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Plaka, Crete, Greece

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Beach Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.6
 

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa, a luxurious five-star retreat in Plaka near Elounda, Crete, embodies eco-conscious elegance, harmonizing with the natural beauty of the surrounding hills and the iconic island of Spinalonga.

The chic accommodations, designed with bioclimatic architecture, feature air-conditioned rooms with private terraces, flat-screen TVs, coffee machines, kettles, wardrobes, and pristine bathrooms with showers. The minimalist yet opulent design maximizes Greece's abundant sunlight, offering sweeping views of the tranquil Elounda Bay. Each space blends modern comfort with spiritual and cultural elements, creating an inviting haven that reflects the island's serene landscape.

Dining at Cayo is a culinary journey. Ambrosia, the main restaurant, offers a sumptuous buffet breakfast and dinner, showcasing Cretan flavours with fresh, local ingredients. Sage & Thyme, set by the communal pools, serves Mediterranean à la carte lunches and snacks with stunning views of Spinalonga. Kelari, the gourmet restaurant, presents creative Greek dishes and fine wines under the moonlit sky, enhancing the idyllic setting. The Stone Beach by Cayo bar crafts refreshing juices, Cretan meze, and signature cocktails along the seafront, while the Emerald Bar, with its spacious patio, and the Enastron Bar by the grand pools offer curated drinks against breathtaking vistas. The Armonia Spa, operated by Aegeo Spas, provides personalized treatments, a serene indoor pool, steam room, sauna, hair salon, and nail salon. Guests can enjoy the state-of-the-art fitness centre, expansive pools, or the open-air amphitheatre for cultural events.

Just 400 metres from Plaka Beach, 16 km from Lake Voulismeni, and 60 km from Heraklion International Airport, Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa offers seamless access to the UNESCO-nominated Spinalonga island and the charming village of Elounda, blending eco-luxury with Crete's cultural and natural wonders.

Available Board

Half Board · Breakfast · Room Only

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Live Music/Performance
  • Cooking Class
  • Tour Or Class About Local Culture
  • Themed Dinner Nights
  • Walking Tours
  • Movie Nights
  • Beach
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Diving
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Children's Playground

Wellness

  • 3 Outdoor Pools
  • Fitness/Spa Locker Rooms
  • Personal Trainer
  • Yoga Classes
  • Fitness
  • Full Body Massage
  • Hand Massage
  • Head Massage
  • Couples Massage
  • Foot Massage
  • Neck Massage
  • Back Massage
  • Spa/Wellness Packages
  • Spa Lounge/Relaxation Area
  • Steam Room
  • Spa Facilities
  • Body Wrap
  • Body Scrub
  • Body Treatments
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair Cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair Treatments
  • Make Up Services
  • Waxing Services
  • Facial Treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun Umbrellas
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs
  • Massage
  • Spa And Wellness Centre
  • Fitness Centre
  • Sauna

General

  • Invoice Provided
  • Private Check-in/Check-out
  • Concierge Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • Express Check-in/Check-out
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Trouser Press
  • Ironing Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business Centre
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Hotel Reviews

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4 rating
March 2026

This is a beautiful resort run by a fanatic, friendly team of people. It really is stunning. The locations also brilliant. A gentle 5 minute walk down the hill to Plaka Beach. Full of lovely little...

5 rating
October 2025

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa ia a beautiful Hotel. Although we arrived after 1am Alex at reception made us feel welcome and showed us to our room where there was fruit, baklava water and a bottle of...

5 rating
October 2025

Location in is amazing set in the hills so the views are incredible, we booked a room with pool, but point to note £60euros per day to heat it, which was a bit disappointing, however the room was...

5 rating
October 2025

Cayo was just perfect. The staff so friendly and welcoming and not intrusive. Our room was amazing and watching sunrise was incredible. I had the BEST head, neck, shoulder and back massage with...

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Average Weather

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Ave Monthly Rain mm

Jan
11
78
Feb
12
64
Mar
14
62
Apr
17
21
May
24
11
Jun
24
1
Jul
26
1
Aug
26
1
Sep
24
10
Oct
20
40
Nov
17
69
Dec
14
89

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CA$159 Per Person

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