Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete
Expert reviews
“From Katia Roka’s striking Ariadne’s Thread near the glass-walled reception, to the works of some of Greece’s best contemporary artists studding the grounds, this hip haven fronting the wide mirrored curve of Mirabello Bay offers a big slice of Greek culture – with lashings of creature comforts.”
“Privacy, luxury and tranquillity are taken very seriously in this sprawling resort in a superb waterfront location just north of town. Gardens dotted with conversation-sparking art lead to white-cube bungalows and villas kitted out in comfy but minimalist style.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Family friendly
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
All you need to know
Located on the gorgeous Greek island of Crete, the Minos Beach Art Hotel is a luxurious boutique hotel offering its guests a unique and memorable experience. This hotel is beautiful and welcoming with its modern, yet traditional Greek architectural design.
The hotel’s rooms are all elegantly decorated with modern décor, and feature a host of amenities, such as a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock, and a mini-bar. They each also come with a private balcony that offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
The hotel’s onsite restaurant serves fresh, locally sourced ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also relax in the hotel’s pool and spa, or take advantage of the many activities available in the area, including kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, and mountain biking.
The hotel also offers a range of amenities, such as room service, laundry, dry cleaning, and concierge service. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and always willing to help guests with queries or requests.
The Minos Beach Art Hotel is a perfect choice for guests looking for a luxurious, yet relaxed stay on the beautiful island of Crete. Its modern style, amenities, and range of activities and services make it the perfect destination for anyone searching for a truly unique and memorable experience.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
12 June 2024
Fabulous
Superb location with a nice room, a lovely private beach (i.e. shared only by guests of the hotel). And you can get drinks / food delivered to your seat by the beach. Overall lovely stay and very relaxing.
A bit on the pricy side.
11 June 2024
Loved our stay and will return - some minor points
- Great location (2 private beaches and a 10 minute walk into town) - Very friendly staff (special mention to Alexandros at the main bar who is very attentive/remembers 5* details) - Breakfast selection is very good - We stayed in a sea view bungalow which was very modern and great for us.
- Paying for water on the beach/lunch isn’t in line with 5* hotels (€3.50 for a small carton) and cocktails are mostly ice in small glasses. - Restaurant menus could be improved as not the easiest to follow and pricing pretty high. Most restaurants in town are of similar quality and 1/3 of the cost (The taverna night at the hotel is very good however) - Gym is an afterthought as others have mentioned
4 June 2024
Loved it!
We had an amazing trip! The hotel was beautiful! We will definitely be back!
There was not enough place to hang our towels in the bathroom
30 May 2024
couldn’t have asked for a better more beautiful hotel/grounds.
gorgeous property- loved being right on the water. villa was comfortable for family of 5. location right next to gym and dining area
nothing!
18 May 2024
Mostly very good
The staff . Friendliest ever and took amazing care of me and aged parents as we dealt with Covid and heart problems . Beautiful location Beautiful gardens Nice villas
The food was far too salty and already added to many dishes !
17 May 2024
Exceptional
amazing breakfast, very friendly staff
nothing!
16 May 2024
The best hotel I have ever stayed in!
Absolutely fantastic breakfast. Amazing thought to minor details. Staff very kind to both young and old or anybody needing any help. The staff are very well trained. Lots of local food and wine. Very little waste and thoughts concerning the environment. Wonderful place.
Shame that the pool was too cold to swim in but can understand that it is not worth heating for the few weeks that are needed.
31 December 2023
Very good 5 star option
Everything is very nice and the personnel very attentive.
Restaurant food is quite bad for a 5 star hotel.
6 November 2023
Thank you to the complete team and staff that were there.
We loved everything........ actually we still do. The stay was just perfect....
Nothing comes to my mind.....
27 October 2023
Fabulous beachfront design hotel
Beautifully designed, it never feels like being in a large hotel. The bungalows are scattered across the garden up to the seafront. A lot of places to stay by the beach or the pool, but as always the best spots are to be taken early on! We had booked a bungalow with sea view and got an upgrade with a private pool. The room was very comfortable. The food is delicious, starting with breakfast that has a nice mix of Cretan and continental food, to dinner where we ate all 4 evening at Adeste restaurant: quiet and village-like feel.
The beds were maybe a bit too soft to our liking. A few more hooks would be handy to hang towels and clothes.
17 October 2023
Absolute paradise. A beautiful and tranquil piece of Crete.
It is absolutely paradise, the staff exceptional and the experience, breathtaking.
Nothing
16 October 2023
Wonderful 5 star experience
Sensational breakfast choice and quality
15 October 2023
Best place I've been to yet!
everything is outstanding!
the gym is small and poorly equipped
8 October 2023
The resort is very special, and made us feel that way too.
The hotel was a tranquil retreat in gorgeous seaside setting. We felt pampered! The food was delicious, the staff welcoming, and the accommodations were superb.
The gym was an afterthought when designing the resort. But the pool was gorgeous, the beach outstanding, and it was easy to walk to town for exercise.
