Daios Cove, Agios Nikolaos, Crete

The hotel is located on the northeast coast of Crete, within a cove. There's a sandy beach with shallow turquoise waters.

The charming town of Agios Nikolaos and village of Elounda are both nearby.

By plane: London to Heraklion takes around 4 hours, after which, a taxi takes one hour. Free on-site parking. Book flights to Heraklion.

Interiors are minimalist and public spaces are very light. Overall, the architecture is contemporary and striking. The resort is on five levels going down to the sea, and exterior walkways are made up of local, hand-carved rock.

Facilities include six dining venues and bars, a gym, spa, private beach, multiple pools and water sports centre with equipment. Service was friendly - ask about the Residents' Club.

• Restaurant
• Bar
• Beachfront
• Terrace
• Garden
• Gym
• Swimming pool
• Spa
• Tennis court
• Kids' club
• Free parking
• Free Wi-Fi

Accommodation is plainly decorated with beige walls and artworks. Most rooms have their own small pool.

Room type: Deluxe Room, Deluxe Junior Suite, Junior Suite, Premium Junior Suite, One-bedroom Suite, Premium Suite, Villa, The Mansion

Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, balcony, tea and coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, TV, free Wi-Fi

There are six restaurants and bars: Taverna (Greek), Pangea (buffet), Ocean Restaurant (fine dining Mediterranean), Ocean pool bar, Crystal Box cocktail bar and casual Beach House bar. The Taverna starter of mackerel with black-eye beans, lemon sauce and herb chilli oil is ideal for a light lunch.

Taverna: Cretan cuisine, all-day dining.

The Ocean Restaurant: all-day dining, mains from €34.

The Beach House: cove restaurant, open 9am-11pm.