Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

5.0 star property
Agios Nikolaos beachfront hotel with spa and outdoor pool

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Perched by the sea, Minos Palace hotel & suites – Adults Only offers a tranquil retreat. Indulge in an international breakfast buffet, unwind with a beachside cocktail or relax at Ananea Wellness spa. With free bicycle rentals, two indoor tennis courts and high-speed WiFi access throughout your stay is sure to be unforgettable.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Why we love this property

Sandy beach getaway
Beach bliss awaits at this waterfront hotel. The private beach offers loungers, umbrellas, and towels. Try water skiing or explore nearby snorkeling.
Waterfront spa sanctuary
A full-service spa offers Ayurvedic treatments, body scrubs, and facials at this waterfront hotel. The sauna, steam room, and garden create a blissful retreat.
Beachfront luxury gallery
Artistic creations adorn this luxury waterfront hotel with a private beach. The stunning garden provides an idyllic backdrop for ocean views.

Room options

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Zen Beachfront Bungalow

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Zen Sea View Suite with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Suite with Private Pool

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Zen Double room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Zen Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Zen Sea View Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Infinity Lagoon Suite with Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 61 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Infinity Blue Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sunset Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Infinity Blue Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sunrise Sea View Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Ag. Nikolaos, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72 100

What's nearby

  • Ammoúdi - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Lake Voulismeni - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Kitroplateía - 7 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 52 min drive
  • Sitia (JSH) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καρνάγιο - Πίτα του Ρήγα - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knossos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪To Mesogeiako - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bacchus - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, beachside drinks, and sun loungers, plus you'll have access to onsite scuba diving and water skiing. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages, body wraps, and Ayurvedic treatments. Amalthea Restaurant, one of 2 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a sauna are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 148 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 19
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 19
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Private dining
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Tennis
  • Farming classes
  • Ecotours
  • Scuba diving
  • Water skiing
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bicycle parking
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ananea Wellness. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including Ayurvedic.

Dining

Amalthea Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Kulinarium Inblu Tavern - This beachfront restaurant serves lunch only.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. This tax is adjusted seasonally and might not apply year round. Other exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 November - 31 March, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 April - 31 October, EUR 15.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number 1021657

Also known as

Minos Palace
Minos Palace hotel Adults Agios Nikolaos
Sensimar Minos Palace Agios Nikolaos
Sensimar Minos Palace Hotel
Sensimar Minos Palace Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Hotel Minos Palace
Minos Palace Hotel Crete
Sensimar Minos Palace Crete/Agios Nikolaos
Minos Palace hotel Adults
Minos Palace Adults Agios Nikolaos
Minos Palace Adults
Sensimar Minos Palace Adults Only

Frequently asked questions

Does Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like water skiing, cycling, and scuba diving and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only also has a private beach, a sauna, and a steam room, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring beachfront dining and international cuisine.

Does Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony.

What's the area around Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only like?

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only is located a short 18-minute walk from Ammoúdi.

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Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • The private beach area was secluded, beautiful, and offered stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent splurge location for a couple. We stayed for 3 nights at the end of our trip and loved it. The service is great, breakfast is excellent with amazing views. Its a good location to get out and explore the area. I do recommend eating dinner elsewhere and I will review the Mom restaurant in another google review.
Dean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

unique view, quiet and relaxing atmosphere, very nice staff and the most beautiful property
Sebastian, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A Cretan Delight

Minos Palace was simply excellent from the moment we checked-in thru to our departure. The rooms are immaculate, the restaurant areas amongst the best we’ve been to, the quality of cooking at the restaurants is world class. It’s an absolute gem.
rhys, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible hotel, lovely cliff side sun beds and excellent staff
Rebecka, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect holiday to relax! The hotel and scenery are beautiful. Excellent staff and service, food and dining options very good.
Ash, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful and modern hotel with a fantastic private beach area, a very calm and relaxing place, loved it!
Maggie, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel staff are very attentive everything was truly seamless
Emma, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing staff!!! Everything just perfect! Really great!
dirk, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The closest you'll get to heaven on Earth. Stellar property with a gorgeous pool, a secluded and private beach surrounded by loungers and plants and two amazing restaurants. The staff is as nice as it gets, the food is very wellness-focused and local, and the rooms are superb. I cannot wait to come back !
Adrien, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful quiet hotel
Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel with amazing staff
Allison, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great destination for couples
Ela, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice Hotel with great Staff
PETER, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique and quite resort to spend convenient holidays on high standards.
Sigal, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One of my very favorite hotels I’ve stayed at in my life. So much so that I have now stayed three different times!
Sara, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is absolutely beautiful. Everything was perfect.
Renee, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Goid quality resort with plenty of space and high quality amenities. Beach restaurant has excellent food and service
John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For couples

Amazing place!! Amazing food and the best view!!
Karin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent experience. Very nice hotel, nature and see around. Fantastic views, nice cozy beach. Good food in main restaurant. Limited availability of beach chairs due to location specifics.
Dmytro, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel with great staff, very well maintained, good food. It's a great hotel for a relaxing time at the superb beach or at the pool, but also some nice hiking routes are easily reachable via rental car. Only negative point was the bar with a quite limited and unflexible offering.
David, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the best hotel we stayed at in Greece. Best at everything. Nothing else needs to be said really.
Redwan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is unique - it has a position on a hill overlooking on all sides the sea and the gardens are beautifully kept. There is space to wander around a beautiful beach and though you know you are there with other people a space and tranquility too. The restaurant near the bar is wonderfully overseen and you are treated with real friendliness.
Mary, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We travel a lot and this hotel was a stand out. We will be back next year. Everything was first rate.
ROBERT, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Minos Palace is a true gem in Crete. Its adults-only policy ensures a serene atmosphere while its location provides breathtaking Aegean Sea views. The marriage of traditional Greek charm with modern elegance is stunning. With attentive staff and superb service, a stay here is a top-tier, unforgettable experience—a must-visit for tranquillity and luxury.
SEAN, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is excellent we stayed in the upper deck infinity rooms which were quiet and comfortable. An issue with the air conditioning was quickly sorted out. The staff are friendly and helpful food is excellent. The beach area and taverna are pleasant with stunning views. I will definitely return to this hotel.
Janet, 10-night trip