4 October 2023
Very frendly personal, beautiful natural design, clear sea, nice cocktails, good a la carte restaurant
Big nice green territory, Long Beach, almost all rooms realized like bungalows
A lot of old couples, but personal said it depend of season
1 October 2023
Amazing and relaxing stay
Superb location with direct beach access. It has 2 small sand beach parts and the rest is rock. We loved it! Breakfast was amazing, rooms in very good shape, facilities excellent, to put it simple: you can just stay in the hotel area the whole day and won’t miss anything.
Nothing to be honest, a bit pricey
27 September 2023
A wonderful experience
Excellent welcome& continuing care.Named staff member as contact was a bonus Wonderful facilities and amazing beautiful grounds
A rail in the shower& non slip surface or mat would be helpful. Please check access step ladders to pool and to sea. They are not easy for older/ unfit people. A rubber grip surface on the rungs would be good and some ladders are too high to reach from the sea
24 September 2023
Exceptional
Amazing location, staff, food and very accomodating !! thank you and will return
18 September 2023
Very good
stay rooom view dinner
16 September 2023
A fabulous hotel, definitely recommend it.
Fabulous location and wonderfully friendly staff. The best breakfast I have had in a hotel, ever! The grounds of the hotel are absolutely beautiful and the views across the bay are stunning.
Our bed was a little hard, but I do have a bad back and the staff tried to help by putting a topper on the bed. Our sea view bungalow was a little smaller than I’d envisaged, all very lovely but the dressing area was a little cramped.
13 September 2023
Relaxing, romantic, and tranquil!
Almost everything! Especially the staff. Location. Outstanding breakfast. Comfortable beds. Amazing loungers and good food. Very clean room. Loved that we never needed to leave the resort as there are 3 restaurants and great service.
Needs better differentiation on reserved beach loungers. Would be nice for the beach and pool bars to have the same menu. Almost 4€ for 50cl of water at the beach or pool is really too much for.
11 September 2023
much needed vacation
Probably the best beach we went to was the hotels private beach. Great recommendations by staff for restaurants, olive oil making, car rentals, and they were helpful/sympathetic when the airline lost our luggage. Nice breakfast
Not the hotels fault as it is online but we have a 4 year old and the pool has nowhere he could stand. They did let us go to their sister property which had 3 pools and was much more for families to use their pool which was great.
1 September 2023
5 nights felt like weeks! We had the best time
Everything was perfection!
Nothing
1 September 2023
Amazing as always 4 th time back
I Love everything about this property and it’s location and staff are wonderful
The chairs in the outside porches of the bungalows or outside rooms are uncomfortable to sit at for an evening . And some of the sun beds on platoons need changing now as they are quite weathered and stuffing coming out ect for 5 stars . Wouldn’t expect this
22 August 2023
Lovely hotel, fantastic location and food. Need to rethink device when busy in august
Lovely place. Our second stay. We particularly enjoyed the Fantastic food with a nice local touch, the beach and this year: the musical entertainment.
Poor maintenance around the pool and beach. Lack of towel, lack of beach towel and lack of tidy during the day when guest have left their sun beds. Bar service during the day was abismal.
21 August 2023
Highly recommend for a relaxing experience
The hotel is like a big garden near the beach with bungalows spread around . it is beautiful and well maintained. Spotless clean despite the huge area . The staff is extraordinary. Always with a smile and ready to help or please .
19 August 2023
I can not to go back.
Minos Beach Art Hotel in Crete offers an exquisite beachfront experience. With stylish rooms and a tranquil ambiance, it's a retreat for relaxation. Indulge in a sumptuous breakfast buffet, enhancing the stay's luxury.
15 August 2023
Exceptional
This is unforgettable resort the stuff here are exceptional
9 August 2023
Comfortable, clean and great staff.
Room location, size and amenities were all great. Room service, bed makeup and turndown was exceptional. Dinner our first night was delicious.
Nothiing
5 August 2023
Best hotel in Crete
Simply beautiful - everything was perfect
No complains at all
2 August 2023
A very good choice in Agios nikolaos
Hospitality.. design.. land scape.. service and location
Nothing
27 July 2023
Fabulous
the beach :)
The main restaurant could use celling fans for when seated outside in hot summer.
21 July 2023
Hidden gem in Crete, probably the best hotel I’ve ever been to. Highly recommend.
Stay was absolutely perfect, we enjoyed everything. Access to the sea is absolutely mind blowing, perfect breakfasts, garden in the hotel was fabulous, everyone was super nice.
The town Agios Nikolas is not prettiest but it offers good variety of restaurants.
18 July 2023
Absolute must stay hotel! Everything was amazing. Will definitely be coming back!
Everything!!! Amazing space. Beautifully designed.
Our bungalow was alittle small but it wasn’t a big issue.
12 July 2023
perfect.
literally everything! The beaches are amazing, the food is delicious, the staff are the kindest -- it's the best hotel i've ever stayed in.
everything was exceptional. We have nothing bad to say about it.
