Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel with 5 restaurants, near Plaka Beach

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Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa puts you within a 15-minute drive of Plaka Beach and Elounda Windmills. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Stone Beach by Cayo, one of 5 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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View all photos for Executive Room with Private Pool - Sea View

A modern outdoor pool area with stone walls, a wooden pergola, and a view of the sea.

Executive Room with Private Pool - Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room with Private Pool - Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a view of the sea.

Superior Room with Private Pool - Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room - Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Superior Room - Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Prestige 3-Bedroom Family Pool Suite Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two side tables with bowls, a view of the sea, and a stone-textured wall.

Prestige 3-Bedroom Family Pool Suite Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1346 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Interconnecting Rooms with Private Pool - Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

Two Bedroom Interconnecting Rooms with Private Pool - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room with Private Pool - Sea View

A rooftop infinity pool with lounge chairs and a stone wall.

Premium Room with Private Pool - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Duplex with Private Pool - Basement Level - Sea View

A rooftop pool area with a pergola, lounge chairs, and a view of the sea.

Family Duplex with Private Pool - Basement Level - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite with Private Pool - Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with chairs, a table, and a view of the sea.

Executive Suite with Private Pool - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Retreat with Private Pool - Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Family Retreat with Private Pool - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite with Private Pool & Outdoor living area - Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view into another room.

Grand Suite with Private Pool & Outdoor living area - Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Fam Room-Private pool -Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a pool and mountains.

Superior Fam Room-Private pool -Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Family Suite with Private Pool Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a dining area with chairs, a table, and a view of the sea.

One Bedroom Family Suite with Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Duplex, Private Pool, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a view of the sea.

Family Duplex, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the sea and buildings.

Family Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a small table, and a decorative mirror.

Grand Suite, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, Private Pool, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

Premium Room, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two side-by-side sinks, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite Private Pool Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a view of a pool and landscape.

Junior Suite Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Sea View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room Private Pool Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, a small table with a chair, and a view of the sea.

Deluxe Double Room Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Interconnecting Rooms with Private Pool

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the sea.

Two Bedroom Interconnecting Rooms with Private Pool

  • Sea view
  • 710 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Three Bedroom Villa with Private Pool Sea View

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a TV.

Three Bedroom Villa with Private Pool Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Elounda, Plaka, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, 720 53

What's nearby

  • Plaka Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Spinalonga - 16 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Spinalonga Fortress - 16 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lake Voulismeni - 29 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 30 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 66 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH) - 98 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Blend - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alyggos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tholos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nikos Fish Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Porta - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa

  • Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa puts you within a 15-minute drive of Plaka Beach and Elounda Windmills. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or Ayurvedic treatments, and Stone Beach by Cayo, one of 5 restaurants, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 116 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

    • Free beach shuttle

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Cayo Exclusive Resort & Spa Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The hotel's private beach and nearby beach area were highly praised for their crystal-clear waters, calm atmosphere, and convenient shuttle service. (9 reviews)
  • The hotel's private pools, including the room's private pool, were a highlight of the stay, offering a relaxing experience. (10 reviews)
  • The restaurant at the property offers delicious food, excellent service, and unique dining experiences. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!! Beautiful beach very nice staff!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing hotel, great service, recommended for a peaceful time in lovely surroundings
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service! Fantastic hotel and property, beautiful island with wonderful people! Highly recommended!
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property and location
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10/10 Exceptional

My Granddaughter and I enjoyed our private pool and the entire resort was immaculate
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10/10 Exceptional

Quiet area but amazing pool suites and very modern and clean
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10/10 Exceptional

The resort is a beautiful oasis of calm. The staff are charming and helpful and the whole place is so beautifully designed. It is a short walk (5-10 minutes) into the tiny town of Plaka, but it is a town packed with excellent restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Private pool and balcony with room is great. Breakfasts are lovely. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Premium room with sea view

Very cozy, clean and comfortable hotel. We stayed in the premium room which was very nice located on top of the hill.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful luxury resort in exclusive Elounda Bay area. My family and I enjoyed the 5-star service and quiet serene location. Our private family villa was pristine, with private pool and amazing views. The resort pools were beautiful as well. Breakfast and on-site dining options were very good. The only room for improvement would be the hotel beach and club. The stone beach and service were truly excellent, but getting sunbeds was a bit of a challenge since the beach club is also open to the public.
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10/10 Exceptional

Splendid hotel! Highly recommend! The staff is friendly and super helpful. The place is gorgeous and well kept. Wish we could have stayed longer.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cayo Crete was s awesome

I have travelled a lot and all over the world and this is probably the best hotel I have stayed in….Exclusive it certainly was….fantastic location, excellent quality and superb service
Personal plunge pool
Executive room
Room lounge area
Private sun terrace
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly outstanding hotel. Room was immaculately clean, great view, fantastic cocktails and food, wonderful staff and great attention to the details. I would recommend without hesitation.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is clean, plenty of space, amazing view over the sea and Spinalonga. Private pool is worth a 5 star review on its own but the rest of the hotel adds even more, definitely worth it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing View!

