Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

Property class: 5 and above
Agios Nikolaos beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and water skiing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and Ayurvedic treatments. Amalthea Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$231 nightly
The current price is $267 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

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View all photos for Zen Beachfront Bungalow

A bedroom with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a balcony with a view of the ocean.

Zen Beachfront Bungalow

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Zen Sea View Suite with Private Garden

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of palm trees and a body of water.

Zen Sea View Suite with Private Garden

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sunset Suite with Private Pool

A person floating in a clear pool with a wooden deck and lounge area above.

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Zen Double room

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a bedside table with a book.

Zen Double room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Zen Sea View Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the sea.

Zen Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Zen Sea View Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a basket, and a seating area with a sofa and a chair.

Zen Sea View Suite

  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

A poolside area with a view of the sea, a lounge chair, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a wooden deck.

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 410 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

A modern pool area with a seating area and a water feature.

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 656 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Infinity Blue Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a decorative wall piece.

Infinity Blue Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sunset Sea View Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains, and a small round table with a chair.

Sunset Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Infinity Blue Suite

A modern living room with a sofa, a round table, and a view of the ocean.

Infinity Blue Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Sunrise Sea View Room

A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the sunset over the ocean.

Sunrise Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 310 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ag. Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72 100

What's nearby

  • Mirabello - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ammoúdi - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Voulisma Beach - 18 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 59 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καρνάγιο - Πίτα του Ρήγα - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪ARC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Λασιθιώτικος Φούρνος - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ammoudi cafe club resto sand - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zygos Urban Garden - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

  • Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and water skiing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and Ayurvedic treatments. Amalthea Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

Hotel size

    • 148 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 19

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurants at this property offer excellent food, a wide selection, and top-class cuisine with delicious dishes inspired by local and international flavors. (26 reviews)
  • The hotel's private beach area is serene, secluded, and offers stunning views, with comfortable loungers and a dreamlike atmosphere. (22 reviews)
  • The breakfast buffet offered a wide selection of delicious, healthy, and flavorful options. (14 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean room with beautiful view. Private beach was wonderful to have. Breakfast was delicious
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is located in an absolutely beautiful place, with stunning surroundings and breathtaking views. The entire property is exceptionally well maintained, and it is clear that attention has been paid to every detail. Complimentary yoga sessions were perfect. The breakfasts were delicious, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to relax, unwind, and truly enjoy a peaceful getaway.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful and modern hotel with a fantastic private beach area, a very calm and relaxing place, loved it!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect holiday to relax! The hotel and scenery are beautiful. Excellent staff and service, food and dining options very good.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent splurge location for a couple. We stayed for 3 nights at the end of our trip and loved it. The service is great, breakfast is excellent with amazing views. Its a good location to get out and explore the area. I do recommend eating dinner elsewhere and I will review the Mom restaurant in another google review.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel staff are very attentive everything was truly seamless
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful location and surroundings. Very nice little beach. Staff were all great. Outside gym could have been upgraded
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10/10 Exceptional

A Cretan Delight

Minos Palace was simply excellent from the moment we checked-in thru to our departure. The rooms are immaculate, the restaurant areas amongst the best we’ve been to, the quality of cooking at the restaurants is world class. It’s an absolute gem.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The closest you'll get to heaven on Earth. Stellar property with a gorgeous pool, a secluded and private beach surrounded by loungers and plants and two amazing restaurants. The staff is as nice as it gets, the food is very wellness-focused and local, and the rooms are superb. I cannot wait to come back !
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience. Very nice hotel, nature and see around. Fantastic views, nice cozy beach. Good food in main restaurant. Limited availability of beach chairs due to location specifics.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel with great staff, very well maintained, good food. It's a great hotel for a relaxing time at the superb beach or at the pool, but also some nice hiking routes are easily reachable via rental car. Only negative point was the bar with a quite limited and unflexible offering.
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10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is unique - it has a position on a hill overlooking on all sides the sea and the gardens are beautifully kept. There is space to wander around a beautiful beach and though you know you are there with other people a space and tranquility too. The restaurant near the bar is wonderfully overseen and you are treated with real friendliness.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is such an amazing hotel. It’s modern, clean, the breakfast is excellent, the staff are so helpful and friendly. It’s an easy walk into the town if you are able, otherwise it’s a very quick taxi ride. I have stayed at other five star hotels in Greece and this one definitely earned its five stars. We stayed in a sunrise room and it had all the mod cons that you would need. The bed was so comfortable, the shower was excellent. I really liked the fact that it had air conditioning and a fan in the ceiling in the bedroom so you could regulate the temperature to your liking. I would highly recommend this hotel!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Minos Palace is a gorgeous property with wonderful staff and top notch service. The hotel was able to arrange a taxi for us from and to the airport. Upon arrival, we were upgraded to a larger room with a nicer sea view, received a very warm welcome with a welcome drink and tour of the hotel. The food is excellent, every staff member is very friendly and attentive, and the amenities were fantastic - spa, restaurant, lounge area with live music & DJ, pool, beach, and wellness activities like yoga and sound baths. It's also a short walk to the town. I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation in a beautiful setting, and would easily stay here again. Thank you to the team at Minos Palace!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Great stay

