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Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

5.0 star property
Adults-only beachfront hotel with outdoor pool

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Sunrise Sea View Room | View from room
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Infinity Blue Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Infinity Blue Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Infinity Blue Suite with Sharing Pool | View from room
Minos Palace hotel & suites – Adults Only sits by the sea. Guests enjoy an international breakfast buffet, beachside cocktails, and serenity at Ananea Wellness spa. The property offers free bicycle rentals, two indoor tennis courts, and high-speed WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Spa
Beach

On the beach

This hotel is located on the waterfront and has a private beach. Take advantage of the beach loungers, beach umbrellas, and beach towels at the sandy beach. Beachfront dining offers a charming setting for a memorable meal at the restaurant. Treat yourself to a refreshing cocktail at the beach bar. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your visit is water skiing. Popular nearby activities to consider include snorkeling and windsurfing.

Beach
Beach
What guests liked about the beach

The private beach area was secluded, beautiful, and offered stunning views and a relaxing atmosphere.

Room options

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Bungalow Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Bungalow Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Infinity Blue Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Infinity Blue Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Zen Double room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Zen Double room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunrise Sea View Room | View from room

Sunrise Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Island Suite Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Island Suite Sea View

Highlights

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

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Infinity Blue Suite with Sharing Pool | View from room

Infinity Blue Suite with Sharing Pool

Highlights

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

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Infinity Blue Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Euphoria Suite with Private Pool | View from room

Euphoria 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
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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F zeen Suite Sea View | View from room

F zeen Suite Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Waterfall Suite with Private Pool | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Waterfall Suite with Private Pool

Highlights

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

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Zen Sea View Room | View from room

Zen Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunset Sea View Room | View from room

Sunset Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lake Voulismeni - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Elounda Windmills - 13 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Voulisma Beach - 14 min drive - 8.7 miles

Getting around

  • Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Καρνάγιο - Πίτα του Ρήγα - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knossos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arismari - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Zygos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Λασιθιώτικος Φούρνος - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

Luxury eco-certified hotel by the sea
A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only. With a private beach, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, or a facial at Ananea Wellness, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours, water skiing, and scuba diving. In addition to a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free bicycle rentals, 2 indoor tennis courts, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a vegetable garden, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 148 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amalthea Restaurant
  • Kulinarium Inblu Tavern

Things to do

  • 2 indoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle storage
  • Ecotours
  • Farming classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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
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

We should mention

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
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only located?

Nestled on the beach, this Agios Nikolaos hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. Kitroplateía and Lake Voulismeni are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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