Beautiful hotel with an amazing view of the sea and Spinalonga Island. Every room has a private plunge pool. Rooms are well arranged and spacious.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort, extraordinary staff, delicious breakfast, thoughtfully designed rooms for families, nice gym and pools, convenient and easily walkable to the beach and town. Truly an extraordinary stay in every way. Kelari Restaurant is delicious and unique, and we had two amazing dinners there with exceptional service and lovely Cretan wine. One of the best resorts in which we have had the pleasure of staying. We'll be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

All Staff were amazing and nothing was any trouble for them
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were without exception helpful, polite, professional, and extremely friendly. Pool area was stunning and not overcrowded. Room had its own mini pool as well. Excellent breakfast. Main restaurant seemed quite pricey but Plaka village only a short walk where there were a myriad of eating options. Fantastic place and would thoroughly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

The design and style of the property is excellent with many little things considered, but what really makes it special is the staff who will always go the extra mile with nothing too much trouble. Bravo for the training and customer engagement.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a really excellent hotel. Not only the staff was amazing alt all times, the entire resort was very well built and comfortable. The owner is local and owns a construction company and you can feel that by how well the hotel is built. There is a funicular lift for the rooms which are built on a steep hill making it very easy to access the rooms. The room has got a great size and the bathroom and toilet are separate and very good. There is plenty of storage space which I feel sometimes is lacking in hotels. The view from the room is impressive and the private swimming pool is quite good size. There is plenty of free water, a welcome pack. The gym is well equipped. The breakfast is excellent and at request some vegan options were available (although not a lot in terms of hot food). There are 2 large swimming pools and the beach is a 4 minute walk. They provide a shuttle to the beach. There are electric car charging points and electric cars for rental.
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10/10 Exceptional

CAYO is amazing. We spent the first few days of our honeymoon here and I am happy we did. The staff was upbeat, on top of everything, and went out of their way to make sure our stay was everything we wanted it to be. On first night we received the most wonderful cake and bottle of wine as a wedding present. The cake was so perfect that it didn't look real. Plaka, the surrounding town arean, is so quiet and relaxing; no hustle and bustle traffice and noise. If you are looking to relax in a peaceful setting with excellent views then this is the place to be. Eloundas is a short drive with plenty of dining and shopping if you feel like getting out. One negative for some is the beach. If you want a sandy beach, this isn't it. CAYO's beach restaurant (which is a short shuttle ride away because the hotel is not on the water) is called Stone Beach for a reason. While the stones may not be everyone's ideal material, it does make for a very relaxing audio experience when the waves hit the beach. When I am in Crete again I would go out of my way to stay at CAYO, if only for a night. I wish we had spent our entire honeymoon at this resort.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay (be sure that you are rich)

Overall very very pleasant stay. You will be enjoying a very nice hotel and incredible service and kindness. The beach is crystal clear and very calm waters despite the wind Positives: Service, staff, cleanness (top top), room (definitely get the pool room) the facilities and the views. The food was very good but the desserts (especially choclate desserts) were the worst I ate. For dessert I could only have fruits. The beach bar was clean, they provide towels as much as you want but the beach bar also has its negatives please look at the below section for my negative comment. Negatives: The wind is sometimes unbearable. It is so strong that you cannot stay outside (we visited mid July). The cayo stone beach bar food is absolute abysmall. The service the personnel are really nice they are doing a very great job. But the menu is a disaster. I could not find one thing to order and the prices are 3-4 times the already overpriced neighboring places. For those prices you would expect to have some good food, very surprising. They should check the menu of the neighboring restaurants. The hotel is at the top so you need a shuttle service plus you take an finicular to your room. It is just too much effort to go down to the beach. The area itself is no different than Mykonos prices. For only dinner (2 people NO DRINKS) you pay 100 euros a night!!!!! This is insane like really insane. Also the restaurants at the shore have similar prices. So be ready to spend some serious money here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing!!! great location' very friendly staff and a heavenly view!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay