St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas

The service was top notch. Everyone was helpful and answered any requests we had. We had half board and though previous comments said that the food was not good, I beg to differ. The breakfast was ample with lots of buffet options (hot and cold) as well as the menu (you could order omelets, and other items off the menu). Frappes and Fredo espressos were not problem. The setting at breakfast was beautiful overlooking the pool and ocean. One of the previous comments said that there weren't any Greek offerings at dinner. Being Greek-American, I thought the inclusive dinner options did a great job with an overall selection to appeal to everyone as well as classic Greek and Cretan options. Obviously, if one truly wants a true Cretan dining experience, then I recommend eating off property, but we ate both nights we stayed at the resort, and we all greatly enjoyed. I've been to many all-inclusive hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean and the food and drinks at this establishment were the best we've had. The hotel manager was always present, making rounds ensuring people were enjoying their stay. In fact, our son celebrated his birthday one night and the hotel staff provided a dairy-free cake (he's allergic to dairy) for his bday complete with candles! Lastly, the resort is beautifully and tastefully decorated. I greatly enjoyed walking around, taking in all the sights. The designers did an exceptional job making it feel very Greek island-esque with every nook and cranny having artwork or decorations.

The wonderful view. The breakfast was in a beautiful location with plenty of seating options, either in or out the shade or indoors. The buffet spread was very good including gluten free and lactose free options. The staff were lovely. The food for the evening meal was also very good with a wide range of starters and desserts and a choice of 4 menu options for the main course. The hotel and all the facilities were kept scrupulously clean and tidy. So often in a hot climate we are bothered by wasps and flies but there were none anywhere. The pool area was beautiful with plenty of sunbeds even when the hotel wasa full and it was nice to have different sunbathing options all around the beach and promontory which gave shade and a welcome breeze. The air conditioning worked really well and the bathrooms/bedrooms were very clean.

Hotel grounds including the private beach were fantastic and well maintained. Really beautiful views of the ocean. Our room was clean and comfortable with a balcony to enjoy the views.

Even though it was only 5 mins away from the local town, it felt like you were truly isolated….very quiet and relaxing. The resort is exceptionally well kept and the room was better than we expected from its description on the website. However the biggest highlight was the staff - they all really took the effort to get to know you, spend time with you and chat - including the manager who was seen most days at meal times walking around and checking everyone was doing well.

A first class hotel, large suite that lowers your pulse as you enter it, superb taste/interior design with lots of different "hidden"/private areas to relax inside the building), breathtaking views, super-friendly staff, multiple and varied places to relax; whether 1 meter from the sea or by 1 of several pools.