The Minos Palace is located in the resort of Agios Nikolaos, with breathtaking views of Mirabello Bay, and resting on a fully organized shingle beach on the island paradise of Crete. Less than 2 km from the centre of cosmopolitan Agios Nikolaos, this superb 5 Star hotel is perfect for couples and families with 148 spacious guestrooms boasting a host of amenities. Guests to the Minos Palace can discover marvellous beaches and sleepy villages along with a wide array of shops, restaurants, traditional tavernas and 'ouzerias' and attractions in nearby Agios Nikolaos town. Heraklion International Airport is a 65 km from the hotel.

Local Tips: Famous attractions include the archaeological sites at Knossos, Phaistos, Gortys. However, many other places, such as the Venetian castle in Rethymno, the Samaria Gorge and many other minor gorges (Agia Irini, Aradena, etc), are also of interest.

Room Facilities

The Minos Palace offers 148 units which consists of 97 sea view rooms, 14 suites sea view, 23 suites sharing swimming pool and 5 suites with private swimming pool plus 9 garden bungalows offering spectacular views of the Mirabello Bay. All rooms are spacious, offering a mix of lavish home-comforts with modern facilities and extend out onto tastefully fully furnished balcony or terrace area. Standard rooms come fitted with two twin beds and one sofa bed, bath/shower, WC, hairdryer, bathrobes & slippers, bathroom scale, bath amenities, central air condition (May-Sept), telephone, safe deposit box, Satellite TV, Mini bar, beach towels, bottle of wine on arrival, and furnished balcony with sea view.

Property Facilities

Food, drink and entertainment: Half Board accommodation with a main buffet restaurant for breakfast and dinner offering vegetarian and diabetic choices on request, an a la carte Tavern by the beach, the the gourmet restaurant Perfect Blue. The hotel organises weekly Cretan evenings (May- Sep) with extra charge, and there are children’s meals available, along with highchairs and baby cots. There is a friendly lobby bar, live piano music and entertainment in the evening, and waiter service at the pool. Smart dress (not formal) is always required for dinner in all restaurants (no short trousers for men).

Sports, games and activities: Main swimming pool with seawater, large sun terraces furnished with sun beds and parasols, children’s paddling pool, private beach, parasols, sun beds and beach towels around the pool and the beach, two hard surface tennis courts free of charge upon availability, table tennis, Gym and Sauna free of charge, Massage & Beauty Therapies with charge, children’s outdoor playground, TV room, and games room with Billiards. A Variety of water sports including scuba diving (with charge) yacht & sailing cruises, taxi boat to Aghios Nikolaos, banana ride, water ski, ski lessons, pedalo, canoe, wave runner jet ski, u-tube, tubes ride, etc.

Additional: 24-hour reception, currency exchange, Internet corner with charge, hairdresser by appointment with charge, Boutique, Mini Market, babysitting service on request with charge, conference room up to 200 persons, laundry and ironing service, car rental, parking area. Honeymooners receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, fruit & flowers upon arrival. Honeymoon turndown service. Wedding package upon request.