The hotel is wonderful. Good food and beautiful views. Check in however is painful. They sit you down, make you fill out this whole thing on an iPad and the nice lady was trying to get us to go eat before going to the room. It was 21:30 after a long travel day and I just wanted to wash my face and take my shoes off. It would be ideal if you just hand over your passport and card, and have them fill out the info and hand you a key card. The balconies could use a bed or ottomans to put your feet up.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Stay at Minos Palace Hotel

I recently enjoyed a fantastic stay at Minos Palace Hotel and want to extend my gratitude to the staff for making my visit unforgettable. The serene atmosphere allowed me to truly relax, and the tasteful renovation added a fresh, authentic touch. The main pool offers breathtaking sea views, and the rooms with private pools are charming and comfortable. A special thanks to the reception team, especially Marianna, for their exceptional kindness and support. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of options, and the hotel offers many beautiful spots with stunning views. The beach and lush surroundings surpassed my expectations, creating a perfect setting for relaxation. I am eager to return to this incredible place. Thank you again to everyone at Minos palace Hotel!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Our stay at this hotel was fantastic, the property was spotless, architecture gorgeous, environment serene. It felt like a spa stay; the spa itself was nice though maybe not worth it for just the drop-in pools (the ‘sauna’ especially). It was walking, albeit a good 30-40 min, distance to town which was filled with cute cafes, shopping and fantastic dinner spots. The water was pristine, loungers comfy, beach bar perfect. Only thing I’ll say is that it lacked a personal touch.. we actually got engaged there on our first morning and then extended our stay an additional night, sharing the news with the desk staff when we did, he complimented my ring but that was that. Of course I wasn’t expecting free comps or any fireworks but you’d think they’d send a congratulatory drink or a piece of cake or just something to celebrate this occasion. It felt quite removed, didn’t matter though we were just elated!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I and my daughter have been to this hotel 3 times. This time the rooms had been upgraded and it was even better. The view from the Zen room was fabulous and the general vibe is understated, sophisticated and relaxing. Its not a fun party place - although the staff are fun and always friendly. Its a beautiful place - fabulous natural surroundings and I will return next year. The only issue was with guests in family groups blocking sunbeds which mean that even if you get up early all the beds have towells on and nobody shows up until after breakfast finishes at 1030. There are notices out to say dont do this but there is not any real consequence for those that do. still this was not on every day and didnt really spoil our trip.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

room for improvement but great facility

Hotel has a nice facility but the employees seem not to be treated very good thats why you see the same person almost 24hrs without energy Breakfast ha a variety but nothing really tastes very good nothing suberp therefore we were not impressed also coffee must be much better Waiters in the main restaurant do not understand or note down the orders and they seem here also exhausted unfortunately, thats why you dont feel comfortable to make orders (it was not even high season a we went in May!) Gym is the poorest equipped i have ever seen and we are now talking about a 5 star sea residence very disappointing. Tennis was for free which is a plus General restaurant prices crazy expensive - i would say i ate in Mykonos cheaper than in this hotel also drinks are incredible high. Facility is beautiful and the garden was spectacular Also the beach are with the almost private beds on the seaside was special and unique
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a special location and curated experience. Everything about it was beautiful and enjoyable.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A truly amazing resort in an exquisite private location - this adults only hotel is the place of dreams! Superb kind service, gorgeous decor, excellent facilities!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property and wonderful service.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Modern design on a beautiful point. 270 degrees of ocean views. The hotel was full, but the layout offered us a lot of personal space and privacy. The staff were wonderful. For me & every tourists nightmare - I lost my passport on the plane. The concierge, Mariana, knew how stressful this was and was on the phone to the airline, the airport, and the police for us right away. She found it for me. Just incredible. Thank you, and thanks to the airport staff and police for being well prepared for these events.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and relaxing hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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