The Santa Marina Unique Hotel is a four star hotel, ideally located in the heart of Agios Nikolaos, one of the  most popular resorts in Greece. Just a few steps to the blue flag awarded sandy beach of 'Ammos' and a  short walk (0.5 km) to the vibrant town centre. A cultural hot spot for restaurants, bars, shops, museum, marina, 'Voulismeni' lake and harbour where daily boat trips to the island of Spinalonga  operate.

Our spacious and temperature controlled reception area presents our lobby bar, TV corner, library, business centre, billiard & games area and shopping arcade, that surround our charming private  courtyard with chapel and outdoor swimming pool, fully furnished with sun loungers. Enjoy  refreshments from our bar and gourmet delights from our Signature Restaurant serving inside and  alfresco.

All our 130  guest rooms, newly renovated, offer various views to the sea, town or  courtyard/swimming pool. Generous in size with en-suite bathroom. Every room features a modern  design with finishes in warm wood and breezy fabrics that lend to a beach feel. Wooden  floors, fully tiled bathrooms and double glazed windows leading to furnished balconies are just some of  the special features.

Our Signature Restaurant is an environmentally friendly experience serving family-style dishes using the  freshest local produce that Crete has to offer. The buffet offers delights and flavours inspired from  around the world, Mediterranean, Italian, European, Asian to mention a few. The bar's unique ambiance  serves hot and cold refreshments & snacks throughout the day.

If you are looking for a central location then the Santa Marina Unique Hotel can offer you this.Come for the weather,  stay for our climate.

The Santa Marina Hotel is conveniently located in the centre of Agios Nikolaos, (Coordinates: 35.187948)  one of the most popular resorts in Greece. Only a short walk to 'Voulismeni' Lake and harbour, where  daily cruises are available to the island of Spinalonga. Aprrox. 65 km from Heraklion and Kazantzakis  International airport.

At the Santa Marina Unique Hotel, we want to make sure your stay is as comfortable as possible.

We offer 130 guests rooms, updated and renovated, all furnished with warm wood finishes and  designed with breezy fabrics to lend to a beach feel. Our larger than average size rooms are designed with  modern facilities and fixtures to create an atmosphere to relax and enjoy. An air conditioned  environment with wooden floors are just some of the special features that you  would expect from a 4 star hotel. Featuring double glazed windows that lead on to furnished balconies  with various views. Modern and compact fully tiled bathroom.

Room Types:
-Single Room (1 guest/16-20m²)
-Simple Twin Room (2-3 guests/20-22m²)
-Classic Twin Room (2-3 guests/20-24m²)
-Superior Room (2 guests/24-26m²)
-Urban Twin Room (2-3 guests/20-24m²)
-Family Room (2-4 guests/26-28m²)
-Maisonnette Room (2-4 guests/30-40m²)
-Interconnecting Rooms (6 guests/48-54m²)

-130 Guest Rooms
-Signature Restaurant
-Lobby Bar
-Games area
-Billiard
-Lobby & Reception
-TV corner with large flat screen satellite TV
-Library Reading Room
-Courtyard & Garden with Chapel
-Meeting Room
-Business Centre
-Swimming Pool (outdoor fresh water)
-Car Park nearby

MUSEUMS

-Heraklion Archaeological Museum
-Natural History Museum
-Byzantine & Postbyzantine Museum
-Historical Museum of Crete
-Nautical Museum of Crete
-Greek National Football Museum
-Kotsanas Museum
-Maritime Museum of Crete
-Nikos Kazantzakis Museum
-Museum of El. Greco

BEACHES

If you're here to soak up the sun, there are plenty of fabulous beaches in and around Agios Nikolaos and  further afield.

Ammos beach is a sandy beach located by the entrance of Santa Marina Hotel. This 'Blue Flag' awarded  beach is organised with umbrellas and loungers for hire.

Kitroplatia beach, located a short walking distance from the Santa Marina hotel, a small sandy beach  organised with many restaurants nearby.

Ammoudi beach, located about a kilometre from the Santa Marina Hotel, inside a cove that offers  protection from the north winds. Nearby restaurants & shops. Sun-lounger and watersports activities  available.

Havania beach, a small pebble beach located on the road towards Elounda, approximately 2 kilometres  from the town of Agios Nikolaos. An organised beach with several tavernas nearby.

Almyros beach, approx. 2 km or short walk from the Santa Marina Hotel, a large beautiful sandy beach  with a freshwater mountain stream and shallow waters. Watersports and sunbeds available for hire.

Ammoudara beach, located approx. 5 km from town a sandy beach with loungers and watersports for  hire and nearby restaurants.

Kalo Chorio beaches, approx. 10 km from Agios Nikolaos, Agios Panteleimonas (Blue flag awarded  beach), Voulisma (Blue Flag awarded) white sand and turquoise waters and Karavostasi (Blue Flag  awarded sandy beach).

Vai beach, located on the east side of the island. A popular attractions of the island. It features the  largest natural palm forest in Europe.

Preveli beach, on the south coast with palm trees and a blue lagoon. Difficult to reach but worth the  effort.

Elafonissi beach, near the town of Paleochora a beautiful sandy beach.

Xerokambos beach, on the south east coast, an isolated beach that is reached by track from Pano Zakros. Matala beach, a sandy beach on the south west coast famous for its caves.

Bali beach, a cove in the village harbour with brown sand.

EXCURSIONS

-Spinalonga Island
-Lassithi Plateau
-Chrissi Island
-Vai Beach
-Knossos Palace & Heraklion Archaeological museum
-Samaria Gorge
-Jeep Safari
-CretAquarium
-Aquaplus
-Watercity
-Vineyards & Olive farms
-Cruises
-Car & Bike Hire