • Disco
  • Family Friendly
  • Games Room (for children)
  • Heli-Pad
  • Ideal for Couples
  • Internet Access
  • Internet Access In The Lobby
  • Kids' Club (Complimentary)
  • Kids' Pool
  • Laundry Services
  • Parking
  • Sun Deck
  • Supervised Childrens' Programme
  • Wi-Fi internet access
  • A La Carte Restaurant/s
  • Beach Bar
  • Buffet Restaurant
  • Kids Club
  • Pool Bar
  • Restaurant (x3)
  • Swim Up Pool Bar
  • Tennis court
  • Dive centre
  • Motorised watersports
  • Non-motorised water sports
  • Sailing
  • Fitness Centre
  • Spa
  • Spa & Massage Treatments
  • Swimming Pool

Dining

Restaurants & Bars

Greek Taverna - With great sea views, the Greek Tavern offers a full taste of Crete through local specialities and Greek cuisine prepared with fresh fish caught that day.
Greek Taverna is open between 12pm to 5pm and 8pm to 12am

Ocean Club - Presents a wonderful modern twist to Italian cuisine within a stunning environment. Using fresh ingredients, meals at Ocean Club are a gastronomic experience.
Ocean Club is open between 8pm to 12am

Pangea - Enjoy fresh bakery and other dishes for breakfast at this restaurant. While for dinner, thematic nights are with an international food bazaar are available daily.
Pangea is open between 7.30am to 10.30am and 7pm to 9.30pm

Varka - a menu of beautifully prepared and presented seafood dishes, accompanied with a wine and champagne list to enhance the flavours of the food. Varka is located near the private beach

Ocean Club Wet Bar - is a pool bar with a menu of Sushi small snacks and a cocktail and champagne list to enjoy beside the pool.
Ocean Club Wet Bar is open between 10am to 7pm, serving snacks between 12pm to 5pm

Beach Bar - enjoy refreshing beverages or an afternoon cocktail without having to leave the beach.
Beach Bar is open between 10am to 6.30pm, serving snacks between 12pm to 6.30pm

Crystal Box - provides the ideal location for evening drinks while listening to live DJs

Restaurant opening times are to be used as a guide only and can vary throughout the year depending on resort occupancy levels.

 

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Departures
Departure Airports
London Gatwick
Arrivals
Arrival Airport
Heraklion
Flights
Flight Time
Heraklion, 3 hrs 55 mins
Transfers
Transfers
From Heraklion airport, 50 minutes
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Hotel Reviews

Henry Costello says:

Dear Kerry,

I have meant to write to you on our return from Daios Cove in Crete - Greece.
We enjoyed our holiday very much. The hotel was very good, the staff superb, and the food was good as it was variable.
The one downside was the fact that the hotel was very isolated, and thus you were basically confined to the hotel unless one hired a car which we did.
The private transfers were great and all in all we had a very peaceful and relaxing holiday.
Many thanks.
Kind Regards,

Henry Costello

October 14, 2012

Press

The Independent: Where Children are Guests not Pests

 "What's the attraction?"

Children are no longer "merely tolerated" by hotels, instead hotels have identified that "parents don't want to compromise on style and prefer not to be corralled in the furthest corner of the dining room." The Independent puts together a list of some of the best family orientated luxury hotels with kids clubs, "family friendly rooms, children's meal times, baby listening services, babysitting and, for older children, plenty of facilities and chances to find new friends."

Beach Babes

Surrounded by shallow sea on the outskirts of a nature reserve, The Sani Beach Club is aimed at families. Services include "the Ofsted-registered Melissa's creche and complimentary kids' clubs as well as beach buddies who will take care of children on the beach while you go for a dip." 

Ciao bambini!

Chia Laguna Resort is set "on the stunning Dunedi Campana Beach on Sardinia's south-western coast." It is a great choice for families. With "children's clubs from May to September; there are tennis courts, sports, playgrounds and a "Bimbi" restaurant for children." 

Easter Bunnies

Martinhal Beach Resort & Hotel "has been a popular choice since it opened in 2010." This Easter the Martinhal is putting on an egg hunt and "dozens of activities." Between 1-15 April, we are "offering a price of £999 per adult for seven night's accommodation in a two-bedroom self-catering garden house with lunch or dinner each day and up to two children staying free with one meal per day. Some activities also included. Flights extra."

Hotel Villas

A great family option is resorts that offer villas or apartments. In Crete, the Daios Cove has "introduced new two- and three- bedroom family vilals near Agios Nikolaos. 

Borgo Egnazia "is a swanky resort hotel...built to resemble a traditional Puglian village that offers rooms and townhouses."

