Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

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9.5 (1638 reviews)
Main Street , Agios Nikolaos , GR

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Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Amazing location and breathtaking views
Outstanding spa, masseuse and wellness offerings
Beautiful architecture and peaceful grounds
Multiple pools and restaurants
Friendly and welcoming staff in many departments
Excellent food
Cons:
Inconsistent staff attentiveness at beach, reception and some public areas
Lack of available sunbeds at the beach and strict reservation/takeover policy
Noise and poor sound insulation in some rooms; occasional disturbance from cleaning staff
No umbrella on some villa sunbed areas making them unusable
Gym lacks a scenic window; some pools slightly cold
Occasional issues with breakfast/service

Categories

Cleanliness
9.3
Hotel areas and rooms are reported very clean and well maintained by many guests; a few mentions of disturbance/noise from cleaning staff in some rooms.
Service
9
Overall friendly and welcoming staff with standout spa and wellness teams, but several guests reported inconsistent attentiveness at the beach, reception and some public areas.
Location
10
Exceptional, peaceful location with breathtaking views and convenient access (noted ~5 min drive to Agios Nikolaos); repeatedly praised by guests.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms and architecture are outstanding and comfortable with many peaceful corners; some guests noted noise issues (poor sound insulation, rooms near cleaning staff) and missing practical items (e.g., umbrella at villa).
Amenities
9.7
Extensive facilities (multiple pools, restaurants, professional spa, wellness and sports/yoga offerings) widely praised; minor negatives include pool temperature in places, gym layout lacking a scenic window, and beach sunbed availability issues.
Value for Money
9.8
Many guests feel the level of comfort, service and setting justify the price (some guests would rate it above typical scale).
Food and Beverage
9.5
Food described as excellent by multiple guests; a few complaints about breakfast/service in some instances.
Overall Experience
9.5
Predominantly unforgettable, peaceful and restorative stays with high praise for hospitality and setting; isolated service, beach and noise issues affected a minority of stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 19:27

Property Description

Stunning Sea Views and Tranquil Atmosphere
Perched on a rocky headland overlooking Aghios Nikolaos Bay, this adults-only resort promises a serene escape.

Beach-side Location and Water-Sport Activities
Conveniently situated just 2 km from the town center, our hotel offers a prime spot to explore Crete's northeast coast. Enjoy our private beach for a day filled with water-sports and seaside relaxation.

Luxurious Spa and Lush Gardens
Pamper yourself with a rejuvenating spa treatment or meander through beautifully landscaped gardens. End your day with a delectable dinner and cocktails, surrounded by the soothing ambiance of our resort.

Experience the epitome of tranquility and luxury - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: HER

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 1638 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.3
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 9.8
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Amir • couple • il
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Norbert • couple • nl
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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laurent • couple • fr
10
un hôtel incroyable, qui donne envie d'y retourner
Pros:

la sérénité du lieu, l'architecture, le parc, la plage privée, les restaurants et bars, la piscine, la vue depuis la chambre ou les jardins, le spa, le personnel de chambre efficace et prévenants, la jeune fille à l'accueil du Spa, bref tout !

Cons:

Le fait que personne ne parle français à l'exception de la jeune fille à l'accueil du Spa

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Marina • solo_traveller • ca
10
The artwork was wonderful, food and staff amazing
Pros:

Private minimal signage. Excellent spa and food

Cons:

A bit hard to get to if not driving

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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tal • couple • il
10
A beautiful, thoughtfully designed hotel with attentive service, wonderful spa treatments, and memorable experiences tha
Pros:

Our stay at Minos Palace was perfect in every way. The hotel is beautiful, with thoughtful design and attention to detail throughout. The service was attentive and thoughtful while still allowing us to enjoy our privacy and make the most of every moment. The spa treatments were wonderful and added another layer of relaxation to our stay. We also loved the ceramic workshop, which was such a lovely and memorable experience. Everything came together to make our stay truly special.

Cons:

If we had to nitpick, we felt the wine tasting was a little underwhelming for the price. We would have hoped for a better selection of wines to make the experience feel more worthwhile.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • de
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Bacel • couple • de
9
Pros:

Strand war sehr gut, Frühstück war absolut top, sehr gepflegte Anlage, top Personal. Man kommt mega gut zur Ruhe und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen.

Cons:

das Bad war zu nah am Eingang - in der Klasse erwarte ich mehr. Ein paar weitere Anhänger/ Haken wären praktisch.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Die Aussicht war Atemberaubend schön, das Frühstück war so lecker und es fehlte an nicht, die Angestellten waren so herzlich und lieb und die Lage ist perfekt um zu entspannen.

Cons:

Die kostenpflichtige Angebote waren sehr teuer.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Imane • couple • sa
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Myrna • couple • ch
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Gali • couple • il
9
Cons:

The in door pool, you need to pay alot for 90 minutes inside, while it was raining outside

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • ch
9
Pros:

Wir waren schon zum dritten mal da. Und gefällt so ziemlich alles.

Cons:

Die Preise für Massagen sind deutlich teurer geworden mit dem neuen Konzept. Hatte mich eigentlich auf ein paar Massagen gefreut, es dann aber deswegen sein gelassen.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Graeme • couple • gb
6
Nice location and premises but not worth the money
Pros:

The beach was very good and the resort was very attractive

Cons:

The prices for food and drinks were very high. Some staff were lovely but some were very surly. The swimming pools were very very cold.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Aino • couple • fi
10
Ihana rentoutumislomapaikka
Pros:

Hieno paikka. Hyvä ruoka (aamiainen, lounas ja Amar-ravintolan illallinen). Hienot näköalat.

Cons:

Kylän keskustaan pitkähkö matka. Tosin sujui erittäin joustavasti taksilla. Taksi oli helppo saada molempiin suuntiin.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Iris • couple • nl
8
Heerlijk hotel met prachtig uitzicht.
Pros:

Het uitzicht, de uitgebreide fitness (met 2 top reformers!), het dorpje met veel heerlijke restaurants op loopafstand.

Cons:

Het zwembad was echt te koud om in te zwemmen. De Spa is erg kostbaar.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Elana • family_with_children • il
10
For ultimate relaxation
Pros:

Exceptionally beautiful hotel with incredible views over the whole peninsula, with med style gardens all over the property and water features and art as well. Our infinity pool suite (an upgrade) was magnificent with uninterrupted views of the bay. The bed had a super comfy mattress. The staff are not only friendly but go out of their way to be helpful (such as when we decided to sit on a rocky ledge by the beach and loungers were brought to us...) the spa is cutting edge and we did brain gym too on the special equipment. We also did a cretan and fermentation cooking workshop with manolis the chef who was informative and taught us some techniques as well. The fragrance used in the corridors is deliciously woody. I could go on and on...

Cons:

Maybe a bit quiet at night after dinner although the whole hotel has a relaxing and quiet feel about it so not sure how music etc would integrate. There was excellent traditional Greek instrumental music at night in the restaurant but that was it. I would prefer it if the rooms were non smoking as well as the outdoor seating by the pool. Designated smoking areas would be better.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • couple • ro
10
Pros:

Efortul de a face oaspetii sa se simta bine

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Christian • couple • de
10
Sehr erholsam
Pros:

Personal ist mega freundlich und hilfsbereit. Super Strandliegen, sehr gutes Essen.

Cons:

Leider liegt das Hotel etwas abseits. Ein bisschen Abends spazieren ist schwierig.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Darren • couple • es
10
Pros:

Stunning

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee