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Elegant retreat with panoramic views of the Aegean

Minos Palace Resort

Minos Palace Resort & Suites is an exclusive adults-only retreat on a private peninsula near Agios Nikolaos. Elegant design, Mediterranean nature and a holistic approach to wellbeing create a peaceful setting for rest and relaxation, with spectacular views over the Aegean Sea. The NAO Longevity Spa brings modern science together with mindfulness to support lasting wellbeing.

Most popular facilities

Pool
Quiet location
By the sea
Accessible
Sustainable hotel
Adults Only
Ideal for solo travellers
Wellness area
Organic cuisine

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Minos Palace Resort in detail

Hotel

Minos Palace Resort is a retreat for discerning adults who value style, privacy and complete relaxation. Set on an almost private peninsula, surrounded by Mediterranean nature and offering spectacular views across the Aegean, the resort combines a luxurious atmosphere with a focus on wellbeing. Its architecture and interiors make use of natural materials and soft colours: clean and contemporary, yet welcoming. The spa and wellness area is an integral part of the offering, providing wellbeing at the highest level. The resort is intimate yet luxurious, ideal for couples or solo travellers who appreciate peace and style.

Location & Surroundings

The resort is set in a peaceful location on a peninsula near the town of Agios Nikolaos, in eastern Crete. The charming town centre, with its tavernas, boutiques and cafés, is just a few minutes away. Thanks to its elevated position, guests can enjoy stunning views of Mirabello Bay from almost every part of the resort.

Food & Drink

At Minos Palace Resort & Suites, wellbeing is an integral part of the culinary experience. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are transformed into revitalising dishes, served in natural surroundings with views of the sea. The amar restaurant brings Mediterranean recipes together with modern cuisine right on the beach, while the mom restaurant offers à la carte and buffet options throughout the day for a more mindful dining experience. At the nama pool bar, guests can enjoy creative cocktails from Baba au Rum, one of the World's 50 Best Bars, while the mosa beach bar tempts with drinks and sea views in a relaxed setting. With “Dine your way”, guests can enjoy exclusive dinners, whether romantically on the beach, in the garden or in complete privacy.

Wellness & Spa

The approximately 1,300 m² NAO Longevity Spa is at the heart of Minos Palace Resort & Suites, offering a holistic wellbeing concept for a new generation. Here, science and mindfulness come together to support lasting recovery, vitality and a more conscious life in harmony with body and mind. Access is available only to guests who have booked a programme.

Set across two levels, the spa features eight treatment rooms, consultation rooms, a meditation zone and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas. Innovative therapy rooms offering photobiomodulation, vibroacoustic beds and a cryotherapy chamber complement the facilities. The wellness area also includes an infrared sauna, a vitality pool, hot and cold plunge pools, and a unique “Emotional Tunnel” that heightens the sensory experience.

The concept is rounded out by tailored longevity programmes, soothing massages, beauty and anti-ageing treatments, and a focus on holistic health. The NAO Spa is therefore far more than a traditional wellness area: it is a place where the latest science and Mediterranean ease combine to create an exceptional wellbeing experience.

Health & Cures

At the heart of Minos Palace Resort & Suites is the NAO Wellbeing & Longevity Hub, dedicated to promoting health, vitality and longevity. Inspired by the Greek word “nao”, meaning “to flow”, the concept brings together ancient healing knowledge and the latest findings in modern longevity research. Its aim is to bring the body, mind and cells into a state of lasting balance and actively extend healthy life.

The scientifically grounded NAO Method is built around four core pillars: nutrition, sleep, movement and self-development. Through precise diagnostics, biometric analysis and individually tailored programmes, the body’s natural regeneration processes are stimulated, cellular metabolism is optimised and vitality is strengthened from within.

Here, scientific precision and mindfulness come together in a holistic approach to health that goes far beyond prevention and aims to slow the natural ageing process. At the NAO Hub, longevity is not just about living longer, but about living more consciously, healthily and fulfilfully.

The result is a lasting sense of clarity, energy and wellbeing, along with the opportunity to bring newly gained knowledge and learned routines into everyday life. A stay at Minos Palace Resort can thus become a turning point on the path to a better quality of life, inner balance and long-term health.

Fitness & Sports

Active guests can make use of a modern gym equipped with high-quality equipment, as well as daily fitness activities such as yoga, Pilates and stretching. There is also a tennis court, water sports including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkelling, and a bicycle hire service.

Pool area

The infinity pool, with its panoramic views, is the centrepiece of your stay, set directly above the Aegean Sea with spectacular vistas.

Leisure

Minos Palace Resort & Suites offers plenty of ways to make your stay active, indulgent and inspiring. Guests can immerse themselves in Mediterranean food and drink through cooking and mixology classes or a wine tasting, or enjoy special experiences such as floating dining and elegant in-room dining. Evenings with live DJ sets create a relaxed atmosphere as the sun sets.

Those wishing to explore the area can join boat trips, diving and snorkelling excursions, or hikes through striking gorges. Visits to traditional mountain villages, the island of Spinalonga or charming Agios Nikolaos also offer an authentic insight into Crete’s culture and way of life. The programme is rounded off with sustainable environmental activities, wine tours and inspiring workshops in the hotel’s own vegetable garden, creating memorable experiences that nourish body, mind and soul.

Arrival

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Hotel rooms at a glance

The 122 stylish rooms, suites and bungalows are elegantly designed, filled with natural light and decorated in warm, earthy tones. High-quality materials and clean lines create a contemporary sense of wellbeing. Many accommodation units have a terrace or balcony with sea views, while some suites have a private or shared pool. Single rooms are double rooms for single use.

Location

Minos Palace Resort
Greece, Crete, Agios Nikolaos
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
approx. 62 km / 57 min

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