Aphrodite Hills resort "has a large choice of apartments and villas.

Who said that?

"The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things" – Plato.

"The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted toremain children all our lives" – Albert Einstein

"The best way to make children good is to make them happy" – Oscar Wilde

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No. of Rooms:310

Room Facilities

  • Alarm Clock
  • Balcony
  • Ensuite Bathroom With Separate Bath and Walk-in Shower
  • Flat Screen Television
  • Hairdryer
  • In-Room Safe
  • iPod Docking Station
  • Pillow Menu
  • Room Service 24 Hours
  • Satellite/Cable Channels
  • Stocked Mini-Bar
  • Tea and Coffee Making Facilities
  • Terrace
  • Wi-Fi Access (Complimentary)

Daios Cove Room Details

Deluxe Rooms
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Deluxe Rooms
The luxurious rooms have a modern and elegant decor in calming tones. The room's 42sqm includes an open plan double bedroom and living area, an en suite bathroom with separate bath and shower and a balcony. Deluxe rooms are available in three categories offering a partial sea view, sea view, or a sea view with private pool.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 1
Junior Suites Sea View
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Junior Suites Sea View
Subtly and beautifully decorated the Junior Suites present the bedroom and living area in an open plan design. The en suite bathroom has a separate bath and shower, while the terrace presents sea views and features a private pool. These suites are 42sqm.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 1
One Bedroom Suites Sea View
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One Bedroom Suites Sea View
The 65sqm has a modern decor throughout and features a living room with a sofabed and a separate bedroom with a King sized bed. The en suite bathroom has a separate bath and shower and the terrace presents views of the private cove and the sea beyond. Some One Bedroom Suites are available with a private pool.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 2
Two Bedroom Suites Sea View
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Two Bedroom Suites Sea View
Decorated in modern and calming colours, these suites comprise of two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a living room. The suite's terrace offers views of the private cove and out towards the Mediterranean sea. Some suites are available with a private pool. All two bedroom suites are 100sqm and a sofabed or rollaways are available on request.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 4
One Bedroom Villas
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One Bedroom Villas
Located on the private cove's waterfront these double level villas have beautiful views. Consisting of a bedroom with king sized bed, en suite bathroom, separate living area, second bathroom and a private heated pool on the terrace area. The villas cover an area of 95sqm and the terraces are approximately 40sqm and can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 2
Two Bedroom Villas
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Two Bedroom Villas
Each bedroom has a king size bed, en suite bathroom and fantastic sea views. The two bedroom villas allocated over two floors also feature a living area, sun deck terrace and private heated pool. With an internal area of 95sqm and an external of 50sqm, these villas can accommodate a maximum of 5 adults.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 4
Three Bedroom Villas
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Three Bedroom Villas
Very spacious with contemporary decor, each bedroom features a king size bed and en suite bathroom. With a living area, sun deck and terrace with a heated seawater pool, these villas are great for extended families. The villa's are approximately 125sqm inside and 50sqm for the outside area and can accommodate a maximum of 7 adults.
Max Occupancy: Adults: 2     Children: 4
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Pricing Information

Price Includes:
  • Flights
  • Accommodation
  • Private Transfers
7 nights from £1259 per adult, between: 01/06/2013 - 30/06/2013
From £349 per child
Bed and Breakfast, PROMO Deluxe Room for 2 Adults + 1 Child
7 nights from £1955 per adult, between: 01/06/2013 - 30/06/2013
First child from £349, second child from £795
Bed and Breakfast, One Bedroom Suite Sea View For 2 Adults + 2 Children
Call us for alternative dates, durations, room types and board basis.

Daios Cove Special Offers

FEATURED OFFER
EXCLUSIVE Offer
Receive 10% Discount, 100 Euros Resort Credit & 30% Discount On Spa Treatments
Excludes 08 July - 25 August. Combinable with free half board in low season.

Child Price £349 per child.
Offer valid from: 21 May, 2013 to 31 October, 2013  |  Book by: 31 May, 2013
Offer expires in 10 days
Added Value & Upgrades
Free Meal Basis Upgrade
Book bed & breakfast and receive half board
Valid for all room types. Combinable with early booking offer. Excludes 21 May 2013 - 30 September 2013
Offer valid from: 01 May, 2013 to 30 October, 2013  |  Book by: 30 October, 2013
Family Offers
Single Parent Offer
Child stays free when sharing with one parent paying single room rate
Valid for Deluxe Room Sea View and Deluxe Room Sea View Pool
Offer valid from: 01 May, 2013 to 31 October, 2013  |  Book by: 31 October, 2013

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