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
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!
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
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.