Minos Palace Resort - Adults Only

Exceptionally beautiful hotel with incredible views over the whole peninsula, with med style gardens all over the property and water features and art as well. Our infinity pool suite (an upgrade) was magnificent with uninterrupted views of the bay. The bed had a super comfy mattress. The staff are not only friendly but go out of their way to be helpful (such as when we decided to sit on a rocky ledge by the beach and loungers were brought to us...) the spa is cutting edge and we did brain gym too on the special equipment. We also did a cretan and fermentation cooking workshop with manolis the chef who was informative and taught us some techniques as well. The fragrance used in the corridors is deliciously woody. I could go on and on...

Maybe a bit quiet at night after dinner although the whole hotel has a relaxing and quiet feel about it so not sure how music etc would integrate. There was excellent traditional Greek instrumental music at night in the restaurant but that was it. I would prefer it if the rooms were non smoking as well as the outdoor seating by the pool. Designated smoking areas would be better.

Amazing staff. Exceptional location and food.

The room was great and well worth the price. The pools and sea views were stunning, and the infinity pool truly delivered on the infinity experience. Housekeeping was top-notch; the room was kept immaculately clean and well cared for. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. Amar à la carte restaurant was a standout—the food, the vibe, the sea view, and the attentive staff made for truly wonderful evenings. The hotel’s landscaping and botanical gardens are gorgeous. The buffet breakfast was fantastic, with a huge, delicious variety. Across the board, the staff was consistently attentive, giving a true sense of luxury, and ordering via the web app made things very convenient.

Despite the mature, well-established infrastructure, the daily operations didn't always feel professional—more like an "all-exclusive" luxury concept than an all-inclusive one. The minibar was entirely paid, and they only provided one complimentary bottle of water per day, which the staff even explicitly pointed out during check-in. We ended up spending a significant amount of money just on water at €4 a bottle. Inside the room, towel hooks were lacking, and the layout/distance between the bathroom and toilet was ergonomically inconvenient. Finally, the spa was completely at an extra charge and very expensive; all the packages offered under their "longevity" concept felt heavily overpriced.

Amazing location, beautiful facilities and very good food. The staff in the Amar restaurant are wonderful.

The room was a bit ordinary at this price and the breakfast staff were a bit grumpy.