Minos Palace Resort

Priscillia nkilolo

An unforgettable stay at Minos Palace Resort I had the privilege of staying at Minos Palace Resort for one week in November, and it was truly an exceptional experience, far beyond my expectations. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by a warm, professional, discreet, and genuinely attentive staff. The services provided are fully in line with the prestige of this establishment, with constant attention to detail and guest well-being. I also had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate my birthday during my stay, and I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the thoughtful gestures and special arrangements they made to ensure that this day was truly extraordinary. Everything was carefully planned so that I could fully enjoy the moment, and for that alone, I am deeply grateful. The environment is remarkable, peaceful, soothing, and ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. The rooms are simply outstanding, elegant, comfortable, and designed to create a true sense of calm and escape. I truly feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to thrive and unwind in this hotel for an entire week, in such a refined and serene setting. A heartfelt and sincere thank you to the entire Minos Palace Resort team. As soon as I have the opportunity, I will return with great pleasure. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a quiet, elegant, and restorative place, where every moment can be fully enjoyed.

Asher Flowers

First of all, I’m really sorry! I’ve been meaning to write this review for months. We visited Minos Palace Hotel, as our last holiday before becoming parents last October. It was beyond perfect. You’ll see from the images the views, the decor and the opportunities that make it. However, it really is the hotel team, I couldn’t think more highly of them. A special shoutout to Katarina, me and my partner fondly bring up her name. I look forward to us coming back. Thanks Asher

Dean Townsend

An excellent splurge for couples! We stayed here for three nights at the end of our trip and absolutely loved it. The service was outstanding, and the breakfast was delicious—made even better by the spectacular views. The location is perfect for getting out and exploring the surrounding area. A small caveat: I recommend having dinner elsewhere, as the on-site Mom restaurant didn’t offer great value. We paid twice as much here as at Peskesi in Heraklion (which I consider the best restaurant in Crete) for a similar meal. Overall, a wonderful place to stay, but look for dining options outside the hotel for dinner.

Mariam N

We truly loved the hotel itself - the design is minimal, and beautifully executed. The private beach is stunning, with crystal blue water and a lovely setting. Dinner was a real highlight, with an impressive food selection (and especially delicious desserts). Service at both the beach bar and the main bar also stood out - the girls there were friendly and helpful. Housekeeping was fantastic as well, with our room refreshed twice a day (!!) which we really appreciated. Also, we absolutely loved yoga sessions. That said, there are a few areas where the experience fell short of a true 5-star resort: - Outside of the bars mentioned, service felt… average. It wasn’t terrible, but it lacked the attentiveness and professionalism expected at this level. Waiters and reception often seemed disorganized, slow, and at times even a bit unfriendly. - The pricing in the hotel restaurants is excessive. For example, €18 for a chicken sandwich on the beach that looked worse than a gas station sandwich is unacceptable for a luxury property, in my opinion. - Breakfast was fine, but the selection was repetitive day after day. More variety, similar to what’s offered at dinner, would definitely improve the experience. - Charging for water at dinner feels weird, especially since water is complimentary at breakfast and dinner is part of the package. Charging for water during lunch could make sense to me since it isn’t included, but not dinner. - Finally, the air conditioning in the room was too weak and did not properly cool the space. Overall, the hotel has incredible potential, but a few details need improvement.

Mihali Alexandra

Very nice and clean hotel with wonderful garden and view. The hotel is well maintained, the view and the surroundings are beautiful, a silent place and the private beach is a plus. The only downside are that the service is a bit slow and you have to wake up in the morning to find a place to stay on the sunbeds. It is a 5 star hotel that worth to be visited.