Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

This gorgeous hotel proved a wonderful place to stay for some Autumn sunshine. It’s styled like a village along a slight hill from the main building to the sea. All about are pretty gardens dotted with artwork and sculptures. Quite a maze and fun to explore. The situation is private and tranquil yet within walking distance of the city and we found the hotel stylish and sophisticated. We loved it. Many of the lovely bungalows and suites are built right on the waterfront with a wide walkway around the seafront with jetties for sunbathing and swimming. Our superior garden view bungalow, bathroom and terrace was spotlessly clean and well-equipped. For us the minimalist room styling totally fitted the relaxed boho/arty vibe of the whole hotel. Five star housekeeping service! We had breakfast and dinner in the Bacchus restaurant and they were absolutely excellent. Lots of flavoursome traditional dishes with plenty of choice - all elegantly presented and buffet kept very tidy. The waiting staff throughout the hotel were really attentive, friendly and considerate. Bars were great with exciting Cretan wine selection. A beautiful large pool with lots of sunbeds/beanbags. Two small beach areas and excellent sea swimming options with lovely clear water and a blue flag. We liked the jetties dotted here and there with ladders for quieter sunbathing options as there were quite a lot of young children on the site. Low key and appropriate entertainment on a couple of evenings - we enjoyed Loopia very much. Enjoyable yoga sessions too - though disappointingly indoors. We also used the complimentary blue bikes for local trips.

This was our second visit and we are so pleased we returned. At first we didn’t have the sea view we were promised but the issue was dealt with promptly and we were delighted with the view from our new room. The staff were all very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was of high quality and there was a good selection to choose from. We opted for half-board because we enjoy eating at the many nearby restaurants. The hotel grounds are extensive and beautifully maintained. There were plenty of waterfront beach beds available. We spent ages just looking at the wonderful view. The crystal clear sea was still pleasantly warm in early October. Although the hotel was fully booked on some days during our visit, it never felt busy. We spent a wonderful relaxing ten days and we were sorry to leave. Thank you to all the brilliant staff.

My husband stayed at the Minos Beach 55 years ago. It has now expanded but remains one of the best and most restful places that we have been to. We had a room in the main building with a lovely view from our terrace over the hotel grounds and out to sea. The setting is magical because it is in its own land being on a promontory with a kilometre of sea frontage. You can swim from the paved areas on the sea or in the hotel pool. The food was good, largely Greek or Cretan cuisine with plenty of variety. We tasted some excellent Cretan wines. Staff were charming and very helpful. The fine dining at the Bouillabaisse restaurant was a slight disappointment although the setting and service were good. Although busy, touristy Agios Nikoleos is nearby the sense of seclusion at the hotel and its atmosphere make it a very special place to stay.

Absolutely beautiful hotel in a tranquil spot yet within a few minutes walk of the town. The staff without exception were friendly,helpful and welcoming. The main buffet restaurant was well above expectations although it is worth visiting the others especially bouillabase where both the food and the view are outstanding. We will definitely be planning a return trip

This hotel was uniquely beautiful and in a great location. We were able to walk to see other surrounding areas which were so fun . The view from our room was fantastic and swimming on a private beach was spectacular. It was tranquil and service was exceptional. Food was absolutely amazing. We ate at the hotel several nights . The breakfast buffet is above and beyond what you would expect. Highly recommend staying here to see a special part of Crete .

It was our 2nd time at the Minos Beach Art Hotel. We love this place! It’s like a big beautiful garden on the seafront with modern bungalows and villas of different sizes. The weather in this last week of September was just incredible and the water was still warm. The whole staff is really nice, the food is great and the Greek wines are amazing. We’ll be back next September for sure.

We had Amalia and Eva, and they were both amazing. We came out feeling very relaxed, as well as being recommended treatments / other massage options without feeling like they were being pushed on us. I’d highly recommend going here if you were considering it.

This was our second trip to this hotel, and we will come again. My husband had been ill, so we needed a place to rest and recover. It was hard for my husband to get to the dining room, so we had our dinners delivered to the balcony of our room. The chefs went out of their way to give us the traditional Greek food that we wanted, and every single member of the staff went out of their way to make us feed special. While my husband mostly stayed in the room, I used the pool and swam in the sea. The grounds are gorgeous, and everything is so beautifully maintained. There's even a library! Nothing can top the experience of staying at this lovely resort. Thank you, Minos Beach, for giving us the vacation that we so badly needed.