Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

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9.2 (110 reviews)
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100 , Agios Nikolaos , GR
30-28410-22345

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Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Bodyboard on site
Boat tours nearby
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free bicycles on site
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Farming classes
Free WiFi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful property
Highly recommended
Cons:
Inconsistent service
Dining experiences were rushed

Categories

Cleanliness
9.41
The property is beautiful and well kept, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
Service
8.38
Check-in and check-out had some disappointing aspects; staff seemed distracted and less personable.
Location
9.92
Beautiful place to stay! Very nice surrounding area mentioned in reviews.
Room Quality
9.37
Superior Waterfront Bungalow mentioned as spacious and beautiful.
Amenities
9.4
Facilities are lovely with multiple dining options; though there were some service issues.
Value for Money
8.86
While there were some dining experience disappointments, the overall stay felt worthwhile.
Food and Beverage
8.41
Mixed reviews on dining experiences; service inconsistencies impacted enjoyment.
Overall Experience
9.88
Overall, guests felt it was an amazing experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:02

Property Description

Escape to the breathtaking Minos Beach Art Hotel, where elegance meets the serene beauty of the Mediterranean.

Indulgent Spa Experience
Soothe your senses at our full-service spa, offering an array of rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials designed to pamper you.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite Mediterranean cuisine at our four unique restaurants, including La Bouillabaisse, or enjoy room service during limited hours. Our beach bar and poolside lounges serve refreshing drinks for a perfect wind-down.

Comfortable Accommodations
Unwind in one of our 129 air-conditioned rooms, featuring private furnished balconies or patios, complimentary Wi-Fi, and modern amenities to enhance your stay.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the elegance and relaxation this hotel offers—book your getaway now!

Important information:

  • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions. Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education)

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 11

  • Pets

    Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 5

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.41
Service: 8.38
Location: 9.92
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 8.41
Overall Experience: 9.88
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ISIL • couple • nl
10
Amazing facility and food
Pros:

The facility and the stuff were amazing. They were always very kind and positive, and the surrounding was very beautiful. We would love to go back for sure.

Cons:

It was very windy, but due to different beach angles, we always managed to find a good spot.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Yann • family_with_children • fr
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Lorenzo • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff and service generally were exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. The room was spacious and stylish. Beautiful grounds, pool, structures, art etc. We will 10p% return.

Cons:

The only thing that was not exceptional was the food. It was a mix of decent and not great. We had 1 very good meal and several average ones. Breakfast is very good

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • gb
4
Huge disappointment, luxury prices but more like a 3* hotel
Pros:

The gardens and grounds were beautiful

Cons:

Paid luxury prices (2800 for 3 nights in a waterfront suite), was expecting luxury but found what felt like tired, 3* facilities. The rooms are small and in need of renovation. The air conditioner didn’t work, it shut off with loud beeping every couple of hours—meaning that we were woken up multiple times throughout the night either by the noise or the heat. When we mentioned this to staff they told us it was because they were eco friendly. Eco friendly or not, if we are paying those kinds of prices we expect to be able to sleep well in a comfortable room at night. The bathroom kept giving wafts of sewage smell, there was water damage on the bathroom countertop, and the bedding was cheap and rough. We were told we had a ‘private’ waterfront area with our room—but there were 4 chairs placed in front of our room rather than 2, and a guest from a room further back in the hotel (not in a waterfront suite) seemed to think they also belonged to his room, so we had no privacy during the stay. There are tons of babies and children at this hotel, and I love children but it was a bit much as listening to temper tantrums at breakfast or watching parents change diapers on beach chairs completely kills any romantic mood the hotel is trying to create. The six senses in Elounda is a much better choice at these prices. Don’t be fooled by the photos—this is not what you will find.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Zydrunas • family_with_children • lt
10
Super
Pros:

Labai geri pusryciai

Cons:

parkavimas galetu buti kitpje kelio puseje patiogesnis

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Maya • couple • il
10
Pros:

Perfect stay ! Perfect place !! Wow

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Carla • couple • ch
10
Wunderbare Lage an Wasser, sehr gepflegt und schönes design, wunderbar zum schwimmen
Pros:

Wunderschöne gepflegte Anlage. Wir hatten einen Bungalow direkt am wasser mit fix zugeteilten bequemen Liegen. Top service, alles hat gestimmt

Cons:

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2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Claude • couple • ch
8
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • fr
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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Koenraad • couple • be
10
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • family_with_children • au
10
Absolutely stunning!
Pros:

This was one of the best places I’ve ever stayed. It was perfect in every way!

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • pt
9
Pros:

Localização excelente, acesso à praia privada. Infraestruturas muito boas. Simpatia dos funcionários.

Cons:

O pequeno-almoço poderia ser complementado com algumas opções à la carte, como já é comum em hotéis deste nível.

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Phineas • couple • gb
7
Crete. Beautiful clear waters and good food. This hotel didn't add or subtract to that.
Pros:

The rooms were well appointed. The Breakfast options were great and the food we ate at the hotel was tasty.

Cons:

The room was not as expected as I booked a higher category by the sea but had no sea view. Disappointing arrival. The team moved us for the last night, but still, not what was expected. The mattress in our room 55 was very lumpy and you could feel the springs. The value for money was about 10-20% off. The only sold small cans of water by the sea and pool. Ridiculous.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Watts • couple • gb
9
A lovely place to relax
Pros:

The quietness and calm within the hotel, breakfast, very friendly staff

Cons:

Nowhere to hang the hand towels near the sinks
The digitally operated light switches - really inconvenient
The intense morning sunshine on the small patio outside the room (58) - a shade across the small roof would have been very welcome
And lastly, obviously it was available but maybe water should be on the breakfast table or served automatically with orange juice ?

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Ioana • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Alain • couple • ca
10
Séjour a la mer
Pros:

La tranquillité et la beauté des lieux

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Dr. khaled • family_with_children • de
6
Nicht besonders
Pros:

Garten Anlage und essen

Cons:

Zimmer zu dunkel / strand nicht schön war teilweise schmutzig

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Nadine • couple • ch
9
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Mostafa • couple • ae
10
Really really good
Pros:

The property was really good. The food was actually unbelievably good. I usually don’t eat in the hotels for dinner as I like to explore but I seriously recommend spending 1 full day here. Grab breakfast, go for a massage, sit by the water & order drinks and lunch to your table, go place tennis after, have dinner in your room (steak was amazing).

I promise it will be your favourite day of your trip.

Cons:

Make sure to close your doors because some mosquitos can fly into your room

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee