Minos Palace Resort
Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
Overview
When to go
What we love
- Upgraded spa offering with focus on longevity using ancient Greek wisdom mixed with super high-tech tools
- Adults only hotel with prime beach location with 360 sea view - what a gem!
- Lots of different activities from weekly fitness & yoga sessions, water sports, cooking classes to wine tasting or an art tour
Who should go
- Anyone who wants a comprehensive spa break but in a non-medical, more relaxed setting
- Solo travellers looking for a family-free break on the beach
- Friends or couples looking for a relaxing luxury spa experience
Offers
May Offer:
- 10% off room rates, valid for stays until 04 June 25 & between 13 June - 31 August 25
- must be booked and paid by 31 May 25
Exclusive Benefits:
- Spa credit voucher €50 per person, min 5 nights
- Free room upgrade (subject to availability at the time of arrival)
- Early check-in & late check-out (subject to availability)
- Welcome in-room amenity & welcome non alcoholic drink
- Free Airport transfers for suites with private pool (min 5 nights stay)
Wellness
NAO Spa is the heart and soul of Minos Palace — a holistic sanctuary designed for deep transformation. Named after the ancient Greek word nao, meaning “to flow,” the spa draws inspiration from water as the essence of life, blending ancient wisdom with cutting-edge science in the field of longevity. At the core of NAO is a method built on four key pillars: Nutrition, Sleep, Movement, and Self-Mastery. Together, these pillars address the full spectrum of the body’s ageing process, helping to slow — and potentially even reverse — its effects. This marks a new era of ultra-personalised wellbeing!
NAO offers a range of programmes, from the 1-day 'taster' experiences to the intensive 2-week comprehensive options, all combining state-of-the-art prognostics with tailored treatment plans grounded in the four pillars. Their extensive diagnostics include the Muhdo DNA test, PNOE metabolic analysis, HRV assessments, 3D body scans, and glutathione level testing (for antioxidant capacity). Advanced treatments span cryotherapy, neuromodulation, PBM red light therapy, and vibroacoustic therapy. To optimise mental and emotional wellbeing, NAO’s Self-Mastery approach — built on the HeartMath system — includes sessions such as journaling, meditation, sound healing, and breathwork. For those seeking indulgence and pampering, the spa menu also features a wide selection of body treatments, massages, facials, and private yoga or personal training sessions.
Resort facilities include a private Blue Flag beach with loungers, an outdoor freshwater pool, indoor fitness center, a tennis court, diving and water sports centre, and bike & e-bike rentals. NAO’s hydrotherapy circuit (available at an additional cost) offers a vitality pool, infrared sauna with a Himalayan salt wall, hot and cold plunges, and an emotional shower tunnel.
- PNOE
- Health analysis
- HRV assessment
- Balance & strength assessment
- Cryotherapy
- PBM red light therapy
- Neuromodulation
- Vibroacoustics therapy
- Journaling session
- Breathwork
- Soundbath
- Selection of massages
- Acupressure
- Cupping
- Skin therapies & facials
Activities
- Beach
- Swimming pool (freshwater)
- Tennis court
- Gym
- Water sports & diving centre
- Bikes & electric bike hire
- Live DJ sets
- Vegetable garden experience
- Cooking & mixology classes
- Wine tours
- Hiking in Gorges
- Scuba diving & snorkelling
- Visit Plaka which is a traditional fishing village
- Visit the city of Aghios Nikolaos (St. Nicholas)
- Spinalonga island, the former leper’s colony, just a short boat trip away
Typical Group Classes
- Yoga (different styles)
- Pilates
- Tabata
- Sound healing
- Body weight training
- Functional training
- Core training
- Abs & hips
Sample Weekly Class Schedule
Please note - Classes are subject to change and seasonal adjustmentsRooms
Minos Palace offers 150 accommodation units, including rooms, bungalows, and suites — with options for private or shared pools for those seeking an extra touch of luxury. Designed in neutral tones that harmonise with the natural surroundings, each space creates a calming, serene atmosphere.
Thanks to the hotel’s stunning seafront location, all rooms boast breath-taking views of either Mirabello Bay or the endless Mediterranean horizon.
Room has a private balcony with partial sea views of the Mirabello Bay.
There is a king size bed and bathroom has a walk in shower.
Facilities include welcome amenities, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea/coffee maker, satellite LCD TV, bathrobe and slippers, minibar, safe, hair dryer and toiletries.
Room has a private balcony with an exquisite views of the Cretan sea and the hillside of Mirabello bay or the hotel's infinity pool.
There is a king size bed and bathroom has a walk in shower.
Facilities include bathrobe and slippers, hair dryer, welcome amenities, wi-fi, mini bar, coffee & tea facilities, safe and intuitive KNX eco-system, lighting scenario.
Room features a large balcony.
There is a king size bed and bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Facilities include welcome amenities, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea/coffee maker, satellite LCD TV, bathrobe and slippers, minibar, safe, hair dryer and toiletries.
Airy and spacious at 30 SqM the sunset sea view rooms offer panoramic sunset sea views of Mirabello bay.
Room features a large balcony.
There is a king size bed and bathroom has a walk-in shower.
Facilities include welcome amenities, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea/coffee maker, satellite LCD TV, bathrobe and slippers, minibar, safe, hair dryer and toiletries.
Upper deck infinity blue rooms offer panoramic seaview of Mirabello Bay and Mediterranean sea.
Rooms are spacious at 30 SqM and feature a large balcony.
There is a king size bed and bathroom has a walk in shower.
Facilities include welcome amenities, air conditioning, wi-fi, tea/coffee maker, satellite LCD TV, bathrobe and slippers, minibar, safe, hair dryer and toiletries.
What’s on the menu
Wellbeing is woven into every aspect of Minos Palace — and the dining concept is no exception. Meals are fresh, simple, and natural, inspired by traditional recipes and crafted with home-grown produce largely sourced from the resort’s own gardens. The team of chefs has collaborated closely with the NAO Spa experts to design nutrient-rich menus that support your healthspan. But don’t worry — there are no strict rules here! You can just as easily savour a glass of wine or a cocktail with your meal — after all, life is about balance.
Minos Palace offers two restaurants and two bars on-site, along with an organic herbal and vegetable garden. Guests can also join in on cooking classes, mixology workshops, or even a hands-on vegetable garden experience.
Location
The surrounding area invites exploration, offering scenic walks through quaint mountain villages and access to hidden beaches. For those eager to venture further, the hotel provides both bicycles and electric bikes.
Nearest airport
The transfer time is approximately 45 minutes from Heraklion Airport. The flight time is approximately 4 hours from London and there are plenty of low cost airline flight available in summer season.Chania airport (Crete's second airport) is 2.5 hours away and you can also arrive by ferry, Heraklion port is 60 minutes away.
Families, Children & Infants
This hotel is adults only.Reviews
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