Crete

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

'A Luxurious Resort in a Scenic Corner of Crete'

CAYO Exclusive Resort and Spa is Elounda's most stylish design hotel, with 70 rooms and villas boasting private swimming pools and gorgeous ocean views over the legendary Spinalonga Island. With four restaurants and menus created by the famous Greek Michelin Chef, Lefteris LazarouCayo's delicious cuisines make it the perfect destination for foodies. The soul nourishing Armonia Spa offers a diverse menu of treatments, an indoor relaxing pool, steam room, and sauna. Enjoy slow days relaxing by Cayo's grand swimming pools or on sunbeds on the resort’s prime spot on Plaka Beach. The surrounding area is ideal for water sports and adventurous excursions in the culture-rich location. Customers of Destinology can also enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine from Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa. 

In Our Opinion

'The private outdoor spaces at this hotel are incredible, they really make best use of the beautiful location. All rooms have magnificent sea views and private pools that ensure you can wake up to mesmerising scenery each morning of your stay.' 

Ambrosia

Main restaurant open for breakfast and dinner (buffet style). 

Sage & Thyme

Poolside Mediterranean restaurant open for daytime snacks and lunch a la carte. 

Kelari

Gourmet restaurant open for dinner. 

Stone Beach by Cayo

Authentic Cretan meze. Open for daytime snacks and lunch. 

Facilities 

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Open-air Amphitheatre
  • Fitness Room
  • Private spot on Plaka pebble stone beach, with complimentary sunbeds and gazebos 

Armonia SPA

  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hammam
  • 3 massage suites
  • Hair salon

Services

  • Boutique 
  • 2 cable railways (funiculars) to access areas of the hotel
  • Free shuttle service to the beach area
  • Conference centre
  • Free parking
  • Baby sitting at extra cost
  • Laundry / dry cleaning
  • Safe deposit box
  • Concierge desk
  • Car hire
  • Room service
  • Currency exchange

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa welcomes families with children of all ages. The following is offered to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.

Accommodation

  • Family Duplex rooms are available that offer plenty of space for families with young children
  • Interconnecting rooms and larger Duplex Suites are available
  • A baby cot is provided free of charge for infants under the age of 2 years old (only one crib per room, subject to room type occupancy)

Dining

  • Highchairs are available at the restaurant

Babysitting

  • Available on request

Medical

  • Doctor available*

Facilities ?

  • Child car seat*
  • Prams, plastic baths, changing mats, bottle sterilisers*

*available on request 

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is an idyllic destination to begin married life. Newlyweds can enjoy the following:

  • 15 minutes free massage per person, once per stay, in the Armonia Spa                                            
  • Cretan in-room welcome with local house wine and platter of seasonal fruits  
  • Sweet delicacies in room upon arrival
  • Welcome drink upon arrival to the Hotel
  • Room upgrade (subject to availability)

Conditions

  • A wedding certificate dated in the past 12 months must be presented.
Destinology Exclusive Benefits
15 minutes free massage per person, once per stay, in Armonia Spa
Cretan in-room welcome with 1 bottle of Cretan house wine and platter of seasonal fruits  
Sweet delicacies in the room upon arrival
Umbrellas and sunbeds on Cayo’s spot on the beach of Plaka
Valid for 2023

Location

Situated on an uperhill level overlooking the Island of Spinalonga and Mirabello Bay, Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa is located approximately 1 hour from Heraklion International Airport.

Nearby Attractions Include:

  • Plaka Beach – 259 yards
  • Spinalonga Beach – 0.8 miles 
  • Spinalonga – 5 mins by boat trip
  • Agios Nikolaos – 5 miles 
  • Heraklion and the Palace of Knossos – 42 miles