Ameen Q
We had an amazing stay at Minos Palace Resort for our 10-year anniversary. The hotel is beautiful, peaceful, and perfectly run. Even when it is at capacity, it never feels crowded, and the whole experience still feels personal and truly 5-star.
What really makes the hotel special is the attention to detail and the warmth of the staff. From the personal greetings to the thoughtful consideration shown to my pregnant wife, everything felt genuine and carefully done. Even small details, like the online hotel portal automatically appearing in German for us, showed how much thought the hotel puts into the guest experience.
The food was also really excellent. Breakfast and dinner at Mom restaurant were both very high quality, and we genuinely enjoyed the food throughout the stay. A special thank you to Mr. Patsakis and his whole team, and also to Sofia at check-in, Leonidas at the seafood restaurant, Popi, Ritsa and Sofia at Mom restaurant, and Sofia from housekeeping. Everyone was kind, professional, and made us feel very welcome.
The gardening/landscaping team deserves a special mention too - the hotel grounds are beautiful and immaculately maintained despite the sheer size of it.
We really loved our stay and would happily come back. A beautiful hotel with excellent food and an exceptional team.
Jean Azar
If I could give Minos Palace 7 stars out of 5, I would.
This is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. The architecture is outstanding, and whoever designed this place has exceptional taste. Everywhere you walk, you discover another peaceful corner surrounded by nature. There are so many beautiful spots to relax that you could stay here for a long time without ever getting bored.
The views are breathtaking, it looks like your are on an island, the atmosphere is incredibly peaceful, the food is excellent, and the service is outstanding. The wellness and health center is fantastic. The spa team is professional, welcoming, and genuinely caring. The yoga teacher offers wonderful classes, and the sports instructor,Giannis, is highly professional.
If I had one suggestion, it would be about the gym. The equipment is excellent, but in such an exceptional location, a large window overlooking the sea or nature would make the experience even more special and perfectly aligned with the spirit of the hotel.
Overall, an unforgettable stay. This is a place where you can truly disconnect, recharge, and reconnect with yourself. I would return without hesitation and highly recommend Minos Palace to anyone looking for beauty, tranquility, wellness, and exceptional hospitality.
Huw Jones
Minos Palace is one of those places where everything just works. There’s a real attention to detail it’s clear this is a place that’s run exceptionally well.
Breakfast is excellent: fresh, healthy, and thoughtfully prepared. The gym is very well equipped (just missing a mirror), and there’s a great daily mix of yoga and activities. The pool area is spacious and relaxing, and the beach and beach restaurant are both fantastic.
Housekeeping deserves a special mention. It’s genuinely outstanding. every time we returned to the room, it had been completely refreshed: bed made, fresh water, new robes, everything immaculate.
The only real drawback was the evening dining setup. Serving both à la carte and buffet in the same space felt a bit disjointed. We waited around 40 minutes for our à la carte dishes while nearby tables using the buffet were up and down multiple times, which took away from the experience.
Overall though, Minos Palace is a beautifully run hotel with a calm, refined atmosphere - we would love to return.
JWM
We have been lucky to enjoy many 5 STAR resorts. We are hard pressed to remember a better overall experience than Minos Palace in Agios Nikolaos. The staff care SO much and made us feel like family. Over the past 30+ years, we have spent over 4 months exploring Greece. This is hands down the best location and views we have ever experienced in Greece. Think about that. We highly recommend MP as the ultimate luxury destination.
We also strongly recommend dining in either the Mom or Amar restaurants. World class cuisine, delivered with world class service by Katerina and her team.
We would be remiss if we did not give a shout out to the Operations Manager Aggeliki (easy to spell, hard to pronounce haha). Aggeliki will do anything to make your holiday exceed expectations.
Finally, thank you to Kevin (reception) and Margerita (pool bar) for making our holiday SO special each and every day.
John Mattice, Vancouver, Canada
B. Mc
This was my second stay at Minos Palace, and somehow it was even better than the first. It’s such a special hotel and I honestly can’t recommend it enough.
I came with a small group of friends, then ended up extending my stay for a few extra days because I just wasn’t ready to leave. It’s that good!
Everything about this place is fantastic – the staff, the sea, the rooms, and the peaceful atmosphere. It really is the perfect place to switch off and relax.
A huge thank you to everyone who made our stay so memorable - Katerina at the beach bar, Katerina the F&B Manager, Pavlos at reception, and the brilliant, cheeky waiter in the à la carte restaurant (I’m so sorry I’ve forgotten your name!). And to everyone else who looked after us so well and whose names I have forgotten.
The rooms are all beautiful, spacious and incredibly comfortable. We were also lucky enough to be upgraded halfway through our stay to an infinity pool room - incredible!
I’ll definitely be back for a third visit.
