Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Modern, well-equipped hotel
Spacious, comfortable rooms (some upgrades with private pool)
Attentive and caring staff
Amazing location
Excellent hotel restaurant / delicious restaurant meal
Comfortable, relaxing atmosphere and evening music
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (bedding, indoor/outdoor jacuzzi, spa not clean)
All-inclusive food quality inconsistent and not always replenished
All-inclusive service ends at 9 PM; limited late-night food
Drinks sometimes not included with dinner
Minibar initially not working
Air conditioning sometimes not cold enough

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Several reviews note cleanliness problems (dirty bedding, indoor/outdoor jacuzzi not clean, spa not maintained), lowering this score.
Service
10
Multiple comments praise attentive, caring staff and good service; a staff member promptly replaced a faulty minibar.
Location
10
Location is described as 'amazing' in reviews, so this is rated highly.
Room Quality
9.8
Rooms described as modern, spacious and comfortable; some guests received upgrades (private pool), though minor issues (AC sometimes not cold enough) were reported.
Amenities
9.1
Hotel is modern and well equipped with strong amenities (private pool upgrade, attractive facilities), but spa/jacuzzi cleanliness concerns lower this slightly.
Value for Money
8
Perceived value is reduced by all-inclusive limitations (drinks not included at dinners, extra charges) and late-night food availability issues.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Mixed feedback: the hotel restaurant is praised and one restaurant experience was excellent, but all-inclusive bar food quality and replenishment were criticized and availability ended early.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is very positive across many reviews ('everything perfect', 'wonderful stay'), despite some targeted issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-10-26 20:05

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Private Pools and Jacuzzis

Indulge in the ultimate comfort at KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa with a choice of Classic Rooms, Suites, and exclusive bungalows featuring private pools and outdoor Jacuzzis. Each accommodation is designed for a lavish stay amidst the vibrant gardens.

Authentic Cretan Hospitality and Services

Experience the true essence of Cretan Philoxenia with a wide range of facilities and services offered at the resort. Immerse yourself in the warm hospitality and rich culture of Crete while enjoying top-notch amenities and personalized attention.

Breathtaking Sea Views and Serene Surroundings

Relish unobstructed sea views and tranquil surroundings at this charming 5-star hotel in Hersonissos. Perched on a verdant hillside, KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa provides a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing getaway.

Book now to elevate your stay at KING MINOS RETREAT Resort & Spa and create unforgettable memories in the heart of Crete.

Important information:

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

9.1
Based on 290 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.8
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 10
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Tigran • family_with_children • at
10
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Danique • couple • nl
6
Fijne vakantie, maar geen geweldige service
Pros:

Dat het nieuw is en mooi en de barman die gul was

Cons:

Er was geen sprake van een service die je normaliter krijgt bij en mag verwachten van een 5 sterren resort.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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XIAOTIAN • family_with_children • cn
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Kris • family_with_children • de
9
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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XIAOTIAN • family_with_children • cn
10
Very nice stay in Crete
Pros:

We love this place so much. It is a beautiful delicately-designed building cluster. You may reach the beach by 5min walk. People spend almost entire day relaxed at the beach with a book and a beach mat.

The food is fantastic, with plenty of fish, seafood and meat. There is always 1 or 2 new food, found in the dinner and classic Greek desserts offered. The half-board overall is a nice experience of us.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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MONJED • family_with_children • il
10
Pros:

Everything

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Liene • family_with_children • lv
10
Excellent stay
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Aneta • couple • pl
9
Cons:

Śniadania i kolacje były w cenie ale nie napoje do kolacji

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
Ákos • couple • hu
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect, we loved the place.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Dialliha • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L’hôtel est moderne, très joli et parfaitement équipé. Les chambres sont spacieuses et confortables. Nous avons également eu la chance de bénéficier d’un surclassement avec piscine privée.

Le restaurant de l’hôtel est excellent et propose une grande variété de plats.

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour !

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Quentin • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel magnifique, bien équipé. Personnel à l'écoute et bienveillant.

