Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

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Luxury
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5.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Serene luxury by the Aegean Sea

Understated sophistication meets breathtaking Aegean Sea views, creating a serene and luxurious atmosphere. Enjoy modern amenities, excellent breakfast, and superb service in this tranquil adults-only retreat.

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is €265
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov

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Zen Beachfront Bungalow

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Zen Sea View Suite with Private Garden

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

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

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

Zen Double room

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

Zen Sea View Room

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

Zen Sea View Suite

  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

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

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Infinity Blue Room

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

Sunset Sea View Room

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

Infinity Blue Suite

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

Sunrise Sea View Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Agios Nikolaos, Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only is on a private beach. Abduction of Europa and Alykes of Elounda are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mirabello and Ammoúdi. Snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Agios Nikolaos travel guide
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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

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis)
    59 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

  • Luxury hotel by the sea
  • A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only. With a private beach, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body treatment or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as scuba diving, ecotours and waterskiing. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free bike hire, 2 indoor tennis courts and express check-out
    • Express check-in, beach umbrellas and tour/ticket information
    • Concierge services, a vegetable garden and coffee/tea in reception
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 148 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Recycling, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education). For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only on 31 Oct 2026 start from €265, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Mirabello, Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. Kitroplateía and Port of Agios Nikolaos are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Words can not describe how incredibly amazing this stay is. We celebrated a mini-moon just after getting married and we’re looking for tranquility and quite luxury and this resort exceeded all our expectations. Staff was top notch, food was amazing(especially AMAR restaurant) and the Nao Spa was one of the best massages we’ve each had. Also huge plus is the private beach with its natural like cabanas and sub-beds. Definitely will be coming back on our next trip !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room with beautiful view. Private beach was wonderful to have. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very beautiful and modern hotel with a fantastic private beach area, a very calm and relaxing place, loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect holiday to relax! The hotel and scenery are beautiful. Excellent staff and service, food and dining options very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Outstanding hotel staff are very attentive everything was truly seamless
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very beautiful location and surroundings. Very nice little beach. Staff were all great. Outside gym could have been upgraded
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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 !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

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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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

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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!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

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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
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay

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Checked in late and had a quick overview. Great to have a plate of food and bottle of champagne on arrival. Breakfast was good although inconsistent with table allocation. Suite excellent and very clean. Beach and pool again excellent. Disappointing not to be recognised as a retuning guest. Biggest disappointment was Amar restaurant. Limited menu and food quality this year. Not one good morning from reception team. Seems to have lost its personal approach. Left last year feeling very special. Very different this time. Won’t be back which is a shame.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it. We were delighted to be upgraded to a sea-view bungalow, which was absolutely amazing. The room was spacious, beautifully presented, and the view was simply breathtaking. The staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always happy to help, making our stay even more enjoyable. The food was excellent throughout our visit, with plenty of delicious options to choose from. Overall, everything exceeded our expectations. The only minor downsides were that the beach area was quite small and there wasn’t any evening entertainment at the hotel. However, these were only small points and did not take away from what was an exceptional holiday. We would definitely return and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing stay with outstanding service and beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a special location and curated experience. Everything about it was beautiful and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Hotel itself is fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026