Boutique in style, the Minos Beach Art Hotel has a minimalist boutique style and a focus on modern artwork that can be found dotted around the property in both the common areas and the landscaped garden.
There is a large heated swimming pool which is open during summer months, a gym and wellness area, and bars offering a space to sit and relax with a drink or snacks after a days sightseeing. Baccus restaurant served a buffet breakfast daily, and for evening meals you can choose from either the Mediterranean restaurant or Terpsis which focuses on Cretan cuisine.
On the private sandy beach area in front of the property you can find complementary sunloungers and parasols, and if you are feeling active, water sports can be booked locally including scuba diving. You can also find the lounge bar located on the beach which serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
OUR OPINION:
Minos Beach Art Hotel offers a plethora of dining options and facilities to make any stay here an enjoyable one. The location in a quiet area, yet within easy striking distance of Agios Nikolaos, makes it a great base to explore the eastern side of the island.
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Rooms
The 121 rooms are all of a good size and many have balconies overlooking the bay or gardens. Rooms are modern and stylish, using soft tones offset by pops of brightly patterned pieces. The majority of rooms are located in the main building, while others are bungalows that overlook the sea.
Location
Located right on the water’s edge at Mirabello Bay and around a 10-minute walk from the heart of Agios Nikolaos, Minos Beach Art Hotel offers a tranquil escape within easy reach of Agios Nikolaos.
Food and drink
- La Bouillabaisse Restaurant is the fine dining restaurant that’s open for dinner and located in an enviable location overlooking the water.
- Baccus Restaurant serves up a delicious breakfast each morning and also opens for dinners offering Greek cuisine and regional Cretan dishes.
- La Cave wine cellars are open in the evening and belong to La Bouillabaisse.
- Kafeneion “Adeste” offers an informal meze dining experience and periodically offers live Cretan music.
- Terpsis is open for lunch on the water's edge with a fine dining menu. There are also three bars to choose from.
Tour ideas in Crete
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Minos Beach Art Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.
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Palace of Knossos and wine tasting ![Palace of Knossos, near Heraklion]()
Palace of Knossos and wine tasting
Palace of Knossos and wine tasting
Take a privately guided tour of Crete鈥檚 Palace of Knossos, a Bronze-Age ruin that inspired the myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth. You鈥檒l see the oldest throne room in Europe, vibrant frescoes and a sophisticated water and drainage system.
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Spinalonga by private boat
Spinalonga by private boat
Spend a day in a private boat exploring the hidden coves and ruined buildings of Spinalonga, a tiny scrap of uninhabited land that once hosted a leper colony and 16th-century Venetian fort. Then, slip into the crystal-clear water of a deserted bay.
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Crete and nearby places
- Santorini 136 kilometers away
- Folegandros 175 kilometers away
- Milos 208 kilometers away
- Sifnos 217 kilometers away
- Paros 212 kilometers away
- Naxos 214 kilometers away
- The Greek Islands 236 kilometers away
- Syros 260 kilometers away
- Mykonos 253 kilometers away
- Monemvasia 292 kilometers away