Cons:

La propreté peut être améliorée avec notamment une literie plus propre.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • il
9
היה לנו נפלא
Pros:

מיקום מדהים , שרות נפלא , אוכל מצויין .
חדרים טובים . חבל רק שהג׳קוזי בחוץ הצבע יורד מימנו לא נקי ולצערי לא היה נעים .

Cons:

הג׳קובי בחדר לא היה נקי , הספא היה לא ראוי לכזה מלון לא הרגשנו צורך ללכת אליו .

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Regina • couple • ru
8
Pros:

Unfortunately, I wouldn’t give this hotel 5 stars.

There were quite a few things that disappointed us during our stay. First, the minibar in our room wasn’t working, so someone had to come and replace it with a new one.

The biggest disappointment was the all-inclusive food at the bar. Unfortunately, the quality was not very good, and when certain food ran out, it was not replaced. For example, when we came to the bar around 2–3 PM, there was very little left to eat, and some of the food, including the cabbage salad, no longer looked fresh. There were also very hard pastries that were difficult to eat.

Since we paid for an all-inclusive package, I would expect fresh and decent food to be available throughout the day. Not everyone is sitting at the bar from 10 AM waiting for fresh food to be brought out. If you come at 2 or 3 PM, there should still be proper food available.

Another major issue for us was that the all-inclusive food ended at 9 PM. After that, there was nothing to eat except peanuts at the bar. So, if we were hungry around 11 PM, there was literally nothing available for us to eat unless we paid extra for other options. This was very disappointing. In other all-inclusive hotels we have stayed at, there was always something available to eat 24/7, even if it was just a small snack or a late-night food option.

The other food options at the bar cost extra, which also made the all-inclusive package feel less worthwhile.

On the positive side, we had a very good experience at one of the hotel’s restaurants that was included in our package. The food there was delicious, and we really enjoyed the experience. We also really liked the music in the evening around the bar area. It created a nice atmosphere and was definitely one of the things we enjoyed during our stay.

The air conditioning in the room worked, but sometimes it wasn’t cold enough at night and we found ourselves feeling too warm while sleeping.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Inès • solo_traveller • fr
9
Top rien à dire un séjour super reposant et agréable
Pros:

Super confortable et agréable

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • fr
9
Séjour reposant
Pros:

2eme fois dans ce hôtel. J’ai passé un très bon séjour l’accueil a été excellent, le personnel très agréable et attentionné. L’emplacement est idéal tout est accessible à pied le bus et les taxis

Cons:

Seul petit bémol les repas : petit déjeuner déjeuner et dîner était un peu répétitif et manquaient de variété sauf pour les desserts qui étaient excellents

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Aïssé • couple • fr
10
C’est parfait rien à dire, idéale pour les couples. Très bonne localisation aussi
Pros:

Tout était parfait que ce soit l’accueil, leur compréhension et leur politesse tout le temps qu’on croisait un employé on avait le droit à un sourir ou à une salutation

Cons:

J’ai tout aimé

2025-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Diangana • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. L’accueil et le personnel ont été remarquables : attentifs, souriants et très arrangeants — ils ont accepté de nous changer de chambre rapidement et nous ont préparé un repas après notre arrivée tardive, ce qui nous a beaucoup touchés. La chambre était propre, bien équipée et calme. Le petit-déjeuner/les repas étaient savoureux et servis avec soin. Je recommande cet hôtel sans hésiter pour un séjour sans stress.

2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • be
9
2025-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Adam • family_with_children • pl
10
2025-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • gb
10
Amazing well run clean hotel near to the beach with great food and pool area
Pros:

Hotel was amazing very well run. Food was brilliant lots of quality choice and always different. The staff were lovely and the pool area was great always lots of lovely beds and peaceful . Near to beach. Facial in the spa was lovely

Cons:

Probably needed another bar area for the amount of people The pool bar was always busy and hard to get seated sometimes

2025-10-14 • via Nuitee