Minos Palace Resort

Mist

Minos Palace is one of the most beautiful resort locations I will ever visit. Their gardens, private beach pathways and pool areas are all very thoughtfully designed and really put one in a restful mood. The tennis courts at the hotel are ok, some deep cracks in the surface near the baseline but still playable. The provided rackets were also a little flimsy, especially with the very poor quality grips. This should be fixable with a few € spent on some over-grips. The restaurant offers an excellent breakfast and dinner buffet service, showing off the best of Greek cuisine in addition to many other flavours. The waiting staff were always friendly and attentive, providing a great service throughout our stay. To note: the indoor pool and spa areas are all extras one must pay for. This was a slight annoyance for me, especially given that the outdoor pool was cold as stone and the weather occasionally made swimming in the ocean challenging. However, I understand the appeal of an exclusive indoor pool spa experience. Overall it’s a lovely hotel with an A* restaurant and top tier staff, some of the amenities feel a little imperfect but it is made up for by the excellent sculpting of the environment.

Imane B

Just returned from a week stay at this hotel and left my heart there 🌀🤍 Beautiful space, atmosphere and friendly staff who upgraded our room as our initial one was small. just to clarify, we weren’t aware this is on the Eastern side of Crete, Agios Nikolaos is at least 4 hrs from Chania, to which we were planning to visit - but decided to just bask in this beauty instead for a relaxed break. The hotel has private access to a sand beach as well to rocky sides. The food is exceptional, The pool is beautiful and the Spa refreshing. I miss the shampoo and lotions used in rooms, I wish they sold them too! Although this hotel is Adults only, Minos Beach, just a 10 minute walk from it, and owned by the same owner is kids friendly! And has 50+ artworks installed across the property. We discovered this when we went for dinner at Bouillabaisse restaurant and it turned out it was in Minos Beach. We asked them if we could have our breakfast there the next morning and they happily welcomed us and let us swim on their beach as well (it was so gorgeous). The only down side was that i was craving friend calamari on the beach but it was never on any beach bar menu. Their buffet food is exceptional and better than the bar orders in my opinion. Highly recommend if you’re looking to zone out and relax.

Yaheli Ne'emani

I visited the resort in August At my request, the resort was kind enough to accommodate an early check-in. However, due to a flight delay, I was held up, and everything was still handled calmly and seamlessly. I was welcomed warmly, quickly, and professionally. I mentioned to the receptionist that I was celebrating my birthday during my stay, and I was absolutely delighted to receive a surprise birthday cake and a bottle of champagne. It was such a thoughtful and lovely gesture that made my stay feel even more special. The stay was truly restorative for both body and soul. I had no need to leave the hotel at all. Everything was of an exceptional standard — elegant, beautifully designed, and indulgent: the comfortable and thoughtfully designed room; the facilities, including a spacious and fully equipped gym, an advanced spa, a stunning and impeccably clean pool, and a beautiful lobby with inviting seating areas; the room service and housekeeping; the rich and generous breakfast; the activities offered to guests (I took part in an excellent yoga class); the magnificent, beautifully maintained gardens; the breathtaking views; the small, perfectly designed beach; and the comfortable sun loungers scattered throughout the resort, each one feeling like the perfect private escape. The beach bar service was also wonderful, with drinks and refreshments delivered directly to the sun loungers, no matter where I was, with everything easily ordered through their website. And finally, the resort’s excellent restaurants deserve a special mention. I was particularly impressed by the warm and exceptional service, especially at “Mom,” where Dimitra and Dimitris hosted me so wonderfully. I also had the pleasure of dining at “Amar,” where I enjoyed dreamlike evenings and a beautiful tasting menu under the full moon. I am already looking forward to coming back!

Lewis Jones

We stayed for a week towards the end of September. While you can’t fault the hotel itself, the architecture and grounds are very beautiful, and the staff were pleasant and helpful — we came away feeling that the hotel was not quite worth the price we paid. Hotel beach area was very nice and the towel staff were particularly very helpful. The walk into the main town takes a good 30 minutes and isn’t particularly ideal at night, due to the narrow pavements. Taxis can, however, be easily arranged through the hotel and were reasonably priced. The events schedule during our stay was very limited. We went to see one live performance in the restaurant, but unfortunately it finished earlier than the advertised finishing time, so we missed it. The breakfast buffet was extensive and offered plenty of choice, but it remained the same throughout our week-long stay, so a little more variety would have been appreciated. The spa treatments we experienced were very nice, although they were also quite expensive. On checkout, we were given access to a room for showering, which was appreciated. However, we were rushed out despite not having been informed beforehand that there was a time limit. This left us feeling somewhat hurried on our final day. Overall, it is a beautiful hotel with pleasant staff and lovely grounds, but unfortunately, for the price we paid, we did not feel it offered enough to make us want to return. If we visit the area again, we would probably choose to try a different hotel.

Laura Cleary

A superb choice for a peaceful trip to recharge in beautiful surroundings. There is so much to recommend Minos Palace: the design of the hotel is clearly intended to maximize privacy and space for all guests. The onsite restaurants are excellent - thoughtful choices with wellness baked in but not compromising on choice or taste. The seafood and fish was especially excellent. Beautifully appointed rooms and a superb pool, private beach, gym and spa. Most of all though, the staff could not have done a better job of ensuring we had the most restful and enjoyable time possible - the beach bar, restaurants, reception and housekeeping teams were all so thoughtful, professional and warm in their interactions with us - they truly took the experience from good to excellent. I hope the management team are aware of the talent they have on hand!