Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with calming spa services
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Nature Superior Bungalow with Private Garden
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9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

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    Pet-friendly
  • Bar
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  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Room service
    Room service

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Seafront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Seafront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 75 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 King Beds

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
3 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 100 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Bed

Waterfront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bungalow, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Seaview Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Waterfront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Bungalow, Beachfront

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Nature Superior Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Nature Superior Bungalow with Private Garden

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Seaview Room - Main Building

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 80 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 2 King Beds

Nature Suite - Main Building

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Annex Waterfront Bungalow

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2

Seaview Suite - Main Building

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • 55 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos, Crete Island, 72100

What's nearby

  • Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Voulismeni - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Port of Agios Nikolaos - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Elounda Windmills - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Voulisma Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Heraklion (HER-Nikos Kazantzakis) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bolero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Καρναγιο - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ammoudi Cafe Club Resto Sand - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gioma Meze - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Arc - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Luxury eco-certified hotel by the sea
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar and a poolside bar at Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving. Indulge in a body wrap, a body treatment and a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Mediterranean cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as rowing/canoeing, fishing and motor boating. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and express check-out
  • Express check-in, babysitting (surcharge) and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All 129 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.
The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Russian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia
  • Bacchus
  • La Bouillabaisse
  • Terpsis

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • 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 organised tours and activities
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • 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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 5 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 all year round. Other exemptions or reductions may 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 - 29 February, EUR 4.00 per accommodation, per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: From 1 March - 31 October, EUR 10.00 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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1040Κ015A0071800

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 500, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hotel Minos Beach
Minos Art
Minos Art Beach Hotel
Minos Art Hotel
Minos Beach
Minos Beach Art
Minos Beach Art Agios Nikolaos
Minos Beach Art Hotel
Minos Beach Art Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Minos Beach Hotel
Minos Beach Art Hotel Crete/Agios Nikolaos
Minos Beach Art Hotel Hotel Agios Nikolaos
Minos Beach Art Resort
Hotel Minos Beach Art

Frequently asked questions

Does Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include exercise/lap pools.

Is Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels pet-friendly?

Yes, Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 5 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels?

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

What time is check-out at Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels located?

Located in Agios Nikolaos, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Ammoúdi and Agios Nikolaos Archaeological Museum. Kitroplateía and Ámmos are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Minos Beach Art Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 201 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 201 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippa Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amrita

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most beautiful hotel I visited. Gorgeous rooms, great service, friendly staff, convenient for beach, tasty good quality food, beautiful design. This is the first hotel which was both family/ child friendly but also peaceful, calm and quiet. Cannot wait to return! Thank you for your outstanding hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alenoush

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire staff was AMAZING! Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. We had issues with our ferry being cancelled but the staff was extremely accommodating and helpful to make sure we were taken care of and had an extra night. I highly recommend this hotel. It’s close distance to the city with all the restaurants. We loved our stay and are happy to spend our honeymoon at Minos!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

JENNA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel grounds are beautifully designed and the staff were very friendly. The housekeeping was fantastic and very helpful. A few things to take into consideration when booking the Annex water front bungalows. The description for these bungalows does not accurately reflect the reality. They are very outdated and there is no privacy as it is separated from the hotel by an area of land that has a mobile trailer on it and what appeared to be someone' residence. The annex bungalows are right next to it and on the other side of them is the public beach. We were so disappointed with this accommodation that we asked to change our room right away. The manager was very helpful in accommodating us and switching us to another room. Unfortunately we didn’t get the waterfront that we originally booked however the garden view bungalow was much more updated and very nicely decorated so we were happy. Later that same night we came home to ants everywhere in the room despite not having any food or windows open. They gave us spray and we kept spraying the room for the rest of our stay as we did continue to see them although the amount did decrease. On our last night we found a baby scorpion in our room again this was a shock to us that this would happen in a hotel of this caliber. We understand sometimes these things happen but how these matters are dealt with by the hotel can go a long way and nothing was extended to us to compensate us for our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and great food.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning views, very good friendly service, relaxing atmosphère, good food
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatyana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I came here in July to celebrate birthdays and anniversary. Everything was amazing, starting from our amazing guest service people Maria and Katherina to location, views, food, service, beach, bungalows. We loved it so much. Thinking about next year already.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staffs were friendly and looked after us very well. The hotel was attached to a dive centre which was very convenient for us. The food in the hotel was good but we found the menu at the beach bar a little boring for my liking. The hotel was about a 20-25 minutes walk to the town. A place we will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanek

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice gardens and great to be able to swim in sea from directly from room loungers or shore loungers. Dive school / water sports really good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic staff, delicious food and absolutely stunning surroundings. Will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivo, Parkton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of those places one wishes to keep a secret. A place that’s beautiful day and night with a breathtaking view, open air sunset dinning and wonderful fresh food. Amazing breakfast buffet for every taste..The property is removed but at the same time located that the (fishing) village of Agios Nikolaos can be reached in walking distance. Best time MidMay to early June and mid-September to October before and after the turnover crowds arrive … and stay at least 10 days/2 weeks to allow 2 or 3 days for exploring the historical sights of Crete
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tarlochan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hotel. Great position with a large private beach/ coast. Fantastic views. 15 minute costal walk to Agios Nikolaos. Breakfast was exceptional with lots of options and first class service. The only area for improvement was the main building sea view room which was a little dated and in need of some modernisation to keep up with the rest of the hotel. The bungalows look great and I when I come back Id go for one of those instead…. Overall this hotel was brilliant. A true 5 star paradise to relax and de stress! Go for it…
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous location with lots of different places for people at the hotel to spread out and enjoy. Breakfast options were plentiful and a good quality. Rooms were kept clean and were very comfortable and spacious. Staff were always friendly and accommodating. The spa services were of very high quality. Towels and bedding were always promptly refreshed. We dined mostly for dinner at Le bouboulisse as we did not particularly enjoy the dinner food quality in bacchaus. Whilst the gym facilities were sufficient, the equipment could use modernising or being looked after as the treadmills are out of calibration. Also needed some wipes for the equipment after use. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel in a brilliant quiet spot yet still close to Ayios Nicholas as well as local restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wen, Mountain View

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful private beach sides and gorgeously designed villas
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Liverpool

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Beautiful location. Great restaurants. I will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023