Zeus Eleva Miraya  

Perched above Havania Beach on the Mirabello Gulf in Agios Nikolaos, this adults-only hotel sits just 328 feet from the sand. Agios Nikolaos town and Elounda are a short drive away, making it ideal for sea-view stays near Crete’s top beaches.

Bright, airy rooms with simple, modern furnishings and private furnished balconies look out over the Cretan Sea. The property is an intimate adults-only spot with about 33 renovated double rooms, air conditioning, satellite/plasma TV, fridge and hairdryer. Relax on the sun terrace beneath olive trees and catch the sunset over the gulf.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool surrounded by free sunbeds and parasols. Lounge areas include a bar/lounge and a TV/DVD lounge. Games fans get billiards, table tennis and darts. Free Wi‑Fi is available in public areas and rooms, and there’s free private parking on site—wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy beach access.

24-hour reception, luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry and a small library are on hand. Free self-parking and an elevator make arrivals and departures simple.

Start with a breakfast buffet of fresh local products on the sun terrace. The on-site restaurant serves regional flavors, while a bar and snack bar/deli keep drinks and light bites handy by the pool or after a beach day.