10 July 2023
beautiful hotel that you don’t want to leave
beautifully designed. very peaceful
9 July 2023
Exceptional
The hotel facilities are amazing, particularly the private beach
The A/C system in the room could be better
8 July 2023
3 bedroom Villa is amazing - we had such a great family stay
We had such an amazing stay! The location is so beautiful. The 3 bedroom Villa was amazing - so spacious and beautiful. The outdoor area is amazing and such a nice place to sit and relax as a family. Breakfast was amazing!! The staff were great! We loved the restaurants and the walk into town
7 July 2023
One of the best hotels on Crete, very nice staff, great for swimming :)
It‘s like a perfect location for a wonderful vacation :)
5 July 2023
Marvelous stay
We enjoyed our stay very much. The hotel is a design marvel, with a minimalist Art Deco style blended with Aegean influences. The hotel features numerous modern art pieces and is also a botanical marvel, showcasing plants from various regions of the world. There are multiple restaurants, and we had the opportunity to dine in all of them— the food was amazing! The hotel boasts a spacious shoreline, which is impressive considering its size, ensuring that there are always spots available for guests to enjoy. Highly recommended!
We liked it all.
3 July 2023
Superb experience
Amazing setting, superb breakfast and modern, clean common areas. The beaches with views are a big plus and the staff is keen on providing a personalized experience - they managed to make our 10-year anniversary very special!
The rooms could be uplifted in terms of decoration to match the rest of the hotel, but it’s a tiny detail
24 June 2023
Wonderful relaxing time
Wonderful location, installations and beach facilities.
Bungalow was a bit small for a five star category (no desk/chair in the room). Bed a bit soft for my preferences
23 June 2023
Dreamy vacation in Minos Beach Art Hotel
The whole property is amazing, it feels like paradise. The hotel design is beautiful, nature at the heart of the experience. All these trees, plants and flowers create a unique atmosphere. And of course the sea view is just spectacular. I also loved all the food options, the kindness of the staff, their flexibility. Besides, the food is so tasty and colorful, i was never disappointed.
Nothing. It was perfect
22 June 2023
Amazing experience with amazing Minos
Everything was clean and tide. The staff were kind and friendly . The resort is beautiful new and modern!
All was perfect
22 June 2023
Spectacular hotel, just don't stay in the main bulding rooms!
Service was great. Breakfast was excellent. Beach and view was spectacular. Dining options were good. Rooms (bungalows) were really well designed and bed was super comfy!
Menus of dining spots could have been a bit more different and diverse. Main hotel room (which we moved from) was dated and poor for the cost
28 October 2022
10 out of 10 will be back!!!
The whole experience was fantastic. We luckily got upgraded which was incredible and from there it was amazing. Breakfasts were excellent, and the local restaurant on site was spectacular with the live music and the proximity to the centre of town and other restaurants! 10 out of 10 will be back.
Can't fault a single thing!
24 October 2022
Unique hotel with a perfect mix of luxury, relaxing, privacy, nature and facilities
Amazing hotel with two private beaches towards the Mirabello Bay. It’s possible to snorkel directly from there in front of the hotel!! The bay is calm and perfect for swimming. The hotel as a 25 meter pool (also nice for swimming). The views from the hotel restaurants were amazing and the area just beautiful. Every 10 meters there was a possibility to relax on sunbeds directly at the water side in a very private way (even though it is a large hotel with many people). The area is very big around the hotel so that people would spread out. The diving centre attached to it was superb with possibilities to dive, rent a boat to snorkel (just for yourself) and much more. The food was delicious and can be served to the sunbeds with the hotel's own app (beer at the beach etc).
It is a bit pricey to eat / drink at the hotel but there are many restaurants around (which are even a bit better and cheaper). The wellness center is a bit too small (only one tiny sauna). However, you will not need it at all so I does not matter much (maybe only when it rains on a rare occasion)
3 October 2022
Excellent stay would go back!
The bungalow was as described with an idyllic setting. The staff were extremely courteous and friendly. A perfect place to stay for a luxurious, relaxing holiday.
Although the bungalow and sunbeds were superb the distance from the main hotel was a little far.
2 October 2022
That resort is really beautiful placed. All is exceptional accommodation, food, wellness and sea side.
At the pool next to the apartment were two tamarisks. From them was a mess everywhere the whole day - on the table, seats, deck chairs, towels etc.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Family rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Chapel/shrine
- - Packed lunches
- - Car hire
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- - Shared lounge/TV area
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna
- - Fitness centre
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Skiing
- - Games room
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Windsurfing (additional charge)
- - Canoeing (additional charge)
- - Hiking (additional charge)
- - Cycling
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Private beach area
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Tennis equipment (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Back massage
- - Neck massage
- - Foot massage
- - Couples massage
- - Head massage
- - Hand massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture
- - Cooking class
- - Live music/performance (additional charge)
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - BBQ facilities (additional charge)
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
- - Outdoor fireplace
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
- - Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Ski
- - Ski school (additional charge)
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Salt-water pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
16 June 2024
So good you won’t want to leave!