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Modern hotel restaurant with leather chairs and sea view through large windows.
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Covered gym area with modern equipment and sunlight, ideal for hotel guests.
Modern gym with exercise machines and yoga mats, well-lit and spacious.
Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows for natural light.
Modern wellness area with wooden benches and illuminated salt stone wall.
Modern, cozy hotel area with large windows and comfortable chairs.
Modern hotel room with large bed, grey bedspread, and minimalist decoration.
Balcony with table and two chairs overlooking hotel grounds and sea.
Modern hotel room with view of terrace and calm sea at sunset.
Modern hotel room with TV, desk, and view of a porch with seating area.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wardrobe wall, and soft lighting.
Modern bathroom with white vessel sink, freestanding bathtub, and large mirror.
Cozy hotel room with large bed, soft lighting, and stylish wall decor.
Cozy hotel lounge with brown sofa, rug, and modern warm-toned wall lights.
Balcony with rattan chairs and tables overlooking the sea and coastline under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room entrance with open closet and sea view.
Modern living room with beige sofa, round wall decor, and two small tables.
Modern bathroom with round mirrors, sinks, and minimalist design.
Griechenland ∙ Kreta ∙ Agios Nikolaos

Minos Palace Resort *****
Tour operator category

HER638
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The luxurious 5-star Minos Palace resort is an adults-only property, bookable for guests aged 18 and over. The resort is situated on a private rocky peninsula and offers breathtaking views over Mirabello Bay. The center of Agios Nikolaos can be reached in approx. 1.5 km. Heraklion Airport is approx. 60 km away. Various shopping and entertainment venues are within walking distance. A bus stop is located 500 m from the hotel.
Aerial view of a hotel complex on a coast with adjacent sea and mountains in the background.

Facilities

Modern round seating areas with sun shades on a beach promenade at sunset.
Modern hotel restaurant with leather chairs and sea view through large windows.
Renovated in 2025/2026, this exclusive resort features 150 rooms, bungalows, and suites offering panoramic sea views. All rooms are decorated in natural tones, designed in a minimalist, modern style, and equipped with contemporary amenities.
The hotel's facilities include a 24-hour reception, two restaurants, and three bars. An infinity pool can be found by the sea. Sun loungers and parasols can be used free of charge at the pool as well as at the bathing bay. Wi-Fi is included throughout the property.

Accommodation

Zen Double Room

The Zen double rooms, in a modern-minimalist design, are located in the main building and are equipped with a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and a minibar (D).
Available with a sea view upon request (DM).

Modern hotel room with large bed, grey bedspread, and minimalist decoration.
Balcony with table and two chairs overlooking hotel grounds and sea.
Modern hotel room with view of terrace and calm sea at sunset.
Modern hotel room with TV, desk, and view of a porch with seating area.
Modern bedroom with large bed, wardrobe wall, and soft lighting.
Modern bathroom with white vessel sink, freestanding bathtub, and large mirror.

Sunrise Sea View Double Room

The Sunrise double rooms feature a king-size bed and a balcony, with all other amenities the same as the Zen double rooms. These rooms have a sea view and a view of the sunrise (DAM).
Optionally also bookable as a Sunset Sea View double room with a view of the sunset (DDD).
Alternatively, bookable with an unobstructed infinity sea view in the front row (DMA).

Zen Beachfront Bungalow

With the same amenities as the double rooms, the beachfront bungalows are situated in the middle of well-kept gardens, directly above the beach, offering plenty of privacy and first-class views (B2M).

Cozy hotel room with large bed, soft lighting, and stylish wall decor.
Cozy hotel lounge with brown sofa, rug, and modern warm-toned wall lights.
Balcony with rattan chairs and tables overlooking the sea and coastline under a blue sky.
Modern hotel room entrance with open closet and sea view.
Modern living room with beige sofa, round wall decor, and two small tables.
Modern bathroom with round mirrors, sinks, and minimalist design.

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

The spacious suite with a private pool, sea view, and sun loungers features a walk-in shower/WC, hairdryer, air conditioning, safe, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, walk-in closet, and a terrace (SP2).
The private pool is not supervised by a lifeguard. We ask for cautious behavior and special attention when using this area.

Meals

Breakfast/Half board

Rich breakfast buffet (7:00–10:30 a.m. in the main restaurant).
Continental, small early-bird breakfast (upon request).
If half board is booked, dinner buffet (7:00–9:30 p.m. in the main restaurant).
Drinks are not included with dinner.
Vegetarian dishes and meals for special dietary needs are available upon request.
The dress code in all restaurants is "Smart Casual".

Sports included

Fitness area, cycling, tennis court, yoga group sessions, Pilates group sessions, functional training group sessions.
Modern gym with treadmill, weights, and mirrors in a hotel.
Covered gym area with modern equipment and sunlight, ideal for hotel guests.
Modern gym with exercise machines and yoga mats, well-lit and spacious.

Sports for a fee

Water sports, private yoga or Pilates sessions, or personal training are available for a fee.

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with lounge chairs and large windows for natural light.
Modern wellness area with wooden benches and illuminated salt stone wall.
Modern, cozy hotel area with large windows and comfortable chairs.
The following spa and wellness treatments are offered at the Nao Longevity Hub for a fee:
Cryotherapy, vibroacoustic therapy, diagnostics, guided breathing exercises, massages, Ayurveda, body treatments, and meditation.
Relaxation areas.

Entertainment

Live music and evening entertainment.

Hotel service

Beach towel rental (free of charge)
Complimentary parking
Laundry service (for a fee)

Credit card

The hotel accepts Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.

Note

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Adults-only resort – bookable from 18 years of age.
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Accessible rooms are available on request (Zen double room).
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Pets up to 5 kg are allowed in the bungalows on request.
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Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.

Sustainability

With our "Travel with a Future" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include, among others, standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA). Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet corresponding criteria and have been verified as part of independent certification procedures. This product line offers our guests additional orientation when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at Schauinsland-Reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • Green Key (valid until 30.06.2027)

Note

Hotel contact:
Minos Palace Resort
Tel.: 0030 28410 23801
E-mail: info-palace@bluegr.com

Destination information - Climate Resilience Fee

For stays from January 1, 2018, the Greek government levies a climate resilience fee, which must be paid by the guest on site, comparable to a tourist tax.
The amount depends on the type/category of the accommodation and has been scaled from 0.50 Euro to 15 Euro per day and room as of January 1, 2025.
For stays in the high season (April 1 to October 31):
1–2 star property: 2 Euro
3 star property: 5 Euro
4 star property: 10 Euro
5 star property: 15 Euro
For stays in the low season (November 1 to March 31):
1–2 star property: 0.50 Euro
3 star property: 1.50 Euro
4 star property: 3 Euro
5 star property: 4 Euro

Tour operator category

5 Suns *****

Country category

5 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 17:24