EXTENTION 2024
CATEGORY: HOTEL RESORTS
LOCATION: ELOUNDA, CRETE
CLIENT: ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΗ ΤΕΧΝΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΙΑΚΗ ΑΕ CAYO ΑΕ
DATE OF PROJECT: 2020 & 2024

The new five star hotel- Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa has been developed in the area of Plaka Elounda, on the mountain side opposite the island of Spinalonga on a plot of land of 22 acres. The driving force behind Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa was the design and the materiality that would allow the guest to feel at first hand the local tradition and architecture in a modern setting offering a relaxed environment of a village.

The steep grade of the site impacted greatly on the architectural design, it allowed for all rooms to have a panoramic view to the sea and the dominant Spinalonga island.

The hotel was developed along the contours of the land in six groups: the main building with its broken volumes terracing down the mountain, four groups of varying volumes comprising the hotel rooms and one group of the hotel’s villas. Each group is then broken into smaller built forms giving them each a sense of personal identity. A large emphasis was placed on the ease of circulation – by foot via the winding footpaths, the twin teleferique and via private golf carts.

The emphasis was placed on the guests privacy, taking advantage of the unique view and respect to the surrounding landscape with the extensive use of traditional and local materials.

The hotel comprises of 64 rooms and suites, all with private heated pools and large external areas with panoramic views to the sea, 6 villas with gym and private pool and one presidential villa with sauna, private pool, gym, separate kitchen, and large external areas.

There are three restaurants, wellness SPA, fitness center, two conference centers of 160 and 30 persons, and two large swimming pools.

The five-star hotel- Cayo Exclusive Resort and Spa, has extended its facilities in 2024.

The extension took place in the adjacent site where both hotels will function as one. Architecturally, there is continuation in the concept and design. The new wing comprises of 46 new rooms and suites, all with private heated pools and large external areas with panoramic views to the sea.

There is one new themed restaurant, a large new swimming pool, a VIP gym, and a kids club with swimming pool.