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Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete

Akti Ilia Sotirchou, Agios Nikolaos, 72100, Greece. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Telegraph review:

“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.”

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Minos Beach Art Hotel, Crete. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Crete

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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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Recent guest reviews

5.0
Georgina

16 June 2024

So good you won’t want to leave!

Absolutely everything! Especially the design of the spaces d how it feels like a boutique property but is actually huge and has every amenity you could wish for. The multiple restaurants and beaches meant we hardly left the hotel in the 6 days we were there. Special shout out to the most incredible breakfast buffet and all of the staff who went above and beyond to make our stay simply perfect.

There was nothing not to like, we adored Minos Beach!

4.5
Thead

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.

4.5
Fred

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

5.0
אמה

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

5.0
Cheri

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!

4.0
David

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 !

5.0
Jz3110

17 May 2024

Exceptional

amazing breakfast, very friendly staff

nothing!

5.0
Frances

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.

4.5
Daniel

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.

5.0
Duke848

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.....

4.5
Nayla

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.

5.0
James

17 October 2023

Absolute paradise. A beautiful and tranquil piece of Crete.

It is absolutely paradise, the staff exceptional and the experience, breathtaking.

Nothing

5.0
Martin

16 October 2023

Wonderful 5 star experience

Sensational breakfast choice and quality

5.0
Andrei

15 October 2023

Best place I've been to yet!

everything is outstanding!

the gym is small and poorly equipped

5.0
Mary

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.

4.0
Olechka

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

4.5
Matthias

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

5.0
Sandra

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

5.0
Virginie

24 September 2023

Exceptional

Amazing location, staff, food and very accomodating !! thank you and will return

4.0
Alberta

18 September 2023

Very good

stay rooom view dinner

5.0
Kate

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.

4.0
Chanel

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.

5.0
Ahi86

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.

5.0
Jana

1 September 2023

5 nights felt like weeks! We had the best time

Everything was perfection!

Nothing

5.0
Alison

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

4.0
Nicholas

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.

5.0
Daniela

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 .

5.0
Dimitrios

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.

5.0
Maor

15 August 2023

Exceptional

This is unforgettable resort the stuff here are exceptional

5.0
Barry

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

5.0
Thiago

5 August 2023

Best hotel in Crete

Simply beautiful - everything was perfect

No complains at all

5.0
Hadeel

2 August 2023

A very good choice in Agios nikolaos

Hospitality.. design.. land scape.. service and location

Nothing

4.5
Simon

27 July 2023

Fabulous

the beach :)

The main restaurant could use celling fans for when seated outside in hot summer.

5.0
Johana

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.

5.0
Marie-anne

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.

5.0
Lorein

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.

5.0
Sally

10 July 2023

beautiful hotel that you don’t want to leave

beautifully designed. very peaceful

5.0
Thiago

9 July 2023

Exceptional

The hotel facilities are amazing, particularly the private beach

The A/C system in the room could be better

5.0
Emily

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

5.0
Kai

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 :)

5.0
Mehmet

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.

5.0
Bruno

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

5.0
Karsten

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

5.0
Olivia

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

5.0
Avinuam

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

4.5
Tristan

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

5.0
Andrew

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!

5.0
Felix

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)

4.5
Karen

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.

5.0
Hana

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
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