“Set in an out-of-this-world location right on the Cretan seafront. A collection of understated luxury rooms and bungalows are elegantly decorated with simple white walls and minimalist artworks. Excellent Mediterranean dishes are served up in the restaurants. Ideal for totally relaxing.”
“Set in an out-of-this-world location right on the Cretan seafront. A collection of understated luxury rooms and bungalows are elegantly decorated with simple white walls and minimalist artworks. Excellent Mediterranean dishes are served up in the restaurants. Ideal for totally relaxing.”
Hotel Review
Stay at the Minos Beach for the best of several worlds. You may not feel inclined to wander beyond the lush gardens, dotted with a quirky collection of contemporary artworks, or go further than the semi-private coves and beaches – or even to leave your dazzling whitewashed cottage. Four restaurants mean there’s plenty of choice for meals, but for those inclined to explore further, the brighter lights of lively Aghios Nikolaos are within easy walking distance. Good for a family holiday, with space for tots to play and enough activities to keep active teens happy too.
Written by Robin Gauldie
Recommended For
- Honeymoons
- A haven of tranquility with private villas with mountian and sea views, spoiling massages and haute cuisine overlooking the bay
- Beach Life
- Set directly on the crystal clear waters, indulge in diving, sailing, fishing or simply basking on the stunning beaches
- Hotel boats for hire
- Venture out in the hotel's motorboat around the bay or day cruises to Spinalonga and Mochlos
- Artworks
- A wealth of fine art and sculptures are scattered through the property
- Other Activities
- Get involved in one of the hotel's environmental activities, such as landscape photography contests and bike rides
- Hotel Entertainment
- Spend a long evening listening to the waves lap and feasting on La Bouillabaisse's haute cuisine
- Watersports
- The watersports center offers dinghy sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, donut and banana rides
- Sights nearby
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
- Restaurant
- Bacchus, overlooking the pool (and with distant sea views), has a set menu which changes every day
- Pet friendly
- Pets stay for free upon request
- Designer
- Gourmet
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Sit-out Terrace
- Full of character
- House party feel
- Opulent
- 5* Luxury
- Spa
- On the beach
- Sea Views
- Boutique
- Chic
- Gym
- Child friendly
- On an island
- Wellbeing
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Views
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Bacchus, overlooking the pool (and with distant sea views), has a set menu which changes every day
- Bar
- There is a lovely bar on site but venture out and explore the bars in nearby Anghios Nikolaos
- Pet friendly
- Pets stay for free upon request
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Massage
- Sauna/Steam
- Outdoor dining
- Shops
- Parking
- Wifi
- Library
- Bicycle hire
- Billiard/pool table
- Sit-out Terrace
- Spa
- Swimming Pool
- Garden
- Gym
- Child friendly
- Room service
- Business Centre
- Suites
- Private villas
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Air conditioning
- Views
Activities
- Hotel boats for hire
- Venture out in the hotel's motorboat around the bay or day cruises to Spinalonga and Mochlos
- Other Activities
- Get involved in one of the hotel's environmental activities, such as landscape photography contests and bike rides
- Hotel Entertainment
- Spend a long evening listening to the waves lap and feasting on La Bouillabaisse's haute cuisine
- Watersports
- The watersports center offers dinghy sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing, donut and banana rides
- Sights nearby
- Visit the Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos
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Why do people love staying in your hotel? Because it’s a small and stylish hotel full of authentic experiences and pure luxury. Villas with private pools and the Anaea Wellness by Aegeo Spas with fitness room. What is there to do in the area? The hotel is located about 1km from Agios Nikolaos city center, where there are restaurants, bars and shopping area. Plus many things to see http://www.minosbeach.com/crete-discover/the-unseen-crete/ What kind of breakfast do you offer? American style buffet breakfast Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We have 4 restaurants; La Bouillabaisse and Terpsis offering Mediterranean cuisine with traditional Cretan flavours: the perfect romantic setting looking over the bay. Dionysus, Ibiscus and Pure Lounge bars for cocktails and coffees. Which are your most popular room types, and why? We have almost 10 room types, so it is difficult to say, however the most popular are the waterfront bungalows and the superior waterfront bungalows which are situated on the water's edge. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ? We do not have many facilities for children, the hotel is more infant friendly than children friendly. The hotel provides baby chairs, baby cots (these fit in the superior room types and villas). A children’s menu is available on request. There are plenty of watersports, we also have a playroom (table tennis, billiards). What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? If you are an art lover, do not miss to visit Minos Beach art hotel, the hotel has an outdoor sculpture gallery boasting over 45 pieces that will delight even the most critical art enthusiast here you can experience the inner Cretan hospitality.
Other Reviews
Minos Beach Art Hotel
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.
Originally published by The Telegraph (view article)
